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CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to Homi Bhabha on birth anniversary

Patna, Oct 30 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday paid rich tributes to eminent scientist and father of India's nuclear energy programme, Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, on his birth anniversary, recalling his invaluable contribution to the country''s scientific progress.
In a message posted on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he paid his heartfelt tributes to Dr Bhabha on his birth anniversary. His unparalleled contribution to science would always be remembered, he said.
Choudhary said Bhabha''s visionary outlook and scientific approach had given a new direction to the country''s development. He described the renowned scientist''s contributions as a lasting source of inspiration for India''s scientific achievements.
Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha was born on October 30, 1909, in Mumbai. A renowned Indian nuclear physicist, he is widely regarded as the father of India''s nuclear energy programme.
He played a key role in establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in 1945 and became the first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1948. His contributions laid a strong foundation for nuclear research and the peaceful use of atomic energy in India.
Bhabha died in an air crash on January 24, 1966. The country''s premier nuclear research institution in Mumbai was subsequently named the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in his honour.
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