Narendra Jadhav
Narendra Jadhav | |
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![]() Narendra Jadhav | |
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) (Nominated) | |
In office 25 April 2016 – 24 April 2022 | |
Member, Planning Commission | |
In office 16 June 2009 – 16 May 2014 | |
Member, National Advisory Council | |
In office 2010–2014 | |
Vice-Chancellor of the Savitribai Phule Pune University | |
In office 2006–2009 | |
Chief Economic Counsellor Da Afghanistan Bank | |
In office February 2006 – August 2006 | |
Chief Economist Reserve Bank of India | |
In office September 2004 – February 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-05-28) 28 May 1953 (age 71) Nashik, Bombay State, India |
Spouse | Vasundhara Jadhav |
Children | 1 Son (Tanmoy) 1 Daughter (Apoorva) |
Alma mater | Ramnarain Ruia College University of Mumbai Indiana University, USA |
Occupation | Economist, educationist, professor, writer |
Website | www.drnarendrajadhav.info |
Narendra Damodar Jadhav (born 28 May 1953) is an Indian economist, educationist, public policy expert, professor and writer in English, Marathi and Hindi.[1]
Jadhav has been a Member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian Parliament. He previously served as member of the Planning Commission of India and the National Advisory Council. Prior to this, he worked as Vice Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and headed economic research at the Reserve Bank of India.[2]
Early life and education
Narendra Damodar Jadhav was born on 28 May 1953 to a Mahar family from the village of Ozar (Nashik District) and grew up in Mumbai suburb of Wadala.[3] In 1956, his family converted to Buddhism.[4] He attended Chhabildas High School, Dadar. He completed his BSc in Statistics from Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai in 1973 and MA in Economics from the University of Mumbai in 1975. He later earned a PhD in Economics from Indiana University, USA in 1986.[5]
Professional career
Economist
As a career economist, Jadhav worked for 31 years with the Reserve Bank of India, and those of Afghanistan and Ethiopia. He also worked as Adviser in the International Monetary Fund for over four years. He retired in October 2008 from the position of Principal Adviser and Chief Economist of the RBI. His writings on economics include: Ambedkar – An Economist Extraordinaire (2016),[6] Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Central Banking in India (2006),[7] Re-emerging India – A Global Perspective (2005)[8] and Monetary Economics for India (1994).[9][2]
Education
In 2006, Jadhav was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Pune.[6]
Planning Commission
As a Member of the Planning Commission, Jadhav had a role in formulating the 12th Five Year Plan, especially in respect of Education and Skill Development. His contribution to formulation of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme and developing the eco-system for Skills Development in India has been recognised.[10] Equally noteworthy is his contribution to social justice through the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) and Assessment and Monitoring Authority (AMA) for socio-religious communities.[11]
National Advisory Council
As a Member of the National Advisory Council (NAC) Jadhav's notable contributions include formulation of National Food Security Bill, implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, and empowerment of SC, ST, Minorities and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) through education, SC & ST Prevention of Atrocities, Rights of persons with Disabilities, Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) and Abolition of Manual Scavenging.[12]
Member of Parliament
In 2022, Jadhav completed his first term as an independent Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.[13][14]
Writings
Jadhav, has written or edited 41 books in three languages – 21 in English, 13 in Marathi, and 7 in Hindi, besides over 300 research papers and articles. These include 21 books on Babasaheb Ambedkar and a trilogy on Rabindranath Tagore, comprising an analytical biography, and translation of selected poems, short stories, plays, parodies, articles and speeches.[15]
English books
- Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: An Intellectual Colossus, Great National Leader and Universal Champion of Human Rights Photo-Biography (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, 2016)
- Ambedkar: An Economist Extraordinaire (Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2015) ISBN 9322008636
- Ambedkar: Awakening India’s Social Conscience (Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2014) ISBN 9322008350
- Ambedkar Writes: Complete Writings of Dr Ambedkar (Edited) (2014) Vol.I : Political Writings ISBN 9322008342
- Ambedkar Writes: Complete Writings of Dr Ambedkar (Edited) (2014) Vol.II: Scholarly Writings (Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Law, Constitution and Religion)(Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2013) ISBN 9322008342
- Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Vol I: Introduction, Autobiography Speeches, Guidance to Followers and Complete Bibliography ISBN 9789322008154
- Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Vol II: Social, Economic, Religion, Law and Constitution ISBN 9789322008154
- Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Vol III: Political Speeches (Konark Publishers, New Delhi) ISBN 9789322008154
