Meet Divya Putri Sheena Rani Scientist Behind Agni-5 Missile With Multiple Warheads - Amar Ujala Hindi

 This woman scientist gave India 'Divyastra', is famous as 'Powerhouse of Energy' in DRDO. 57-year-old Sheena Rani is a scientist in DRDO's high-tech lab in Hyderabad. Other colleagues also call her 'Powerhouse of Energy'. Sheena Rani follows in the glorious footsteps of the country's famous missile technologist 'Agni Putri' Tessy Thomas. Reported by:

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This woman scientist gave India 'Divyastra', is known as 'Powerhouse of Energy' in DRDO

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India on March 11 (Monday) successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-5 with MIRV technology. Agni-5 missile is equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. That is, it can be launched on multiple targets simultaneously. By the way, the first testing of Agni-5 missile was done in April 2012, while on March 11 it was tested with MIRV technology. The range of this missile is more than 5000 kilometers. That is, China and Pakistan will come under its range. Some parts of Europe and Africa will also come under the range of this missile. Perhaps that is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Agni-5 missile 'Mission Divyastra'.

Another special thing is that women scientists have a hand in making this 'Divyastra'. DRDO scientist Sheena Rani led this project. Let's know who is Sheena Rani and how she worked on this project.

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) scientist Sheena Rani has been working on Agni missile system since 1999. Many people are calling the Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle i.e. MIRV technology as the moment of highest pride in Sheena Rani's 25 years of service in DRDO. Sheena Rani says, "I am a proud member of DRDO, which helps in the defense of India."

Known as the 'Powerhouse of Energy'

57-year-old Sheena Rani is a scientist at DRDO's high-tech lab in Hyderabad. She is also called the 'Powerhouse of Energy' by her colleagues. Sheena Rani follows in the glorious footsteps of the country's famous missile technologist 'Agni Putri' Tessy Thomas. She had made a significant contribution in the development of the Agni series of missiles.

Studied in trained electronics and communication engineering

Sheena Rani is a trained electronics and communication engineer with specialization in computer science. She studied at an engineering college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Sheena Rani had earlier worked for 8 years at the country's civilian rocketry lab Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC).

Made a lateral entry in DRDO

After the nuclear testing in Pokhran, Rajasthan in 1998, Sheena Rani entered DRDO as a lateral entry. Since 1999, she has been working on the launch control system for the Agni series of missiles.

For Sheena Rani, India's 'Missile Man' and former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has always been an inspiration. Interestingly, she also follows Dr. Kalam's career path. Like Dr. Kalam, Sheena Rani also started her career at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Then she went to DRDO to lead the Integrated Missile Program. Dr. Kalam was also the head of DRDO at one time.

Missile technologist Dr. Avinash Chander was also a source of inspiration for Sheena Rani. Dr. Chander described Sheena Rani as always smiling, ready to do something new and her dedication towards the Agni missile program was excellent.

Features of Agni-5 missile

- The range of Agni-5 missile will cover almost the whole of Asia, the last northern regions of China and some parts of Europe. Earlier missiles from Agni-1 to Agni-4 had a range of 700 to 3500 km.

-Agni-5 has such sensors that make it reach its target without any mistake. India has Agni missiles since 1990. Its range keeps changing with time.

-Till now, missiles equipped with MIRV technology are with Russia, China, America, France and UK. These missiles can be launched from land or submarines standing in the sea. However, Pakistan is trying to make such a missile system. Many media reports are claiming that Israel has this missile system or it is developing it.

-Till now, Indian defense forces have Agni-1 with a range of 700 km, Agni-2 with a range of 2000 km, Agni-3 with a range of 2500 km and Agni-4 with a range of 3500 km. Due to the long range of Agni-5 and its ability to carry nuclear weapons, experts believe that this missile has been made keeping China in mind.

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