Bibek Debroy, Influential Economist, Passes Away

On 1st November 2024, noted author and economist Bibek Debroy, who led the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council since 2017, passed away at the age of 69.

Bibek Debroy was a member of Niti Aayog until mid-2019 and had diverse interests beyond economics.
He was a renowned Sanskrit scholar who translated significant texts including the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas into English.
Tributes poured in from various political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised his lasting impact on India's intellectual landscape.
His extensive career spanned numerous institutions, contributing significantly to public policy and economic discourse while maintaining a prolific writing career.