Padma Shri Awardee Nanda Prusty Dies At 98, PM Pays Condolences
PM Narendra Modi, on December 7 paid respect to a 98-year-old Padma Shri awardee Nanda Kishore Prusty, upon hearing his demise. "Pained by the demise of Nanda Prusty," tweeted PM Modi. He further paid condolences, Nanda Sir would be remembered for generations for his efforts to spread education in Odisha. Besides, Nanda Prusty was popular as 'Nanda Sir' who provided free education to children in Odisha since independence.