Economic progress was slow but steady from "summary" of India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy by Ramachandra Guha
The economic progress of India in the decades following independence was marked by a slow and steady trajectory. The initial years were characterized by a focus on agricultural development, with the government implementing various policies aimed at increasing productivity in this sector. Land reforms were introduced to redistribute land to the landless, and initiatives like the Green Revolution helped boost agricultural output.
However, industrial growth was relatively sluggish during this period. The government adopted a mixed economy model, with a combination of state-led planning and private enterprise. While this approach did lead to some industrialization, progress was hampered by bureaucratic inefficiency, red tape, and a lack of investment in infrastructure.
Despite th...
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