New Delhi. The country’s renowned economist Dr. Bibek Debroy passed away this morning. There was infection in his intestines. Bibek was the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Committee. Bibek was appointed to this post in September 2017. Before this he was associated with NITI Aayog. Bibek Debroy had a special contribution in formulating and implementing various government policies to take India’s economy to a new dimension. Expressing condolences on the demise of Bibek, PM Narendra Modi has shared a photo of himself with him.
I have known Dr. Debroy for many years. I will fondly remember his insights and passion for academic discourse. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/TyETOOwOoY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2024
In his condolence message on social media, Modi wrote, Dr. Bibek Debroy ji was a great scholar, who was well-versed in economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and other diverse fields. Through his works he left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of India. In addition to his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts and making them accessible to youth. In his second post, the PM wrote, I have known Dr. Debroy for many years. I will fondly remember his insight and passion for academic discourse. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends.
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…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 1, 2024
Let us tell you that Dr. Bibek Debroy has also made easy translation of all the Puranas into English language for today’s young generation. Apart from being a great economist, Dr. Bibek Debroy was a scholar who also had special interest in history, politics, culture and spirituality. Dr. Bibek was also honored with prestigious awards like Padma Shri. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also expressed condolences on the demise of Dr. Bibek, saying that he worked and wrote on various aspects of the Indian economy. He also had the special skill of providing clear explanations so that the common man could easily understand complex economic issues. He has left his mark everywhere.
