P. J. Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 22 April 1957 – 2 April 1962 | |
| Member of the Madras Legislative Council | |
| In office 1937–1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1895 Kuravilangad, Kottayam district, Travancore |
| Died | August 16, 1965 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Parent(s) | Parekunnel Joseph Annama Thomas |
| Occupation | Writer, Historian, Economist |
Parekunnel Joseph Thomas (1895 - 1965) was the first economic advisor of independent India. He was a Member of the Madras Legislative Council and later Member of the upper house (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian Parliament.[1]