Raghuram G Rajan, former IMF chief economist, took charge as chief economic
adviser (CEA) in the finance ministry Wednesday.
"I am glad to be here," Rajan told media persons after taking
charge.
"The world economy faces serious challenges and India is no exception.
I hope that in the next days I can help contribute to whatever solutions we
devise in tackling these challenges."
The Cabinet Appointments Committee had Aug 10 cleared Rajan's appointment as
the new CEA....