India 3.0: The Rise of a Billion People

On 8 November 2016 India radically changed its future course a change that has precedent only in such momentous occasions in Indian history as the Independence (India 1.0) and economic liberalization (India 2.0). Prime Minister Modi took a decisive step to pluck the scourge of black money at its root by demonetizing high-value currency notes and though it caused much inconvenience the people were willing to brave it for the country. <p/>It was a resilient India's thirst for self-realization and heralded a new consciousness of the Indian people -- one that seeks political willpower and integrity. <p/>India's future has been the ground of many contentions and to date it remains the greatest and most far-reaching political experiment in human history. From being a democracy to its aspirations of being a global powerhouse -- the world has looked on with curiosity the development of its rising billion. <p/>However according to Arun Tiwari many writings on India focus on its cerebral rather than identitarian aspects and thus leave out a crucial piece in understanding India's national trajectory and future pedigree. India 3.0 is a step forward in this regard as it is a geological exploration of the Indian mind to know its psychology and temperament its wounds and victories. <p/>A book of hope India 3.0 analyses the three watersheds in Indian history -- Independence (India 1.0) liberalization (India 2.0) and Demonetization (India 3.0) -- and traces a path to India's vaunted destiny: of becoming a world leader.