The Idea of India in the 21st century

25 de maio às 15h
Prédio II- Sala Delfim Neto (FEA-USP)

India is an old civilization, but a young nation. Its tradition, while
rich in many ways, created a social structure marked by inequality
and  limited access to education for the majority. In 1947, when India
became free of British rule, the then leaders brought in what has
been  called the Idea of India?a belief that all people are equal and
can  govern themselves through democracy. This lecture will discuss
the  implications of this Idea on the old civilisation, explain the
basis  for the current spurt in economic growth and lay out issues
that now  need to be tackled. At the end, the potential for Brazil and
India to  work together will be raised for discussion.

 

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