Professor Sabyasachi Kar Appointed as New Director of Institute of Economic Growth
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Professor Sabyasachi Kar appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG). |
| Effective Date | February 6, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Professor Chetan Ghate |
| Current Role | Previously served as the RBI Chair Professor at IEG |
| Academic Background | Ph.D. in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
| Expertise | Macroeconomics, economic growth, development economics, political economy |
| Key Positions | Member of MoSPI's Committee on Regional Accounts; Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Manchester; Co-editor, Journal of South Asian Development |
| Key Contributions | Authored books on economic growth; worked with NITI Aayog, Planning Commission, World Bank, GDN, European Commission, UK's DFID |
| Institution Background | IEG, established in 1958, focuses on macroeconomics, trade, labor, public health, and policy development; provides training for Indian Economic Service officers |
| Expected Impact | Strengthening economic research, expanding policy advisory roles, fostering national and international collaborations |