Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Group, discussed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath’s salary, sparking a debate. In his post, Goenka revealed that S Somanath earns Rs 2.5 lakhs a month. He further asked people if it was a fair monthly income but also stated about S Somanath’s passion for science and research.
“Chairman of ISRO, Somanath’s salary is ₹ 2.5 lakhs month. Is it right and fair? Let’s understand people like him are motivated by factors beyond money. They do what they do for their passion and dedication to science and research, for national pride to contribute to their country, and for personal fulfillment in terms of achieving their purpose. I bow my head to dedicated people like him!” Mr Goneka wrote on X.