Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh has passed away. According to the information received, today he breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Let us tell you that Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of the country twice. He was called the accidental Prime Minister but he created his own identity by falsifying all the speculations. Manmohan Singh made his mark as a skilled economist more than a politician. With his understanding and wisdom, he not only brought out the bankrupt Indian economy but also paved the way for India to become an economic superpower of the world by opening the doors of liberalization to the world. Due to his economic policies, not only the country’s economy grew rapidly but there was also a big change in the lives of common people. Employment opportunities for people increased and income increased. Manmohan Singh’s policies not only helped in improving India’s economic condition but also brought about radical social and structural reforms. Let us know for what works the coming generations will remember Manmohan Singh.
1. Economic liberalization (1991)
Manmohan Singh, while being the Finance Minister, played an important role in taking India’s economy in the direction of liberalization, privatization and globalization. He reformed the import-export policy and promoted foreign investment. Due to this, employment opportunities increased in India and there was a big increase in the income of the people.
2. MNREGA (2005)
Manmohan Singh’s government introduced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in 2005. Its big impact can be seen today.
3. Right to Information (RTI) (2005)
Manmohan Singh’s government enacted the Right to Information Act, which ensured transparency and accountability.
4. Nuclear deal (2008)
Manmohan Singh signed the historic India-US civil nuclear deal with the US in 2008, which helped India enter the global nuclear market and tackle the energy crisis.
5. Aadhaar Scheme (2009)
The Aadhaar scheme was initiated during the tenure of Manmohan Singh, with the aim of providing a unique identification number to every Indian citizen.
6. Right to Education (2009)
The Manmohan Singh government implemented the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, which extended the right to education to all children.
7. Pace of India’s economic development
During his tenure, India recorded high rates of economic growth. India’s GDP growth rate was more than 8% between 2004–2008.
8. Women Reservation and Empowerment
Manmohan Singh government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha to give 33% reservation to women.
9. Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
Manmohan Singh launched the Bharat Nirman Yojana for the development of infrastructure in rural areas, with emphasis on roads, electricity and water facilities.
10. Social and health reforms
Manmohan Singh launched schemes such as Janani Suraksha Yojana and National Rural Health Mission, which improved maternal health and rural health services.
Rajiv Gandhi brought Manmohan Singh
Let us tell you that in 1985, during the rule of Rajiv Gandhi, Manmohan Singh was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Indian Planning Commission. In 1990, he was made Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister. When PV Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister, he included Manmohan Singh in his cabinet in 1991 and gave him independent charge of the Finance Ministry. At this time Dr. Manmohan Singh was neither a member of the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha. But according to the constitutional system, a government minister is required to be a member of Parliament. Hence he was elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam in 1991. Manmohan Singh opened India’s doors to economic liberalisation. By doing this he linked the Indian economy with the world market. Not only this, Dr. Manmohan Singh also simplified import and export. Due to this, the bankrupt Indian economy started running at the speed of a bullet train.
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