New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- Renowned aerospace engineer and former Project Director for Agni-IV ballistic missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Tessy Thomas was on Sunday conferred the 8th Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 for outstanding contribution in women empowerment, space and missile technology in the national capital.

Instituted by the Sophia Society of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church, the award is given every alternate year in memory of the first Metropolitan of Delhi Diocese and noted philosopher Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios.

Thomas, who was the first woman to head an Indian missile project and who is popularly hailed as the 'Missile Woman of India' was presented the honour at a ceremony held at the Thyaga...