Untouched reforms: Prof Rana’s call for India’s silent ‘crises’

A thought-provoking book titled ‘Untouched Reforms in India’, authored by Prof Kulwant Rana, was released by Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa. Spanning 422 pages, the volume explores India’s present-day challenges and untapped potential, advocating for a holistic approach to national development.

The book sheds light on the economic vulnerabilities India faces in a globalised market, drawing attention to how countries like China, Bangladesh and Italy profit from Indian raw materials. “China continues to dump finished goods into India made from raw materials we export—just as the East India Company once did,” writes Prof Rana. He also notes that Bangladesh has become a leading garment exporter using Indian cotton and Italian luxury purses sold at premium prices are often crafted from Indian leather.

A retired Director of the Regional Centre in Dharamsala, Dr Rana expresses concern over the youth in Indian villages, many of whom either aspire solely for government jobs or remain unemployed. He warns of the mounting public debt, citing Himachal Pradesh’s staggering debt burden of over Rs 1 lakh crore as a significant concern.

In his book, Dr Rana calls for governance inspired by high-performance institutions like ISRO, emphasising self-reliance, innovation and sustainable development models as the way forward for India’s transformation.

Himachal Tribune