Ex-ISRO chief, National Education Policy architect, K Kasturirangan dies at 84 in Bengaluru

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Dr. K Kasturirangan, the former ISRO chief and key architect of the National Education Policy (NEP), passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 84. He was instrumental in shaping education reforms and held prominent positions, including Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. His contributions extended to the Planning Commission of India and the Rajya Sabha, leaving a lasting impact on Indian science and education.

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