How to Read This Book

The fourteen chapters in this book contain individual notes from thirteen economists. Each of these notes addresses one particular economic issue or sector that needs attention from the government.

Some of the papers analyse these problems in considerable detail. So, to make it easier for all readers, the editors have provided a brief statement of the problems that need to be addressed before each paper discusses them in depth. In addition, each chapter ends with a summary of the suggested solutions.

The introduction, ‘Why Strong, Equitable and Sustainable Growth Is Vital for India’, serves also as an overview of the agenda we propose.

Finally, there is an afterword that identifies eight particular reforms to deal with the eight biggest challenges India faces.