Chennai, April 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the passing away of Dr. K. Kasturirangan and hailed him as a towering figure in India's scientific and educational journey.

Mr Modi said Dr. Kasturirangan served ISRO with great diligence, steering India's space programme to new heights.

"India will always be grateful to Dr. Kasturirangan for his efforts during the drafting of the National Education Policy (NEP) and in ensuring that learning in India became more holistic and forward-looking. He was also an outstanding mentor to many young scientists and researchers", Mr Modi added.

The Prime Minister posted on X : "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a towering figure in India's scien...