Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi has officially taken over as the new Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University, one of India’s premier international institutions rooted in ancient learning and global collaboration.
Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi brings extensive experience in development economics, international cooperation, and institution-building. Alongside his new role, he continues to serve as Director General of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a New Delhi-based think tank under the Ministry of External Affairs.
An authority on South-South Cooperation, SDGs, and development finance, he has been instrumental in launching major global platforms such as the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST), Forum for Indian Development Cooperation (FIDC), and the Delhi Process. His contributions have significantly shaped India’s global development partnerships.
On LinkedIn, he shared, “Great honour to join @NalandaUniversity!! Keenly look forward to taking the idea of India for the world forward.”
A prolific scholar, Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi has authored and edited over 22 books, and serves on editorial boards of renowned journals including the South Asian Economic Journal and IDS Bulletin. His acclaimed book “The Logic of Sharing” is considered a landmark in the discourse on international development.
He also serves as an Independent Director on the Board of the Reserve Bank of India, and has held fellowships and visiting positions at Yale University, JNU, the University of Amsterdam, and the German Development Institute.
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His appointment signals a new era for Nalanda University—an institution envisioned as a hub of global learning shaped by India’s civilisational values and future-ready vision.
Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi and best wishes for his impactful leadership at Nalanda University.
