Women who helmed mission's success

NEW DELHI: The successful launch of Aditya-Ll is a "dream come true", said 59-year-old Nigar Shaji, the project director whose name shines the brightest among the brilliant omen behind India's first solar mission.

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"This is like a dream come true. I am extremely excited that PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) was able to place Aditya-L1 in the intended orbit. Once Aditya L-1 is commissioned, it will be an asset to the country and the global scientific fraternity," said Shaji, a resident of Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu who comes from a family of farmers.

She completed her engineering in electronics and communication from the Tirunelveli Government Engineering College and later pursued her Master's in electronics and communications from Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Ranchi.