Baku Mahadeva
Sri Lankan civil servant and academic
Born
October 29th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sri Lanka
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A prominent civil servant and academic in Sri Lanka, significant contributions made to the development of the public service and higher education. Served as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission and played a vital role in educational reforms. Influenced policy-making and administration practices in the country through various leadership positions. Worked on initiatives to improve the quality of education and public administration.
Served as Chairman of the Public Service Commission
Contributed to educational reforms in Sri Lanka
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