EP-375 | India’s GDP Boom, Urban Crisis, Global Narrative Game & More | Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal is a historian, economist, author, and currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. In this edition of the Podcast with Smita Prakash, he uncovers colonial ‘lies’ in India’s history. He talks about his project on INSV Kaundinya, showcasing India’s ancient maritime exploration. He speaks on the IndiGo crisis, freebies, pensions, and the future of India’s economy. He also explains urban challenges in Indian cities and GDP measurement tools. *Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction 01:08 – INSV Kaundinya Sailing Vessel History 04:54 – Sailing Training for INSV Kaundinya 09:12 – The Forgotten Chapters of Indian History 13:53 – Kalinga War & The Myths About Ashoka 16:55 – Indian History and Language 18:58 – India vs Big Tech: The Battle for Narrative 31:13 – Can India Build Its Own Tech Platforms? 33:44 – Indian Democracy 37:12 – The West on India’s Growth 41:42 – India Growing Without Creating Enough Jobs? 46:05 – India’s Skill Development in the 20th Century 51:44 – Universalisation of Education & NEP 53:32 – Bureaucracy & the Changing World 01:00:09 – Delhi Pollution 01:04:40 – Infrastructure Crisis in India 01:07:54 – Millionaires Leaving India 01:10:55 – Indigo Crisis & Monopoly Problem 01:11:53 – India’s Financial System 01:15:58 – Impact of Freebies & Pensions 01:22:03 – India’s Role in the Global Power Order 01:27:25 – Is India’s GDP Data Reliable?