Amna Siddiqui2026-07-222026978-93-6884-950-6http://136.232.12.194:4000/handle/123456789/1991Title: India's Economic Journey From Planning To Globalisation And Beyond Editors: Dr. Shujauddin Khan, Dr. Jamal Abdul Nasir Ansari, Dr.Mansoor Ilahi, Dr. Shoaib AnsariIndia's struggle with poverty and inequality predates independence, rooted in colonial extraction, feudal land relations, and socio-cultural stratification. Post-independence land reforms were poorly implemented, often reinforcing existing hierarchies. Even in the 21st century, land ownership remains highly skewed. Caste and gender remain deeply entrenched factors determining access to education, employment, and political representation. These historical legacies create structural barriers that perpetuate poverty, particularly among SCs, STs, and Muslims.en-USSOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economicsBook chapter