A Former Senior Scientist of Zoological Survey of India and Joint Director , Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt of India Dr. M. Mary Bai , M.Sc, Ph.D,.-- Part A

Introduction : Scientist Dr. M. Mary Bai, M.Sc, Ph.D of Kanyakuamari District was really an outstanding  intellectual daughter and milestone of Kanykumari  District and Tamil Nadu  and she was one of the pioneer women  Biological Scientists in India and she was the  first  Women Scientist to join in the Marine Biological Regional Centre of  Government of India,  in Chennai.  Her natural wisdom and  relentless will to come up in life  and natural  aptitude and attitude for Research, carried her to greater heights  in her professional career  as a Joint Director in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India,  South Zone,  , from a humble family back ground .. Her enviable concise profile will enthuse the young people and students specially  hailing from rural back ground  with new enthusiasm, inspiration  and confidence to reach new heights in their respective careers .

Dr. M. Mary's Native  Village  And Parents :   A beautiful  thar  road connects Eraniel  town and Thakkalai town in Kanyakuamri District  and it is interesting to learn  that both Eraniel and Thakkalai were the Capitals of old  Venad  and Travancore states. at some periods of time  . And this road that connects the historical Eraniel with the famous Thakkalai is flanked by ponds , coconut trees and paddy fields. and on the eastern side of this road, at about two kilometers from Eraniel there lies a beautiful village called Manchana Vilai surrounded by verdant coconut trees ,   at a distance of about a  furlong . from the road. In this beautiful  village there lived a God fearing man and his name was Mr. Mark and his wife's name was Mrs. V. Chellam Mark . This lovely couple  as S.A.  Christian ministers were sent by the concerned authorities to do Christian missionary work  in a village called  M. Puthupatti , near Viruthunagar town.. While Mr  Mark and his wife Mrs. Chellam Mark had been doing  Christian missionary work  in   M. Puthupatti village, a beautiful female child was born to this lovely couple on  26th November 1943,  and   Mr Mark and his wife,  christened their new born  cute girl baby  with a beautiful name  Mary Bai .  . This Mark couple had passed away from this world. and their mortal remains had been buried  near their house at Manchana Vilai village.

Dr.M.Mary Bai's Siblings : Mr Mark and his beloved wife Mrs Chellam Mark couple was blessed with  three  smart sons and one beautiful and intelligent daughter namely :-[1]  Mr. M. Mahersalalusbash, [son] [2] Ms. M Mary Bai, [ daughter ],[3] Major  .M. John Rose, [ son]  , and [4] Mr. M. Gotton Isaac [son]. .

Part  B will follow soon .

By. P. BABU MANOHARAN , M.A,. [This Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later if needed ]. 

A Pioneer Liver Transplant Surgeon and Associate Director [H.R.D] of Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore, Prof. Dr. SR. Banerjee Jesudason, M.S, FRCS[Eng], FRCS[ Edin], FACS .. Part C

Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason's Enviable Medical Degrees from U.K and U.S.A : :Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason is a brilliant Medical Doctor ,  efficacious Surgeon and Scholar and he had  bagged many illustrious Medical degrees and letters   from U.K and USA.  He proudly qualified for his F.A.C.S degree from American College of Surgeons in October 1995. He passed his fellowship examination  of Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2002 and got his prestigious  F.R.C.S degree  and he also passed his Fellowship examination of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh  and bagged his famous F.R.C.S [Edn ] degree in 2003 and  thus added many colorful   educational feathers to his medical knowledge cap.


 
                                       
         L to R : [1] Mrs.Dr. Mary V  Banerjee Jesusadon,[2] .Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason
[3-a] Jonathan Mark  [front], [3-b] Mrs Dr. Bernice Mark, [5] Dr. SR. Banerjee Jesudason


Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason and His Rich Teaching Career in C.M.C , Vellore:
Dr. S.R.Banerjee Jesudason had a rich and remarkable teaching experience in  C.M.C Vellore in various levels and grades. He started his teaching career as a Clinical Tutor in Surgery at Christian Medical College in 1976 and was working in the same category from  1st November 1976 to 15th march 1977   He served in C.M.C, Vellore  as Lecturer in Surgery from 2nd May  1979 to 1st May 1983. and  on promotion  he served as Reader in Surgery from 2nd May 1983 to 1st May 1986. Dr Banerjee Jesudason continued his teaching career  at the  Christian Medical College Vellore   and he was promoted to work as Associate Professor of Surgery  and he efficiently   served  as an Associate Professor of Surgery from 2nd May 1986 to 1 st may 1988. His outstanding teaching capacity  was aptly recognized and he was promoted as the Professor of Surgery and he served  at the C.M.C , Vellore  as Professor  of Surgery from 2nd May 1988 to 18th June 2005  in a colorful  style with great distinction.

