Background
DIXIT, Jyotindranath was born on January 8, 1936 in Madras.
DIXIT, Jyotindranath was born on January 8, 1936 in Madras.
University of Delhi.
Served in different capacities in Indian embassies in Mexico, Chile, Bhutan, Japan, Austria 1958-1969. At Ministry of External Affairs dealing with China, Pakistan and United Nations Affairs 1961-1963, 1969-1972. First Ambassador (acting) to Bangladesh 1972-1975.
Minister Indian Embassy, Washington, United States of America 1975-1978.
Chief Spokesman on Foreign Policy, Government, of India 1978-1982. Ambassador to Afghanistan 1982-1985, to Pakistan since 1989.
High Commissioner to Sri Lanka 1985-1989.
Married Vijaya Sundaram in 1958.