Ex-ISRO Chairman to receive Ramasramam award
The jury comprising chairman of the Ramasramam Trust M. Mukundan, Kozhikode Mayor Beena Philip, and M. Mohanan selected Mr. Somnath for his contributions to space research.
The award carries ₹50,000 in cash, a citation, and memento. It will be presented during an event to be held in Kozhikode in August 2025, according to a press release.
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