Sep 26, 2024
Humble Beginnings:
Born in a village in Punjab (now in Pakistan), his early life was marked by studying under a kerosene lamp due to the lack of electricity
Academic Excellence:
He earned a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, focusing on Indian trade and economic development
RBI Governor:
Before his political career, he served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985
Survived a Plane Crash:
In 1971, he survived an Indian Airlines flight crash in Jaipur, sustaining minor injuries
Padma Vibhushan Awardee:
In 1987, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award
Economic Reforms Architect:
As Finance Minister in 1991, he introduced significant economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy
International Recognition:
He was named Finance Minister of the Year by Euromoney and Asiamoney in 1993
First Sikh Prime Minister:
Dr. Manmohan Singh made history as India’s first Sikh Prime Minister, serving from 2004 to 2014