Dr. Chidambaram played a pivotal role in India’s nuclear weapons programme, including the country’s first nuclear test in 1974 and the Pokhran-II tests in 1998.

Dr. Chidambaram played a pivotal role in India’s nuclear weapons programme, including the country’s first nuclear test in 1974 and the Pokhran-II tests in 1998.

He served as the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), one of India’s most prominent nuclear research institutions.

He served as the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), one of India’s most prominent nuclear research institutions.

Dr. Chidambaram held the prestigious position of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, advising on scientific and technological issues.

Dr. Chidambaram held the prestigious position of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, advising on scientific and technological issues.

He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1975 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 for his significant contributions to India's nuclear and scientific progress.

He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1975 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 for his significant contributions to India's nuclear and scientific progress.

Dr. Chidambaram earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 1962, specializing in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

Dr. Chidambaram earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 1962, specializing in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

He was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), highlighting his influence in the global scientific community.

He was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), highlighting his influence in the global scientific community.

Dr. Chidambaram's work was crucial in advancing India's self-reliance in nuclear energy and strategic defense, inspiring generations of scientists.

Dr. Chidambaram's work was crucial in advancing India's self-reliance in nuclear energy and strategic defense, inspiring generations of scientists.

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