Arunoday Saha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics |
| Alma mater | Presidency College, (B.A.) Calcutta University, (M.A.) Utah State University (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, Professor, Politician, Writer |
| Known for | First vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University (appointed in 2007) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Prof. Manjari Choudhury (marriage date unknown – 2010; her death) |
| Father | Abani Mohan Saha |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Arunoday Saha [1] is an Indian Bengali academic, former professor, politician and writer from Agartala, Tripura. He was appointed first vice-chancellor of Tripura University when it became a central university in 2007. [2] [3]
Arunoday Saha received Tripura Vibhushan award for his outstanding contribution to the field of education in 2023. [4]
Arunoday Saha was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2025. [5] [6]
Saha was born into an Indian Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman. [2]
He was a brilliant student. He got B.A. (from Presidency College, Kolkata), M.A. (from Calcutta University) and Ph.D. (from Utah State University) in Economics. He was appointed the first vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University on 3 July 2007 and retired on 18 February 2013. [2]
He is a member of Indian political party, Indian National Congress. [7] He said, "My family has traditionally been with the Congress but this nomination as a Congress candidate for Lok Sabha is slightly unexpected. But as the party has honored me, I will also do my best in the election." [2]
He is a recognized writer. His writings are published in journals and newspapers. He has published some books.[ citation needed ]
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010. [1]