...l have been deeply struck by his broad and comprehensive approach to National Development and his astonishing energy. He is full of ideas and it i… - Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

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...l have been deeply struck by his broad and comprehensive approach to National Development and his astonishing energy. He is full of ideas and it is always a pleasure to discuss any subject with him.

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About Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (Bengali: প্রশান্ত চন্দ্র মহলানবিস) (June 29, 1893 – June 28, 1972) was a renowned Indian scientist and applied statistician. He was popularly address as P.C.Mahalanobis. He is best remembered for the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure. He made pioneering studies in anthropometry in India. He founded the Indian Statistical Institute, and contributed to the design of large-scale sample surveys for which he designed the method known as fractile graphical analysis. He was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour of the Government of India for his contribution to science and services to the country. He is regarded as the "Father of Statistical Science in India". Born and primarily educated at his native village in Munshiganj.

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Native Name: প্রশান্তচন্দ্র মহলানবিশ
Alternative Names: Prasantha Chandra Mahalanobis P. C. Mahalanobis
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