Dr. Deepak Mohanty

Dr. Deepak Mohanty is an economist with over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, and Master of Arts degrees in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Yale University. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics.

Dr. Mohanty has held a number of senior positions in the Indian government, including Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, and Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. He has also served as an independent Director on the boards of several companies.

In his previous role as Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. Mohanty was responsible for providing economic advice to the Government of India. He played a key role in formulating the government's economic policies, including the National Pension System (NPS).

Dr. Mohanty is a highly respected economist with a proven track record of success. He is well-qualified to lead PFRDA and to help shape the future of the pension sector in India. Here are some of Dr. Mohanty's key achievements:

• Led the formulation of the National Pension System (NPS), which has become the world's largest pension system with over 100 million subscribers.
• Played a key role in the development of India's financial sector, including the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Advised the Government of India on a range of economic issues, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, and trade policy.
• Served as an independent Director on the boards of several companies.

As the 11th Chairperson of PFRDA, Dr. Mohanty will be responsible for overseeing the development and regulation of the pension sector in India. He has a strong commitment to promoting financial inclusion and ensuring that all Indians have access to a secure retirement.