Aeronautical Scientist Manas Bihari Verma, Part of LCA-Tejas Developing Team, Passes Away at 78
- The Indian aeronautical scientist, Manas Bihari Verma, who played instrumental role in the development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas, has passed away. He was 78.
- Mr. Verma worked as a scientist at the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) for 35 years in the aeronautical stream.
- He was given the responsibility for the design of the Tejas aircraft mechanical system, where he led the team responsible for the full-scale engineering development of the Tejas aircraft in the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
- The noted scientist was conferred the Padma Sri civilian honour in 2018.