President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condoled the death of renowned economist and Padma Shri awardee professor Radha Mohan.

In his Twitter handle, the President of India noted:  "Prof Radhamohan was as inspiring an economist as an environmentalist. A profound scholar, he turned to organic farming to enrich nature and humanity. His demise will leave a void. My condolences to his family and followers,"

Earlier in the day,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik were among those who condoled his death.

"Prof Radhamohan Ji was deeply passionate about agriculture, especially adopting sustainable and organic practices. He was also respected for his knowledge on subjects relating to the economy and ecology. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti." Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted.

Padma Shri awardee, eminent environmentalist and Odisha’s former information commissioner Professor Radha Mohan died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Professor Radha Mohan was 78 and is survived by three daughters

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