We condole the passing of Dr Subhash C. Kashyap, who served as the Honorary Research Professor at the Centre for Policy Research from 1990-2023.

One of India’s foremost constitutional scholars, Dr Kashyap played a pivotal role in shaping public understanding of the Constitution, parliamentary institutions, and democratic governance. Through his leadership, he helped establish and direct several institutions in this field such as the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI).

A distinguished administrator, Dr Kashyap served the Parliament of India from 1953 to 1990, retiring as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. Among his many contributions, he also served on the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution and Chairman of its Drafting and Editorial Committee, led the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s International Centre for Parliamentary Documentation in Geneva till 1983, and advised the Government of India on Panchayati Raj laws and institutions.
A prolific author and respected public intellectual, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, in 2015.

As a member of the CPR community, Dr Kashyap enriched public discourse through his intellectual rigour and unwavering commitment to constitutional values. Many fondly remember his contributions to the faculty meetings, where his wisdom and deep engagement with questions of governance and institutional reform inspired colleagues, researchers, and policymakers alike.

The CPR community, its Governing Board, President, faculty, and staff pay tribute to the memory of a remarkable scholar and public intellectual whose work leaves an enduring legacy.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones and join them in this time of grief.