M.P. Parameswaran — Scientist & Science Communicator

⭐ Important for Kerala / Science & Society

M.P. Parameswaran passed away at age 91.

Key Facts

• Indian nuclear scientist
• Science communicator
• Writer
• Marxist theorist
• Associated with Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP).
• Worked at BARC, Mumbai, from 1957–1975.
• Later focused on:
  • Science popularisation
  • Grassroots education
  • People's movements

Language Contribution

• Assistant Director, State Institute of Languages, Kerala
• Period: 1969–1973
• Contributed to development of Malayalam typewriter keyboard.

Book

Fourth World

• Advocated:
  • Decentralised democracy
  • Self-reliance
  • Reduced consumerism
  • Greater community participation

Award

Kerala Sree Award — 2022