Overview
- Dr. K. Kasturirangan passed away at his Bengaluru residence on April 25, 2025, at the age of 84.
- He was a distinguished space scientist and former chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- As chairperson of the National Education Policy drafting committee, he played a key role in shaping India's education reforms.
- He also served as chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University and led the Karnataka Knowledge Commission.
- Public respects will be paid at the Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru on April 27.