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Manmohan Singh's 5 Reforms that Transformed Indian Society

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"We are a mixed economy. We will remain a mixed economy. The public and private sector will continue to play a very important role. The private sector in our country has very ample scope and I am confident that India's entrepreneurs have the capacity,
The article from MSN discusses five significant reforms implemented by former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that had a transformative impact on Indian society. Firstly, the liberalization of the economy in 1991, where Singh, as Finance Minister, dismantled the License Raj, reducing government control over industries, which spurred economic growth. Secondly, banking sector reforms were introduced to improve efficiency, reduce non-performing assets, and encourage competition by allowing private and foreign banks to operate. Thirdly, the Right to Information Act (RTI) was enacted in 2005, promoting transparency and accountability in government operations. Fourthly, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provided a legal guarantee for one hundred days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work, significantly impacting rural employment and poverty alleviation. Lastly, the Indo-US Nuclear Deal in 2008, which Singh championed, not only improved India's energy security but also marked a strategic shift in India's foreign policy, enhancing its global standing. These reforms collectively aimed at economic liberalization, social equity, and international diplomacy, reshaping India's socio-economic landscape.

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