Planning Democracy

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Exploring the intersection of planning and democracy in post-independence India, this book examines how planning served as a tool for nation-building and state legitimacy. It offers a detailed history of the Nehruvian state through the lens of planning, highlighting the tension between technocracy and democratic ideals. The narrative reveals the government's efforts to engage citizens in the planning process while navigating the complexities of Cold War politics. Ultimately, it presents planning as a critical mechanism for governance and societal engagement in a newly independent nation.