Eknath Vasant Chitnis
IndiascientistMaleb. 19259.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eknath Vasant Chitnis was a pioneering figure in India's space programme, instrumental in the establishment of ISRO and the selection of key launch sites like Thumba. Born in 1925, he played a significant role in the early development of space research in India, recognizing the potential of young scientists like APJ Abdul Kalam. His contributions included the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment, which utilized satellite technology to deliver educational content to remote villages. Chitnis was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1985 for his work and continued to influence science education and public communication until his passing in 2025.
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Eknath Vasant Chitnis was a founding pioneer of India's space programme and a close associate of Dr Vikram Sarabhai.
Meet Eknath Vasant Chitnis: The man who helped build ISRO, recognized the potential of a young APJ Abdul Kalam and brought satellite TV to Indian villagesIndia· 2026-09-12
