Social Worker from Bastar Wins Second Annual Rohini Nayyar Prize for Rural Development thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nayyar, an economist, had retired as the Principal Advisor, Rural Development, in the erstwhile Planning Commission in 2005. She is known for her contributions to the academic literature, policy making, including rural employment guarantee scheme MNREGA, and institution building in the context of rural development in India.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The 15th Finance Commission Chairman N K Singh on Tuesday said the health of rural development institutions, like panchayati raj, remain fragile with financial viability eluding them. India News | Health of Rural Development Institutions Fragile; Lack Financial Viability: N K Singh.