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Montek Singh Ahuwalia is a noted economist and is the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission. Ahuwalia who assumed the post in 2004, has also worked as an additional secretary to former premier Rajiv Gandhi between 1985 and 1990.
He also served in the World Bank for three years.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia is named for the Lokmanya Tilak Puraskar 2008 for his contribution to Indian economic growth.
Ahluwalia is believed to be in race to become the next Indian Finance Minister. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh himself is of the opinon of picking Ahluwalia as Finance Minister.
Ahluwalia was present at the Planning Commission meeting to discuss a draft Integrated Energy Policy document
Food inflation softens to 16.81 percent
Food inflation based on the wholesale price index softened to 16.81 percent for the week ended January 9, although potato and pulses continued to cost high. arlier, the food inflation for the week ended January 2, stood at 17.28 percent, due to soaring prices of essential commodities. ANI
India gears up for a low carbon economy
sm within that context which leads to competition, we would like a mechanism which limits subsidies and we would like a mechanis, that finances those subsidies in a consistent way, said Parikh. ANI
Public Sector Oil companies ask for compensation
Petroleum Minister Murli Deora, who met Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday to seek compensation for the public sector oil firms for their losses, said the Finance Ministry has offered less than half of the amount asked for. ANI
Montek Ahluwalia predicts easing of food price inflation by next month
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Monday that the current food inflation would be eased by the end of next month. ANI
Ahluwalia hopes for relief from price rise in New Year
Admitting price rise in India has led to problems for the common man across the country, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India, has expressed the hope that there would be relief to the people by next month. ANI
Montek Ahluwalia wants subsidies diverted to agricultural and rural infrastructure
Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday emphasised that electricity and fertilizer subsidies should be diverted to agricultural and rural infrastructure to raise public investment in agriculture and strengthen its foundations. ANI
Finances to be discussed at the EGoM meet
The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) for the road sector is expected to meet today to decide on the financial plan for the growth of diverse highway projects the next financial year. ANI
List of agreements signed between India and US
India and the United States inked several agreements/memoranda of understanding with the aim of taking the bilateral strategic partnership forward. Following is the list of agreements signed: ANI
White House releases state dinner guest list
The White House released the list of expected guests for Tuesday nights state dinner. ANI
TV channels, crew banned from White House state dinner
The air of excitement and anticipation prevailing ahead of the White House State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and US First Lady Michelle Obama for visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur was dampened by a blanket ban on televison channels and crew. ANI
Indian, US industry bodies ink dozen agreements, deepen economic ties
Building blocks for deepening Indo-US economic cooperation were put in place on Monday with the signing of a dozen agreements and memoranda of understanding between different Indian and US partners in the presence of Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Indias Ambassador to the United States Meera Shankar. ANI
India, US to sign MoU on energy security and climate change
Addressing a select gathering of Indo-US business leaders here, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Monday that New Delhi plans to sign with the US Government a Memorandum of Understanding on energy security, clean energy and climate change with the objective of increasing bilateral cooperation in specific areas. ANI
India, US at last getting to more deal making than deal breaking
Even if it is only the climate change issue, it seems like Indo-US relations are making a paradigm shift from deal breaking to deal making. ANI
Bihar demands Rs 14800 crore for Kosi belt rehabilitation
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday renewed his demand for Rs 14800 crore special package for reconstruction of the ravaged Kosi belt and rehabilitation of the victims. ANI
PM to inaugurate India Economic Summit today
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is scheduled to inaugurate a three-day India Economic Summit in New Delhi today that is being held in the backdrop of the global financial crisis. ANI
Planning Commission to set up separate office to evaluate govt schemes
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday said the commission will soon set up a separate independent evaluation office (IEO) to assess the extent to which the governments flagship schemes are benefiting the poor. ANI
Indias economy expected to grow at a rate of 6.3 per cent, says Ahluwalia
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Monday said that Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow at a rate 6.3 per cent during this financial year. ANI
Manmohan Singh returns home after attending G20
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh returned back to India on Sunday morning after attending the two-day G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ANI
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh celebrates 77th birthday on board Aircraft
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh celebrated his 77th birthday onboard special aircraft while returning from G20 Summit in Pittsburgh and heading to Geneva on Saturday. ANI
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singhs prescription for G-20
Buoyed by the successful firefighting at home with global financial crisis, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will have much to prescribe and advice to the developed countries, which are still in the stranglehold of economic meltdown. ANI
India, Australia should be proud of their achievements during global meltdown: Oz Treasurer
India and Australia should be proud of their achievements in weathering the current global recession, Australias Treasurer Wayne Swan said on Monday during an address at the National Council for Applied Economic Research. ANI
Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, India's Chief Planning Commissioner, will Deliver a Public Lecture at MIT on Sept. 9
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Planning Commission meets today
The full Planning Commission will meet here on Tuesday to take stock of the economic situation in the country. ANI
Indias GDP records 6.1 percent growth in first quarter
India managed a reasonable economic growth of 6.1 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal despite the global financial crisis impacting manufacturing and services sectors. ANI
Meghalaya Annual Plan 2009-10 finalized
The 2009-10 Plan for Meghalaya was finalized here today at a meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. D.D. Lapang. ANI
