Which former ISRO Chairman was honoured with the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award for contributions to India’s space programme?

S. Kiran Kumar, the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was among the notable recipients of the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award. He was recognised for his significant contributions to India’s space programme and the advancement of space technology for national development. During his leadership at ISRO, several important satellite missions and technological initiatives were undertaken that strengthened India’s capabilities in space research, remote sensing, and satellite-based applications. His work has played an important role in expanding the role of space technology in areas such as communication, weather forecasting, and national development.