It gives me immense pleasure that a special volume dedicated to the ‘International Conference on Linear Algebra and its Applications, 2021’ organized by the ‘Center for Advanced Research in Applied Mathematics & Statistics, MAHE’ is being published in ‘AKCE International Journal of Graphs and Combinatorics’. I congratulate the entire team lead by scientific advisory committee consisting of Ravindra B Bapat, Manjunatha Prasad Karantha, Steve Kirkland, and Simo Puntanen for the great success of the events IWMS 2021 and ICLAA 2021 which brought several collaborators, disciples, and the followers of C.R. Rao together and connect with the young minds of India and abroad, remembering the achievements of C.R. Rao and further developments. I thank the entire editorial team and the authors for their efforts and contributions to the special issue.
Pro Vice Chancellor – Technology & Science
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.