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'''Vijay Kumar Saraswat''' is an Indian [[scientist]] who formerly served as the Director General of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian [[Minister of Defence (India)|Minister of Defence]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2296&Itemid=2 |title=Dr VK Saraswat to take over as DG of DRDO and SA to Defence Minister |author=Ganesh |date=28 August 2009 |work=machinist.in |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> He retired on 31 May 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/335657/saraswat-retires-drdo-chief.html |title=Saraswat retires as DRDO chief |date=13 May 2013 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=13 May 2013}}</ref> and presently member of [[NITI Aayog]] i.e. Planning Commission of India<ref>{{cite web |url=http://niti.gov.in/team-niti/shri-vk-saraswat}}</ref> and [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] of [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jnu.ac.in/administration/chancellor.asp |title=Jawaharlal Nehru University Chancellor |access-date=22 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119233056/http://www.jnu.ac.in/Administration/Chancellor.asp |archive-date=19 January 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''Vijay Kumar Saraswat''' is an Indian [[scientist]] who formerly served as the Director General of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian [[Minister of Defence (India)|Minister of Defence]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2296&Itemid=2 |title=Dr VK Saraswat to take over as DG of DRDO and SA to Defence Minister |author=Ganesh |date=28 August 2009 |work=machinist.in |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> He retired on 31 May 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/335657/saraswat-retires-drdo-chief.html |title=Saraswat retires as DRDO chief |date=13 May 2013 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=13 May 2013}}</ref> and presently member of [[NITI Aayog]] i.e. Planning Commission of India<ref>{{cite web |url=http://niti.gov.in/team-niti/shri-vk-saraswat|title=&#124; NITI Aayog}}</ref> and [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] of [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jnu.ac.in/administration/chancellor.asp |title=Jawaharlal Nehru University Chancellor |access-date=22 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119233056/http://www.jnu.ac.in/Administration/Chancellor.asp |archive-date=19 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Saraswat is the key scientist in the development of the [[Prithvi (missile)|Prithvi]] missile and its induction in the [[Indian armed forces]]. He is a recipient of the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] from the [[Government of India]].
Saraswat is the key scientist in the development of the [[Prithvi (missile)|Prithvi]] missile and its induction in the [[Indian armed forces]]. He is a recipient of the [[Padma Shri]] and [[Padma Bhushan]] from the [[Government of India]].
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==Early life==
==Early life==


Born on May 25, 1949 in Danaoli locality in Gwalior, Saraswat completed his [[Bachelors in Engineering]] from [[Madhav Institute of Technology and Science]] [[Gwalior]], M.P. He earned a [[Master of Engineering]] degree from [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc) followed by a Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from [[Osmania University]].<ref>http://niti.gov.in/team-niti/shri-vk-saraswat</ref>
Born on 25 May 1949 in Danaoli locality in Gwalior, Saraswat completed his [[Bachelors in Engineering]] from [[Madhav Institute of Technology and Science]] [[Gwalior]], M.P. He earned a [[Master of Engineering]] degree from [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc) followed by a Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from [[Osmania University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://niti.gov.in/team-niti/shri-vk-saraswat|title=&#124; NITI Aayog}}</ref>


==Honors==
==Honors==
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Saraswat is fellow of National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India, Astronautical Society of India, and Institution of Engineers. He is a member of governing council of SAMEER and member of Board of Research of AICTE, CSIR labs, and board of studies of Osmania University. He is Chairman, Combustion Institute (Indian Section), and Aeronautical Society of India (Hyderabad Branch). Dr. Saraswat is a forerunner in the development of number of critical missile technologies that were under denial due to the
Saraswat is fellow of National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India, Astronautical Society of India, and Institution of Engineers. He is a member of governing council of SAMEER and member of Board of Research of AICTE, CSIR labs, and board of studies of Osmania University. He is chairman, Combustion Institute (Indian Section), and Aeronautical Society of India (Hyderabad Branch). Dr. Saraswat is a forerunner in the development of number of critical missile technologies that were under denial due to the
[[Missile Technology Control Regime]], thus making India self-reliant in Missile Technologies. He has headed various committees of
[[Missile Technology Control Regime]], thus making India self-reliant in Missile Technologies. He has headed various committees of
national importance.
national importance.


Saraswat is the recipient of [[DRDO]] Scientist of the Year Award - 1987, National Aeronautical Prize - 1993, DRDO Technology Transfer Award - 1996 and Performance Excellence Award - 1999. For his outstanding contributions to the Nation, he has been conferred with [[Padma Shri]] in 1998<ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=860 |title=Padma Shri Awardees |work=india.gov.in |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> and [[Padma Bhusan]] in 2013.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} In January 2010 & December 2012 he was awarded with honorary doctorate from [[Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat]], [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]] Chennai and [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]] respectively. He received the [[Aryabhata Award]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/drdo-chief-gets-prestigious-aryabhatta-award/articleshow/20315784.cms |title=DRDO Chief gets prestigious Aryabhatta award |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=28 May 2013}}</ref>
Saraswat is the recipient of [[DRDO]] Scientist of the Year Award – 1987, National Aeronautical Prize – 1993, DRDO Technology Transfer Award – 1996 and Performance Excellence Award – 1999. For his outstanding contributions to the Nation, he has been conferred with [[Padma Shri]] in 1998<ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=860 |title=Padma Shri Awardees |work=india.gov.in |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> and [[Padma Bhusan]] in 2013.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} In January 2010 & December 2012 he was awarded with honorary doctorate from [[Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat]], [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]] Chennai and [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]] respectively. He received the [[Aryabhata Award]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/drdo-chief-gets-prestigious-aryabhatta-award/articleshow/20315784.cms |title=DRDO Chief gets prestigious Aryabhatta award |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=28 May 2013}}</ref>


