Dr.Bibek Debroy Padma Shri awardee and renowned economist of the country Bibek Debroy passed away at the age of 69. He was a member of the Economic Advisory Council of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Dr.Bibek Debroy, the country’s well-known economist and chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, passed away at the age of 69. Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist of the Indian economy, died at the age of 69.A recipient of the Padma Shri award, Debroy has served as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune.He has written and edited several books as well as articles.
PM Modi expressed condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media for the passing of Dr. Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. PM Modi shared that he had known Dr. Debroy for many years and appreciated his contributions. For more details, you can check the full story here.
Indian economist and academic Dr. Bibek Debroy is well-known for his translations of ancient Indian writings and his substantial work in economic policy. He was the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC), among other notable roles. Debroy is a prolific writer with more than 100 published papers and 20 books, and he has helped with many government reforms, especially in the modernization of railways. His English translations of the Mahabharata and other Sanskrit works are well known for their breadth and clarity.