In this episode of the NEON Show, Ashok K. Lahiri, a leading economist and former Chief Economic Advisor, talks about India’s economic journey and the changes in its tax system. Lahiri shares why India has fallen behind some countries, pointing to missed opportunities in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. He also highlights the importance of India’s democracy and federal system in shaping its progress.

Check out Ashok K. Lahiri’s book, India in search of glory, https://www.amazon.in/India-Search-Glory-Political-Calculus/dp/067009207X/

Time Stamp
00:00 - Trailer
01:27 - Introduction of Ashok K. Lahiri
03:07 - Ashok’s upbringing and early education in economics
05:27 - Why Ashok went abroad and how UPSC got him back
08:33 - Are you satisfied with GDP growth
12:42 - Education and health lead to long-term economic growth
15:27 - The right to information is important but debatable
18:27 - The govt went overboard in the 70s
20:37 - What happened to West Bengal
24:32 - Improvement will come with liberal society
25:57 - Troubles of taxations
29:42 - Taxing in the Indira Gandhi era
33:27 - People once informed take the right decision
37:32 - Chicken and egg in politics
39:27 - Why India is on the right track
43:27 - Challenges faced by Bangladesh and lessons for India
47:32 - India: union of states
52:07 - Struggle of India to get where it is right now
58:32 - Why we can't blame our ancestors
01:01:52 - Importance of transportation and Connectivity
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India's Silent Economic Revolution with Ashok Lahiri, Former Chief Economic Advisor

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