Padma Shri awardee Professor Radha Mohan died while undergoing a treatment at a private hospital here on Friday. He was in the ICU for the last few days after being diagnosed with pneumonia, hospital sources said.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled for his death. Radha Mohan and his daughter Sabarmatee were honoured with the Padma Shri last year for their 30-year-long efforts to transform infertile lands into a green forest in Nayagarh district. The duo had formed a social organization to create awareness among farmers on organic farming.

President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Prof Radhamohan was as inspiring an economist as an environmentalist. A profound scholar, he turned to organic farming to enrich nature and humanity. His demise will leave a void. My condolences to his family and followers.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said in a Twitter post, “Prof Radhamohan Ji was deeply passionate about agriculture, especially adopting sustainable and organic practices. He was also respected for his knowledge on subjects relating to the economy and ecology. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”