India @100: Analyzing the Journey and Future Trajectories is a thought-provoking, interdisciplinary scholarly volume that critically examines India’s developmental progress since independence and outlines a strategic roadmap toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. As the nation moves closer to completing 100 years of independence, the book offers a balanced assessment of the economic, social, political and technological transformations that have shaped contemporary India. It highlights major achievements while also engaging deeply with the structural challenges that continue to shape the country’s inclusive and sustainable development.

The volume brings together contributions from scholars across diverse disciplines, enabling a comprehensive understanding of India’s evolving trajectory. The present volume explores key themes such as economic growth, structural changes, governance reforms, women’s empowerment, human capital formation, renewable energy transitions, digital economy and artificial intelligence, global trade dynamics and climate sustainability. Through empirical research, theoretical insights, and policy-oriented analysis, the chapters provide meaningful reflections on how institutions, markets, and communities interact to shape development outcomes.

A distinctive strength of this book lies in its ability to integrate macro-level policy discussions with grassroots realities. It emphasises that the aspiration to become a developed nation requires not only economic expansion but also social equity, environmental responsibility, and technological adaptability. By offering constructive recommendations and forward-looking perspectives, this volume seeks to stimulate informed debate and evidence-based policymaking.

This edited collection serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students who wish to understand India’s development journey and contribute thoughtfully to achieving a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future by 2047.

Lieutenant (Dr) Ritu Kang Walia is an Assistant Professor of Economics at RKSD College, Kaithal (Haryana), a NAAC ‘A’ grade accredited institution affiliated with Kurukshetra University.

Dr Suraj Walia is the Head of the Department of Economics at RKSD College, Kaithal (Haryana), a NAAC ‘A’ grade accredited institution affiliated with Kurukshetra University.