Reconstructing India (1920)

Reconstructing India is a book written by Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, an Indian engineer and statesman, in 1920. The book focuses on the economic development of India and the steps needed to improve the country's infrastructure, industries, and agriculture. It provides a detailed analysis of the problems faced by India at that time, such as poverty, illiteracy, and lack of modern technology.Visvesvaraya proposes several solutions to these problems, including the establishment of a national planning commission, the development of irrigation systems, the modernization of agriculture, the promotion of small-scale industries, and the improvement of education. He also emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the need for Indians to take responsibility for their own development.The book is a significant contribution to the history of Indian economic thought and is still relevant today. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by India in the past and the solutions that were proposed to overcome them. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic development of India and the role of engineering and technology in nation-building.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.