Big responsibility to Neelkanth Mishra, appointed Executive Director in World Bank; Approval received from ACC

Neelkanth Mishra appointed Executive Director at World Bank: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has entrusted a big responsibility to economist Neelkanth Mishra. He will be the next Executive Director for India at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC. The committee has approved his appointment. Neelkanth Mishra, a 1981 retired IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, will replace Parameshwaran Iyer, who currently holds the post.

According to an official order issued by the government, the appointment of Neelkanth Mishra will be for three years from the date of his assuming charge or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Parameswaran Iyer’s tenure also extended

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has also approved the extension of Parameswaran Iyer’s tenure beyond June 19, 2026, till Mishra formally assumes charge at the World Bank headquarters in the United States. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, which is the top body of the government for senior level appointments.

Who is economist Neelkanth Mishra?

According to Neelkanth Mishra’s LinkedIn profile, he did his schooling from Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City. After this, between 1987 and 1997, he did B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur. From 1997 to 2000 Hindustan Liver Limited Has served as System Manager. Then from 2000 to 2003, he worked as a Senior Technical Architect in Infosys. Worked in Credit Suisse for 20 years from 2003 to 2023 and reached the position of Managing Director. After this, he has been serving as Chief Economist in Axis Bank for the last 3 years and 2 months.

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Mishra is knowledgeable in economic matters

Neelkanth Mishra is a well-known economist. He expresses his views on economy related issues in many TV channels and newspapers. He keeps a close eye on the budget and the economic ups and downs around the world. He is known to assess every situation very accurately. Along with this, he also has the skill of explaining economics in very easy language. Now world bank He will fulfill his responsibilities on behalf of India.