Mahendra P. Lama | |
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Born | Darjeeling, India | 1 March 1961
Nationality | Indian |
Academic career | |
Field | Development economics |
Institution | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Sikkim University |
Alma mater | St Joseph's College, Darjeeling, Jawaharlal Nehru University |
Contributions | Education |
Awards | Ambassador for Peace, Schokaert Gold Medal in 1979 |
Mahendra P. Lama is an Indian professor[1] and a development economist who was the pro-vice chancellor of IGNOU and the founding vice chancellor of Sikkim University in India.[2] At the age of 45, he became the youngest vice chancellor of a National Central University in India.[3] He is presently a senior Professor in the School of International Studies , Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Chief Economic Adviser in the Government of Sikkim (Cabinet Minister Rank) and Member of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations appointed by the Prime Ministers of India and Nepal.