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Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai, is currently a Tel.
No.: (Off.) 23096622, 2309 6666/ 96 Extn. 2129 |
Dr. Mungekar is one of the India’s leading development economists and educationist, as well as an influential thinker and reformist. He has held several academic positions with distinction including the Centre of Advanced Study (CAS) Chair in Economics, (University of Mumbai); Founder of several academic and social institutions, Dr. Mungekar is the founder-President of Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change. He has been honoured with several academic and other awards in recognition of his distinction in academic and social services.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to agricultural and development economics, he was appointed Member, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Government of India in 1999. He has served on several official committees at national and state levels, and was invited by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 1997 to visit the People’s Republic of China. His contributions to economics and sociology have spanned several professional journals, monographs and books.
As a Member of the Planning Commission, Dr. Mungekar looks after Education, Labour and Employment, Tribal Affairs, Social Justice, Culture and, Youth Affairs and Sports sectors.
