Eminent missile scientist and Director of Integrated Test Range (ITR) Binoy Kumar Das received the Desh Gaurav Samman at a function in Cuttack recently.
He received the award from chief guest of the function and Additional Chief Secretary R Balkrishnan for his notable contribution in the Indian missile programme and his recognition worldwide in the subject of defence technology. His recent elevation to the post of ITR Director, once held by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, has brought immense pride to Odisha and the nation as a whole.
Dr Das said, “I received the award on behalf of my entire ITR and Indian missile programme team.” He appreciated the efforts of the Ruchi Prativa Foundation, the organisers of the ceremony, in identifying talents and encouraging them.
“Talent hunt from the remote villages will fetch more medals in Olympics and other world-class event,” Dr Das said.
On the occasion, Padmashri Haldhar Nag was given the Desh Jyoti award. The others who received awards were Odisha IAS current year topper Dibyajyoti Parida and sprinter Amilya Mallick.