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Noted computer scientist who introduced computer technology in IITs along with software and hardware and former Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University B. Kantha Rao passed away here on Monday. He was 78 and is survived by his wife Lalita, a former teacher in Visakha Valley School, a son and a daughter.
Prof. Kantha Rao died soon after he was admitted to a corporate hospital with a minor complaint. Secretary of Gayatri Vidya Parishad P. Somaraju while paying rich tributes to Prof. Kantha Rao said he had introduced new concepts in computer science and done a lot of research.
Many of his students were in top positions in major companies and institutions around the world. His work received appreciation from former President and scientist A.P.J Abdul Kalam and another former President K.R. Narayanan. Prof. Kantha Rao introduced computer course in GVP College of Engineering in 1996 and was instrumental in its development. President of GVP and former Mayor D.V. Subba Rao and others condoled his death .
Kantha Rao’s work won appreciation from ex-Presidents Abdul Kalam and K.R. Narayanan
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