N Vinaya Hegde, founder of Nitte Education Trust, passes away at 87

N. Vinaya Hegde, a renowned educationist and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 87. He dedicated his life to service, equity, and nation-building. Hegde founded the Nitte Education Trust, which now operates 43 institutions. His work encompassed education, healthcare, and rural development, impacting thousands. He championed integrated models of service delivery.