With the passing of N Vittal, 85, former Telecom Secretary and Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on Thursday, the country has lost the person who had sown the seeds for the growth of the information technology sector four decades ago Today, the country is enjoying the fruits of his long-term vision, with the IT industry worth nearly $250 billion or nearly 9.5 per cent of the country’s GDP, and providing employment to around 6 million.The Padma Bhushan awardee and IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, 1960 batch, passed away...