Former Prime Minister and noted economist Dr
Manmohan Singh has been posthumously conferred the P V Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for Economics in recognition of his pivotal role in shaping India’s economic transformation and nation-building.
The award was received on his behalf by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at a ceremony held in the national capital last week, the Hyderabad-based P V Narasimha Rao Memorial Foundation (PVNMF) said in a statement, PTI reported.
The honour was presented by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former deputy chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission and distinguished fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress.
Instituted by the PVNMF, the award recognises outstanding contributions in the field of economics. PVNMF president K Ramchandra Murthy and general secretary Madhamchetty Anil Kumar were also present at the event.
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