🎉 Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to IGEN Board of Governors- Padma Bhushan Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai
The Institution of Green Engineers (IGEN) extends its warmest birthday wishes to Padma Bhushan Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, an esteemed Member of the IGEN Board of Governors, globally respected aerospace scientist, and the Father of BrahMos Aerospace.
Dr. Pillai’s remarkable journey has played a defining role in strengthening India’s technological and strategic capabilities. From contributing to ISRO’s SLV-3 programme to leading the historic India–Russia BrahMos Aerospace Joint Venture, his visionary leadership has inspired generations of scientists, engineers, researchers, and innovators.
His outstanding contributions include:
🚀 Founder of BrahMos Aerospace – the world’s fastest operational supersonic cruise missile
🚀 Key contributor to India’s SLV-3 and PSLV launch vehicle programmes
🚀 Programme Director of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)
🚀 Champion of indigenous technology and strategic self-reliance
🚀 Former Distinguished Scientist & Chief Controller (R&D), DRDO
🚀 Recipient of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and numerous national and international honours
As a distinguished Member of the Board of Governors of IGEN, Dr. Pillai continues to inspire our mission of advancing sustainable engineering, innovation, and technology for a better world. His vision, humility, and unwavering commitment to nation-building remain a guiding light for the global engineering community.
On behalf of the entire IGEN family, we express our sincere gratitude for your exemplary leadership, mentorship, and lifelong contributions to science, engineering, and humanity.
Happy Birthday, Sir! 🎂
We wish you good health, happiness, and many more years of inspiring engineers and innovators across the world.
With highest respect and admiration,
The Institution of Green Engineers (IGEN)
