India: Economic Policies and Performance - 1947-48 to 2004-05

"The period covered by this study (1947-48 to 2004-05) has witnessed structural changes in the Indian economy. From a traditional agricultural economy, India has emerged as a technologically strong, industrially diversified and militarily powerful country. The experience of India is exemplary for other developing countries striving to achieve self-reliance and a respectable place in the world community. The present work provides glimpses of the various sectors of the Indian economy. It contains year-wise description and review of economic events in India since Independence in 1947. "