This book attempts to explain the various dimensions of Indian economy. Providing a glimpse of economic history of India, right from the Indus Valley Civilization upto the present, it describes in detail the important characteristics of India’s economic policy.

Taking a close look at the state of agriculture in the country, it discusses at length the need of economic reforms, economic development strategy, infrastructure development, economic planning, and industrial policy. It also analyses the impact of globalization on India’s socio-economic development and environment.