Dr Banerjee Jesudason  had served as Examiner for Medical Examinations in many Universities.: Dr Banerjee Jesudason had the privilege to work as Examiner of Medical Examinations in many  famous South Indian Universities.  He had served as Examiner  of M.B.B.S  examination  of  Bangalore University.  He had served as Examiner of M.B.B.S and M.S Medical Degree Examinations conducted by the University of Madras. He also had the honor of serving as Examiner  of  M.S Degree examination of University of Mysore. Dr. Banerjee Jesudason had the privilege  to serve as Examiner of M.B.B.S and M.S Medical Degree Examinations of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.. He also had the honor of serving as Examiner of the prestigious M.Ch [ Neurosurgery ] examinations conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neorosciences [NIMHANS], Bangalore. 

 Dr. S.R Banerjee Jesudason and his Administrative experience in CMC & Hospital , Vellore : He was not only a great Medical Professor, Surgeon but also he was an able administrator .He served as Deputy Medical Superintendent of Christian Medical College and Hospital , Vellore in an enviable manner from April 1989 to June 1993. Dr .S.R. Banerjee served as H.O.D of Department General Surgery at CMC, Vellore  from November 1996 to April 2001. He had the honor of serving as H.O.D of General Surgery Unit 11 from Oct 1988 to August 2003 in a remarkable way. Dr S.R Banerjee  Jesudason had the privilege to serve as Head of Division  of Surgery of Digestive System in C.M.C ,Vellore from September 2003 to June 2005 in an outstanding manner

Part Final Will follow soon
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [ Rights are  reserved . This Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later if needed .]

A Pioneer Liver Transplant Surgeon and a former Commonwealth Medical Fellow Dr.S.R. Banerjee Jesudason, M.S, F.R.C S [Eng],F.R.C.S [Ed], F.A.C.S and his son and H.O.D of General Surgery , at C.M.C, Vellore Prof . Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason, M.B.B.S, M.S, D.N.B, F.R.C.S [Ed ]. Part C

Dr. S.R Banerjee Jesudason, M.B.B.S, M.S,  served as a Commonwealth Medical fellow : While Dr. S.R Banerjee Jesudason was serving as a devoted  and efficacious Surgeon  at the C.M.C, Vellore , he got an enviable privilege  and opportunity to serve as a Commonwealth medical Fellow in U.K., from the 3rd October 1984 to 2nd October 1985  at the famous St. Marks Hospital for the Diseases of Rectum and Colon , London, for 12 months in a distinctive  manner with great dedication and distinction. Dr S.R Banearjee Jesudason had the privilege to work as Commonwealth Medical Fellow at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at the reputed Hammersmith Hospital in London for 6 months . While he was seerving as Commonwealth Medical fellow in UK, He was highly appreciated for his medical and surgical skills and he also gained great medical experience and expertise .

Dr. S.R Banearjee Jesudason Served as a Visiting Professor in U.K, Denmark and USA:  Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason got the rare privilege to work at reputed Medical Institutions in  U.K, Denmark and U.S.A.. Dr. Banerjee Jesudason  served as Visiting professor at the famous Kings College London in U.K from 20th June 1994 to 31st August 1994.. He also had the privilege to serve as a Visiting Professor at the famous Aarhus University Hospital , Aarhus  in Denmark from 2nd September 1994 to 20th September 1994. Dr. SR Banerjee also had the enviable privilege to serve as a Visiting Professor at the  internationally reputed University of Colorado Health Sciences Center's Transplant Surgery  Division , from 29th June 1998  to 2nd July 1998 with fabulous  distinction 

Dr Banerjee Jesudason's Son Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason , M.S, F.R.C.S [Edinburg] and family: 
Dr. S.R. . Banerjee  Jesudason  and Mrs Mary V. Banerjee  Jesudason couple's beloved and remarkable son  Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason M.S , F.R.C.S {Ed] is  serving as  Professor of Surgery and Head of the Department of  General Surgery  Unit 2  and Colorectal Surgery at C.M.C, Vellore in an enviable manner. Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason  has attained  Special Expertise in  Laparoscopic Colerectal  Surgery .



Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason and his wife and son : Dr Mark Ranjan  Jesudasondid marry Dr. Bernice M.B.B.S, D.A, M.D, at Vellore  in January 2001 .  Mrs.Dr. Bernice  Mark Ranjan Jesudason is  working as a Consultant Anaesthesiologist at CMC Vellore .  Dr Bernice Mark Jesudason is  also working  as an Assistant  Professor  at the Department of Anaesthesia at Christain Medical College , Vellore .  Dr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason and his beautiful  and talented wife Dr. Bernice Mark Jesudason couple is blessed with an intelligent son by name Jonathan

                     Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason is with his beloved  wife and son's family
L to R:- [1] Mrs. Dr. Bernice Mark Ranjan Jesudason,[2] Dr. Mark Ranjan  Jesudason , [3]Dr.S.R. Banerjee Jesudason [sitting], [4] Mrs Dr.Mary Vijaya B. Jesudason and [5] .Jonathan Mark Ranjan Jesudason.

Part D  will  follow soon.
By P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [ Rights reserved. This Article will be altered , enlarged and corrected later if needed ].

A Pioneer Liver Transplant Surgeon in India Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason, M.B.B.S, M.S, F.R.C.S[Ed ], F.R.C.S {Eng], F.A.C.S and His Wife and Former Vice PrIncipal of CMC,Mrs.Dr. Mary Vijaya M.B.B.S, M.D,F.A.M.S. Part B..

Dr. S.R .Banerjee Jesudason's  envious educational track  in India  : Dr.  S.R. Banerjee  Jesudason is having  an outstanding educational  record..  He was a very brilliant  and devoted student and since childhood he continued his education with the core aim of becoming a Medical Doctor. He did his High School Studies at the famous Concordia High School, Ambur where his parents were working as Teachers . After having passed his S.S.L.C with very high marks he did his P.U.C in the famous Madras Christian College [June1961 to April 1962 ]  and passed his PUC with high distinction  He applied for M.B.B.S at the Christian Medical College, Vellore and   he was selected for his M.B.B.S course by the C.M.C Medical Selection Board.  He did his M.B.B.S in the C.M.C, Vellore,  during the period from June 1963 to Sept 1969. and passed his M.B.B.S, with flying colors.  He did his Pre -Registration Resident Internship at the C.M.C, Vellore [from  20th Oct 1969 to 19th Oct 1970.] and  then did his Senior House Surgeon at the famous C.S.I Hospital , Bangalore [1st Nov 1970 to 21st Jan 1973]. Then he started his Professional career  in the Bethesda Hospital at Ambur as a Medical officer and worked  in Bethesda Hospital from 1st November 1971 to 21st January 1973. Afterwards  Dr. S.R. Baneerjee Jesudason  joined C.M.C, Vellore hospital and  worked as Post Graduate Registrar in General Surgery, Clinical Tutor in Surgery etc Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason's natural thirst and drive for more knowledge propelled him to continue his Higher Studies and accordingly he did his M.S in the famous CMC, Vellore and successfully passed his M.S Examination [ April 1978.].


 Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudasan with his wife and Son , daughter-in-law and grandson

Dr. S.R Banerjee Jesudason married Ms. Dr. Mary Vijaya , M.B.B.S, D.C.P, M.D, F.A.M.S : Bible says that it is not  good that the man should  be alone and  and accordingly God gave  Ms. Dr. Mary Vijaya   as  Life Partner  to Dr. S.R.Banerjee Jesudason . Mrs Dr. Mary V. Banerjee Jesudason as a qualified Medical Doctor and devoted life partner with modest qualities   played a very significant role and inspired and encouraged  her beloved husband Dr.S.R. Banerjee Jesudason to shine in his professional, family and social life.  Mrs. Dr. Mary Vijaya hails from one of the illustrious Christian families in South India.  Mrs Dr Mary Vijaya Jesudason  served as Professor of Microbiology at C.M.C, Vellore and also as Head of the Department [HOD} of the Microbiology Department,  at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thirussur and Pnndichery Institute of Medical  Sciences Pondichery . At present Mrs. Dr. Mary Vijaya Jesudason  is working as Consultant for Laboratory Medicines and Emeritus Scientist at Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre , Vellore . Currently Mrs Dr. Mary Vijaya Jesudason is serving as the Secretary-Convener of the Laboratory Training Committee of the Christian Medical Association  Of India [CMAI ]. Mrs. Dr. Mary V Jesudason is a  reputed  Medical Researcher and her   contributions in the field of Microbiology Research  are well recognized both in India and abroad 

