Padma Bhushan Awardee Economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia Passes Away At 74
Renowned Indian economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passed away on September 26 after her 10-month long battle with brain cancer. A Ph.D holder from MIT, Boston, Isher was the chairperson of Indian Council For Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). For her significant contribution in social-urban-industrial developmental projects in India, and her part in macro-economic reforms, she was honoured with 3rd highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan, in 2009.