AMRITSAR: Paying homage to the legacy of late Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, who was known as a visionary economist and a key architect of the country’s economic and financial transformation. indian overseas congress The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a prestigious scholarship in his honor to ensure his contribution continues to inspire generations.
The news was informed by IOC Europe Coordinator Rajwinder Singh on Monday during a commemoration ceremony held at the Gurdwara Sahib in Belgium on Sunday. Announced as a tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Rajwinder said the gathering not only included IOC members but also people from across Europe who spoke highly of the former prime minister, calling him a beacon of economic development in India.
He further said that IOC members unanimously agreed to provide scholarships to outstanding students from India with the aim of cultivating their educational potential and making them become the next generation of educationists, reformers, economists and leaders.
“To this end, the IOC leadership has decided to convene a meeting in the near future to outline specific modalities, establish separate accounts and finalize other necessary details,” he said.
IOC leader Jeewan Padda from Belgium said the career of the late Dr Manmohan Singh, including his tenure as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and his visionary leadership The Indian financial industry has left an indelible mark and can be described as transformative.
His contributions went far beyond governance – his policies played a major role in shaping the economic framework of modern India. As Prime Minister, his leadership guided the country toward greater economic stability and growth.
“The proposed scholarship will undoubtedly be a powerful tool in training the next generation of leaders, economists and policymakers – who can one day continue the work and vision of this extraordinary man. It is a fitting way to preserve his memory and ensure His contribution remains relevant and inspires progress for years to come,” Padda said.