Mrs. Dr. Mary Vijaya  Jesudason  had the privilege to decorate some high profile administrative Posts in C.M.C, Vellore. She decorated the Post of Vice Principal of C.M.C, Vellore with great distinction  and she proved herself as an  able Administrator by serving as Deputy Medical Superintendent and Associate Director of C.M.C, Vellore  [Adminstration and Finance].

[Part C will follow soon ]
By P. BABU MANOHARAN.[ Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected if needed later ]. .

A Pioneer Liver Transplant Surgeon in India and Rtd H.O.D of General Surgery at C M C, Vellore Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason, MBBS, MS, FRCS [Eng], FRCS [Ed], - Part A.,

Introduction :  A  Pioneer Liver Transplant Operation  was successfully done in  the Christian Medical College , Vellore in 1999 by a Medical Team headed by Dr, S.R. Banerjee Jesudason M.B.B.S, M.S, F.R.C.S [Eng], F.R.CS,[Ed], F.A.C.S,. On account of this pioneer successful  Orthotopic Liver Transplantation, Dr. S.R.Banerjee Jesudason's fame reached far and wide and medical fraternity and others started to  look at him with wonder and  more respect .Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason served at the reputed Christian Medical College, Vellore for many years  in various capacities and   during the period between 1996 and 2001 he served as the H.O.D, of the Department of General Surgery,  in an envious and competent manner . And also he was privileged to  serve as the Organizing Secretary of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the CMC, Vellore.  I am proud and glad to say his  blessed and beautiful mother Mrs Sunderabai Jesudason was a native of Kanyakumari District . Dr S.R. Banerjee Jsudason was a dedicated, devoted and  efficient medical Doctor and Surgeon; he has been serving humanity through CMC, Vellore , in an efficacious manner till his retirement and even after retirement he continues to serve the needy and sick people in his own way, whenever  possible. .. Definitely he is one of the most illustrious and efficacious  Medical Doctors and Surgeons in India  and has become a shimmering milestone  of Kanyakumari District,  North Arcott District ,Tamil Nadu and India. 

   

P. Babu Manoharan[L] is chatting with  Dr. S. R. Banerjee Jesudason, M.B.B.S, M.S, F.R.C.S [. R]

Dr. S.R. Banejee Jesudason's Birth and Parents :  Dr. S.R Banerjee Jesudason was born on  19th June 1945  in Chennai [Madras]. ,  as the eldest male child to Rev.D. Jesudason  of Ambur and Mrs Sundara Bai Jesudason nee Subanandaraj  of Nagercoil.[ Kanyakumari District]. Mr. Rev D Jesudason was a native of Ambur , [ then  North Arcott District  now Vellore District] . Mr. Jesudason   son of Rev.K. Devasahayam of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church [IELC]  was a B.A[ History] graduate of Madras Christian College ,Thambaram , Chennai [Madras] and a B.T graduate of Meston Training College, Chennai.  He had his Theological training at the Concordia Theological Seminary at Nagercoil  of the India Evangelical  Lutheran Church,  .Thus he was a teacher and  also an ordained Pastor of IELC.   . Mr.D. Jesudason , B.A, B.T, retired as Principal of the Concordia High School, Ambur. But continued  as an ordained Pastor in the I.E.L.C till his death.. Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason's mother Ms Sundara Bai Jesudason was a  native of Kanyakumari District.  and Ms Sundara Bai's parents Lt. Colonel Subananda Raj and Mrs Nallamuthu Subananda Raj were officers in the Salvation Army Church and had served the Salvation Army in its Head Quarters in Trivandrum, Kerala most of their time  .Ms Sundara Bhai  married Rev. D, Jesudason from Ambur ,  and after her marriage she  moved  over to Ambur .She did her Secondary Grade Teacher's Training Course at the Concordia Teacher's Training School, Ambur and worked as a Teacher  at the Concordia High School Ambur till her retirement.  Both Mrs Sundara Bai Jesudasan and Rev. D. Jesudason were  devoted and loving parents and did their best to give the best possible education to their three Children

