The Journey of a Foot-Soldier Geologist: K S Valdiya: (20 March 1937 to 29 September 2020)

摘要

An Educator, Scientist, Environmentalist, and Administrator, Prof. Khadg Singh Valdiya (KS) was a versatile personality. A legend among geologists, Prof. Valdiya was a great visionary; one who not only shaped the understanding of the geological making of the Indian Subcontinent but also spread environmental awareness among students and lay-people. Renowned for his articulation and command over the language, he was a brilliant orator and an exceptional narrator, fascinating one and all with his teaching of geology. He was also down-to-earth, carrying out significant research while being a foot-soldier field geologist, wandering to explore the lap of the mighty Himalaya, wherever the geological formations led him.