P. V. R. Rao
Indian civil servant and writer
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Pattadakal Venkanna Raghavendra Rao was an Indian civil servant, writer and the sixth defence secretary of India.[1] He assumed office on 21 November 1962, the day the Sino-Indian War ended[2] and held the position until 3 April 1965. He was the author of three books, India's Defence Policy and Organisation Since Independence,[3] Defence without drift[4] and Red Tape and White Cap.[5] The Government of India awarded him the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Indian civilian award, in 1967.[6]
P. V. R. Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupations | Civil servant, writer |
| Known for | Defence Secretary (India) |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan |
