D. Y. Patil Passes Away

Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, former Governor of Tripura and Bihar, passed away at age 90.

Key Points

• Known as:
  • Dada
  • Shikshanmaharshi
• Educationist
• Former Governor of:
  • Tripura
  • Bihar
• Received Padma Shri in 1991
• Field: Education and social service
• Founded D.Y. Patil Group in 1983
• Group expanded to:
  • 182+ educational institutions
  • 7 universities
  • Healthcare institutions