Dr. Banejee Jesudason's Siblings:  Rev.D Jesudasona and his wife Ms Sundara Bai Jesudason couple was blessed with three loving  children [ two sons and one daughter] namely: [1] Dr. S.R. Banerjee Jesudason [son], [2] Mr. Er. Rabindranath S.B Jesudason [son] and [3] .Mrs Usha Samuel [Daughter] nee Jesudason  Mr Rabindranath S.B. Jesudason is an excellent  and much sought after Architect settled in Philadelphia , U.S.A. Mrs. Usha Samuel is a teacher , settled in San Jose , California, USA.. Mrs.Usha Samuel's husband Rev. Samuel is working as a Christian Minister in USA.

[Part B will follow soon ]
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN , M.A, [ Rights reserved. This Article will be altered , modified and corrected if needed later].

Mind Blowing Mountains, Lakes and Landscapes around Nagercoil in Nanjilnadu

 [1] Arresting and awesome Therur Lake              [2]      Lovely Lake that lies South of N. Thamarakulam

Nagercoil in Nanjilnadu is surrounded by Mind Blowing Mountains , Lakes , Ponds. and Lively Landscapes.

Here I have shared some  beautiful  landscape photos that I have shot recently  for the information of the
Readers who are interested  to know more about the lively Landscapes of Nanjilnadu[ KK Dist].







                    [3]  An awesome and arresting  Lotus Pond at North Thamarakulam.

These lovely Shots were shot by P. Babu Manoharan [ Rights reserved ].

Former Member of the Planning Commission of India and Father of India's Tax Reform Padma Vibhushan Dr Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, M.A, Ph.D [USA} .

Introduction :  Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, M.A, Ph.D[U.S ] was one of the most outstanding Economists of India with international reputation . He was a multi faceted personality, he was a reputed Economist , Fiscal Policy Expert, Economics Professor , Author of many outstanding books and Founder of  National Institute of Public Finance and Policy and Madras School of Economics.,etc.,. He was called as Father of India's Tax Reform. He served as Member of Planning Commission of India, between 1985-1990 with great distinction.  and Fiscal Adviser to the then Finance Minister of India  . His outstanding service to the nation was  recognized   by the Government of India and the Government of India  honoured him the with prestigious Padma Vibushan Award in 2007.

Dr. Raja Chelliah , M.A [Eco], Ph.D,[USA ]

Raja Chelliah's Birth and Parents:   Fiscal policy Expert Dr Raja  Jesudoss Chelliah, was born on 12th December, 1922 at Kovilpatti  town in Thoothukudi District , Tamil Nadu,  to the lovely couple  Mr Chellaih and Mrs Masillamani Chelliah in an illustrious Christian family.. Dr. Raja J Chelliah's father  Mr. Chelliah was a famous Advocate and his mother was a committed and efficient   School Teacher. Dr. Raja Chelliah's parents were closely related to the famous Christian Tamil Poet H.R Krishna Pillai [ The famous Author of the  well known  Tamil Christian Epic , RetchaniyaYathrikam].

Raja Chelliah's Siblings and their families: Dr. Raja J Chelliah's parents were blessed with four smart children namely:[1] Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah , [2]  Mrs.Dr .Vijayalakshmi Sekar ,[3] Samuel Devadas Chelliah , and  [4] Mrs. Suguna Priyam Durai Raj . It is pertinent here to mention that Ms. Dr. Vijyalakshmi married Dr. Sekar  from Srirangam and Dr Sekar served as a Super Senior grade Medical Doctor in the Government .Mrs Dr.Vijayalekshi  Sekar and Dr. Sekar couple was blessed with two smart sons and one lovely daughter.  Ms Suguna Priyam's husband Mr. Wilson  Durai Raj , IFS {Indian Forest Service ] worked in the Forest Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and retired  as Conservator of Forests , Government of Tamil Nadu . Mrs Suguna Priyam Durai Raj and Mr Durai Raj  couple was blessed with three sons including Dr. Suresh Chelliah. .Dr..Suresh Chelliah has married Ms. Sheela [ daughter of Mr Rev Robert Rajasekaran  and Mrs Johnny Annamuthu Robert Rajasekaran of Nagercoil].and this couple is blessed with two  lovely children namely;[1]Ms. Archana Chelliah, B.E, M.B.A, C.I.I. SCM Pro, and [2] Mr Daniel Chelliah and  now Daniel is doing his MA[English] at the famous Bishop Heber College , Trichy.. Dr Suresh Chelliah is a famous Child Specialist Doctor in Trichy.[ I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, when he attended his nephew Dr Suresh Chelliah's wedding with Ms Sheela, at Nagercoil ].

