India’s Development Story

Raj Kapila is the Director and Chief Editor of Academic Foundation, Delhi. He has written extensively and is also the author the following publications : The story of Industrialisation : Industries the world Over ( 1962 ), The Time Demands : A politico-Economic Analysis of Present-day India ( 1966 ), India at Cross : After 25 years of Independence ( 1972 ). Recently he co-edited with Dr. Uma Kapila, a six volume study entitled Understanding India's Economic Reforms. This was very well received and consequently led to the evolution of the concept of " updates " on Indian Economy. Together, they have also edited banking & Financial sector Reforms in India ( 6 vols.,1998). Presently, he is co-editing with Dr. Uma Kapila book series entitled Economic Developments In India.

Uma Kapila is Reader in the Department of Economics, Miranda House, University of Delhi. She has been teaching the subject of Indian Economy to undergraduate students for over forty years now. An Honours Graduate from Miranda House, University of Delhi and M.A. and Ph.D. from Delhi School of Economics, Dr. Uma Kapila has also served on the Planning Commission Study Group on "Agricultural Strategies in the Eastern Region of India for the Seventh Five Year Plan" (Perspective Planning Division). Dr. (Mrs.) Uma Kapila is the author of the book entitled Oilseeds Economy of India (1982) published by the Institute of Economic Growth. She is also the author of two textbooks on Indian Economy, one meant for B.Com. (Hons.), and the other for B.A. (Pass) / B. Com. (Pass) / Eco. (Subsidiary). She has also co-edited along with Mr. Raj Kapila, a number of books on India's economy, banking and finance. Some of her major and recent publications are listed inside (page 2). Detailed information on these publications is readily available at the publishers's website: www.academicfoundation.com.