PM Modi honors economist Bibek Debroy following his passing at age 69

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bibek Debroy, the chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, who passed away at age 69. Modi called Debroy a "towering scholar" and praised his contributions to economics and academia. Debroy was recognized for his extensive work in public policy and his efforts to make ancient texts accessible to young people. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015 for his contributions to India's intellectual landscape. Debroy recently served as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics but resigned in September 2024. He had a long career in academia and policy, including roles at NITI Aayog and various educational institutions.