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V. K. Saraswat was born on 25 May, 1949 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, is an Indian scientist (born 1949). Discover V. K. Saraswat's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Former Chancellor of JNU |
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74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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25 May, 1949 |
| Birthday |
25 May |
| Birthplace |
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality |
India
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V. K. Saraswat Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, V. K. Saraswat height not available right now. We will update V. K. Saraswat's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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V. K. Saraswat Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is V. K. Saraswat worth at the age of 74 years old? V. K. Saraswat’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from India. We have estimated V. K. Saraswat's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Vijay Kumar Saraswat is an Indian scientist who formerly served as the Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian Minister of Defence.
Born on 25 May 1949 in Danaoli locality in Gwalior, Saraswat completed his Bachelors in Engineering from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science Gwalior, M.P. He earned a Master of Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) followed by a Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from Osmania University.
Saraswat is fellow of National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India, Astronautical Society of India, and Institution of Engineers.
He is a member of governing council of SAMEER and member of Board of Research of AICTE, CSIR labs, and board of studies of Osmania University.
He is chairman, Combustion Institute (Indian Section), and Aeronautical Society of India (Hyderabad Branch).
Dr. Saraswat is a forerunner in the development of number of critical missile technologies that were under denial due to the
Missile Technology Control Regime, thus making India self-reliant in Missile Technologies.
He has headed various committees of national importance.
Saraswat is the recipient of DRDO Scientist of the Year Award – 1987, National Aeronautical Prize – 1993, DRDO Technology Transfer Award – 1996 and Performance Excellence Award – 1999.
For his outstanding contributions to the Nation, he has been conferred with Padma Shri in 1998 and Padma Bhusan in 2013.
He retired as the Director General of the DRDO on 31 May 2003.
Saraswat is presently a member of NITI Aayog, the Indian Government's apex public policy think tank and the President of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
Saraswat is also a former Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Saraswat is the key scientist in the development of the Prithvi missile and its induction in the Indian armed forces.
He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan from the Government of India.
In January 2010 & December 2012 he was awarded with honorary doctorate from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad respectively.
He received the Aryabhata Award in 2011.
After internal audit reports and CAG raising red flags over many of V. K. Saraswat's decisions, the Ministry of Defence decided to impose severe restrictions on his financial powers.
Government of India in 2013 turned down his extension as DRDO's Chief.
