New Delhi, April 27 -- Remembering the contributions of the former ISRO chairman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan played a major role in formulating the new National Education Policy of the country.

"There was one more special facet to his personality, which the younger generation can learn from. He always accorded importance to innovation. The vision of learning, knowing and doing something new is very inspiring. Dr. K. Kasturirangan also played a major role in formulating the new National Education Policy of the country. Dr. Kasturirangan came up with the idea of forward looking education according to the modern needs of the 21st century. His selfless service to the country and contribution to ...