# Abhijit Sen

> Abhijit Sen was an Indian economist who focused on studying rural development. Sen was appointed to the Planning Commission of India between 2004 and 2014 and held a number of policy making positions in India. Amongst his works included recommendations toward establishment of minimum support price for farm produce and a universal public distribution system. 
Sen was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honor, in 2010.

*Indian economist*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Academic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Academics
- **Country:** India
- **Born:** 1950-11-26
- **Died:** 2022-08-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

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