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Renowned economist and PM’s Economic Advisory Council Chair Bibek Debroy dies at 69, leaving a legacy in economics and literature
Economist Bibek Debroy dies at Age 69
Economist and Chairman of PM Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, Bibek Debroy, passed away at 7 am due to intestinal obstruction, AIIMS Delhi reported. He was a Padma Shri awardee and a respected academician with significant contributions to India’s economic landscape.
PM Modi and Union Minister Pay Tributes
PM Modi expressed his condolences, remembering Debroy as a “towering scholar.” Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also paid tribute, praising Debroy’s contributions to India’s development and policy guidance.
Academic Legacy and Contributions
Bibek Debroy held prominent academic roles, including serving as chancellor at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. His legacy includes an extensive body of work, including contributions to economic policy and translations of ancient texts.
