Gadgil

Gadgil is a common surname of the Chitpavan Brahmin community from the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India. The name is believed to be derived from the Gad river, a relatively small river that flows through the region.

The Gadgil family, like other Chitpavans, historically held positions in administration, scholarship, and religious roles. Over time, members of the Gadgil family have diversified into various fields, including business, science, and the arts.

Notable individuals with the Gadgil surname include:

• D.R. Gadgil (Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil): A prominent Indian economist, institution builder, and the founder of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune. He is considered a pioneer in agricultural economics and cooperative movement studies in India.

• Madhav Gadgil: An ecologist, academic, writer, and founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science. He is known for his work on biodiversity, conservation, and environmental issues in India, and chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), commonly known as the Gadgil Committee.