Bibek Debroy | |
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![]() Debroy addressing at the Ahmedabad Management Association, August 2008. | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Presidency College University of Delhi Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Economist |
Spouse | Suparna Banerjee |
Bibek Debroy is an Indian economist, serving as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. He is also the Chairman of the Finance Ministry's 'Expert Committee for Infrastructure Classification and Financing Framework for Amrit Kaal'.[1][2] Debroy has made significant contributions to game theory, economic theory,[3] income and social inequalities, poverty, law reforms, railway reforms and Indology among others. Bibek Debroy's recent co-authored magnum opus, Inked in India, stands distinguished as the premier comprehensive documentation, capturing the entirety of recognized fountain pen, nib, and ink manufacturers in India.[4]
From its inception in January 2015, till June 2019, Mr. Debroy was a member of the NITI Aayog, the think tank of the Indian Government. He was awarded the Padma Shri (the fourth-highest civilian honour in India) in 2015.[5] In 2016, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by US-India Business Summit.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] In 2022, he was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award by The Australia India Chamber of Commerce (AICC). [14] In February 2024, Debroy was conferred Insolvency Law Academy Emeritus Fellowship, in recognition of his distinguished leadership, public service, work and contributions in the field of insolvency.[15]
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