(wl-2279)-K L Krishna’s Contributions to the Study of Economics

This year, Prof. K.L. Krishna, an economist and teacher who created lasting impact on many Indian economists, received the Padma Shri award from the Honorable President of India. This award is a befitting recognition of his contributions to economics teaching, research and mentorship of many future economists. His academic journey began during his doctoral studies at the University of Chicago in the late 1960s, where his thesis focused on understanding production relations using production functions, under the guidance of seminal economist Zvi Griliches. As the leader of the India KLEMS project, supported by the Reserve Bank of India, he contributed to developing a comprehensive industry-level database of the Indian economy, facilitating in-depth analyses of productivity across different sectors and enabling international comparisons. Prof. Krishna's legacy is one of academic excellence and compassionate mentorship, making a lasting impact on the field, and this award is truly deserving of recognition.