Odisha: Padma Shri D Prakash Rao To Be Cremated With Full State Honours Today | OTV News
2 min read Cuttack: Eminent social employee Padma Shri D Prakash Rao, who handed away on Wednesday on the age of 63, can be cremated with full state honours at Kaliaboda crematorium right here within the metropolis at present.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, whereas expressing deep anguish over the unhappy demise of the good social employee, had introduced that Rao’s funeral can be held with full state honours.
Rao, who was admitted to the SCB Medical College Hospital right here after testing constructive for Covid-19, died on Wednesday after 20 days lengthy battle within the ICU of Covid ward of the premier well being institute.
“Though he had recovered from Covid-19 but had developed complications after a brain stroke. His oxygen saturation suddenly dipped and despite all efforts by the doctors, he lost the battle,” stated Prof Jayant Panda, head of the Department of Medicine.
Rao was identified for his contribution in the direction of imparting schooling to slum and orphan kids in Cuttack. He was additionally an avid blood donor. He had donated blood over 200 instances in his complete life.
He was conferred with the celebrated Padma Shri award in 2019 for his contributions to the society within the subject of social work.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the demise of Rao, who earned his livelihood and undertook social actions by promoting tea at Buxi Buzar in Cuttack.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted “Saddened by the demise of Shri D Prakash Rao. The outstanding work that he has done will continue motivating people. He rightly saw education as a vital means to empowerment. I recall my meeting with him in Cuttack a few years ago. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Modi stated on Twitter.
Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal tweeted ‘’He will all the time be remembered for his selfless service in remodeling the lives of 1000’s of poor children via his college ‘Asha o Ashwasana’,”
CM Naveen Patnaik stated the “Good Samaritan will always be remembered for his dedication to uplift the lives of children.”
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