KV Subramanian steps down as Chief Economic Adviser, says he will return to academia
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KV Subramanian steps down as Chief Economic Adviser, says he will return to academia

Krishnamurthy Subramanian, an ISB Hyderabad professor, was appointed as the chief economic adviser in December 2018. He succeeded Arvind Subramanaian.

   
File photo of Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian | ANI

File photo of Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian | ANI

New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) K V Subramanian on Friday said he has decided to return to academia after completion of his three-year term in the finance ministry.

The government had appointed Subramanian, an ISB Hyderabad professor, as the CEA in December 2018. He had succeeded Arvind Subramanian.

In a statement, Subramanian thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their support and inspiring leadership.

“I have decided to return back to academia following the completion of my 3-year fulfilling tenure,” he said.


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