What will you learn from this book
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Economic Reforms: The book delves into Modi's efforts to implement economic reforms, including demonetization and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and analyzes their impact on India's economy.
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Infrastructure Development: It examines Modi's focus on infrastructure development projects, such as the construction of highways and railways, and evaluates their contribution to India's growth and development.
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Foreign Policy: The book analyzes Modi's foreign policy initiatives, including his engagements with neighboring countries, strategic partnerships with major powers, and efforts to enhance India's global standing.
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Social Welfare Schemes: Modi's flagship social welfare schemes, such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jan Dhan Yojana, are discussed in the context of their effectiveness in addressing social and economic challenges.
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Political Leadership: It evaluates Modi's leadership style and political strategy, including his ability to mobilize popular support and navigate the complexities of Indian politics.
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Security Challenges: The book examines security challenges faced by Modi's government, including terrorism, border disputes, and internal security threats, and assesses the government's response to these challenges.
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Digital India Initiative: Modi's vision for a digitally empowered India and his initiatives to promote digital literacy and connectivity are analyzed in terms of their potential to transform the country's socio-economic landscape.
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Environmental Sustainability: The book discusses Modi's efforts to address environmental challenges, such as pollution and climate change, and evaluates the effectiveness of government policies in promoting sustainable development.
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Social Cohesion and Diversity: It explores Modi's approach to promoting social cohesion and managing India's diverse cultural and religious landscape, including initiatives to foster interfaith harmony and social inclusivity.
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Criticism and Controversies: The book acknowledges criticisms leveled against Modi's government, including concerns about authoritarianism, religious polarization, and erosion of democratic norms, and examines how these challenges may impact his political future.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 9384898341 |
| ISBN-13 | 9789384898342 |
| No of pages | 317 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Bloomsbury |
| Published Date | 24 Feb 2016 |
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Rajiv Kumar, senior fellow at CPR, is an economist and the author of several books on the Indian economy and India's national security. Dr Kumar is also chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Economics and Politics in Pune and the founding director of Pahle India Foundation, a non-profit research organisation that specialises in policy-oriented research and analysis.
Before coming to CPR, he was Secretary General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He has also served as Director & Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and chief economist of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), as well as in positions with the Asian Development Bank, the Indian Ministry of Industries and the Ministry of Finance.
He presently sits on the boards of several international and national institutions, including the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and Asia in Jakarta, the State Bank of India and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He was a member of the Government of India's National Security Advisory Board between 2006 and 2008. Dr.Kumar holds a DPhil in economics from Oxford and a Ph.D from Lucknow University.