I, too, am grieved at the sad demise of Madam I.T.Vaz. As I had heard, she had a
meteoric rise in the Bank's hierarchy. She had appeared for selection
before a Board (perhaps, for Probationary Asstt's post) and the Board
was so pleased with her performance that she was selected for the next
higher grade! Later, in the early 1990s, she was elevated to the
position of ED, the first lady officer to have broken the glass ceiling
to reach the top position. After the combined seniority was implemented,
many ex-ACD officers had excelled in various positions in different
departments. Since managerial experience was a pre-condition for elevation
to ED's post, she was posted to Ahmedabad as Manager.
When the book project "Mint
Road Milestones: RBI At 75" was under way, as part of the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations, we had called on her at her residence for getting
any photos / material concerning any landmark events in the Bank's
history. She had allowed us free access to her rich and valuable
collection of photos etc. and also shared her memoirs and offered us help
and guidance. Some of these photos adorn the pages of the book. We
were moved by the kind courtesies and hospitality extended by her to
us despite her indisposition. I fondly cherish those delightful
moments. She did compliment to us on release of the book. Her demise
is a tragic loss to us. Her memories will abide with us. May the departed soul rest in peace!
- S.M.Khot
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Shri Khot's tribute is excellent and the best as I could not find either substance or warmth in the tributes paid by others. I am not surprised at all as Shri Khot's thoroughness of disposals and drafting were found by me to be of a high standard even when he was at the bottom of the hierarchy in the RBI. He should have risen to a much higher position in the RBI than he actually did. This has become a tribute to Shri Khot! This is okay as I have got an opportunity to write about him!
A. Chandramouliswaran.
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