Bibek Debroy, Chairman Of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies At 69

Bibek Debroy, Chairman Of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies At 69


New Delhi:

Economist and chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s financial advisory council Bibek Debroy died at the moment on the age of 69. A Padma Shri awardee, Mr Debroy earlier served because the chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune.

“Bibek Debroy handed away at the moment at 7 am as a result of intestinal obstruction,” AIIMS Delhi mentioned. 

PM Modi paid his condolences and described Mr Debroy as a “towering scholar”. 

“Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in various domains like economics, historical past, tradition, politics, spirituality and extra. Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s mental panorama. Beyond his contributions to public coverage, he loved engaged on our historic texts, making them accessible to the youth,” PM Modi posted on social media. 

Mr Debroy was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

He had labored in Presidency College, Kolkata; Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune; Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi; and likewise because the Director of a Ministry of Finance/UNDP mission on authorized reforms.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the economist as an “wonderful academician”.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Bibek Debroy. He was a distinguished economist, a prolific creator in addition to a superb academician. He can be admired for his coverage steering on financial points and noteworthy contributions to India’s improvement. His columns in newspapers enriched and enlightened tens of millions. Dr. Debroy leaves behind a long-lasting legacy on the planet of economics, academia and literature. My honest condolences to his household and buddies. May Almighty grant Sadgati to the departed. Om Shanti,” Mr Pradhan posted on social media. 

Mr Debroy was additionally a Member of NITI Aayog as much as June 5, 2019. He has authored/edited a number of books, papers and in style articles and has additionally been a Consulting/Contributing Editor with a number of newspapers.