Renowned water policy expert Ramaswamy R. Iyer passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday following a severe bout of viral fever.
Born in October 1929, in Thakkalai, Tamil Nadu, Mr. Iyer was known for producing a rich body of commentary on water policy and environmental issues. His erudite opinion pieces in the pages of The Hindu were widely read and appreciated by regular readers.
His last held position was that of an honorary research professor at the Centre for Policy Research here. Prior to that, as an officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Mr. Iyer served as Secretary of Water Resources in the central government and was instrumental in drafting India’s first National Water Policy in 1987.
