Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Monday announced that to revitalise the State’s economy an Economic Advisory Council to the Chief Minister with leading economic experts from all over the world as its members would be formed.  

Accordingly, the council will include Nobel laureate Esther Duflo of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan, former Chief Economic Advisor to the Centre, Aravind Subramanian, Development Economist Jean Dreze, and former Union Finance Secretary S. Narayan. “Based on the recommendation of the council, the government will revitalise the State’s economy and ensure that benefits of economic growth reach all segments of society,” said Purohit in his address to the State Legislative Assembly.

"This government is determined to transform Tamil Nadu into a State with a society with self-respect, with an empowered citizenry enjoying their rights and which is prosperous in all respects, as envisioned by Thanthai Periyar," the Governor said amidst thumping of desks by the DMK MLAs. 

"Strong states are needed to create a strong Union. This government will staunchly stand in defense of the rights of the States and constitutionally oppose any infringement of such rights. simultaneously, we will maintain a cordial relationship with the Union government as partners in the process of nation-building, in line with our policy of extending our hand in friendship, even as we speak up for our rights," the Governor added. 

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