What India Learned (and Missed) from 30 Years of Reform | Ep 18

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Growth Is Good

Foundation for Economic Development

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At Foundation for Economic Development (FED), we believe the evidence clearly shows that economic, GDP-measured growth is critical to improving everyone's standard of living; that it is the single-biggest determinant of human development outcomes such as improved health, education, and employment. Growth is good! It enables everything we cherish - employment, equity and even gender equality! This podcast features insightful conversations with leaders from industry and academia, who share their different perspectives on India's economic growth trajectory, and what we must do to grow further.

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What India Learned (and Missed) from 30 Years of Reform | Ep 18 | Growth is Good

Growth Is Good

1 hour 24 minutes 4 seconds

2 months ago

What India Learned (and Missed) from 30 Years of Reform | Ep 18 | Growth is Good

In this episode of Growth is Good, Rahul speaks with Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and a central figure in India’s reform journey.

They discuss how reforms were debated and designed inside government, why some changes stuck while others stalled, and what it takes to build political coalitions around growth. Montek reflects on lessons from the 1991 reforms, the “MD Note” that leaked into public debate, the role of leaders like Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh, and why continuity across governments mattered.

The conversation also looks ahead: how India can reach 8% growth, the challenges of climate change and technology disruption, and why states must lead the next wave of reforms.

A rare insider’s view on three decades of reform — and what India must do to deliver on the promise of Viksit Bharat.

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