Veteran Assam Economist Dr Jayanta Madhab passes away at 91

The renowned Assamese economist, Dr. Jayanta Madhab, has passed away due to heart ailments and diabetes. He was 91.
Dr Madhab served as the economic advisor from 2003-2009, to the Government of Assam during the tenure of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
He was also the founder and first Chairman of North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi)
He had served as a director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB).