'A great shock'

The news of Gopi's demise came as great shock. We like to convey our heartfelt condolences.

We were very fond of Gopi. This was mutual. Professor Bipin Chandra asked him to release my book on "Indian Agriculture Since Independence" published by the NBT. The book was released at the IIC annexe in October 2006. Gopi had carefully read the book and made some commendable comments in his inimitable style.

Sheila and G.S. Bhalla