Planning Commission finalises Delhi Govt.s annual plan at Rs 10,000 crores
The Delhi Governments annual Plan for 2009-10 was finalised at Rs. 10,000 crores at a meeting here on Friday between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. ANI
Poor monsoon could lower Indias growth, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission on Tuesday said that Indias growth projection could be trimmed due to a poor monsoon. ANI
Reserve Bank of India fears increase in prices
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said that prices are likely to go up this year due to erratic monsoon. ANI
President Patil hosts At Homeon 63rd I-Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil hosted the customary At Home on the occasion of 63rd Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavans Ashoka Hall on Saturday. ANI
Govt. sets up EGoM to handle challenge posed by drought
An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was set up by the Centre on Thursday to tackle drought situation in nearly one-fourth of the country. ANI
Prime Minister chairs first meeting of UIDAI Council
The first meeting of the Prime Ministers Council of UID Authority of India took place at 7 Race Course Road under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. ANI
Unique Identification Authority advisory council meets in New Delhi
Eleven members of a council constituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to advise the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI) met here on Wednesday. ANI
Radio Pakistan nostalgic about Khalistan movement
The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan is still nostalgic about the Khalistan which had many followers in the early eighties. ANI
Radio Pakistan nostalgic about Khalistan movement
The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan is still nostalgic about the Khalistan which had many followers in the early eighties. ANI
Manmohan Singh constitutes UIDAI Council
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has constituted a Council under his chairmanship to advice the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and ensure coordination between the Ministries, stakeholders and partners. ANI
Poaching poses threat to entire ecosystem: Jairam Ramesh
Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday asserted that innumerable instances of poaching of wild animals, particularly the majestic striped felines like the tiger, pose a serious threat to our entire ecosystem. ANI
Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure constituted
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) has been constituted under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. ANI
Planning Commission to moderate growth target
The Planning Commission on Wednesday began the Mid-Term Review of its 11th Plan to moderate the nine percent growth target for the next five-year period. ANI
Former ISRO chief to join Planning Commission: Montek
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Tuesday said that Rajya Sabha member Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan will be appointed as a member of the commission. ANI
Radio Pakistan says, Sikhs not given their rights since independence!
Radio Pakistan in its recent Punjabi Durbar programme said that the Sikh community had been denied the rights promised to it. ANI
Government plans disinvestments
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said the Government can raise funds through selling upto 49 per cent of state-run firms, adding the economic outlook had improved over the past three months. ANI
Planning Commissions focus to be on infrastructure, inclusive growth: Montek
The reappointed Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Saturday said the commission would focus on infrastructure development and inclusive growth. ANI
Monkek S. Ahluwalia retained as Planning Commissions deputy chief
Reconstituting the Planning Commission on Friday, the Government retained Montek Singh Ahluwalia as its Deputy Chief for another term. ANI
Nation pays tribute to Nehru on his 45th death anniversary
President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh led the nation in paying floral tributes to Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 45th death anniversary on Wednesday. ANI
New government begins taking shape
Political activity in the national capital has picked up with various parties jostling and lobbying for their representatives inclusion in the new cabinet. ANI
Obama, Manmohan Singh pitch for enhanced Indo-U.S ties
The much-awaited meeting between U.S President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh took place here on Thursday on the sidelines of the second Group of 20 (G-20) leaders summit, and at the end of it, both leaders pitched for improved and enhanced bilateral ties. ANI
Next stimulus package to revive the economy after elections
Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has acknowledged the need for another stimulus package for reviving the economy in next fiscal. ANI
PM reviews current economic situation with industry leaders
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday reviewed the current economic situation with top industry leaders. ANI
Indian economy to grow between 6.5 to 7 pc: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said that the economy will pick up in the second part of the fiscal and will grow between 6.5 to seven per cent. ANI
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Gehlot, Alhuwalia finalise Rajasthan 2009-10 plan
The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met in the national capital on Wednesday and finalized a plan outlay for the desert state worth Rs.17322 crores. ANI
Debate on Rajiv Gandhi at Aiyars book release function
A discussion on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi dominated Mani Shankar Aiyars book launch function in New Delhi on Tuesday. ANI
Orissa asks for a Rs. 1,500 crore grant to tackle economic meltdown
Orissas Finance Minister Prafulla Ghadei said on Wednesday that the State Government has approached the Centre for grant of Rs.1,500 Crore to counter the economic slowdown. ANI
Asia to play a major role in global revival: Ahluwalia
The next 20 years will be very different from the last 20 with regard to the global geo-economic scenario and the worlds financial system. Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Tuesday. ANI
BJPs Nagpur conclave pitches for change through election 2009
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from across India gathered here on Friday to draw a roadmap for the general elections likely to take place April -May this year. ANI
Fiscal deficit will not hamper flow of FDI in India: Montek
The high fiscal deficit will not in any way hamper the flow of foreign investments, said Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia. ANI
India, Kazakhstan racing against time for sporting glory
Security concerns notwithstanding, India and Kazakhstan are both racing against time to achieve international sporting glory and recognition over the next two years. ANI
Montek Singh Ahluwalia to be awarded with Lokmanya Tilak Puraskar
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman and noted economist Montek Singh Ahuwalia will be awarded with Lokmanya Tilak Puraskar here today for his contribution to the countrys economic growth. ANI
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