Monday, February 29, 2016

Chairman of MTAR, Ravindra Reddy passed away Chairman of MTAR, Ravindra Reddy passed away

Ravindra Reddy, founder Chairman of MTAR, which supplies indigenously developed systems for India’s space and nuclear programmes at the age of 77.
  • Under the mentorship of Mr. Reddy, MTAR manufactured rocket engines that powered Mangalyaan).
  • The private company fabricated engines for the PSLV and GSLV launchers, which have put numerous satellites into space.
About Ravindra Reddy:
A member of the National Academy of Engineers, he also served on the Board of Antrix Corporation Ltd. He was also the Chairman of Rs. 1,500 crore Samuha Aerospace Park that is being set up in Hyderabad.
Awards & recognitions:
  • In 2004, Defence Technology Absorption Award
  • In 2003, INS Industrial Excellence award

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