R Chidambaram, Indian scientist who played key role in nuclear tests of 1975 & 1998, dies at 88

Chidambaram was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme and was conferred with the Padma Shri and the Padma Vibhushan in 1975 and 1999, respectively.

R. Chidambaram | PTI

New Delhi: Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy said. He was 88.

Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20 am, the official said.

He was the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Principal Scientific Advisor to the government of India.

Chidambaram was conferred with the Padma Shri and the Padma Vibhushan in 1975 and 1999 respectively. PTI SKU DIV DIV

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