Distinguished scientist Sivathanu Pillai, chief controller, Defence Research and Development Organisation, received the lifetime award from Rotary Club of Madras.

At a function held recently, S.N. Srikanth, president of the club, presented him with the award.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Pillai said the indigenous missile development programme was among the great scientific accomplishments of the country.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Special Correspondent / Chennai – October 17th, 2014