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Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India, is recognized for his significant legal reforms from 2004 to 2014, including the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. His tenure also saw the introduction of key economic policies such as the Goods and Service Tax and the Companies Act, which modernized corporate governance. Despite facing challenges, his legacy of promoting transparency, social welfare, and economic growth continues to influence India's legal framework.

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Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India, is recognized for his significant legal reforms from 2004 to 2014, including the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. His tenure also saw the introduction of key economic policies such as the Goods and Service Tax and the Companies Act, which modernized corporate governance. Despite facing challenges, his legacy of promoting transparency, social welfare, and economic growth continues to influence India's legal framework.

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The Legacy Of

Former PM
Dr. Manmohan
Singh:
Legal Milestones and Reforms

By SUSHMA K
Introduction

Who is Dr. Manmohan Singh?


❖ Served as the 13th Prime
Minister of India (2004–2014).
❖ Known as the architect of
India’s economic reforms in
1991.
❖ Renowned economist,
policymaker, and statesman.
Major Legal Reforms
Under His Leadership

❖ Right to Information Act, 2005


(RTI):
Empowered citizens to seek
transparency and accountability
from the government.
❖ National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act, 2005
(MGNREGA):
Ensured 100 days of wage
employment to rural households.
Legal Milestones in
Economic Policies

❖ Goods and Service Tax (GST):


Laid the groundwork for GST,
simplifying indirect tax laws in
India.
❖ Banking Reforms and
Financial Inclusion:
Facilitated legal and policy
changes for broader access to
banking services.
Corporate and
Industrial Reforms

❖ Companies Act, 2013:


Modernized corporate governance
and compliance mechanisms.
❖ Industrial Disputes
(Amendment) Act, 2010:
Streamlined dispute resolution
processes for industries.
Social Justice and
Welfare Reforms

❖ Domestic Violence Act, 2005:


Comprehensive legal protection for women
against domestic abuse.
❖ Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006:
Legal recognition of the rights of forest-
dwelling communities.
❖ Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
Children) Act, 2006:
Revised framework for juvenile protection
and rehabilitation.
Education Reforms

❖ Right to Education Act, 2009:

Made education a fundamental


right for children aged 6–14.

Strengthened legal access to


quality education.
Healthcare Reforms

❖ National Rural Health Mission


(NRHM):
Established a legal framework for
improving rural healthcare
infrastructure.
❖ Drug Price Control Policies:
Legal measures to make essential
medicines affordable.
Environmental
Legislation

❖ National Action Plan on


Climate Change (NAPCC):

Policy-driven legal measures


for sustainable development
and climate resilience.
Challenges and
Criticism

• Delays in passing key


legislations like the Lokpal Bill.
❖ Criticism of coalition politics
influencing legal reforms.
❖ Balancing rapid economic
growth with social and
environmental priorities.
Conclusion

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s tenure was


marked by landmark legal reforms that:
❖ Strengthened governance.
❖ Ensured transparency.
❖ Promoted social welfare and economic
growth.

His legacy continues to shape India’s


legal and policy framework.
“The future belongs to
India, the largest vibrant
democracy in the world.”

Dr. MANMOHAN SINGH

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