Bibek Debroy, chairman of PM’s Financial Advisory Council, not more

Document image of Bibek Debroy, chairman, Financial Advisory Council to the High Minster
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Famous creator and economist Bibek Debroy, who has been the High Minister’s Financial Advisory Council chairman since 2017, has gave up the ghost on Friday (November 1, 2024) on the generation of 69.

Mr. Debroy used to be additionally a member of the Niti Aayog, which had changed the erstwhile Making plans Fee, until mid-2019, and had wide-ranging pursuits past economics. He used to be additionally a Sanskrit student who had translated the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads into English.

High Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Mr. Debroy on X, pointing out that “he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape”.

“Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and more. Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape. Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts, making them accessible to the youth,” wrote Mr. Modi.

Union Minister Dharemendra Pradhan additionally shared his astonishment of Mr. Debroy at the information of his passing.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Bibek Debroy. He was a distinguished economist, a prolific author as well as an excellent academician. He will be admired for his policy guidance on economic issues and noteworthy contributions to India’s development. His columns in newspapers enriched and enlightened millions. Dr. Debroy leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of economics, academia and literature. My sincere condolences to his family and friends,” wrote Mr. Pradhan.

Congress chief Jairam Ramesh stated that Mr. Debroy used to be “always thought-provoking, commentator in the media on public issues going well beyond economics”.

“A man of unusually wide-ranging interests, Bibek Debroy was first and foremost a fine theoretical and empirical economist who worked and wrote on various aspects of the Indian economy. He also had a special skill for lucid exposition, in a manner that would make laypersons easily understand complex economic issues. Over the years, he has had numerous institutional affiliations and he left his mark everywhere,” stated Mr. Ramesh.