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A rare blend of vision and pragmatism, he had the Midas touch. All that he touched turned to gold. He used his enormous talent to take a small rural bank to the top ten in the country with many pioneering achievements in the fields of small savings , agricultural finance and rural banking areas shunned by urban based banks. Drafted into government service , he served the Food Corporation of India. And the Life Insurance Corporation as their Chairman with rare distinction of breaking new ground. In fitting recognition he was inducted into the Central Cabinet and served as Minister for Railways and Industry, Leaving his own indelible mark on them.
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