This post covers the Indian pioneers who are considered as “father” in their respective field.
| Field | Person | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Father of Nation | Mahatma Gandhi | For his contribution in Indian Freedom movement. |
| Father of Modern Economics | Mahadev Govind Ranade | Regarded as the ‘father of Indian economics’, Ranade believed that India’s excessive reliance on agriculture was at the root of its problems. For him, economic development meant prioritizing industry and commerce over agriculture. Source: theprint.in |
| Fater of Nuclear/Atomic Program | Homi Jehangir Bhabha | The brilliant physicist was the founding director of two institutions – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, both of which led to immense growth and development in the field of research. Source: india.com |
| Father of Space Program | Vikram Sarabhai | He played a major role in setting up India’s Space Research Organisation(ISRO). He has convinced Indian Government to set up ISRO after the launch of the Sputnik satellite by Russia. Source: indiatoday.in |
| Father of Missile Program | APJ Abdul Kalam | APJ Abdul Kalam was considered the father of the country’s missile programme and served as the president for five years from 2002. Kalam was closely involved in India’s civilian space programme and military missile development efforts, earning him the sobriquet ‘Missile Man’. Source: hindustantimes.com |
| Father of Comic Books | Anant Pai | Better known for his name Uncle Pai is popular for his comics like Amar Chitra Katha & Tinkle. He was considered as a master of story teller. Source: thebetterindia.com |
| Father of Indian Software Revolution | Faqir Chand Kohli | He is visionary who saw the future of technology, a mentor to many current top executives, founder and first CEO of Tata Consultancy Services |
| Fater of Indian Air Force | Subroto Mukerjee | Known as the ‘Father of the Indian Air Force’, India’s first Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee was one of Indian Air Force’s first recruits and went on to win numerous awards throughout his illustrious career. source: economictimes.com |
| Father of Indian Navy | Shivaji Maharaj | His brave experimentation provided medieval India with its own navy, thus proving Chhatrapati Shivaji to be rightfully called the ‘Father of Indian Navy.’ Source: newsbharati.com |
| Father of Civil Engineering | Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya | The birth anniversary of one of India’s greatest engineers, M Visvesvaraya is celebrated as Engineer’s Day. Source: ndtv.com |
| Father of Indian Constitution | BR Ambedkar | BR Ambedkar, best known for being the architect of the Indian constitution and for his struggle against untouchability in Indian society. Source:dnaindia.com |
| Father of Indian Industry | Jamsetji Tata | Founder of Tata Group |
| Father of India Cinema | Dhundiraj Govind Phalke | Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke. He is regarded as the Father of Indian cinema for giving the country its first full-length feature film. The indigenous silent film was titled, Raja Harishchandra (1913).. Source:news.com |
| Father of Indian Sport | Dhyan Chand | Major Dhyan Chand is considered as Father of Indian Sport |
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