Manas Bihari Verma

Manas Bihari Verma
Verma in 2018
Born(1943-07-29)29 July 1943
Died4 May 2021(2021-05-04) (aged 77)
Darbhanga, India
Resting placeDarbhanga, India
AwardsPadma Shri

Manas Bihari Verma (29 July 1943 – 4 May 2021) was an Indian aeronautical scientist instrumental in the development of the light combat aircraft, Tejas. In 2018, he was conferred the Padma Sri civilian honour by the President of India. After his retirement he launched Mobile Science Lab aimed at promoting science education in Bihar.