Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was an Indian scientist born on June 29, 1893. He is remembered for founding the Indian Statistical Institute and for the statistical measure known as Mahalanobis distance. He was also the President of the Indian Science Congress in 1950.
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth
, and is best known for his pioneering work in statistics and economic planning. He played a crucial role in shaping India's statistical infrastructure and was instrumental in establishing the Indian Statistical Institute. Mahalanobis received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including being elected as the Fellow of the Royal Society. His net worth is estimated to range between $100K to $1M in 2024, reflecting the recognition and impact of his work throughout his lifetime.
About
A scientist who founded the Indian Statistical Institute and is remembered for the statistical measure known as Mahalanobis distance.He was also the President of the Indian Science Congress in 1950.
Before Fame
He studied physiology at Edinburgh University.
Trivia
He received the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his contributions to the sciences.
Family Life
His grandfather, Gurucharan, opened a Chemist shop in 1860.
Associated With
He worked as a secretary for Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore.
