🇮🇳 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
Building the State
Establishing democratic institutions, rule of law, and federal governance across vast diversity.
Creating the Economy
From planned socialism to liberalization; rise of services, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.
Transforming Society
Expanding education, social mobility, gender inclusion, and digital literacy.
Forging Nationhood
Managing linguistic, cultural, and regional diversity while strengthening unity and identity.
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