Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

S Mahendra Dev, an eminent economist with a distinguished career in development economics, rural studies, and public policy, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) as of June 5, 2025. With academic credentials including a PhD from Delhi School of Economics and post-doctoral work at Yale University, Dev has held various prestigious roles, such as Director of IGIDR and editor of Economic and Political Weekly. His appointment reflects a renewed emphasis on development-centric policy advice, especially in agriculture and rural economy, as India navigates key economic reforms and inclusive growth strategies.