Noted Economist Bibek Debroy, PM’s Economic Council Chief, Dies At 69. Modi Pay Tribute

Noted economist and chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic advisory council, Bibek Debroy breathed his last on Friday at the age of 69. He was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi with subacute intestinal obstruction. 
He also suffered from hypertension and diabetes mellitus, reported PTI quoting an official source at AIIMS. 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a “towering scholar” as he condoled his demise. 
”Dr Bibek Debroy ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and more,” Modi said in a post on X. 
”Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape. Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts, making them accessible to the youth.” “I have known Dr. Debroy for many years. I will fondly remember his insights and passion for academic discourse. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” he said. 
Debroy was conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2015 in recognition of his contributions. He had been a member of NITI Aayog up to June 5, 2019, and had authored/edited several books, papers and popular articles. He had been a Consulting/Contributing Editor with several newspapers also. 
Debroy had worked with Presidency College, Kolkata; Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune; Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi; and also as the Director of a Ministry of Finance/UNDP project on legal reforms.
In September, he stepped down as the Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) following a Bombay High Court order that extended interim relief to Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade, who was earlier removed from his post.
He had been appointed as the Chancellor of GIPE, a deemed university, in July. 
Debroy was an alumnus of Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.