G. Madhavan Nair, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

G. Madhavan Nair

Indian aerospace engineer

Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1943

Place of Birth: Kulasekaram, Tamil Nadu, India

Profession: engineer, aerospace engineer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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Madhavan Nair (born 31 October 1943) was the former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary to the Department of Space, Government of India.
He has also been the Chairman of the Space Commission and Chairman of the Governing Body of the Antrix Corporation, Bangalore.
He was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna until he stepped down due to his involvement in a controversial deal relating to sale of radio spectrum bandwidth involving Antrix.
He was subsequently barred from holding any government positions. Nair was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour, on 26 January 2009.