DR SACHIDANAND SINHA

Former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Prof. Sinha is a distinguished academic affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD) at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. With a deep engagement in development studies, he has made significant contributions to education policy, particularly through his insights on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

He previously served as a professor at the Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), where he worked on issues related to regional development, governance, and education reforms. Prof. [Surname] is also associated with IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute), where he collaborates on research and policy dialogue aimed at inclusive and evidence-based development.

His academic and policy work reflect a strong commitment to bridging the gap between research and actionable policy, especially in the fields of education, social development, and regional planning.

DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES Indicators of Development

The primary aim of generating indicators of development, defined in varying terms, is to generate information in quantitative and qualitative terms, to critically examine who gets what, where and how.

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YOUNG FUTURES A long way to go...

The Right to Education Act, 2009, is a missed opportunity as the glaring disparities between rural and urban areas, between poor and rich, social and religious groups are likely to remain unaffected if not get further accentuated in the years to come.

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