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Prahlada (scientist)
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Prahlada Rama Rao is an Indian missile scientist, former vice chancellor of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and a former director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory, the largest of the Defence Research and Development Organization laboratories in India, known for his contributions to Indian space programme.[1][2][3] He was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[4]
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Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao | |
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Born | 5 February 1947 |
Education | UVCE, IISc |
Occupation | Missile scientist |
Years active | 1971-2015 |
Known for | Missile science |
Awards | Padma Shri National Aeronautical Prize Sivananda Eminent Citizen Award DRDO Award Eminent Engineers Award HMA Life Time Achievement Award |
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