Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will confer the title of ‘Professor Emeritus’ on Amitabh Mattoo, according to the university’s decision after deliberations at a meeting.

The name of Mattoo was recommended by Rajesh Rajagopalan, a professor at the School of International Studies (SIS), the raw input said.

The title will take effect after Mattoo’s voluntary retirement on February 28, 2027, the decision stated.