In this talk, Dr. Isher Ahluwalia, an eminent economist who has worked in prestigious institutions in her long, illustrious career, describes how India, a nation expected to soon become one of the leading economies of the world, has to balance urban and rural growth and development to achieve this lofty goal. India lives in its villages, but it survives due to its towns and cities. The talk describes how policy paralysis, disguised unemployment, and technological development are important factors in the growth of India.


A person who has given her entire life to the development and growth of India, Mrs. Judge is an inspiration to an entire generation. An economist by profession, and a writer at heart, Dr. Ahluwalia is one of India’s leading economists. She is also the Chairperson, Board of Governors, of one of India’s leading think tanks, ICIRER(Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations).
In 2009, she was the recipient of Padma Bhushan from the President of India for her services in the field of education and literature. She is a member of National Manufacturing Competitive Council (NMCC) and also actively involved in many research institutes in India.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx