Indian Nationalism and Economic Development by Dr Amit Bhaduri

Date and Time: 7 March 2020, 6:30pmAdd to Calendar 07/03/2020 18:30 07/03/2020 20:00 Asia/Kolkata Indian Nationalism and Economic Development by Dr Amit Bhaduri Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
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Event Description: Indian Nationalism and Economic Development by Dr Amit Bhaduri, the well-known Economist

Introduction: Suhas Borker, Convener, Working Group on Alternative Strategies

Indian nationalism, never a unified stream, assumed greater coherence through the anti-colonial struggle. Independence required redefining it as a ‘nation-building’ state-led project of economic development through industrialization which started changing course gradually as the anti-colonial nationalism began losing steam. A distinct break came with economic liberalization and globalization. Private corporations became increasingly important in this process. Output growth increased dramatically and then slowed, while employment growth went down equally significantly. Indian democracy began shifting its centre of gravity.  The way out is being sought increasingly in the attempt at redefining nationalism in majoritarian cultural terms. While the control of the corporations over the economy continues to increase, and there is rising economic, political and social inequality, popular resistance is also getting greater coherence. The jury is still out, but early signs indicate that cultural majoritarianism itself is undergoing mutation

The talk marks the 28th Anniversary of the Working on Alternative Strategies.

Collaboration: Working Group on Alternative Strategies

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