Professor DS Kothari : The Architect of Defence Science in India

  • N. S. Venkatesan 8-411, Surya Kiran Apts, 42, Netaji Road, Bangalore
  • A. Nagaratnam Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4168
Keywords: Defence, DRDO, History

Abstract

Defence science in India owes its origin and early growth to Professor DS Kothari. From humble beginnings the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has grown into a major national scientific agency over the last four and a half decades.

Author Biographies

N. S. Venkatesan, 8-411, Surya Kiran Apts, 42, Netaji Road, Bangalore
8-411, Surya Kiran Apts, 42, Netaji Road, Bangalore.
A. Nagaratnam, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad
Emeritus Scientist, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad.
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Venkatesan, N., & Nagaratnam, A. (2013). Professor DS Kothari : The Architect of Defence Science in India. Defence Science Journal, 44(3), 193-198. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4168
Issue
Vol 44 No 3
Section
Invited Paper
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