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A Visionary

Mint Kolkata

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December 28, 2024

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's tenure (2004-2014) witnessed significant reforms that profoundly impacted India's economy, governance, and social infrastructure. His reforms focused on pressing issues such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and corruption. Mint takes a look at the key reforms that reflect Singh's enduring legacy.

- RITURAJ BARUAH

Singh's leadership was pivotal in securing the India-US civil nuclear deal, announced in 2005 and finalized in 2008. This historic agreement enabled India to fuel its domestic nuclear power plants and gain access to critical technologies, cementing its status as a responsible nuclear weap

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