Professor Nawal Kishore Ambasht (b. July 19, 1941) is a leading figure in educational anthropology and a distinguished scholar in his field. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology in 1966, focusing on tribal education, and holds an M.A. in Sociology (1962) with additional certifications from EWC Hawaii (1977) and Manchester (1979). Professor Ambasht began his career as a Lecturer in Adult Education at NCERT in 1966, advancing to Reader and then Professor and Head of various departments, including Educational Research and Innovation, Special Needs Education, and Non-Formal and Alternative Schooling. His international expertise includes serving as Head of Extension Services at the University of Sokoto, Nigeria. He has also held prominent positions such as Chairman of the National Institute of Open Schooling and Pro Vice Chancellor at IASE University. A prominent educational anthropologist, he has influenced national and international education policy through his roles with the Planning Commission, MHRD, UNESCO, and other organizations. His work has been honored with awards including the Bal Mitra Award (1999) and the Nehru Literacy Award (2001).