Kamta Prasad (economist)

Kamta Prasad
Born (1936-01-21) 21 January 1936 (age 88)
NationalityIndian
EducationPatna University (BA)
Delhi School of Economics (MA)
University of Leeds (PhD)
Occupations
  • Economist
  • author
  • professor

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),[1][2] 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.[3] In 2001 he cofounded and was Vice President of India Water Partnership.[4] He is also the Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development,[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] 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[8][9] 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.[10]

Accolades, honours and fellowships

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[14][15][16] 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.[17][18][19]

Books

  • Prasad, K. (1969). Role Of Money Supply In A Developing Economy: A Theoretical And Empirical Analysis[20]
  • Prasad, K., & Verma, P. (1977). Impact of computers on employment.[21]
  • Prasad, K. & Ramamohan, R. T. V. S. (1977). Employment Potential Of Manufacturing Industries: A Case Study of Uttar Pradesh.[22]
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning and its Implementation.[23]
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning for Poverty Alleviation.[24]
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning in a Market Economy
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Planning at the Grassroots[25]
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Action for development[26]
  • Prasad, K., & Singh, B.D. (1994). Drought, Disaster And Development: Profile, Performance & Potential.[27]
  • 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[28]
  • Prasad, K., Madaan, D. K., & Indian Economic Association. (2001). NGOs and socio-economic development opportunities.[29]
  • Prasad, K. (2003). Water Resources And Sustainable Development: Challenges on 21st Century.[30]
  • Prasad, K. (2005). Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India[31]
  • Prasad, K. (2015). Water In The Coming Decades: Policy And Governance Issues In India[32]

Articles

  • Prasad, K. (1980). Government and the Economic System. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 26, 3, 866-871.[33]
  • Prasad, K. (1984). French and Indian Planning Systems: A Comparative Study. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 30, 3, 688-705.[34]
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Planning in a market economy: A study of the French planning system. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Public Administration[35]
  • Prasad, K. (1985). Towards a More Integrated Structure of Rural Development Administration. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 31, 3, 683-692.[36]
  • Prasad, K., & Sinha, P. K. (1987). Allocative Efficiency, Policy Shifts And Trade Flows In The Context Of Indo-US. Trade[37]
  • 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.[38]
  • Prasad, K. (1988). Public Administration Research and the Problem of Inequality. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 34, 1, 1-17.[39]
  • 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.[40]
  • 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.[41]
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Rural Development Strategies: The South Asian Experiences[42]
  • Prasad, K. (1991). Flood Control: Achievements and Challenges[43]
  • Prasad, K. (1993). Sustainable Development of Drought-Prone Areas. Policy Issues and Options. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 454-464.[44]
  • Prasad, K. (1994). Future Role of Planning Under New Perspectives. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 40, 3, 525-536.[45]
  • Prasad, K. (2003). Water and Poverty Alleviation. The Indian Journal of Public Administration. 49, 3, 374.[46]
  • Prasad, K. (2013). Ground Water Governance in India: Gaps and the Way Out. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 59, 2, 228-246.[47]

