Narendra Jadhav

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Narendra Jadhav
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 70)
Nashik, Bombay State, India
SpouseVasundhara Jadhav
Children1 Son (Tanmoy)
1 Daughter (Apoorva)
Alma materRamnarain Ruia College
University of Mumbai
Indiana University, USA
OccupationEconomist, educationist, professor, writer
Websitewww.drnarendrajadhav.info

Narendra Damodar Jadhav (born 28 May 1953) is an Indian

educationist, public policy expert, professor and writer in English, Marathi and Hindi.[1]

Jadhav has been a Member of 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

Hindi books

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]

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