India After 75 Years of Independence: Reflections on Development and Persistent Challenges

Manish Kumar and Praveen Jha

Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, 2025, vol. 14, issue 2, 180-207

Abstract: India’s economy has undergone significant transformation since independence. This article examines the Indian economy 75 years after independence and highlights key concerns in current times. It begins with a snapshot of the country’s economic growth and structure. A key finding is that the benefits of economic growth have not reached a large section of the population. The article goes deeper and analyzes the crisis in the world of work and the agriculture sector, which remains the backbone of the economy and the largest employer. This sector has suffered neglect in recent times, further exacerbating the crisis. To move forward, India must prioritize the prosperity of its workforce and address the crisis in rural areas. This is crucial to ensure inclusive economic growth and development.

Keywords: Indian economy; nation-building; industrialization; agrarian crisis; world of work (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/22779760251338106

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