About the Author

Dr. Suresh Dutta is an economist who has consistently contributed to discussions on various aspects of both the Indian and Assam economies through numerous articles and essays published in newspapers and journals across Assam. In addition to his long experience in teaching Economics, he has been serving for more than a decade as the Principal of Panigaon Omprakash Dinodia College, which is one of the prominent higher educational institutions of Assam. Along with serving as a member of North Lakhimpur University Court, at present, he also serves as a member of the ‘Court’ and ‘Executive Council’ of Dibrugarh University, a member of the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), and a member of the General Council of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Earlier, he taught in the Department of Economics at North Lakhimpur College (now a university) for a long period of seventeen years. He also served as an executive member of the former Assam Higher Secondary Education Council(AHSEC). Despite his busy professional commitments, he has remained actively engaged in writing research papers and articles on economics, education, travel, and various contemporary issues.

Ms. Priyanka Bharali is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Panigaon OPD College. She is also a part-time Doctoral research scholar at Tezpur University. She holds an M.A. in English from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She also served as an Assistant Professor (contractual) in English at Nalbari College, Nalbari. She has co-edited the book Business Communication, published by Union Book Publication in 2022, and has published research articles in UGC CARE-listed and peerreviewed journals. She has also presented papers at several national and international seminars and conferences. She is committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and actively engages with research across the humanities and the social sciences.

Ms. Sayanika Bormon is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Panigaon Omprakash Dinodia College, Lakhimpur, Assam. She holds a Master’s degree (M.A.) in Economics from Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, and is presently a part-time Doctoral research scholar at Madhabdev University, pursuing her Ph.D. in Economics. She has published research articles in UGC CARE-listed and peer-reviewed journals and has actively participated in national seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Manash Protim Khanikor is an Assistant Professor of English at Panigaon Omprakash Dinodia College, Lakhimpur, Assam. He completed his M.A. in English Literature from The English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong Campus and currently pursuing his PhD. at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya (MSSV). He has published research papers and articles in UGC-CARE listed, peer-reviewed, and SCOPUSindexed journals, and has presented papers at both national and international conferences.

Distinguishing Features Of The Third Edition

The Indian economy frequently undergoes significant structural and policy shifts to adapt to global and domestic challenges. In the present times, understanding these transitions is vital, as navigating from a colonial, extractive past to a modern, market-oriented system requires continuous assessment and evolving strategies. This edited book, The Post-Independence Indian Economy, is a remarkable step towards exploring the broad bases of India’s developmental journey through an analytical and historically grounded approach. The Post-Independence Indian Economy has a wide collection of insightful articles written by Dr. Suresh Dutta, an esteemed academic, researcher, academic administrator whose contributions have enriched generations of students and readers. Dr. Dutta’s personal journey profoundly shapes this volume. Having taught for many years at North Lakhimpur College (now University) and subsequently serving as a principal for over a decade, his deep engagement with the noble profession of teaching is clearly reflected in his lucid, accessible writing style.