Development Strategies and Governance in India: Predicaments and Challenges

By Bala Ramulu Chinnala

This volume traces India's developmental strategies and governance systems from state-led to market-driven models over seven decades, highlighting the disconnect between the values enshrined in the Constitution and the governance of policies. It examines a broad spectrum of development approaches addressing deeply entrenched socio-economic issues including poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, inequalities, agriculture, technology, pandemics, marginalized communities, people's participation, decentralized governance, and the challenges in socio-economic program implementation.

Underscoring that policies require a clear purpose and trustworthy governance systems for empowering the marginalized, it points out that failures are primarily at the policy level due to a lack of ideological clarity, spurred by growth and welfare dilemmas. The volume further provides insights into India's development and social transformation and serves as a resource for those engaged in the study or practice of policy-making.

This book is particularly valuable for students and researchers of development studies, economics, political economy, public policy, political studies, sociology, governance, and South Asian studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032849878
• ISBN13: 9781032849874
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"