Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of educationist Kireet Joshi.
"Saddened by demise of Kireet Joshi. He will be remembered as a fine scholar and educationist, devoted to the principles of Sri Aurobindo. As advisor to Gujarat CM, Kireet Bhai played a key role in setting up of Children's University and Institute of Teacher Education," the Prime Minister said.
Joshi was a philosopher and was appointed as an Education Advisor in 1976 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He also served as the Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research.
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