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Jyotindra Nath Dixit was born on 8 January, 1936 in Madras, Madras Presidency, father Munshi Paramu Pillai, is an Indian diplomat (1936–2005). Discover Jyotindra Nath Dixit's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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Diplomat |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
8 January, 1936 |
| Birthday |
8 January |
| Birthplace |
Madras, Madras Presidency, father Munshi Paramu Pillai |
| Date of death |
2005 |
| Died Place |
New Delhi, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Jyotindra Nath Dixit Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Jyotindra Nath Dixit's Wife?
His wife is Vijaya Lakshmi Sundaram
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| Wife |
Vijaya Lakshmi Sundaram |
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5 |
Jyotindra Nath Dixit Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jyotindra Nath Dixit worth at the age of 69 years old? Jyotindra Nath Dixit’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from India. We have estimated Jyotindra Nath Dixit's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
diplomat |
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Jyotindra Nath Dixit (8 January 1936 – 3 January 2005) was an Indian diplomat, who served as Foreign Secretary (1991–1994), the top bureaucrat in the Ministry of External Affairs.
At the time of his death, he was the National Security Adviser (India) to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is mostly remembered for his role as a negotiator in disputes with Pakistan and China.
Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, to famous Malayali writer Munshi Paramu Pillai and Retnamayi Devi.
He got his surname, Dixit, from his stepfather Sitaram Dixit, a freedom fighter and journalist.
He did his schooling in Central India, Rajasthan and Delhi.
thereafter he did BA Honours Degree in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science the Zakir Husain College (University of Delhi) (1952 Batch), then he did his Master's in international law and international relations from Delhi University, and pursued studies for Doctoral Degree at the Indian School of International Studies, now part of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1958, and served in Vienna, Austria.
Subsequently, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassies in Tokyo and Washington, followed by Ambassador in Chile, Mexico (1960-1961 3rd Secretary), Japan, Australia, Afghanistan (1980–85); High Commissioner Sri Lanka (1985–89) and Pakistan (1989–91).
He was Chief administrator of Indian aid in Bhutan.
He became India's Deputy High Commissioner to Bangladesh (1971–74) after its liberation.
He was the High Commissioner in Colombo in 1987 when India signed an accord with Sri Lanka government and deployed of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to the Tamil area in the island nation at the height of ethnic crisis.
He later served as the Indian Foreign Secretary from 1991 and ultimately retired from Government service in 1994.
He was also a representative of India to the UN, UNIDO, UNESCO, ILO and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
He was a member of the first National Security Advisory Board.
He was also the author of several books.
He was married to Vijaya Lakshmi Dixit (née Sundaram) and had five children, Ashok Dixit married to Mandakini Dixit (née Haldipurkar), Rahul Dixit married to Rupa Dixit(née Thakkar), Aabha Dixit married V. B (Anand) Dhavle, Dipa Dixit married to Rajiv Shakdher and the late Dhruv Dixit, who died in 2002.
His grandchildren are Sanghamitra Dixit, Sumiran and Sagiri Dixit, Jaidev and Abhishek Dhavle and Vasudhaa Shakdher.
He married a second time.
He was the first National Security Advisor who died in office.
He succeeded to the post of the National Security Advisor in 2004.
His columns on international and regional affairs, appeared regularly in various publications including Outlook and Indian Express.
He remained a visiting lecturer at many educational institutions.
J N Dixit, died on 3 January 2005, in New Delhi, after suffering a heart attack.
India's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, was posthumously conferred on J N Dixit in 2005.
