bio personality
appreciated his vision. He emphasized
the importance of synergy between
technology and public policy.
Union environment minister, Anil Dave
passes away!
The Union environment minister, Mr
Anil Madhav Dave is no more. He passed
away on the morning of 18th May at New
Delhi. Mr Dave who was 60 years old,
was well known for his down to earth
approach. He had not been keeping well
for the last few months.
As per media reports, he was had
complained of the chest pain and was
rushed to the All India Institute of
Medical Sciences where he breathed his
last.
Card initiative had been started in
consultation with Prof Swaminathan,
during the Prime Minister’s tenure as
Gujarat Chief Minister.
Praising the dedication and commitment
of Prof Swaminathan, the Prime Minister
described him as a “Kisan Vaigyanik”
– Farmers’ Scientist; rather than just
a “Krishi Vaigyanik” – Agricultural
Scientist. The Prime Minister said
that Prof Swaminathan’s speciality is
that his work has been grounded in
practical reality. He also appreciated the
simplicity of Prof. Swaminathan.
Dr M S Swaminathan thanked the
Prime Minister for his words, and
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Mr Dave as a Member of Par