Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil | |
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| Born | 10 April 1901 Nasik, Maharashtra, British India |
| Died | 3 May 1971 (aged 70) India |
| Other names | D. R. Gadgil |
| Occupation(s) | Economist institution builder |
| Known for | Gadgil formula Indian Cooperative Movement Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics |
| Spouse | Pramila |
| Children | 3 sons and 1 daughter |
| Parent | Ramchandra Bhargav |
Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil (10 April 1901 – 3 May 1971), also known as D. R. Gadgil, was an Indian economist,[1] institution builder[2] and the vice-chairman of the Planning Commission of India.[3] He was the founder Director of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune[3] and the author of the Gadgil formula, which served as the base for the allocation of central assistance to states during the Fourth and Fifth Five Year Plans of India.[4] He is credited with contributions towards the development of Farmers' Cooperative movement in Maharashtra.[3] The Government of India recognised his services by issuing a commemorative postage stamp in his honour in 2008.[5]
- ^ "Dr. Dhananjayrao Ramchandra Gadgil (10 April 1901 – 24 May 1971)". DGICM. 2015. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ Pani, Narendar (9 May 2011). "Gadgil on Indian economics". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ a b c Ramachandra Guha (2006). How Much Should a Person Consume?. University of California Press. p. 262. ISBN 9780520248038.
- ^ "Planning Commission" (PDF). Planning Commission. 1997. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Commemorative stamps" (PDF). Posts and Telegraph, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2015.