Jayant Pandurang Naik

Jayant Pandurang Naik
Born	September 5, 1907 Bahirewadi, Taluka- Gadhinglaj, District- Kolhapur
Died	August 30, 1981
Nationality	India
Spouse	Chitra Naik

Jayant Pandurang Naik, often called J. P. Naik (September 5, 1907 – August 30, 1981) was an Indian educator.

He founded the Indian Institute of Education in 1948.

He served as Member Secretary of the Indian Education Commission from 1964 to 1966.

He also was Educational Adviser to the Government of India.

Awards

• Padma Bhushan in 1974
• A commemorative stamp priced at Rs.2/- was issued in 2007

External links

• Works by Jayant Pandurang Naik on Open Library at the Internet Archive
• Biography
• Indian Institute of Education
• About the release of a postage stamp with his picture

Persondata
Name	Naik, Jayant Pandurang
Alternative names	Naik, J. P.
Short description	Educator
Date of birth	September 5, 1907
Place of birth	Bhairewadi, Taluka-Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur, India
Date of death	August 30, 1981
Place of death