Eminent economist Bibek Debroy passed away

2 November 2024

Economist Bibek Debroy, chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, has passed away at the age of 69. Bibek Debroy was also the Vice Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. Delhi AIIMS said that Bibek Debroy died due to intestinal problem. The Government of India has also honored eminent economist Bibek Debroy with the Padma Shri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over Debroy’s death and called him a great scholar. He said in a post on X, ‘Dr. Bibek Debroy was a great scholar, well-versed in economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and many other fields. He left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of India through his work. Apart from his contribution to public policy, he loved working on our ancient texts and making them accessible to the youth.’