The Struggle And The Promise : Restoring India's Potential

By Naushad Forbes

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About the book

THE PROMISE: Our diverse culture has something for everyone. Our young population is thirsty for education and achievement. And a strong private sector is our engine of growth. We can lead the world in the future.

THE STRUGGLE: We struggle to create a business-friendly environment. We lag in innovation. Education, public health and quality of jobs demand attention. Our governments control some things too much and neglect others.

How can the government, citizens and firms turn our struggle into promise and enable India to lead? How can we fix things by learning from best practices elsewhere? How can we ensure openness, inclusivity and innovation? How can independent institutions make up for low state capacity? How can our culture deliver leadership?

In The Struggle and the Promise, Naushad Forbes answers these and other critical questions concerning India’s progress. He provides a logical, actionable blueprint for getting the balance right between industry, institutions and policy. Backed by rigorous research and copious data, here’s a book that shows how to fulfil India’s potential.

Pages: 388

Available in: Hardback

Language: English

Naushad Forbes

Dr Naushad Forbes is co-chairman of Forbes Marshall, India’s leading steam engineering and control instrumentation firm. Forbes Marshall has consistently ranked amongst India’s Great Places to Work. He is also chairman of Ananta Aspen Centre and Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research (CTIER).

Naushad received his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University, where he also taught an occasional course for twenty years. He has written widely on innovation in developing countries and higher education in India, including a book, From Followers to Leaders, co-authored with David Wield. He writes a monthly column for Business Standard.

He is on the board of several educational institutions and public companies. Naushad has long been an active member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and was president of CII for 2016–17.

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Like Naushad Forbes, I too believe that India can do more to fulfil its immense potential. This thought-provoking book is a valuable addition to the literature on understanding India’s economic past, present and future - GOH CHOK TONG FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF SINGAPORE

This refreshingly frank analysis should be read by all those who care about where India is heading. - DR RAGHURAM G. RAJAN FORMER GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Leavened by a steady flow of witty asides, this book is particularly important for what Forbes has to say on why and how India must fundamentally change its approach to technological development, scientific research and industrial design. - T.N. NINAN FORMER CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS STANDARD

A deeply researched and compellingly relevant book. Regardless of profession or political affiliation, every Indian who cares for our country would benefit from reading this book. - RAMACHANDRA GUHA AUTHOR OF INDIA AFTER GANDHI

A good guide for students, economists and anyone interested in the future of Indian industry and ways to navigate it. - RATAN N. TATA CHAIRPERSON EMERITUS, TATA SONS

At a time when pessimism seems ever more tempting, this book makes a strongly articulated and thoughtful case for India’s future. His is a proposition worth listening to. - DR SHASHI THAROOR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, LOK SABHA