NLC India Limited celebrates 77th birthday of one of India’s most iconic visionaries Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai

The NLC India Limited family had the proud honour of celebrating the 77th birthday of one of India’s most iconic visionaries — Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, a name synonymous with scientific excellence, strategic innovation, and national pride, who was on a visit to Neyveli today, 15.07.25.

Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Ltd, led Team NLCIL in extending heartfelt birthday wishes to Dr. Pillai, and sought his blessings and invaluable guidance. The presence of Smt. Seetha Sivathanu Pillai, his gracious spouse, added warmth and joy to the celebration.
 

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A recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan, Dr. Pillai is globally revered as the Father of BrahMos — having conceived and led the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace as its Founder CEO & MD. Under his leadership, India developed one of the most advanced supersonic cruise missile systems in the world, revolutionizing our defence capabilities and exemplifying the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

His exceptional service spans decades of contributions to ISRO, DRDO, and India’s strategic technological missions. Yet, his impact extends well beyond science and defence — as the President of Project Management Associates (PMA-India), Dr. Pillai has mentored and inspired thousands of professionals in project leadership, governance, and excellence, setting benchmarks aligned with global IPMA standards.

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At NLC India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, we deeply value such associations. Dr. Pillai is enduring commitment to nation building through innovation, leadership, and knowledge sharing resonates with NLCIL’s mission to power progress — from traditional Mining and Thermal Power to cutting-edge renewable energy, battery storage systems, and green hydrogen initiatives.

The visit of Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai today to NLCIL reinforces our belief in “Transforming Energy through Innovation” — a vision NLCIL strives to achieve every day through sustainable development, advanced project management, and stakeholder empowerment.

The visit of Dr. Pillai and Smt. Seetha Pillai, with their wisdom, humility, and unwavering patriotism, has inspired Team NLCIL to move ahead with confidence.

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