Prof. Yash Pal's accomplishments are not only voluminous but also luminous. H$_ is a Doctorate in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1958). His versatile genius elevated him to the top-notch posts like the Chairman, UGC (1986-91), Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (1984-86), Chief Consultant, Planning Commission (1983-84), Scientist, Indian Space Research Organisation (1980-83),
Director, Space Application centre, Ahmedabad (1973-80),Chairman National Institute of Design (1984-91), Chairman, National Council of Science Museums,Chairman, Sky Art Conference, Austria(1982), General President, Indian Science Congress (1989-90). At the same time in the areas of cosmic rays, high energy physics, astrophysics, science education,communication & development he has carved a distinct niche.Currently he is shouldering a number of responsibilities like Chairman, BHARAT JAN VIGYAN JATHA, President NCSTC Network, Member: Council of Centre tor Rural And Industrial Development (Chandigarh), Trustee: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust (till 1997), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Member: Governing Council, Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Member: Organising Committee of Indira Gandhi Conferences on World Affairs, Founding Member: Steering Committee for the Project on the "History of Indian Philosophy Science and Culture". He is also responsible for conceptualization and establishment or development of a number of institutions including Inter University Centres. He has also published a large number of papers in national.and international journals. Some of his scientific work led to : The first observations of pair-production of elementary particles, Elucidation of properties of K-mesons & Hyperons. Understanding the role of cosmic & cosmic-ray neutrions, Prediction of rise in p-p cross section, Recognition of importance of excited states of particles in multiple meson production at high energies, First development of the leaky-box model of cosmic ray propagation in the galazy and aspects of cosmic-ray phenomenology in the atmosphere and below ground.

Prof. Yash Pal is a scientist of par excellence. His contributions have been rightly acclaimed by the Government of India and awarded him with Padma Bhushan in 1976, for his contribution to science & Space Technology. Besides, he is the proud recipient of scores of other awards and rewards.

Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one: step of success of another, forming new wishes & seeing them gratified. He that labours in any: great or laudable undertaking has his fatigues first supported by hope. and afterward rewarded by joy. Prof. Yash Pal is a rare example of this.

We, the DAVians of Chandrasekharpur, keeping our tradition in tact enthusiastically await for his magnanimous presence to turn another new leaf of our Alma Mater sincerely.