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Kamta Prasad (economist)

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Kamta Prasad (born 21 January 1936), is an Indian economist, author, and professor with a career spanning over 60 years. He has published over 20 research books and has contributed to over 150 research papers.

During his career, he has also served as Chairman or Member of more than a dozen National Commissions and Committees in India, such as Chairman, Agricultural, Prices Commission (1976), Chairman, Minimum Wages Advisory Board (1984–90), Member, National Flood Commission (1976–80),{{Cite web|title=Rashtriya Barh Ayog (National Commission on Floods): Report|url=http://indianculture.gov.in/rashtriya-barh-ayog-national-commission-floods-report-0|access-date=2022-02-15|website=INDIAN CULTURE|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Rashtriya Barh Ayog (National Commission on Floods): Report|url=http://indianculture.gov.in/rashtriya-barh-ayog-national-commission-floods-report|access-date=2022-02-15|website=INDIAN CULTURE|language=en}} Member, Advisory Council, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (2000- 2003) and is currently Member of Supreme Court of India’s Sub Committee on Interlinking of Rivers Projects.{{Cite web|title=Inter-Linking of Rivers|url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1513040|access-date=2022-02-16|website=pib.gov.in}} In 2001 he cofounded and was Vice President of India Water Partnership.{{Cite web|title=Prof. Kamta Prasad|url=https://cwp-india.org/?cpt_team=prof-kamta-prasad|access-date=2022-02-16|website=IWP|language=en-US}} He is also the Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development,{{Cite web|title=IRMED|url=http://www.irmedindia.org.in/index.htm|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.irmedindia.org.in}} an autonomous non-governmental, non-profit organisation responsible for conducting research and promoting education.

Education

Kamta Prasad graduated with a B.A degree from Patna University in 1956 and then received an M.A. degree from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University in 1958. He also completed his PhD degree in Economics from University of Leeds under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan in 1966.

Career

Kamta Prasad has taught at leading Indian universities including Patna University - where he started his teaching career as a lecturer in 1958, IIT Kanpur and the Indian Institute for Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.{{Cite web|title=IIPA: Indian Institute of Public Administration|url=https://www.iipa.org.in/cms/public/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.iipa.org.in}} He joined IIT Kanpur as an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in August 1966, serving as the Head of the Department from 1971 - 1975.{{Cite web|title=Former HOD|url=https://www.iitk.ac.in/hss/index.php/former-hod|access-date=2022-02-15|website=www.iitk.ac.in}} He established the institute's PhD program in Economics, and also launched doctoral programs for Psychology and English. Kamta Prasad joined the Indian Institute for Public Administration, New Delhi in 1980 as Professor of Economics and Rural Development and remained there until his superannuation in January 1996. He is currently Chairperson Emeritus at the Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development (IRMED).

Prasad has also delivered keynotes at national{{Cite web|date=16 February 2014|first=Vithika|last=Salomi |title=CM rues delay in coal linkage|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/cm-rues-delay-in-coal-linkage/articleshow/18523012.cms|access-date=2022-02-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Prof. Kamta Prasad delivers lecture on 'Environment Impact Assessment in India' - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=153879|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.earlytimes.in}} and international conferences and lectures at leading international universities. He has served as an expert for Union Public Service Commission and University Grants Commission (India). He continues to deliver special lectures at leading universities today.{{Cite web |title=Prof. Kamta Prasad delivered Special Lectures in SMVDU |url=https://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/2017-news/49-april/232-prof-kamta-prasad-delivered-special-lectures-in-smvdu}}

