Harsh Goenka Shares ISRO Chief S Somanath's Monthly Salary, Sparks Debate Online

In the post, business tycoon Harsh Goenka reveals S Somanath's monthly salary and asks people whether it is a fair income.

While sharing the post, Goenka highlighted Somanath's passion for science and research. 

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Industrialist Harsh Goenka is an active user of social media platforms like X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. He keeps posting motivational and interesting videos on these sites that immediately grab the attention of the users. This time the business tycoon has taken to X to share the salary of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S Somanath. 

In the post, Goenka reveals S Somanath's earnings to be Rs 2.5 lakhs a month and asks people whether it is a fair income. He, however, highlighted 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!" wrote Goneka on X. 

Chairman of ISRO, Somanath’s salary is Rs 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…

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) September 11, 2023

Since being shared, the post has amassed over 8 lakh views. It has sparked a debate online with many disagreeing with the salary he receives.

"Sir, genuinely, how much would he get paid in the Private Sector? I’m sure a few crores minimum per year," commented one user on the post.

Sir, genuinely, how much would he get paid in the Private Sector?

I’m sure a few crores minimum per year.

— Rahul Subramaniam (@RahulSSpeaks) September 11, 2023

"Very true.. These great scientist should be rewarded well. This salary is paid to avg 10 years+ experienced IT professional in Bengaluru currently," wrote another user.

Very true.. These great scientist should be rewarded well. 👏👏👏

This salary is paid to avg 10 years+ experienced IT professional in Bengaluru currently.

— Vikalp (@SinghVikalp) September 11, 2023

While a third differed and wrote, "Don't think public shouldn't comment on his salary. If he's happy, we should be too. All we should do is..give him respect and appreciate his leadership and his work!".

Don't think public shouldn't comment on his salary. If he's happy, we should be too.
All we should do is..give him respect and appreciate his leadership and his work!

— JH (@jagdish_2204) September 12, 2023

"Not contending if its low or high…but perks would be good (housing + support staff + KV schooling / medical support among others - would added a easy 50% to that)," wrote a fourth.

Not contending if its low or high…but perks would be good (housing + support staff + KV schooling / medical support among others - would added a easy 50% to that)

— TurtleQuants (@TurtleQuants) September 11, 2023