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Bibek Debroy passes away at the age of 69: Bibek Debroy, the country's well-known economist and Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, has passed away at the age of 69. A major contributor to the Indian economy, Debroy has played an important role in shaping the country's economic policies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of Debroyan in a social media post. PM Modi wrote that Dr. I have known Debroy for many years. I will always remember his knowledge and passion for academic debate. I am saddened by his demise. My condolences to his family and friends.
Dr. Bibek Debroy was a great scholar. He was well-versed in economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and many other fields. His outstanding contributions have left an indelible mark on the intellectual outlook of India. One of his aims in life, in addition to contributing to public policy, was to work on ancient texts and make them accessible to youth. Debroy has worked at Presidency College Kolkata, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi. He has also been the director of UNDP projects for the Ministry of Finance and Legal Reforms.