The author explores the nuances of inclusive growth and the technological infrastructure that is required for modernising India. The areas covered include, amongst others, IT, agriculture, transport, education, services and energy.

By all accounts, India is expected to grow rapidly in the coming decades. The Author examines in depth the growth areas, not only for the country, but also the opportunities for RITES. RITES-the infrastructure people has contributed significantly in diverse sectors such as roads, ports and rail transportation, power etc.

The author brings out in his paper how the Indian economy, post liberalization, has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world. He emphasises that for this, availability of a strong infrastructure, including logistic systems, is of paramount importance.

Dr. Sriraman, who writes extensively on Logistics and Economic issues, brings out in his paper the inter-relationship between economics and growth and the disparities in Bharat and India. The need for infrastructure development and rapid inclusive growth has been highlighted.