Alakh N. Sharma

• 15 Jun 2026

On 14th June 2026, the Government appointed noted economist Alakh N. Sharma as the Chairman of a High-Level Technical Expert Committee on Labour Statistics.

• The committee has been constituted to strengthen and periodically review labour market indicators in India.
• It will assess the evolving structure and dynamics of the Indian labour market.
• Alakh N. Sharma is a distinguished economist specialising in labour economics, employment and development studies.