Narendra Jadhav

Narendra Damodar Jadhav (born 28 May 1953) is an Indian economist, educationist, public policy expert, professor and writer in English, Marathi and Hindi.

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.

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. In 1956, his family converted to Buddhism. He attended Chhabildas High School, Dadar. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai in 1973 and Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Mumbai in 1975. He later earned a PhD in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington, United States in 1986.

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), Re-emerging India – A Global Perspective (2005) and Monetary Economics for India (1994).

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.

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.

Member of Parliament In 2022, Jadhav completed his first term as an independent Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

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.

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) Ambedkar: Awakening India’s Social Conscience (Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2014) Ambedkar Writes: Complete Writings of Dr Ambedkar (Edited) (2014) Volume I : Political Writings Ambedkar Writes: Complete Writings of Dr Ambedkar (Edited) (2014) Volume II: Scholarly Writings (Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Law, Constitution and Religion)(Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2013) Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Volume I: Introduction, Autobiography Speeches, Guidance to Followers and Complete Bibliography Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Volume II: Social, Economic, Religion, Law and Constitution Ambedkar Speaks: 301 Seminal Speeches (Edited) Volume III: Political Speeches (Konark Publishers, New Delhi) Untouchables: My Family’s Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System in Modern India (California University Press, United States 2007 and Simon and Schuster, United States) Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Central Banking in India (Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 2006) Re-emerging India – A Global Perspective (ICFAI University Press: Hyderabad, 2005) Outcaste – A Memoir: Life and Triumphs of an Untouchable Family in India (Penguin, India, 2003) 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) Our Father and Us (Children's Edition, Korean) (Gimmyoung Publishers, Korea 2009) Dr Ambedkar: Economic Thoughts and Philosophy (Popular Prakashan, Mumbai, 1992) Macroeconomic Investment Management in LDCs – A Social Cost Benefit Approach (Indiana University, United States, 1986)

Hindi books Dr Ambedkar : Atmakatha Evam Jansanvad (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015) Dr Ambedkar : Samajik Vichar Evam Darshan (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015) Dr Ambedkar : Arthik Vichar Evam Darshan (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015) Dr Ambedkar : Rajneeti, Dharm Aur Sanvidhan Vichar (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015) Vishwa Manav Rabindranath Tagore (Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015)

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) Volume I: Rajkiya Lekhan Pradnya Mahamanavachi: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Samagra Lekhan Karya (Edited) Volume 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) Volume I: Atmanivedan, Anuyayi Margadarshan Aani Samagra Suchi Bol Mahamanavache: 500 Marmabhedi Bhashane (Edited) Volume II: Samajik, Arthik, Dharmik Aani Kayda — Sanvidhan Vishayak Bhashane Bol Mahamanavache: 500 Marmabhedi Bhashane (Edited) Volume 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.