In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.

00:00 Introduction 
00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse
02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation
04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development
10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra
15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs
21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare
27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities
32:31 Navigating Government Challenges
33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants
36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government
40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection
46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy
53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism
58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra
01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.
00:00 Introduction  00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse 02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation 04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development 10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra 15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs 21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare 27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities 32:31 Navigating Government Challenges 33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants 36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government 40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection 46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy 53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism 58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra 01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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EP 250: Can Maharashtra be the first $1 Trillion State? | Kaustubh Dhavse(Joint Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra)

In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak peak
01:50 Introduction 
03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil
07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability
12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change
28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics
45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications
01:02:14 History of Military Interventions
01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics
01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges
01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India
01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India
01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples
01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations
02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest bio:
Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane

Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1

In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty.
Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:50 Introduction  03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil 07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability 12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change 28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics 45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications 01:02:14 History of Military Interventions 01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics 01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges 01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India 01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India 01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples 01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations 02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Guest bio: Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane
Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1

EP 249: The Bangladesh Regime Change - What can India learn?| Ruchir Sharma & Surya Kanegaonkar

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta weekly, Roshan and Abhishek discuss the fight between BJP and the opposition parties and how India's politics of wealth affects the country, they also talk about the suppression of free speech in US Universities and India's reaction to it and more!

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta weekly, Roshan and Abhishek discuss the fight between BJP and the opposition parties and how India's politics of wealth affects the country, they also talk about the suppression of free speech in US Universities and India's reaction to it and more!

Weekly #174: Inheritance Tax: The fight for India's wealth!

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa speaks with Sriram Balasubramanian, an economist, author, and contributing columnist, about the importance of understanding economic history and its relevance today. They discuss India's potential to become a $5 trillion economy and the vision for a developed nation by 2047, termed as the Amrit Kaal by the Prime Minister. Sriram offers insights into GDP growth, unemployment, urbanization, and the informal economy's role. He highlights the rich economic philosophies from India's past, especially from Kautilya's Arthashastra, and applies them to present-day economic challenges. Sriram also discusses his upcoming book that explores economic models in ancient Indian kingdoms and outlines principles for integrating ancient economic wisdom into modern policy-making, aiming towards sustainable growth and comprehensive development.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak Peak
00:54 Introduction
01:11 Unveiling Economic History's Relevance Today
03:11 Exploring Ancient Economic Principles for Modern Bharat
09:00 Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Economic Challenges
22:41 The Vision of Amrit Kaal: Steering Towards a Developed Economy
27:19 Understanding the Informal Economy's Role in Future Growth
30:01 Exploring the Informal Economy and Dharmic Capitalism
31:56 Policy Innovations and the Impact of Swachh Bharat
33:38 Understanding Informal Economy Dynamics and Policy Implications
34:24 Challenges of Formalization and Urban Migration
38:02 The Role of Culture in Economic Choices
39:29 Democratization of Economic Thought and Policy Making
47:27 Urbanization Strategies and Developing Tier 2, 3, 4 Cities
52:56 Addressing Employment and Job Creation
54:59 Geopolitics and India's Global Economic Strategy
57:24 Anticipating the Sequel to Kautilyanomics

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Buy Kautilyanomics: https://amzn.in/d/gKNvAZE

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa speaks with Sriram Balasubramanian, an economist, author, and contributing columnist, about the importance of understanding economic history and its relevance today. They discuss India's potential to become a $5 trillion economy and the vision for a developed nation by 2047, termed as the Amrit Kaal by the Prime Minister. Sriram offers insights into GDP growth, unemployment, urbanization, and the informal economy's role. He highlights the rich economic philosophies from India's past, especially from Kautilya's Arthashastra, and applies them to present-day economic challenges. Sriram also discusses his upcoming book that explores economic models in ancient Indian kingdoms and outlines principles for integrating ancient economic wisdom into modern policy-making, aiming towards sustainable growth and comprehensive development.
Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:54 Introduction 01:11 Unveiling Economic History's Relevance Today 03:11 Exploring Ancient Economic Principles for Modern Bharat 09:00 Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Economic Challenges 22:41 The Vision of Amrit Kaal: Steering Towards a Developed Economy 27:19 Understanding the Informal Economy's Role in Future Growth 30:01 Exploring the Informal Economy and Dharmic Capitalism 31:56 Policy Innovations and the Impact of Swachh Bharat 33:38 Understanding Informal Economy Dynamics and Policy Implications 34:24 Challenges of Formalization and Urban Migration 38:02 The Role of Culture in Economic Choices 39:29 Democratization of Economic Thought and Policy Making 47:27 Urbanization Strategies and Developing Tier 2, 3, 4 Cities 52:56 Addressing Employment and Job Creation 54:59 Geopolitics and India's Global Economic Strategy 57:24 Anticipating the Sequel to Kautilyanomics
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Buy Kautilyanomics: https://amzn.in/d/gKNvAZE

EP 250: Can Maharashtra be the first $1 Trillion State? | Kaustubh Dhavse(Joint Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra)

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