Manmohan Singh Birthday: Five major decisions by former Prime Minister of India

Dr Manmohan Singh an Indian economist served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 Dr Manmohan Singh is remembered for his significant role in shaping Indias economic policies The former PM of India made several significant decisions during his tenure Here are five major decisions and initiatives associated with his leadershipEconomic Reforms and Liberalization 1991Dr Manmohan Singh as the Finance Minister of India under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao played a pivotal role in initiating economic reforms and liberalization in 1991 These reforms aimed to open up the Indian economy reduce government control and encourage foreign investment They led to significant changes in Indias economic policies which ultimately contributed to the countrys economic growth and globalisationThe IndoUS Civil Nuclear Agreement 2005One of Dr Manmohan Singhs significant foreign policy initiatives was the IndoUS Civil Nuclear Agreement also known as the 123 Agreement This landmark deal paved the way for civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States It allowed India access to nuclear technology and fuel for its civilian nuclear energy program despite not being a signatory to the Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty NPTNational Rural Employment Guarantee Act NREGA 2005Dr Manmohan Singhs government introduced the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in 2005 later renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA This social welfare program aimed to provide a legal guarantee of at least 100 days of employment per year to rural households thereby alleviating rural poverty and unemploymentRight to Information Act RTI 2005The Right to Information Act passed during Dr Manmohan Singhs tenure is a significant legislation that empowers Indian citizens to seek information from government authorities and institutions This act has been instrumental in promoting transparency accountability and reducing corruption in public administrationPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana PMGSY 2000The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Prime Ministers Rural Roads Program was launched in 2000 during Dr Manmohan Singhs tenure as the Finance Minister This program aimed to provide allweather road connectivity to rural areas promoting rural development accessibility and connectivityThese are just a few of the major decisions and initiatives associated with Dr Manmohan Singhs time as Indias Prime Minister and as a key member of the Indian government His tenure saw significant developments in economic policy foreign relations social welfare and infrastructure development