==Issues and Controversies==
==Issues and Controversies==
After internal audit reports and [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India|CAG]] raising red flags over many of V. K. Saraswat's decisions, the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]<ref name="DRDO secret">{{cite web|title=The secret world of DRDO|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article598145.ece|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref> decided to impose severe restrictions on his financial powers.<ref name="Defence restrict">{{cite web|title=Ministry of Defence restricts DRDO chief's fiscal powers|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/MoD-restricts-DRDO-chiefs-fiscal-powers/articleshow/16508843.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref> [[Government of India]] in 2013 turned down his extension as DRDO's Chief.<ref name="Not Extend Tenure">{{cite web|title=Govt not to extend DRDO chief's tenure|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-not-to-extend-DRDO-chiefs-tenure/articleshow/18941018.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref>
After internal audit reports and [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India|CAG]] raising red flags over many of V. K. Saraswat's decisions, the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]<ref name="DRDO secret">{{cite web|title=The secret world of DRDO|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article598145.ece|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref> decided to impose severe restrictions on his financial powers.<ref name="Defence restrict">{{cite web|title=Ministry of Defence restricts DRDO chief's fiscal powers|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/MoD-restricts-DRDO-chiefs-fiscal-powers/articleshow/16508843.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref> [[Government of India]] in 2013 turned down his extension as DRDO's Chief.<ref name="Not Extend Tenure">{{cite web|title=Govt not to extend DRDO chief's tenure|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-not-to-extend-DRDO-chiefs-tenure/articleshow/18941018.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref>
Another controversial statement he made recently was internet was just used watch dirty films in Jammu and Kashmir, so didn't have significant effect on the economy.[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/internet-used-to-watch-dirty-films-in-jk-says-niti-aayog-member-6223807/]


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Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Vijay Kumar Saraswat - Kolkata 2018-01-11 7525.JPG
Born (1949-05-25) 25 May 1949 (age 76)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater
OccupationChancellor of JNU
Years active1972 – present
Notable credit(s)
Prithvi Missile
Awards

Vijay Kumar Saraswat is an Indian scientist who formerly served as the Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian Minister of Defence.[2] He retired on 31 May 2013[3] and presently member of NITI Aayog i.e. Planning Commission of India[4] and Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University.[5]

Saraswat is the key scientist in the development of the Prithvi missile and its induction in the Indian armed forces. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan from the Government of India.

Early life

Born on 25 May 1949 in Danaoli locality in Gwalior, Saraswat completed his Bachelors in Engineering from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science Gwalior, M.P. He earned a Master of Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) followed by a Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from Osmania University.[6]

Honors

Saraswat is fellow of National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India, Astronautical Society of India, and Institution of Engineers. He is a member of governing council of SAMEER and member of Board of Research of AICTE, CSIR labs, and board of studies of Osmania University. He is chairman, Combustion Institute (Indian Section), and Aeronautical Society of India (Hyderabad Branch). Dr. Saraswat is a forerunner in the development of number of critical missile technologies that were under denial due to the Missile Technology Control Regime, thus making India self-reliant in Missile Technologies. He has headed various committees of national importance.

Saraswat is the recipient of DRDO Scientist of the Year Award – 1987, National Aeronautical Prize – 1993, DRDO Technology Transfer Award – 1996 and Performance Excellence Award – 1999. For his outstanding contributions to the Nation, he has been conferred with Padma Shri in 1998[7] and Padma Bhusan in 2013.[citation needed] In January 2010 & December 2012 he was awarded with honorary doctorate from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad respectively. He received the Aryabhata Award in 2011.[8]

Issues and Controversies

After internal audit reports and CAG raising red flags over many of V. K. Saraswat's decisions, the Ministry of Defence[9] decided to impose severe restrictions on his financial powers.[10] Government of India in 2013 turned down his extension as DRDO's Chief.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr VK Saraswat". AeSI. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Ganesh (28 August 2009). "Dr VK Saraswat to take over as DG of DRDO and SA to Defence Minister". machinist.in. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  3. ↑ "Saraswat retires as DRDO chief". Deccan Herald. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "| NITI Aayog".
  5. ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru University Chancellor". Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "| NITI Aayog".
  7. ↑ "Padma Shri Awardees". india.gov.in. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  8. ↑ "DRDO Chief gets prestigious Aryabhatta award". The Economic Times. 28 May 2013.
  9. ↑ "The secret world of DRDO". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  10. ↑ "Ministry of Defence restricts DRDO chief's fiscal powers". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "Govt not to extend DRDO chief's tenure". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
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