Pawan Kumar Goenka has been selected for the Padma Shri award for his significant contributions to the space sector and automotive industry. He is the chairman of INSPACe and the Steering Committee for Advancing Local value-add and Employment (SCALE). Goenka’s efforts have immensely impacted India's positioning in the global space landscape.
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