- Untouchables: My Family’s Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System in Modern India (California University Press, USA 2007 and Simon and Schuster, USA) ISBN 9780520252639
- Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Central Banking in India (Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 2006) ISBN 1403929025
- Re-emerging India – A Global Perspective (ICFAI University Press: Hyderabad, 2005) ISBN 8178817969
- Outcaste – A Memoir: Life and Triumphs of an Untouchable Family in India (Penguin, India, 2003) ISBN 0670049727
- Governors Speak (Edited) (Reserve Bank of India, 1997)
- CD Deshmukh Memorial Lectures (Edited) (Reserve Bank of India, 1996)
- Challenges to Indian Banking Competition, Globalization and Financial Markets (Edited) (Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 1996) SBN: 0333930010
- Monetary Economics for India (Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 1994) ISBN 033392603X
- Our Father and Us (Children's Edition, Korean) (Gimmyoung Publishers, Korea 2009)
- Dr Ambedkar: Economic Thoughts and Philosophy (Popular Prakashan, Mumbai, 1992) ISBN 8171547311
- Macroeconomic Investment Management in LDCs – A Social Cost Benefit Approach (Indiana University, USA, 1986)
Hindi books
- Dr Ambedkar : Atmakatha Evam Jansanvad (Prabhat Prakashan , New Delhi, 2015)ISBN 9789350485859
- Dr Ambedkar : Samajik Vichar Evam Darshan (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015) ISBN 9789350485866
- Dr Ambedkar : Arthik Vichar Evam Darshan (Prabhat Prakashan , New Delhi, 2015) ISBN 9789350485873
- Dr Ambedkar : Rajneeti, Dharm Aur Sanvidhan Vichar (Prabhat Prakashan , New Delhi, 2015) ISBN 9789350485880
- Vishwa Manav Rabindranath Tagore (Prabhat Prakashan , New Delhi, 2015) ISBN 9789351863250
Marathi books
- Yugpravartak Mahamanav – Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (photo-biography, Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika, 2016)
- Pradnya Surya Dr Ambedkar: Samagra Vyacharik Charitra (Granthali, Mumbai, 2014)
- Pradnya Mahamanavachi: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Samagra Lekhan Karya (Edited) Vol.I: Rajkiya Lekhan
- Pradnya Mahamanavachi: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Samagra Lekhan Karya (Edited) Vol.II: Artha Shastra, Samaj Shastra, Kayda-Sanvidhan Aani Dharma Shastra (Granthali, Mumbai, 2013)
- LASAVI Mazhya Samagra Abhivyakticha (Granthali, Mumbai, 2013)
- Bol Mahamanavache: 500 Marmabhedi Bhashane (Edited) Vol. I: Atmanivedan, Anuyayi Margadarshan Aani Samagra Suchi
- Bol Mahamanavache: 500 Marmabhedi Bhashane (Edited) Vol. II: Samajik, Arthik, Dharmik Aani Kayda — Sanvidhan Vishayak Bhashane
- Bol Mahamanavache: 500 Marmabhedi Bhashane (Edited) Vol. III: Rajkiya Bhashane (Granthali, Mumbai, 2012)
- Ravindranath Tagore: Yuga Nirmata Vishvamanav (Granthali, Mumbai, 2011)
- Ravindranath Tagore: Samagra Sahitya Darshan (Granthali, Mumbai, 2011)
- Bhaya Shoonya Chitta Jeth: Ravindranathanchya 151 Pratinidhik Kavita (Granthali, Mumbai, 2010)
- Aamcha Baap Aan Amhi (Granthali, Mumbai. 1993)
- Dr Ambedkar: Arthik Vichar Aani Tatvadnyan (Sugava Prakashan, Pune, 1992)
Autobiographical works
Jadhav's three autobiographical novels – Aamcha Baap Aan Amhi, (Marathi, 1993), Outcaste (English, 2002) and Untouchables (English, 2005) – depict the story of the struggle for human dignity by a Dalit family.[5]
References
- ^ "'डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर आणि सर्वसमावेशक सामाजिक धोरण'". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021.
- ^ a b Sahgal, Gayatri Nayak & Ram N. (10 June 2009). "Narendra Jadhav's success story". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Jadhav, Narendra (11 October 2005). Untouchables: My Family's Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System in ... – Narendra Jadhav – Google Books. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743281812. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Reflections on Dr. Narendra Jadhav's 'Untouchables'". 18 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Narendra Jadhav, Indian economist and noted author, visits Indiana University: IU News Room: Indiana University". newsinfo.iu.edu. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Dr. Narendra Jadhav". www.drnarendrajadhav.info. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Jadhav, Narendra (2006). Monetary Policy, Financial Stability, and Central Banking in India. Macmillan India. ISBN 978-1-4039-2902-0.
- ^ Hajra, Narendra Jadhavrajiv Ranjansujan; Jadhav, Narendra (2005). Re-emerging India: A Global Perspective. ICFAI University Press. ISBN 978-81-7881-796-5.
- ^ Jadhav, Narendra (1994). Monetary economics for India. Delhi: Macmillan India. ISBN 033392603X.
- ^ Sahgal, Gayatri Nayak & Ram N. (10 June 2009). "Narendra Jadhav's success story". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Member's Profile". Planningcommission.gov.in. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Plan panel's Jadhav is also in NAC | delhi". Hindustan Times. June 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Narendra Jadhav | PRSIndia". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Independent RS member withdraws Bill to create body for looking into FDI". The Indian Express. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Words that were". The Hindu. 26 May 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
External links
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