It is with deep regret that we inform you that Mr Ramakrishna Rao, –  a member of the board of Trustees of CIKS passed away on 3rd April 2025 at Mysore. He was ailing for the last few weeks but he was cheerful and active almost till the very end. He joined the Board of CIKS in November 2014 and he was vocal and enthusiastic in his support and encouragement for our work.  He was 70 years old and is survived by his two sons Venkat and Vivek.