DEVELOPED INDIA @2047: ASPIRATIONS, CHALLENGES AND CHOICES (PART -1)
Caveat. This article is a research paper in multiple parts. The subject demands such careful treatment. It draws inferences based on facts and figures. It doesn’t tow any political ideology. It is not meant for casual reading. It is meant to educate the reader. Do not get inside expecting something sensational. Comments are welcome. Realisation I was on vacation when the call came. Ms Rini George, Director of GIIMS, was on the other side requesting me to join the panel discussing the contemporary subject, Developed India 2047 Aspirations, Challenges, and Choices. The discussion was part of the ‘Leadership in Action' series hosted by the Global Institute of Management Studies located in Kochi. It took me some time to agree because the event was five days away and I needed time to prepare. I never engage in a discussion without reading up as much as possible about the subject. She insisted, and I agreed. The topic was straightforward, but the ch...