References

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  3. ^ "Inter-Linking of Rivers". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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  8. ^ Salomi, Vithika (16 February 2014). "CM rues delay in coal linkage". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Prof. Kamta Prasad delivers lecture on 'Environment Impact Assessment in India' - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". www.earlytimes.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Prof. Kamta Prasad delivered Special Lectures in SMVDU".
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  15. ^ Prasad, Kamta. "Institutional Framework for Regulating Use of Ground Water in India" (PDF).
  16. ^ Prasad, Kamta. "Report on the Review of Draft Bihar State Water Policy in line with National Water Policy 2012 in the context of Climate Change" (PDF).
  17. ^ "International Journal of Social Science and Development Policy" (PDF). International Journal of Social Science and Development Policy. 02: 152. 16 January 2020.
  18. ^ "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" (PDF).
  19. ^ Prasad, Kamta. "Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India" (PDF).
  20. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1969). Role of money supply in a developing economy: a theoretical and empirical analysis. Bombay: Allied Publishers Private Ltd. OCLC 878219438.
  21. ^ Prasad, Kamta; Verma, Pramod (1977). Impact of computers on employment. Delhi: Macmillan Co. of India. OCLC 557887656.
  22. ^ Prasad, Kamta; Ramamohan Rao, T. V. S (1977). Employment potential of manufacturing industries: a case study of Uttar Pradesh. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. OCLC 4497606.
  23. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1984). Planning and its implementation. New Delhi: Indian Inst. of Public Administration. OCLC 251837523.
  24. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1985). Planning for poverty alleviation. New Delhi, India: Agricole Pub. Academy. OCLC 13003353.
  25. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1988). Planning at the grass roots. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 9788120707825. OCLC 598678999.
  26. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1991). Action for development. New Delhi: Council for Research and Development of Bihar. OCLC 28801076.
  27. ^ Prasad, Kamta; Singh, B. D. (1994). Drought, disaster and development: profile, performance & potential. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-542-5. OCLC 51363344.
  28. ^ Prasad, Kamta (2001). Farmers' participation in irrigation management in India: status, impact, and determinants. New Delhi: Uppal Pub. House. ISBN 978-81-7658-010-6. OCLC 49514281.
  29. ^ Prasad, Kamta; Madaan, Davinder Kumar, eds. (2000). NGOs and socio-economic development opportunities. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications. ISBN 978-81-7629-258-0.
  30. ^ Prasad, Kamta (2003). Water Resources And Sustainable Development.
  31. ^ "Manual on community approach to flood management in india". www.preventionweb.net. 7 July 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  32. ^ Prasad, Kamta (2015). Water in the coming decades: policy and governance issues in India. Foundation Books. ISBN 978-93-82993-69-8. OCLC 902802118.
  33. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1980). "Government and the Economic System". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 26 (3): 866–871. doi:10.1177/0019556119800332. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7174626485. S2CID 168976977.
  34. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1984). "French and Indian Plannning Systems A Comparative Study". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 30 (3): 688–705. doi:10.1177/0019556119840310. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7174678130. S2CID 188585466.
  35. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1985). Planning in a market economy: a study of the French planning system. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Public Administration. OCLC 219983873.
  36. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1985). "Towards a More Integrated Structure of Rural Development Administration". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 31 (3): 683–692. doi:10.1177/0019556119850317. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7174625861. S2CID 187546034.
  37. ^ Prasad, Kamta; Sinha, Pramod Kumar (1987). "Allocative Efficiency, Policy Shifts and Trade Flows in the Context of Indo-US Trad". Research in International Business and Finance: Asia-Pacific Economies: Promises and Challenges. Volume 6 - 1987. Part A (And) Part B. OCLC 1192215860.
  38. ^ Prasad, Kamta; 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. OCLC 1192197904.
  39. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1988). "Public Administration Research and the Problem of Inequality". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 34 (1): 1–17. doi:10.1177/0019556119880101. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7184792801. S2CID 158262375.
  40. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1988). Public administration research and the problem of inequality.
  41. ^ Prasad, Kamta (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, Delhi, India - Vol. 3: Manpower and Transfers. OCLC 1192195555.
  42. ^ Kamta, Prasad. Rural development strategies: the South Asian experiences.
  43. ^ Kamta, Prasad (1987). Flood control achievements and challenges.
  44. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1993). "Sustainable Development of Drought-Prone Areas Policy Issues and Options". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 39 (3): 454–464. doi:10.1177/0019556119930324. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7184887775. S2CID 133990095.
  45. ^ Prasad, Kamta (1994). "Future Role of Planning Under New Perspectives". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 40 (3): 525–536. doi:10.1177/0019556119940329. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7184793941. S2CID 187331764.
  46. ^ Prasad, Kamta (2003). "Water and Poverty Alleviation". The Indian Journal of Public Administration. 49 (3): 374–388. doi:10.1177/0019556120030315. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 98108447. S2CID 158344979.
  47. ^ Prasad, Kamta (2013). "Ground Water Governance in India: Gaps and the Way Out". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 59 (2): 228–246. doi:10.1177/0019556120130202. ISSN 0019-5561. OCLC 7249784091. S2CID 134147395.