Bibek Debroy Death: Renowned Economist And PM’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Passes Away At 69

Bibek Debroy Death: Renowned Economist And PM’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Passes Away At 69

Bibek Debroy, prominent economist and advisor to PM Modi, passes away at 69. A recipient of the Padma Shri, he served as chancellor of Pune's Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and was a member of NITI Aayog until 2019. Debroy was instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, focusing on macroeconomics and public finance throughout his career. He authored and edited numerous publications, significantly contributing to discussions on economic reform, governance, and the Indian railway system. PM Modi expressed sorrow over Debroy's passing, stating, 'Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar... He left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape'. In addition to his economic work, Debroy was known for his translations of classical Sanskrit texts, including the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. Debroy began his academic career at Presidency College in Kolkata and held various esteemed positions in economic research and policy throughout his life. He played a key role in projects related to legal reforms, working with the Ministry of Finance and the UNDP from 1993 to 1998. His extensive work in economics and literature established him as a pivotal figure in modern Indian scholarship. Debroy's death marks a significant loss for the fields of economics, policy-making, and cultural scholarship in India.

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