Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the achievements of ISRO chief Dr. Somanath and his colleagues who graduated from engineering colleges in Kerala. He highlighted the importance of recognizing the contributions of engineers from lesser-known colleges like CET, who play a vital role in organizations like ISRO. Tharoor also mentioned how IIT graduates often go on to work in Silicon Valley, while CET graduates have taken India to the moon.
Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair commended the scientists at ISRO for their historic success, despite earning significantly lower salaries compared to scientists in developed countries. Nair attributed this to the scientists’ dedication and passion for their mission. He noted that there are no millionaires among ISRO scientists, as they lead modest lives focused on their work.
Overall, Tharoor and Nair emphasized the importance of recognizing and appreciating the contributions of engineers from lesser-known colleges and the sacrifices made by ISRO scientists in achieving great heights in space exploration.
