Vikalp Shukla, Deputy Director, All India Radio, Raipur, passed away this afternoon following a severe heart attack. A dedicated officer of the Indian Information Service, Shri Shukla was a pillar of public broadcasting in Chhattisgarh. He was renowned for his exceptional contribution in news operations and reporting. Throughout his career, he was a prominent face of public broadcasting. The Akashvani family extends its profound condolences to his bereaved family.