Navigating Change: S. Somanath & Hari Chandana in Focus
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Navigating Change: S. Somanath & Hari Chandana in Focus

Exemplary leaders like ISRO Chief S. Somanath and IAS officer Hari Chandana showcase how ambition and empathy can effectively navigate change. Their interdisciplinary expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to empowerment enable them to steer progress amidst transformations in science and society. #SpaceTech #PublicService #ISRO #NASA As an aerospace engineer, Somanath navigated ISRO’s evolutions across projects […]

Updated:Nov 27, 2023

Exemplary leaders like ISRO Chief S. Somanath and IAS officer Hari Chandana showcase how ambition and empathy can effectively navigate change. Their interdisciplinary expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to empowerment enable them to steer progress amidst transformations in science and society. #SpaceTech #PublicService #ISRO #NASA

As an aerospace engineer, Somanath navigated ISRO’s evolutions across projects like Chandrayaan-1 and GSLV before taking charge to spearhead India’s space programs as Director then Chairman. His scientific knowledge coupled with strategic thinking catalyze pioneering change. #Somanath represents navigating ambitious Moonshots from vision to flawless execution. #SocialAction #Interdisciplinary

In parallel, IAS officer Hari Chandana transitioned from studying political science to navigating district transformations through grassroots development as collector. Her contextual insights paired with tech know-how enable social innovations like #Aarunya, #EarlyCoders and #DroneSprayers that uplift marginalized communities amidst change. #HariChandana #SocialImpact #SheInspiresUs

Somanath and Chandana showcase that navigating change requires an interdisciplinary outlook, aligning ambition with empathy and driving collaborative action based on shared purpose. By synergizing diverse disciplines, they steer collective progress. #InterdisciplinaryLeadership

Hari Chandana’s localized social innovations highlight effective strategies steering grassroots change – immersive insights, co-created contextual solutions, sustainable technology adoption and leading by example. Her work demonstrates collaborative leadership with social impact. #SocialAction

As India enters Amrit Kaal, following navigators like Somanath and Chandana will inspire spearheading positive change across fields. By aligning expertise with ethics and ambition with sustainability, India’s leaders can steer an equitable society. #India2047

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