
ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP-375 | India’s GDP Boom, Urban Crisis, Global Narrative Game & More | Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanjeev Sanyal is a historian, economist, author, and currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.
In this edition of the Podcast with Smita Prakash, he uncovers colonial ‘lies’ in India’s history. He talks about his project on INSV Kaundinya, showcasing India’s ancient maritime exploration.
He speaks on the IndiGo crisis, freebies, pensions, and the future of India’s economy. He also explains urban challenges in Indian cities and GDP measurement tools.
*Timestamps*
00:00 – Introduction
01:08 – INSV Kaundinya Sailing Vessel History
04:54 – Sailing Training for INSV Kaundinya
09:12 – The Forgotten Chapters of Indian History
13:53 – Kalinga War & The Myths About Ashoka
16:55 – Indian History and Language
18:58 – India vs Big Tech: The Battle for Narrative
31:13 – Can India Build Its Own Tech Platforms?
33:44 – Indian Democracy
37:12 – The West on India’s Growth
41:42 – India Growing Without Creating Enough Jobs?
46:05 – India’s Skill Development in the 20th Century
51:44 – Universalisation of Education & NEP
53:32 – Bureaucracy & the Changing World
01:00:09 – Delhi Pollution
01:04:40 – Infrastructure Crisis in India
01:07:54 – Millionaires Leaving India
01:10:55 – Indigo Crisis & Monopoly Problem
01:11:53 – India’s Financial System
01:15:58 – Impact of Freebies & Pensions
01:22:03 – India’s Role in the Global Power Order
01:27:25 – Is India’s GDP Data Reliable?
