Narendra Damodar Jadhav (born 28 May 1953) is an Indian economist, educationist, public policy expert, professor and writer in English, Marathi and Hindi.[1]
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]
Educationedit
In 2006, Jadhav was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Pune.[6]
Planning Commissionedit
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 Counciledit
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 Parliamentedit
In 2022, Jadhav completed his first term as an independent Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.[13][14]
Writingsedit
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 booksedit
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 booksedit
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
Dr Ambedkar: Arthik Vichar Aani Tatvadnyan (Sugava Prakashan, Pune, 1992)
Autobiographical worksedit
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]
Referencesedit
^"'डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर आणि सर्वसमावेशक सामाजिक धोरण'". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021.
^ abSahgal, 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.
^ ab"Narendra Jadhav, Indian economist and noted author, visits Indiana University: IU News Room: Indiana University". newsinfo.iu.edu. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
^ ab"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.