Jawaharlal Nehru
- Name
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Country
- India
- Field
- Politics & Government
- Known For
- First Prime Minister of independent India (1947–1964), co-founder of the Non-Aligned Movement, and pioneer of modern industrial planning.
- Profile
Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964)
Jawaharlal Nehru (often referred to as Chacha Nehru) was a central figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964.
Key Contributions
- Foreign Policy: Co-founded the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961 alongside leaders like Josip Broz Tito, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Sukarno to remain neutral during the Cold War.
- Panchsheel: Signed the Panchsheel Agreement (Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence) with China in 1954.
- Domestic Development: Steered India toward a mixed economy, championed heavy industrial development, and established prestigious educational institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Historical and Regional Impact
- Nepal Policy: Formulated the geopolitical dynamics of the Himalayan region, leading to the signing of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
- Literary Works: Wrote highly acclaimed books while imprisoned, including The Discovery of India and Glimpses of World History.