𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆

 Dr Ram Narayan Agarwal, known as the father of Agni missile, passed away at the age of 84

Ram Narain Agarwal is a renowned Indian aerospace engineer and scientist who is best known for his pioneering role in the development of India's Agni missile program. Born on July 24, 1941, in Jaipur, India, Agarwal had a distinguished career in the field of missile technology and defense research.

He joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and rose through the ranks to become one of India's leading missile scientists. Agarwal was instrumental in the development and successful testing of the Agni series of ballistic missiles, which are a key component of India's nuclear deterrence strategy. Due to his significant contributions, he is often referred to as the "Father of the Agni Missile."

Throughout his career, Agarwal received numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Bhushan in 2000, which is one of India's highest civilian awards, in recognition of his contributions to the field of aerospace engineering and defense. His work has had a lasting impact on India's strategic capabilities and defense preparedness.