book full of ideas.

Indian politics society economics & critical policies People everywhere, regardless of their income levels, should have access to health facilities, clean water , basic infrastructure, jobs and capital, a reliable social security system, and good schools where their children can be educated in the English language 'can-do' spirit and a sense of aspiration that pervades the country today. Harness it effectively, and we can turn India into an innovative economic giant Nandans contention was that nations, societies and civilizations are shaped by ideas.

Population-human capital India of the villages-urbanisation English as ligua franca Shaping our future: Health nergy environment wants them to provoke debate, to set off storms and to make us rethink some of our beliefs

Why don"t people like you get into politics?" .when it comes to policy, the urgent wins over the important, tactic triumphs over strategy and patronage over public good f we fail in providing sufficient opportunities for work or income for our incredibly young population, we will create conditions for enormous social upheaval.

 The book is divided in four parts. The first deals with ideas on which there is now broad consensus - at least amongst the urban elite and the middle-class. Ideas for example, that see entrepreneurship as essential to development.and population as an asset rather than a liability. 2nd literacy, managing our rapid urbanisation, connecting our towns and cities and creating a common market across India. Part III deals with topics on which there is still no consensus e.g. the role of state in higher education, labour-related issues environment, social security and our energy needs