Dr. Keshab Chandra Mandal
The present volume Vikashita Bharat: Bastabata, Challenge O Bhabisyat Sambhabana consists of 9 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of Vikashita Bharat and examines its historical, developmental, economic, social, and political foundations. Chapter 2 traces India’s development trajectory from 1947 to the present, covering economic planning, industrialisation, agricultural transformation, economic reforms, social development, and the changing role of the state and market. Chapter 3 provides a comparative evaluation of India’s development during two major periods. Chapter 4 examines India’s economic transformation, GDP growth, investment, foreign direct investment, scientific research, technological capabilities, innovation, etc. Chapter 5 analyses the strength and limitations of India’s labour force, employment structure, demographic dividend, physical and digital infrastructure, transport networks, industrial capacity, etc. Chapter 6 examines India’s relations with the United States, Russia, China, Japan, France, the European Union and neighbouring countries. etc. Chapter 7 evaluates the principal obstacles confronting India’s development process, including socio-economic inequality, unemployment, administrative inefficiency, bureaucratic constraints, etc. Chapter 8 examines the institutional foundations necessary for India to become a developed nation by 2047. Chapter 9 emphasises recommendations and conclusions.