= Accolades, honours and fellowships =

  • Patna University Merit Scholarship (1953-1956)
  • Post Graduate Scholarship, Delhi University (1956-1958)
  • Junior Research Fellowship of the University Grants Commission (India) (1962-1963)
  • Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (1963-1966)
  • British Council Fellowship, U.K. (1981 and 1990)
  • Indo-French Programme Fellowship (1982, 1983, 1984)
  • President, Indian Economic Association (1983){{Cite web|title=Welcome to Indian Economic Association|url=https://indianeconomicassociation1917.com/pastpresident-venues.php|access-date=2022-02-16|website=indianeconomicassociation1917.com}}
  • Advisor, International Economic Association (1983–86)
  • Fellow, Institute of Development Studies (1990)
  • Fellow, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute at Memorial University of Newfoundland (1991)
  • T.N Chaturvedi Award for the Best Article in the Indian Journal of Public Administration (2014){{Cite web|title=India Institute of Public Administration|url=https://www.iipa.org.in/cms/public/page/awards|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.iipa.org.in}}
  • Paul H. Appleby Award For Distinguished Services (2019)
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for Academic Excellence (2023) {{Cite web |title=VPIndia/status/1719247298943909967 |url=https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1719247298943909967 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}

Research and publications

Kamta Prasad's research spans the areas of monetary economics, economic planning, rural development, employment, resource management, water resource management and impact assessment of computers on India's development. He has made several contributions to knowledge and research, publishing 20 research books and over 150 research papers and articles. His work includes 60 policy-oriented research projects sponsored by the Government of India{{Cite web|title=IRMED|url=http://www.irmedindia.org.in/research.htm|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.irmedindia.org.in}}{{Cite web|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|title=Institutional Framework for Regulating Use of Ground Water in India|url=http://cgwb.gov.in/INCGW/Kamta%20Prasad%20report.pdf}}{{Cite web|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|title=Report on the Review of Draft Bihar State Water Policy in line with National Water Policy 2012 in the context of Climate Change|url=https://www.gwp.org/globalassets/global/gwp-sas_files/cwp-reports/report-on-review-of-draft-bihar-state-water-policy-in-line-with-national-water-policy-2012-in-context-of-climate-change.pdf}} and development institutes like Asian Development Bank, UNESCO, International Fund for Agricultural Development etc. He has also served on the editorial advisory boards of several journals, including the International Journal of Social Science and Development Policy.{{Cite journal|title=International Journal of Social Science and Development Policy|url=https://www.bbau.ac.in/Conference/Revised%20Cover%20Page.pdf|journal=International Journal of Social Science and Development Policy|date=16 January 2020 |volume=02|pages=152}}{{Cite web|title=Review of Karnataka State Water Policy (2002) & Draft Karnataka State Water Policy-2016 in line with National Water Policy, 2012 in Context of Climate Change|url=http://cwp-india.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Report-on-Karnataka-SWP-with-regard-to-National-Water-Policy-2012.pdf}}{{Cite web|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|title=Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India|url=https://www.floodmanagement.info/projects/pilot/asia/Pilot_Manual_on_Community_Approach_to_FM_in_India.pdf}}

