Born in 1964 in Melakattu village Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari District, Narayanan completed his early schooling in his hometown. He earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) and an Associate Membership in Mechanical Engineering from the Institution of Engineers (AMIE).

Modi government has appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will take over the office from S Somanath on January 14,

The Appointments Committee approved V Narayanan as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will take over from S Somanath starting January 14, 2025. Narayanan will serve for two years or until further orders.

Dr. V. Narayanan is appointed as the new ISRO Chairman, effective January 14, 2025, succeeding S. Somanath. With a strong background in mechanical and cryogenic engineering, Narayanan has played significant roles in various space missions,

"My father was a farmer, and my mother a homemaker. My father lost his father when he was just five years old, which changed his life at a very young age. My father is my role model. He ensured that all of us had a good education,