IESM: Sad demise of Cdr Radhakrishnan

Dear friends
I am shocked to hear of the sudden demise of a very dear friend and a valuable senior who helped us in many ventures including the current agitation against the injustices meted out to the ESM by the Govt. of India.We all know of his deep commitment towards this cause, and he was ever willing to give useful suggestions and appropriate help at crucial stages of our work. We will all miss him in the IESM community.

I was associated with Cdr. Radhakrishnan, Radha to us, in a number of initiatives for the welfare of the ESM. Three of us ie. Radha, Maj. Gen. Satish Suri and self were appointed to a committee by the MOD in early 1999 to propose a suitable, comprehensive medical cover for the ESM.This committee was still-born though it had very prominent members and was headed by Addl. Secy. of the MOD, since the babus were not keen on its success. We were joined by Late VADM. R B Suri, Ex.VCNS in an informal and unofficial committee of persons committed to a cause. This group followed up the project till the ECHS got sanctioned in 2003. Radha was always deeply involved and was instrumental in getting us appointments with various functionaries of the Govt. He was constantly getting us information about the CGHS, Railways and other retired govt. employees medical benefit schemes of the GOI. We were able to submit a very comprehensive proposal to the ARUN SINGH COMMITTEE which reviewed the functioning of MOD during Mr. Jaswant Singh's tenure. We were fortunate that he sanctioned the ECHS and was able to sanction the funds as the Finance Minister, soon afterwards.

I will never be able to forget Radha's caring attitude, humility, commitment to social causes and his capability to access very senior political & service bosses of the country without any fuss. I am deeply indebted to Sita and Radha for socially interacting with us on many occasions. My heartfelt condolences to Sita on this very sad occasion. May the Almighty give her the courage to cope up with this huge loss.

We will never be able to forget him and pray he finds a place in Heaven.
Yours
Kuldip Rai. Air Marshal Retd.
(Former DG MS, IAF)
PS. I have joined the IESM on 8th Feb '09 at the rally site.

Sad Demise of Cdr (Retd) N Radhakrishnan at Chennai
Date: Monday, 16 February, 2009, 11:59 AM
Dear All,
It is extremely disheartening and sad news. I knew Cdr Radhakrishnan much before the IESM was thought of. His association and mature advice on Personnel issues, whilst I was a youngster in the Navy was actively looked forward to. He knew not only his peers in the Navy but a host of latter Chiefs, who all had time for his wide experience and knowledge. I recall his very active contribution to setting up of ECHS and doing away with its varying shortcomings. He had the well being of the Armed Forces pensioners always at heart. His support to the IESM by arranging meetings with various leaders of the political hierarchy which I attended with Renjen and Satbir demonstrated that age had not in anyway diminished his committment to IESM causes especially OROP. I could go on writing pages about Radha Sir but suffice to conclude that may God bless his soul. RIP
Vice Admiral Barin Ghose (Retd)
Member Core Group IESM

Date: Monday, 16 February, 2009, 1:26 PM
I got to know him (Cdr N Radhakrishnan) only in the course of IESM activities, in which he was actively involved and a constant source of info and strength. As Barin has said, he was instrumental in arranging some of our meetings with Politicians and urging them thereafter to continue supporting our cause. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. IESM family would want to convey its deepest condolences to his wife, children and family. May God Bless his soul and may it rest in eternal peace.
Maj Gen (Retd) PK Renjen, AVSM
(Treasurer IESM)

I and my wife called on Mrs Sita Radhakrishnan at their residence in Chennai on 16 Feb 2009 (11am to 1pm) expressed our grief and conveyed our heartfelt condolences to her and to all family members on behalf of the IESM fraternity.
Lt Col Kanagaraj James (Retd)