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Development as a process needs the involvement of all sections of society. While the policy makers are doing their best, it is the academician's role to help create a better understanding of various perspectives. This book captures the rich inputs of speakers who were meticulously choosen  with their deep knowledge of the subject(s). The contents of the book, therefore do reflect the views of eminent experts from different disciplines.The book is divided into five sections. The first was the Inaugural Session with inputs from Lord Meghnad Desai, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Prof. Amartya Sen. The second section deliberated on India's Economic Priorities in the Globalizing World. The third section was on Democracy, Communalism and the Dilemma of Indian Nationhood. This was followed by a lively debate between Lord Desai and Prof. Amartya Sen and the last section provides the Summary and the Way Forward. The book covers a very wide  range of topics on development and nationhood and has extremely relevant analysis on each one of the issues. It will be a real academic treat for anyone interested in the subjects. The students, teachers, researchers, policy makers and others will find the contents highly relevant.