Mysore/Mysuru: A. Mahadevappa (83), retired Defence Officer and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday evening in city following brief illness.
Mahadevappa had served at the Ammunition Factory in Pimpri, Maharashtra, before retiring.
A native of Antharasanthe village in H.D. Kote taluk, he leaves behind his wife Dakshayini, one daughter, son-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.
Mahadevappa had published many books of health and he was a writer, philanthropist, counsellor and social worker. He was also a recipient of Abdul Kalam National Award and Buddha Bharat Ratna Award among others.
His body was donated to JSS Medical College as per his wish.
This post was published on July 13, 2023 7:32 pm