M. Naganathan
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M. Naganathan | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chairman of Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1946 Tiruvarur, India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Education | Ph.D |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Profession | Economist, Professor |
M. Naganathan (born 1946) is an Indian economist and politician from Tamil Nadu. He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission from 2006 to 2011.[1] Before entering politics, he was the Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Madras.[2]
In April 2025, he was appointed as a member of the High-Level Committee on State Autonomy headed by Justice Kurian Joseph.[3]
Academic career
Naganathan served in the Department of Economics at the University of Madras for over three decades. He served as the Professor and Head of the Department until the mid-2000s.[2] His research focused on federalism and public finance.[4] He has authored books including Tamil Nadu Economy: Trends and Prospects.[5]
Political career
Naganathan is a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He is known for his role in formulating the party's election manifestos, including the scheme for distributing free colour televisions in 2006.[6]
State Planning Commission
In May 2006, following the DMK's victory in the state elections, Naganathan was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Commission.[7] He served in this position until 2011. During his tenure, he led the preparation of the 11th Five Year Plan for Tamil Nadu.[8]
Committee on State Autonomy
In April 2025, the Tamil Nadu government constituted a High-Level Committee to study Centre-State relations and recommend measures for state autonomy. Naganathan was appointed as a member of this three-member committee, which is chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph.[9][10]
Personal life
His son, N. Ezhilan, is a physician and a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Tamil Nadu.[11]
References
- ↑ "Naganathan made Planning Commission Vice-Chairman". OneIndia. 2006-05-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "For 100 years, research drove study of economics here". The Times of India. 2016-12-28.
- ↑ "Stalin, Karunanidhi confidant on Tamil Nadu panel on states' autonomy". The Indian Express. 2025-04-15.
- ↑ "History of the Department of Economics". Academia.edu. 2016-04-25.
- ↑ "Ever Vibrant Revolutionary". Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ↑ "DMK's Udhayanidhi to test electoral waters from Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni". Deccan Herald. 2021-03-12.
- ↑ "Naganathan made Planning Commission Vice-Chairman". OneIndia. 2006-05-20.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu's Approach towards 'Correctives'" (PDF). Munich Personal RePEc Archive. 2006.
- ↑ "Former SC Judge Kurian Joseph To Head Tamil Nadu's Committee On State Autonomy". LiveLaw. 2025-04-15.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu forms high-level committee to strengthening state autonomy". Adda247. 2025-04-16.
- ↑ "DMK's young MLA Ezhilan carries on family's Dravidian legacy". The Hindu. 2021-06-03.
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