Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 02: Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament, A & N Islands has deeply mourned the sudden demise of Mr. Basant Rao Babras, R/o RGT Road, Sri Vijaya Puram. Mr. Basant Rao Babras, an old inhabitant of the islands, passed away at the age of 84 this morning at Sri Vijaya Puram. Starting his career as a Village level worker (VLW), he rose through the ranks to hold the posts of BDO Ferrargunj, BDO Rangat and Programme Officer of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in its infancy under the Social Welfare Department of A&N Administration. He was keenly associated with women and child nutrition issues under the programme and steered it ably through the years. He eventually headed the Department of Social Welfare as Director before superannuation in 2000.After superannuation, he was a Member of the Juvenile Justice Board. He had a keen interest in matters of administrative law and RTI apart from being an active sportsman in his younger days.
The MP has prayed to the almighty to give strength to the bereaved family members. OM Shanti!
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