ABOUT THE
BOOK
Simon & Schuster
India and The Sunflower Seeds are proud to
announce the release of The Economic DNA of Bharat, a landmark
work by Dr. Monica B. Sood that transcends conventional economic
analysis to offer a sweeping vision of India’s past, present, and future. Part
civilisational biography, part strategic blueprint, and part personal
testament, the book charts a bold course for Bharat’s emergence as a global
superpower by the centenary of its independence in 2047.
Endorsed by Hon’ble
Ministers, Policy Makers and Senior Bureaucrats including featuring a Foreword
by Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal Union Minister of Law and Justice, Sh. Gulab Chand
Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator Chandigarh, Sh. Kiren Rijiju Union Minister of
Parliamentary Affairs, and Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Minister of Dairying,
Animal Husbandry & Panchayti Raj, the book arrives at a pivotal moment
in the nation’s history, when India is already the world’s fastest-growing
major economy and is poised to reshape the global order.
CRITICAL
ACCLAIM
The book has also
received endorsements from senior members of the Union Cabinet, including Sh.
Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator
Chandigarh, Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Law and
Justice who has written the Foreword for the book; Sh. Kiren Rijiju,
Hon’ble Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; and Sh.
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Panchayti Raj and Sh. Jatinder Pal
Malhotra, State President BJP, Chandigarh. The book arrives at a pivotal
moment in India’s growth story, as the nation continues to emerge as the
world’s fastest-growing major economy.
“The Economic DNA
of Bharat is not just a work of economics—it is a vision document that fuses
history, policy, spirituality, and civilisational wisdom into a deeply personal
and nationalistic narrative.” — Dr A.S. Chawla, IPS
“It’s a rare
work—heartfelt, insightful, and deeply rooted in India’s essence.” —
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
“I am pleased to see
the publication of “The Economic DNA of Bharat-At a time when the nation is
moving forward with the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047. The Book clearly explains
the journey of India’s Economy”– Jatinder Pal Malhotra, State President BJP,
Chandigarh
AUTHOR’S
VISION
“Economic freedom
is not measured by immediate headline numbers, but by the dignity of labour,
the resilience of institutions, and the ability of every citizen to chart a
life of purpose,” writes Dr. Sood, drawing on the
intellectual legacy of her late father, the visionary economist and diplomat Paramjit
Kumar—who engaged with Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of Partition and served as
a special envoy under His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dr. Sood’s
central argument is that Bharat’s economy is not a manufactured system borrowed
from elsewhere, but a living organism whose roots extend into prehistory. True
development, she insists, must be measured not only in GDP but in how well it
honours civilisational heritage, social equity, and holistic human well-being.
A WORD
FROM THE COLLABORATORS
Speaking about the
publication of the book, Preeti Chaturvedi, the Founder & CEO, At the
Sunflower Seeds, said, “We believe publishing should create space for
new voices that can contribute meaningfully to India’s literary and
intellectual culture. The Economic DNA of Bharat stood out to us because
it explores how government policies have created real economic impact while
also reflecting the spirit and identity of the nation. As a debut author, Monica
B. Sood brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective, and we are proud to
support writers who are shaping important contemporary conversations through
their work.”
Ambika Sharma,
the editor of the book at Simon & Schuster India, acquired the
manuscript because “It is deeply insightful book that traces the tapestry of
our nation’s emergence on the global forefront while charting the roadmap of a
superpower in the making.”
WHAT THE
BOOK COVERS
Spanning ten richly
researched chapters, The Economic DNA of Bharat examines India’s
economic journey from the Indus-Saraswati Civilisation and the principles of
Kautilya’s Arthashastra, through colonial extraction and post-Independence
socialism, to the transformative reforms of liberalisation and the digital
revolution of the 21st century.
Key themes include:
Economy and Finance:
India’s path from the ₹500 lakh crore aspiration to a $5 trillion economy,
tackling unemployment, inflation, and skill mismatches through Skill India,
Make in India, and Digital India.
Defence and Security:
How indigenous defence manufacturing, advanced technology, and
strategic partnerships are reshaping India’s security posture for 2047.
Education and Human
Capital: The imperative of
converting India’s demographic dividend into an innovation engine capable of
global leadership.
Technology and
Innovation: India’s AI, fintech, and space-exploration
ecosystem as instruments of civilisational confidence.
Agriculture and
Sustainability: A regenerative economic model that balances
growth with ecological stewardship.
Geopolitics and Global
Influence: India’s soft power—from Ayurveda and yoga to
diplomatic alliances—as strategic assets in a multipolar world.
A final chapter, ‘India
at 2047: The Final Leap to Global Leadership’, synthesises short-term,
mid-term, and long-term roadmaps into a unified vision of Viksit Bharat.
