Bibek Debroy served as Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), shaping many economic policies and reforms in India.
Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist, intellectual, and prolific writer, passed away at age 69. Known for his vast knowledge in fields ranging from economics to ancient Indian literature, Debroy served as Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), shaping many economic policies and reforms in India.
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Educated at prestigious institutions like Presidency College, Delhi School of Economics, and Cambridge University, Debroy authored numerous books and scholarly works. His translations of Sanskrit texts, including the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, made these classical works accessible to modern readers.
Throughout his career, Debroy championed structural economic reforms and welfare initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and growth.
Leaders across India paid homage to him, with Prime Minister Modi calling him a “towering intellectual” and expressing gratitude for Debroy’s profound influence on policy and academia.
President Murmu noted that his death marks a significant loss for India’s intellectual community, as Debroy‘s contributions to the nation’s policy and cultural heritage remain unparalleled.
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