R.N. Kao A Complete Biography - Founder Chief of RAW

R.N. Kao A Complete Biography - Founder Chief of R & AWIn the hidden corridors of India’s intelligence world a legendary figure emerges — Rameshwar Nath Kao better known as R.N. Kao. Born in Varanasi in 1918 Kao’s journey was destined to be one of immense significance to the nation he loved.Through the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Kao embarked on a distinguished career in the government but it was his appointment as the head of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) in 1968 that set the stage for his most influential role. Tasked with founding India’s external intelligence agency Kao went on to become the visionary architect of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) — an agency that would shape India’s national security landscape profoundly.Despite his monumental achievements R.N. Kao remained a private and humble figure rarely seeking recognition for his work. This book is an effort to bring light on the remarkable achievements and the lesser-known aspects of R.N. Kao’s life allowing his story to inspire and resonate with readers from all walks of life.