Really brilliant article Shruti! Congratulations! One important but low key name missing here is Rahul Khullar, who sadly passed away too soon. He was DrSingh’s PS as Fin Minister, with a PhD in Economics from Boston University, later Commerce Secretary and Chairman TRAI.
One of the key aspects of success of the non IAS outsiders is that they figured out to work within the system.
Thank you for your kind words. And we have been looking for more details on Rahul Khullar. Since we don't have access to min of finance or RBI docs, we are relying on secondary sources, memoirs, etc. I'll email you, and anything you can tell us about Rahul Khullar would be extremely helpful.
Another feather in your cap. An extraordinary journey of an excellent man. How rich and vibrant is your text, that it brings Manmohan Singh to life not letting it be drowned by the legacy. cheers Ms Rajagopalan. Thank you.
Thank you for this perspective to Dr Singh's approach to policy making i.e. collaborative networks and capacity building through spotting talent. The impact of policy change showing such results over such a short period is very impressive. (Ref Brand's pace-layering framework).
Have you guys explored the reform from a transgenerational collaboration perspective? I.e. how the practical combination of research, development and education may have i) accelerated economic growth and ii) set in motion a continuous process for quicker learning/ development cycles?
Thank you for your kind words. At this point, to be honest, we are just following the stories of these incredible economists and the journey of the reforms. I can see at first glance that there is an intergenerational/overlapping network at play. But we have not written anything using that framework yet.
An excellent take on the life and legacy of Dr Manmohan Singh. One gets to know a lot beyond the 'brilliance and the humility' of the man who indeed saw opportunities in the crisis, nurtured a good team, and walked the talk. His legacies will live on.
Wonderful article: learnt so much from it. It's a little startling to realize that in addition to "fathering" the economic reforms of 1991 (in itself, in my book, marking Singh's contributions to the country among the greatest ever), thanks to Singh's mentoring, the whole process was shepherded by a family of brilliant folks he managed to attract into economic positions in the government. Folks generally focus just on individual high achievement, but I think the truly inspirational academicians are remembered for how they influenced others: making this the focus of your article was truly inspired. Thanks!
This is an excellent take on perhaps a less-noticed side of Dr. Singh's personality. I agree with your assessment of many of the people mentioned.
Thank you for your kind words.
Really brilliant article Shruti! Congratulations! One important but low key name missing here is Rahul Khullar, who sadly passed away too soon. He was DrSingh’s PS as Fin Minister, with a PhD in Economics from Boston University, later Commerce Secretary and Chairman TRAI.
One of the key aspects of success of the non IAS outsiders is that they figured out to work within the system.
Thank you for your kind words. And we have been looking for more details on Rahul Khullar. Since we don't have access to min of finance or RBI docs, we are relying on secondary sources, memoirs, etc. I'll email you, and anything you can tell us about Rahul Khullar would be extremely helpful.
Another feather in your cap. An extraordinary journey of an excellent man. How rich and vibrant is your text, that it brings Manmohan Singh to life not letting it be drowned by the legacy. cheers Ms Rajagopalan. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words.
love this perspective and learned a bunch of new things. thx! 🙏🏾
Thank you for your kind words.
Excellent write up ,thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for this perspective to Dr Singh's approach to policy making i.e. collaborative networks and capacity building through spotting talent. The impact of policy change showing such results over such a short period is very impressive. (Ref Brand's pace-layering framework).
Have you guys explored the reform from a transgenerational collaboration perspective? I.e. how the practical combination of research, development and education may have i) accelerated economic growth and ii) set in motion a continuous process for quicker learning/ development cycles?
Thank you for your kind words. At this point, to be honest, we are just following the stories of these incredible economists and the journey of the reforms. I can see at first glance that there is an intergenerational/overlapping network at play. But we have not written anything using that framework yet.
Thanks for replying. More power to you guys to continue this important documentation.
An excellent take on the life and legacy of Dr Manmohan Singh. One gets to know a lot beyond the 'brilliance and the humility' of the man who indeed saw opportunities in the crisis, nurtured a good team, and walked the talk. His legacies will live on.
Dr. Singh is an institution himself dedicating to do good for the country.
Great read. We may be reluctant to credit him due to political reasons, but he remains one of the best minds India has ever seen.
Wonderful article: learnt so much from it. It's a little startling to realize that in addition to "fathering" the economic reforms of 1991 (in itself, in my book, marking Singh's contributions to the country among the greatest ever), thanks to Singh's mentoring, the whole process was shepherded by a family of brilliant folks he managed to attract into economic positions in the government. Folks generally focus just on individual high achievement, but I think the truly inspirational academicians are remembered for how they influenced others: making this the focus of your article was truly inspired. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words.