achievements, shortcomings, and the challenges ahead. His other publication, "Not by Reason Alone", is a commentary on Indian political economy, analysing the various reforms pertaining to infrastructure, finance, government policies and Centre-state relations. His first book, "The Politics of Change", gives the reader a window into Indian politics and economy, providing insights into the realities of coalition politics and international fault lines. Awards Order of the Rising Sun The Japanese order is the second highest civilian award accorded to people with distinguished achievements in the field of international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. On 29 April 2016, NK Singh was conferred with the 2nd class Gold and Silver of the Order of the Rising sun by the Japanese Government. He is the only Indian in the list of recipients of 2016 Spring Imperial Decorations. Chairman, FRBM Committee The Government of India formed a Review Committee to evaluate the FRBM Act, 2003 in order to assess its functionality in the last 12 years. The five-member panel, which includes Former Finance Secretary Sumit Bose, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian, Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel and National Institute of Public Finance and Policy Director Rathin Roy, is chaired by Mr. N.K. Singh. The committee's mandate includes making recommendations to pave the way forward, keeping at its focus fiscal consolidation and prudence. The feasibility of fiscal deficit range and aligning fiscal change with credit change analysis is also incorporated in the ambit. Nira Radia Tapes In the recorded conversations in the Nira Radia tapes, NK Singh is heard stating that he got the order of the speakers in the Rajya Sabha changed to give an edge on retroactive tax rebates to Reliance Industries. N.K. Singh said his Reliance advocacy was for national ‘energy security'. Notes References External links Mr. N. K. Singh N K Singh-India's supercrat:Prabhu Chawla A K Rai takes over N K Singh as the new Chairman of MDI Gurgaon 1941 births Living people 20th-century Indian economists Scientists from Bihar Indian male writers Bihar cadre civil servants Scientists from Patna Delhi School of Economics alumni Academic staff of Delhi University St. Xavier's Patna alumni Rajya Sabha members from Bihar Samata Party politicians Janata Dal (United) politicians Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Bihar Politicians from Patna Indian Administrative Service officers