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00:00From Punjab to Oxford, Manmohan Singh's Inspirational Academic Journey
00:07Manmohan Singh's education, the educational journey of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is truly inspiring.
00:17He pursued his education at various prestigious institutions.
00:23Where did Manmohan Singh study?
00:26After completing his studies, Manmohan Singh played a crucial role in shaping the Indian economy.
00:32Learn about his schools, colleges and degrees.
00:37Manmohan Singh's schooling
00:39Manmohan Singh's early education began in a small village in Punjab.
00:44He received his primary education from Khalsa school, Amritsar, and was known as a diligent student.
00:52Manmohan Singh's college education
00:54Manmohan Singh earned his B.A. Hans Economics degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University in 1952, one of India's most prestigious colleges.
01:09M.A. from Cambridge University
01:11Manmohan Singh received his Master of Arts M.A. degree in Economics from Cambridge University, UK.
01:18This marked a significant turning point in his life.
01:22D. Phil from Oxford University
01:25He then pursued a D. Phil from Oxford University.
01:28His doctoral thesis focused on the Indian economy and was a significant research contribution.
01:36Manmohan Singh's key degrees
01:40Impact of education on Manmohan Singh
01:44Manmohan Singh's education equipped him to understand and implement economic reforms in India,
01:49particularly during the liberalisation of the Indian economy in 1991.
01:57Manmohan Singh's education as PM
02:00The knowledge and understanding he gained during his education proved invaluable during his tenure as Prime Minister,
02:07contributing significantly to India's economic development.
02:13Manmohan Singh's education equipped him to understand and implement economic reforms in India,
02:17contributing significantly to India's economic development.