= Books =

  • Prasad, K. (1969). Role Of Money Supply In A Developing Economy: A Theoretical And Empirical Analysis{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/878219438|title=Role of money supply in a developing economy: a theoretical and empirical analysis|date=1969|publisher=Allied Publishers Private Ltd.|location=Bombay|language=English|oclc=878219438}}
  • Prasad, K., & Verma, P. (1977). Impact of computers on employment.{{Cite book|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BJp31efAYs8C|title=Impact of computers on employment|last2=Verma|first2=Pramod|date=1977|publisher=Macmillan Co. of India|location=Delhi|language=English|oclc=557887656}}
  • Prasad, K. & Ramamohan, R. T. V. S. (1977). Employment Potential Of Manufacturing Industries: A Case Study of Uttar Pradesh.{{Cite book|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/4497606|title=Employment potential of manufacturing industries: a case study of Uttar Pradesh|last2=Ramamohan Rao|first2=T. V. S|date=1977|publisher=Sterling Publishers|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=4497606}}
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning and its Implementation.{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/251837523|title=Planning and its implementation.|date=1984|publisher=Indian Inst. of Public Administration|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=251837523}}
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning for Poverty Alleviation.{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13003353|title=Planning for poverty alleviation|date=1985|publisher=Agricole Pub. Academy|location=New Delhi, India|language=English|oclc=13003353}}
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning in a Market Economy
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Planning at the Grassroots{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=h15PAAAAMAAJ|title=Planning at the grass roots|date=1988|publisher=Sterling Publishers|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788120707825|language=English|oclc=598678999}}
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Action for development{{Cite book|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28801076|title=Action for development|date=1991|publisher=Council for Research and Development of Bihar|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=28801076}}
  • Prasad, K., & Singh, B.D. (1994). Drought, Disaster And Development: Profile, Performance & Potential.{{Cite book|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51363344|title=Drought, disaster and development: profile, performance & potential|last2=Singh|first2=B. D.|date=1994|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-542-5|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=51363344}}
  • Prasad, K. & Goel, R.S. (2000). Environmental Management in Hydro Electric Projects: Proceedings of the National Seminar Held at India International Centre, New Delhi
  • Prasad, K., Indian Economic Association., & Indian Economic Association. (2001). V.K.R.V. Rao and B.R. Shenoy: Economic ideas in contrast.
  • Prasad, K. (2001). Farmer Participation In Irrigation Management In India: Status, Impact, And Determinants{{Cite book|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49514281|title=Farmers' participation in irrigation management in India: status, impact, and determinants|date=2001|publisher=Uppal Pub. House|isbn=978-81-7658-010-6|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=49514281}}
  • Prasad, K., Madaan, D. K., & Indian Economic Association. (2001). NGOs and socio-economic development opportunities.{{Cite book|url=https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1998536|title=NGOs and socio-economic development opportunities|date=2000|publisher=Deep & Deep Publications|isbn=978-81-7629-258-0|editor-last=Prasad|editor-first=Kamta|location=New Delhi|editor-last2=Madaan|editor-first2=Davinder Kumar}}
  • Prasad, K. (2003). Water Resources And Sustainable Development: Challenges on 21st Century.{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.shiprapublication.com/catalogue-info/111/water-resources-and-sustainable-development/shipra/|title=Water Resources And Sustainable Development|year=2003}}
  • Prasad, K. (2005). Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India{{Cite web|title=Manual on community approach to flood management in india|url=https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/manual-community-approach-flood-management-india|access-date=2022-02-23|website=www.preventionweb.net|date=7 July 2008 |language=en}}
  • Prasad, K. (2015). Water In The Coming Decades: Policy And Governance Issues In India{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/902802118|title=Water in the coming decades: policy and governance issues in India|date=2015|publisher=Foundation Books |isbn=978-93-82993-69-8|language=English|oclc=902802118}}

