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Manisha Kanoria Lohia
Indian Governance Analysis
Political Accountability
Public Policy Insights
Citizen Engagement
Institutional Reforms
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Number of Pages
192
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Book Summary
Umbilically Yours: Seeing, Becoming And Being A Mother is a rigorous, accessible examination of India's governance landscape, exploring what it will take to unlock the country’s immense growth potential. This book speaks to students of politics, policy professionals, and engaged citizens who want clear answers about institutions, accountability, and the people’s will. The tone is thoughtful, hopeful, and purpose-driven, inviting readers to imagine a governance system that truly serves 1.4 billion aspirations.
Drawing on Shashi Budhiraja's rare blend of private-sector and public-service experience, including roles at the World Bank and the United Nations, Umbilically Yours dissects how governance actually functions on the ground. It surveys core sectors such as agriculture, education, and health, identifies persistent gaps, and lays out a practical blueprint for course correction. The experience-informed arguments are presented in a clear, readable voice, turning complex policy ideas into accessible insights.
The book moves from diagnosis to prescription, balancing rigorous analysis with real-world relevance. It explains the influence of money and muscle power in elections, the waning role of legislatures in monitoring government, and why political will—prioritizing citizens’ concerns—may be the single indispensable attribute. It reads as both a diagnostic tool and a call to action, inviting policymakers, researchers, and concerned citizens to engage with the reforms that could make governance more accountable and more efficient.
After finishing Umbilically Yours, readers will understand how governance can reflect the people’s will, feel empowered to advocate for practical reforms, and carry a hopeful sense of responsibility for India’s future.
Product Details
Author
Manisha Kanoria Lohia
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
192
SKU
9789361565472
ISBN
9789361565472
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 595
₹ 505
₹ 90 Off