Laxman Singh Rathore[1][2] is an Indian scientist, former Director General of India Meteorological Department, New Delhi.
leading to enhance the use and impact of meteorological information in various sectors of economic activities and in saving lives and properties.
Dr Rathore participated in third Indian Antarctic Expedition during 1983-84 and also visited over two dozen countries and delivered valuable service on finer aspects of inter relationship of weather & agriculture beside contributing to science diplomacy.
Even after retirement from active service of Government of India he is making immense contribution to society through his role as Member, Advisory Committee, National Disaster Management Authority, GOI, International Consultant of The World Bank, Consultant of the UNDP, President Society for Rural Improvement, National Vice President, Vigyan Bharti and various committees of Government of India.
Dr Rathore has been bestowed with many national and international recognitions and accolades for his outstanding contribution in the field of meteorology and its application to agriculture, disaster management including Appreciations of WMO for accurate prediction and warnings of cyclones and Indian Army for rendering excellent meteorological information support for defense expeditions.