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Manmohan Singh Life: Education, Career, Awards and Position

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Dr. Manmohan Singh, born on 26 September 1932, is one of India’s most respected politicians, economists, and statesmen. Renowned for his humility, intellect, and dedication, he served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. As the first Sikh Prime Minister, he left a lasting impact on India's economic and political landscape.

Early Life and Education

Manmohan Singh was born in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan). After the partition of India in 1947, his family migrated to India. Despite the challenges of migration, he excelled academically.

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Dr. Manmohan Singh
Date of Birth	September 26, 1932
Birthplace	Punjab province, undivided India
Education	Matriculation: Punjab University, 1948 First Class Honours in Economics: University of Cambridge, 1957 D. Phil in Economics: Nuffield College, Oxford University, 1962
Notable Academic Work	India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth (Clarendon Press, 1964)
Academic Career	Faculty: Punjab University and Delhi School of Economics UNCTAD Secretariat Secretary General: South Commission, Geneva (1987-1990)
Government Positions	Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce (1971) Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance (1972) Secretary, Ministry of Finance Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Governor, Reserve Bank of India Advisor to the Prime Minister Chairman, University Grants Commission
Finance Minister (1991-1996)	Ushered in comprehensive economic reforms, globally recognized as transformative
Prime Minister	First Term: May 22, 2004 - May 21, 2009 Second Term: May 22, 2009 - May 26, 2014
Political Career	Member, Rajya Sabha (since 1991) Leader of the Opposition, Rajya Sabha (1998-2004)
Awards and Honors	Padma Vibhushan (1987) Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award (1995) Asia Money Award: Finance Minister of the Year (1993, 1994) Euro Money Award: Finance Minister of the Year (1993) Adam Smith Prize, University of Cambridge (1956) Wright’s Prize, St. John’s College, Cambridge (1955) Honorary Degrees: Cambridge, Oxford, and other universities
International Representation	Led Indian delegations to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (1993) Led Indian delegations to World Conference on Human Rights, Vienna (1993)
Family	Wife: Mrs. Gursharan Kaur Daughters: Three

The Architect of Economic Reforms (1991)

Manmohan Singh is often referred to as the architect of India's economic liberalization. As the Finance Minister of India under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1996), he played a pivotal role in transforming India’s economy.
Key initiatives included:

Deregulation of industries to encourage private sector growth.
Liberalization of trade policies to integrate India into the global economy.
Devaluation of the Indian Rupee, boosting exports.
Opening up sectors like banking, telecom, and aviation to foreign investment.

These reforms lifted India out of a financial crisis and laid the foundation for decades of robust economic growth.

Prime Minister (2004–2014)

Dr. Singh became Prime Minister in 2004, leading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. During his tenure:

Economic Growth: India experienced high GDP growth, becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Landmark Policies:
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Aimed at rural job creation.
- Right to Information (RTI) Act: Empowered citizens with government transparency.
- Nuclear Deal with the US (2008): Strengthened India's global strategic partnerships.

However, his tenure also faced criticism for corruption scandals within the UPA government, including the 2G Spectrum and Coal Allocation controversies.

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92.