The IIT Bombay community is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. M. R. Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, on 20 May 2025 at the age of 95.

Dr. Srinivasan was a stalwart of India’s nuclear energy program, whose pioneering work helped lay the foundation for the country's self-reliance in atomic energy. Beginning his career in the Department of Atomic Energy in 1955, he worked closely with Dr. Homi Bhabha on India’s first nuclear research reactor, Apsara. Over the decades, he played an instrumental role in shaping India's nuclear power infrastructure, leading major projects including the construction of the country's first atomic power station in 1958 and the Madras Atomic Power Station in 1967.

As Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Founding Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Dr. Srinivasan provided visionary leadership that led to the development of numerous nuclear power units across the country. His lifetime of service and technical excellence earned him the Padma Vibhushan, a testament to his extraordinary contributions to the nation.

Dr. Srinivasan’s legacy will continue to inspire generations of scientists, engineers and policymakers. His unwavering dedication to scientific progress and national development resonates deeply with IIT Bombay’s own mission and values.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his daughter Padma Shri Ms. Sharada Srinivasan (Distinguished Alumna, BTech, Engineering Physics, 1987) and the entire family. May his soul rest in peace.