Mangaluru: Veteran educationist Dr. N. R. Shetty (90), who made significant contributions to the field of technical education, passed away today.
He served as the Principal of the former KREC (now NITK Surathkal) and as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University for two terms. He also served as the President of the ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education).
In addition to his significant contributions to the development of technical education, he also served as the hereditary managing trustee (Anuvamshika Adhalitha Moktesara) of the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple in Nitte Kemmannu.