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Homi Sethna
Indian chemical engineer (1923-2010) · India · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87
Homi Nusserwanji Sethna was an Indian nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, gaining international fame as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (India) during the time when the first nuclear test, codename Smiling Buddha in Pokhran Test Range in 1974 was conducted.
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He was the primary and central figure in India's civilian nuclear program as well as the construction of nuclear power plants. In 1991, he was appointed as Sheriff of Mumbai.
Country
India
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2010 · aged 87
