Prof. Muktinath Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Mukti Nath Singh is a distinguished Indian academician, economist and visionary social worker who has dedicated more than four decades to higher education and community development in Bihar. Born on January 17 in Dharupur, near Bikramganj in Rohtas district, he is the son of Late Raj Bahadur Singh. His life and career reflect a sustained commitment to academic excellence, research, education and rural development.

Dr. Singh completed his B.A. (Hons), M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Magadh University. He began his formal teaching career on January 5, 1977, marking the beginning of a long and distinguished journey in higher education. As an experienced research guide and mentor, approximately 15 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degrees under his guidance.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Singh has held several important teaching and administrative positions. He served as Professor of Economics at Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, and as Head of the Post Graduate Department of Economics at Jain College. He also served as Director and Head of the P.G. Department of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PMIR) at V.K.S.U. from 2007 to 2011 and as Principal of Sri Shankar College, Sasaram, from 2011 to 2013.

Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to research, academic administration and the field of economics. He served as a member of the Senate and Finance Committee of Veer Kunwar Singh University. He is a Life Member of the Indian Economic Association, the Bihar Economic Association and the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

His scholarly contributions include serving as Editor of the research journal NAVA ARTHIKI, former Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Gramonnmukh Thakur Institute for Labour Studies and Rural Development, and an advisory board member of the social science journal Bharat Khand.

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Singh has devoted substantial effort to the educational and social development of his native region. Driven by a desire to bring quality education to rural youth, he became the Founder and First Donor of Veer Kunwar Singh Degree College and Raj Bahadur Singh Inter College in Dharupur, Bikramganj, Rohtas. These institutions have created important educational opportunities for students in the surrounding rural areas.

His commitment to social welfare also extends to healthcare. He is establishing the MNS Women & Child Care Hospital in Bikramganj with the aim of addressing healthcare needs and providing sustainable medical support for women and children in the region.

Dr. Singh continues to divide his time between Patna and his permanent home in Dharupur, balancing his academic interests with grassroots initiatives in education, healthcare and rural development. His life represents a sustained commitment to education, research, health and the upliftment of rural communities.