Reconstructing India (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sir M. Visvesvaraya

9780266196327: Reconstructing India (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266196322 ISBN 13: 9780266196327

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Reconstructing India outlines a bold program to lift a large nation from underdevelopment.

The book analyzes how post‑war reconstruction pressures, domestic policy, and colonial legacies shaped India's slow progress. It argues India must rapidly expand education, industry, and rural vitality to raise living standards and regional prosperity.

In a clear, policy‑level voice, the work compares India with Japan and other modern economies, then lays out practical steps for reform. It calls for provincial control of industry, targeted investment in schools and technical training, and a coordinated push to improve agriculture, infrastructure, and trade. The initial aim is to free the country from bureaucratic bottlenecks and build a foundation for sustained growth.
What you’ll experience

A historical examination of India’s social and economic bottlenecks after World War I
A concrete set of recommendations for education, industry, and agriculture
Discussion of governance, provincial autonomy, and the role of the state
Illustrative comparisons with Japan’s reconstruction efforts and policy tools

Ideal for readers of history, development studies, and policy discussions who want a historic blueprint for national renewal and economic reform.

Reconstructing India offers a focused look at the broad idea that modernization requires institutions, education, and leadership aligned with practical, locally driven programs.

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