= Articles =

  • Prasad, K. (1980). Government and the Economic System. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 26, 3, 866-871.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1980|title=Government and the Economic System|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7174626485|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=26|issue=3|pages=866–871|doi=10.1177/0019556119800332|s2cid=168976977|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7174626485}}
  • Prasad, K. (1984). French and Indian Planning Systems: A Comparative Study. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 30, 3, 688-705.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1984|title=French and Indian Plannning Systems A Comparative Study|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7174678130|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=30|issue=3|pages=688–705|doi=10.1177/0019556119840310|s2cid=188585466|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7174678130}}
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning in a market economy: A study of the French planning system. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Public Administration{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/219983873|title=Planning in a market economy: a study of the French planning system|date=1985|publisher=Indian Institute of Public Administration|location=New Delhi|language=English|oclc=219983873}}
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Towards a More Integrated Structure of Rural Development Administration. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 31, 3, 683-692.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1985|title=Towards a More Integrated Structure of Rural Development Administration|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7174625861|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=31|issue=3|pages=683–692|doi=10.1177/0019556119850317|s2cid=187546034|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7174625861}}
  • Prasad, K., & Sinha, P. K. (1987). Allocative Efficiency, Policy Shifts And Trade Flows In The Context Of Indo-US. Trade{{Cite journal|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|last2=Sinha|first2=Pramod Kumar|date=1987|title=Allocative Efficiency, Policy Shifts and Trade Flows in the Context of Indo-US Trad|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1192215860|journal=Research in International Business and Finance: Asia-Pacific Economies: Promises and Challenges. Volume 6 - 1987. Part A (And) Part B|language=|oclc=1192215860}}
  • Prasad, K., & Ramesh, S. (1987). Energy Development Choices For India. The Economics Of Choice Between Energy Sources: Proceedings Of A Conference Held By The International Economic Association In Tokyo, Japan.{{Cite journal|last1=Prasad|first1=Kamta|last2=Ramesh|first2=S|date=1987|title=Energy Development Choices for India|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1192197904|journal=The Economics of Choice Between Energy Sources: Proceedings of a Conference Held by the International Economic Association in Tokyo, Japan|language=|oclc=1192197904}}
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Public Administration Research and the Problem of Inequality. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 34, 1, 1-17.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1988|title=Public Administration Research and the Problem of Inequality|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7184792801|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=34|issue=1|pages=1–17|doi=10.1177/0019556119880101|s2cid=158262375|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7184792801}}
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Socio - Economic Requirements Of Appropriate Technologies For Eradication Of Rural Poverty.
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Public Administration Research And The Problem Of Inequality.{{Cite book|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|url=http://iipa.informaticsglobal.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=16558&query_desc=kw,wrdl:%20kamta%20prasad|title=Public administration research and the problem of inequality|date=1988}}
  • Prasad, K. (1989). Demographic Policy and the Balance Between Agriculture and Industry: Introduction. The Balance Between Industry and Agriculture In Economic Development: Proceedings Of The Eighth World Congress Of The International Economic Association, - Vol. 3: Manpower And Transfers.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1989|title=Demographic Policy and the Balance Between Agriculture and Industry: Introduction|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1192195555|journal=The Balance Between Industry and Agriculture in Economic Development: Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress of the International Economic Association, Delhi, India - Vol. 3: Manpower and Transfers|language=|oclc=1192195555}}
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Rural Development Strategies: The South Asian Experiences{{Cite book|last=Kamta|first=Prasad|url=http://iipa.informaticsglobal.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=2097&query_desc=kw,wrdl:%20kamta%20prasad|title=Rural development strategies: the South Asian experiences}}
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Flood Control: Achievements and Challenges{{Cite book|last=Kamta|first=Prasad|url=http://iipa.informaticsglobal.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=8566&query_desc=kw,wrdl:%20kamta%20prasad|title=Flood control achievements and challenges|date=1987}}
  • Prasad, K. (1993). Sustainable Development of Drought-Prone Areas. Policy Issues and Options. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 454-464.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1993|title=Sustainable Development of Drought-Prone Areas Policy Issues and Options|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7184887775|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=39|issue=3|pages=454–464|doi=10.1177/0019556119930324|s2cid=133990095|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7184887775}}
  • Prasad, K. (1994). Future Role of Planning Under New Perspectives. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 40, 3, 525-536.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=1994|title=Future Role of Planning Under New Perspectives|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7184793941|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=40|issue=3|pages=525–536|doi=10.1177/0019556119940329|s2cid=187331764|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7184793941}}
  • Prasad, K. (2003). Water and Poverty Alleviation. The Indian Journal of Public Administration. 49, 3, 374.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=2003|title=Water and Poverty Alleviation|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/98108447|journal=The Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=49|issue=3|pages=374–388|doi=10.1177/0019556120030315|s2cid=158344979|issn=0019-5561|oclc=98108447}}
  • Prasad, K. (2013). Ground Water Governance in India: Gaps and the Way Out. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 59, 2, 228-246.{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Kamta|date=2013|title=Ground Water Governance in India: Gaps and the Way Out|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7249784091|journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration|language=English|volume=59|issue=2|pages=228–246|doi=10.1177/0019556120130202|s2cid=134147395|issn=0019-5561|oclc=7249784091}}

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