Karnataka Appoints New Member to State Policy and Planning Commission

Quick Summary

• B.H. Nagoor, professor of Economics and chairman of the Department of Economics at Karnatak University, Dharwad, has been nominated to the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission.
• Dr. Nagoor previously served as a Jnana Fellow at the Karnataka State Planning department in 2012, appointed by the Karnataka knowledge commission, Bengaluru.
• He is a recipient of the Dr. D.C.Pavate Fellowship and conducted research at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge in the UK.
• The commission is chaired by Aland MLA B.R. Patil and includes 20 members such as T.R Chandrashekar (formerly of Hampi Kannada University), A Narayana (Azim Premji University), and agriculture economist Prakash Kammaradi.

Indian Opinion Analysis

dr. B.H Nagoor’s nomination to the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission introduces an experienced academic with contributions spanning economics education and international research exposure into policymaking circles for state development strategies.His expertise complements a diverse commission team that includes professionals across academia, agriculture economics, and policymaking domains-strengthening its interdisciplinary approach toward addressing developmental challenges in Karnataka.

The appointment underscores how emphasizing academic excellence can potentially enhance evidence-based policy formulation processes within governance frameworks in India-a principle that could serve as a benchmark for similar commissions across other states.

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