Dr. Raja Chelliah's Wife and Children    : Dr. Raja Chelliah was married to Ms Sita  and this couple gave birth to two daughters namely :[1] Ms. Dr. Masilla Mallika Chelliah and [ 2] this daughter's name will be provided here later .

Dr. Raja Chellaih got Fulbright Scholarship for his Ph.D :: Dr. Raja J Chelliah was a very  brilliant   student  all through his life. After having meritoriously  passed  his M.A in economics {Madras University ] he joined as a Lecturer in the Economics Department, in the prestigious Madras Christian College, Tambaram and after having worked as Lecturer for 5 years in an efficacious manner in Madras Christian College, Tambaram, he got a Fulbright Scholarship to do  his PhD in Economics at the famous University of Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania USA.

His Professional Career after his return from U.S. with a Ph.D  degree   : After having returned from US, Dr Raja Chelliah worked as a Senior Economist at the , "National Council of Applied Economic Research [ NCAER }, New Delhi [ 1958--1960 ]. Then Dr. K. Raja Chelliah got the privilege to work as a Reader and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, at the prestigious University of Rajasthan for nearly six years. with distinction  [ 1960-- 1966 ] . After that Dr Raja Chellaiah served as Professor  of Economics at the famous Osmania University, Hydrabad  for nearly four years [ 1966--1969 ]. 

Dr. Raja Chelliah  worked In I.M.F   : Dr. Raja Chelliah got the privilege to work as Chief of  the  Fiscal Analysis Department of IMF for nearly seven years  between 1969-- 1975. with great efficacy and proved himself as a great Economic and Fiscal Analyst and Thinker  

He Founded the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy     ; As an innovative Economic thinker and an expert in the  field of Public Finance Dr Raja Chelliah founded the famous National Institute of Public Finance and Policy in 1976 and served as its Founding Director with great commitment between 1976-- 1985  and during this period he built this Institution into a full fledged Research Institution in fiscal matters..

 

Dr. Raja Chelliah served as a Member of Planning Commission [ 1987--1989 ]  : The  Government of India appointed Dr. Raja Chellaih as a Member of Planning of India in  1987 and he worked as a Member of Planning Commission during  the period  from 1987 to 1989 with great  efficiency , vision , brain storming economic ideas and efficacy .

Dr. Raja Chelliah Served as Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee [ 1991-  1993]  ; The then Government of India rightly recognised his economic wisdom and appointed Dr. Raja Chelliah  as the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee of the  Government of India. And as Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, Dr. Raja Chelliah introduced many notable and note worthy recommendations and reforms  and he was appreciated both by the Government and countrymen. And aptly he was called as the Father of Tax Reform in India .  As Chairman  of Tax Reforms Committee he set up the the basement  for reducing Import Duties and  paved the way for the economic liberalisation in India 

 

Conclusion   : Dr. Raja Chelliah  served as the Chairman of the Tax Reforms and Revenue Augmentation Commission of Govt of Tamil Nadu during 2002 -- 2003 with great expertise and efficacy  Dr. Raja Chelliah was a remarkable Institution builder   He was the Founder of the prestigious Madras School of Economics and there he served as a Professor Emeritus . He also had the privilege to serve as a Member in the 9th Finance Commission, Govt of India  and also to serve  as Fiscal Adviser in the Ministry of Finance , Govt of India [1993-- 1995 ] . He had authored some famous books namely :[1] Towards Sustainable Growth : Essays in Fiscal and Financial Sector Reforms in India [1996], [2] Eco Taxes on Polluting inputs and outputs [2007 ], [3] Income - Poverty and Beyond [2002], [4] Reports on India's Reforms with Vijay  l. Kelkara-[2003] , etc,.  The Government of India honoured Dr. Raja Chelliah with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award in 2007.  Dr. Raja Chelliah died on 7th April , 2009 and on his death Mother India had lost a great Iconic Economist and a Patriotic Son  . 

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By P. Babu Manoharan .[ Rights reserved . this Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later if needed ].