Ex-ISRO Chief, The Man Behind India's 1st Moon Mission, Dies At 84

Dr K Kasturirangan, former ISRO chairman and a key figure behind India's New Education Policy (NEP), died in Bengaluru on Friday.

While Dr Kasturirangan had a career in India's space programme, his most lasting contribution in recent years was in the field of education. He served as the Chairman of the committee that drafted the National Education Policy Policy Policy 2020, a major reform aimed at transforming India's education system to make it more holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary.

As the chief architect of the NEP, he played a central role in shaping policies that focus on early childhood education, a flexible curriculum, critical thinking, and greater emphasis on vocational training and regional languages. His vision helped move Indian education towards global standards while preserving its cultural roots.