The post-colonial developmental discourse in India has been shaped by two influential paradigms: the Nehruvian model, rooted in state-led industrial modernization and scientific rationality, and the Gandhian model, grounded in decentralized village-based economy, ethical self-reliance, and social harmony. These two frameworks not only reflect differing normative visions of economic growth and social transformation but also … Continue reading How do the Nehruvian and Gandhian models of development differ in their conceptualization of economic growth, industrialization, and social transformation in post-colonial India? Provide a comparative analysis of their normative visions and policy implications.