Sonia said he will be remembered for his immense contribution to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder and a remarkable administrator.
The professor made sharing of knowledge with younger generation his life's unflinching goal, the Congress chief said.
His accomplished report on "Learning without Burden" is now regarded as a seminal document in Indian education, she added.
The Congress vice president said the educationist's death was a great loss.
"A scientist & a passionate educator who understood the true value of learning, Prof Yash Pal's passing is a great loss for all of us," Rahul tweeted.
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