Mr. RAJA BABU
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST , DIRECTOR GENERAL MSS
NEWS & EVENTS
MAK AKASH-NG MISSILE LAUNCHER-SUCCESS MEET
31 January 2026Le Meredian Coimbatore, India
The success meet was honoured by respected dignitaries as listed below :
DR. (Smt.) CHANDRIKA KAUSHIK
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR GENERAL PCSI – thru VC
DR. ANKATHI RAJU
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR – DRDL
Dr. MAKARAND JOSHI
OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR R&DE
Dr. KISHORE KUMAR
Sc. H – PROGRAM DIRECTOR KUSHA/ANG
Mr. K. TIWARY
Sc. G, PD – AKASH – NG
DR. THIYAGARAJAN
EX-PD AKASH – NG
MR. M K ROY SC. G
GROUP DIRECTOR R&DE
MRS. MANJULA DEVI
GM, BEL (MS)
SMT. SUNITA DEVI JENA
SC. H, DRDL
MR. SANTHOSHKUMAR SC. F
DPD – ANG PROGRAM
MR. RAVI TIWARI SC
F
MS. SHWETA SINGH
R&DE
MR. VIYAYA BHASKAR RAO DGM
BDL
01
Welcome of the Dignitaries
The respected dignitaries were welcomed with bouquet, shawl & memento, symbolising our deep respect & gratefulness.
02
Welcome Address
Our Executive Vice President, Mr. P. S. Sundaram, welcomed the gathering and the respected dignitaries with his warm welcome address.
03
MAK’s Association with DRDO
Our Managing Director, Mr. Saravanan Manickam, shared his brief address on the association of MAK with DRDO.
04
Addresses by the Guests
The respected guests shared their addresses during the success meet: Smt. Manjula Devi, GM – BEL (MS) Dr. Thiyagarajan, Ex-PD AKASH-NG Mr. K. Tiwary, Sc. G, PD – AKASH-NG Dr. Kishore Kumar, Sc. H – Program Director KUSHA/ANG Dr. Makarand Joshi, Outstanding Scientist and Director R&DE Dr. Ankathi Raju, Distinguished Scientist and Director – DRDL
05
Special Address by Dr. Smt. Chandrika Kaushik
A special address was shared by Dr. Smt. Chandrika Kaushik, Distinguished Scientist and Director General – PCSI, DRDO, through video conference.
06
Special Address by the Chief Guest
A special address was shared by our Honourable Chief Guest, Mr. Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist and Director General – MSS.
07
Appreciation to Mr. S. Suresh
Respected Chief Guest Mr. Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist & Director General – MSS, presented the Appreciation Certificate to Mr. S. Suresh, GM (Spl. Projects), for his outstanding contributions towards the great success of this project.
08
Appreciation Certificates to the MAK ANG MLS Project Team
Appreciation Certificates were distributed to the MAK ANG MLS Project Team by our Chief Guest Mr. Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist and Director General – MSS, along with: Dr. Ankathi Raju, Distinguished Scientist and Director – DRDL Dr. Makarand Joshi, Outstanding Scientist and Director R&DE Dr. Kishore Kumar, Sc. H – Program Director KUSHA/ANG Mr. K. Tiwary, Sc. G, PD – AKASH-NG Dr. Thiyagarajan, Ex-PD AKASH-NG
09
Experience Shared by the MAK ANG MLS Team
A few words were shared by the MAK ANG MLS Team about this prestigious project. The team also shared their experience in participating in the user trials.
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Special Appreciation to the R&DE Team
Special Appreciation Certificates were presented to Mr. Ravi Tiwari and Ms. Shwetha Singh, R&DE, by our Honourable Chief Guest Mr. Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist and Director General – MSS, on behalf of MAK, for their valuable inputs and guidance extended in this project.
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Vote of Thanks
The Vote of Thanks was shared by our GM – Special Projects, Mr. S. Suresh, followed by the National Anthem.
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Group Photograph
Finally, group photographs were taken in remembrance of these prestigious moments.
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A Proud Milestone for MAK
Achieving this milestone is a moment of pride and honor for MAK, adding yet another feather to its cap.
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