India at a Glance
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India at a Glance -
India at a Glance -
India at a Glance -
India at a Glance
Dr. Manmohan Singh assumed office as the 14th Prime Minister of India on May 22, 2009. He took oath of the office for first term on May 22, 2004.
Dr. Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932 in Punjab province of undivided India.
Immediately prior to election as the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Singh was the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha from March 21, 1998 till May 22, 2004.
Education:
Dr. Manmohan Singh did Bachelors and Masters in Economics from Punjab University in 1952 and 1954 respectively. He studied Economic Tripos (First Class honours) from University of Cambridge in 1957 and received D.Phil from Nuffield College, University of Oxford in 1962. He authored ‘India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth’ which was published by Clarendon Press, Oxford in 1964. He has received honorary degrees of D.Litt. from more than 15 institutions.
Career:
- Faculty at Punjab University, 1957 – 1965
- Economic Affairs Officer, 1966
- Worked at UNCTAD Secretariat, 1966 – 1969
- Professor, Delhi School of Economics, 1969 – 1971
- Economic Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Trade, 1971 – 1972
- Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, 1972 – 1976
- Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Nov.1976 – April 1980
- Member-Secretary, Planning Commission, April 1980 – Sept 1982
- Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Sept 1982 – Jan 1985
- Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Jan 1985- July 1987
- Secretary General, South Commission, , August 1987 – Nov 1990
- Advisor of the Prime Minister, Dec 1990 – March 1991
- Chairman, University Grants Commission, March 1991-June 1991
- Finance Minister, 1991-1996
- Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, Rajya Sabha, August 1, 1996 - Dec 4, 1997
Dr. Singh was member of Rajya Sabha since September 1991 until he took the charge as Prime Minister. Dr. Singh is married to Mrs. GursharanKaur and has three daughters.
Contact Details:
South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi 110011.
Phone: 011-23012312.
Fax: 011-23019545 / 011-23016857
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