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India’s Development Odyssey – Visual Summary

🇮🇳 A Sixth of Humanity: India’s Development Odyssey (1947–2025)

Based on the insights of Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur

🕰 Timeline of Transformation

1947 – Independence

Birth of a new nation; focus on unity, democracy, and self-reliance under Nehru’s vision.

1950 – Constitution & Democracy

Universal suffrage, parliamentary democracy — India becomes a “precocious democracy.”

1991 – Liberalization Era

Reforms open India to global markets; shift from socialism to liberalisation under PM Narasimha Rao and Dr. Manmohan Singh.

2014 – Digital India & Infrastructure Push

Massive digital inclusion, Aadhaar, fintech revolution; focus on Make-in-India & Start-up India.

2025 – Global Growth Leader

India among top 5 economies, service powerhouse, balancing democracy, inclusion & innovation.

🌍 Four Pillars of India’s Development Odyssey

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Building the State

Establishing democratic institutions, rule of law, and federal governance across vast diversity.

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Creating the Economy

From planned socialism to liberalization; rise of services, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.

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Transforming Society

Expanding education, social mobility, gender inclusion, and digital literacy.

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Forging Nationhood

Managing linguistic, cultural, and regional diversity while strengthening unity and identity.

Sources: IMF • World Bank • Oxford University Press • VoxDev • Business Standard

Inspired by “A Sixth of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey” by Arvind Subramanian & Devesh Kapur

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