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167 - Economic Reforms and Liberalization (1991–Present) (S11E17)
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Examine the transformative economic reforms of the 1990s that shifted India toward a market economy. We analyze the liberalization policies, technological advances, and their impact on society and global integration. The episode delves into the context of India's economic climate before 1991, exploring the challenges and successes of the pre-liberalization era. The dismantling of the License Raj, and the key ideas driving these reforms, are discussed, highlighting the goals of liberalization, deregulation, and privatization.
We also examine the Green Revolution and its impact on food production, the uneven distribution of benefits, and the regional disparities that emerged. The role of technology and infrastructure development in India's economic transformation is explored, as well as the challenges of integrating into the global economy while safeguarding domestic interests. Finally, we analyze the political and social context of these economic reforms, and how they impacted India's role on the world stage.
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