Jawahar Lal Nehru

Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. A central figure in Indian politics before and after independence, he was a key architect of modern India and championed science and technology as a means for national development. His vision laid the foundation for India's space program, which culminated in milestones such as the launch of Aryabhata.