Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil
Economist and notable researcher
Born
April 10th, 1901
124 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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Contributed to the field of economics with a focus on agricultural development in India. Served as a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. His work emphasized the importance of planning and policy in economic development. Engaged in research that influenced agricultural policies and practices within the country.
Authored influential economic texts
Served as a professor at IIM Bangalore
Focused on agricultural development
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