Tessy Thomas, India's missile woman is APJ Award 2022 recipient

KANYAKUMARI: Scientist and Director General (Aero Systems) at Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr Tessy Thomas, who is also known as India's missile woman is the recipient of the APJ Award 2022.

The award was announced by a selection committee that is headed by AP Majeed Khan, Chancellor of Noorul Islam University in association with NIMS Medicity.

Noorul Islam Center for Higher Education, Kumarakovil, Kanniyakumari district and NIMS Medicity are jointly organizing the award from 2019 to honour government officials who have achieved excellence and achievement in their respective fields, a statement said.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan will present the award at a function to be held at NIMS Medicity, Neyyartinkarai at 11 am on July 19 (Tuesday).

A cash prize of Rs.1 lakh, a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative trophy will be awarded to the winner. It is worth mentioning that Tessy Thomas is the first woman scientist to lead India's missile program.