Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. His contributions to India’s economic and political landscape have left an indelible mark on the nation.
Dr. Manmohan Singh was a distinguished Indian economist and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), he was the first Sikh to hold the office of Prime Minister.
Early Life and Education
Manmohan Singh earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from Panjab University in 1952 and 1954, respectively. He later completed his Economic Tripos at Cambridge University in 1957 and obtained a D.Phil in Economics from Oxford University in 1962.
Professional Career
Singh began his career as a teacher at Punjab University and the Delhi School of Economics. He held several key positions in the government, including Chief Economic Advisor, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Political Career
As Finance Minister in 1991, Singh introduced significant economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy, helping to avert a financial crisis. He served two consecutive terms as Prime Minister, focusing on inclusive growth and implementing social welfare programs like the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the Right to Information Act.
Legacy
Singh is widely credited with transforming India’s economy through his bold reforms in the early 1990s. His tenure as Prime Minister included the implementation of several landmark legislations aimed at improving the lives of India’s poor.
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