ISRO Chairman S. Somanath: Life, education, and achievements

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S Somanath is the 10th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He assumed the role in January 2022. Under his leadership, ISRO is achieving new feats. Image credits: social media

Education

S Somanath attended St Augustine’s High School. He pursued his BTech in Mechanical Engineering at TKM School of Engineering. Image credits: social media

Research

S Somanath earned a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from IISc Bangalore. Subsequently, he did a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering. Image credits: social media

Monthly salary

S Somanath, as the ISRO Chief, reports directly to the PM. His monthly salary is approximately Rs 2.5 lakh. He enjoys various facilities, allowances and security benefits. Image credits: social media

Awards and honours

He has been honoured with several accolades, including the Space Gold Medal from the Astronautical Society of India and Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. Image credits: social media

Other achievements

Somanath has also been honoured with Performance Excellence Award (2014) and Team Excellence Award. Image credits: social media

Personal life

S Somanath is married to Valsala, who works in the GST department under the Finance Ministry. The couple has two children, a daughter and a son. Image credits: social media Find Next One