Dr Manmohan Singh: Dr Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in a village in pre-partition Punjab. After passing the matriculation examination from Punjab University in 1948, he pursued his education at Cambridge and Oxford Universities. He received a first class degree in economics from Cambridge and a D.Phil. from Oxford in 1962. His book “India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth” offered a new perspective on India's trade policy.

Educational and administrative career

Dr. Singh taught at Punjab University and Delhi School of Economics. In 1971, he joined the Government of India and became an economic advisor in the Ministry of Commerce. After this, he held many important positions like Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. He was also the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Chairman of the University Grants Commission.

architect of economic reforms

After becoming the Finance Minister in 1991, Dr. Singh gave a new direction to the Indian economy. He laid the foundation of economic reforms, which strengthened India on the global stage. His reforms helped India recover from the economic crisis and put it on the path of development.

Two terms as prime minister

Dr. Singh became the Prime Minister of India in 2004. Known for his simplicity and scholarship, Dr. Singh emphasized on education, health and technological development during his tenure. In 2009, he took oath as Prime Minister for the second time and represented India on many international forums.

Honours and achievements

Dr Singh received many prestigious awards like Padma Vibhushan (1987), Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award (1995), and Euromoney Award (1993). He also received honorary degrees from several universities including Cambridge and Oxford.

private life

Dr Singh is married to Gursharan Kaur. They have three daughters. Due to his humble and accessible nature, he is still an inspiration to millions of people.

Dr. Manmohan Singh was not only an efficient administrator but also a leader who took India's future to new heights. His calm and scholarly leadership will always be an inspiration for India.