India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and
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India has the ability to amaze everyone with its rich diversity and plural culture. Home to multiple ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, it has seen fast paced economic growth, social progress, technological breakthroughs, enhanced connectivity and cultural achievements in the last two decades. From implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) to Right to Education Act; from ‘Make in India’ campaign to the promise of ‘Viksit Bharat’, the country is making strides in every sector. The course aims to study the highlights of the success story by examining the various policies and programmes initiated over the years. It will also try to understand the challenges which it faces within the region and the robust ways in which it is trying to tackle them. A self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) Bharat is the new mantra to forge ahead.
What will we cover?
The period from 2004 to 2014
The period from 2014 to 2026
Policies and programmes (economy, infrastructure, social welfare schemes, digital governance, innovative schemes of connectivity and progress)
India’s role on the global stage – its voice in international forums/organizations
Challenges faced (national and regional)
Path ahead
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the overall philosophy and the specific impact of social welfare policies
Reflect on the economic growth, the infrastructural achievements and the various interventions made for a stronger India
Grasp the challenges faced by the country
Understand the goals of the country as it marches ahead
Appreciate the overall democratic and inclusive framework of functioning/decision-making
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is at an introductory level and is suitable for those new to the subject as well as those who have some familiarity with the topics to be covered. A good grasp of English to keep up with the course and participate fully is necessary. As with most of our history and politics courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught in location with each session of two hours each. The course will be taught through class lectures, PowerPoint presentations and class discussions.
Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. You may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC210 Conflicts in South Asia: the histories, memories and legacies of the Bangladeshi war of Independence
HPC141 The Histories, Memories and Legacies of Partition in India and Pakistan
HPC133 Conflict in Myanmar: Identity, Resources, Governance
HPC112 Agriculture in the 21st Century: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects
HPC160 South Asia Post Independence: Rebuilding the Region
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The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>003025483India in the 21st Century6969https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/a-taste-of-politics-hpc36.jpgInStockEveningMonKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekday2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allJul 2026Culture, history & humanitiesHPC3266969India in the 21st Century694569Reshmi Banerjeeindia-in-the-21st-century/hpc326-2526<p>India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>0000-Available|2026-07-20 00:00:00<p>India has the ability to amaze everyone with its rich diversity and plural culture. Home to multiple ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, it has seen fast paced economic growth, social progress, technological breakthroughs, enhanced connectivity and cultural achievements in the last two decades. From implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) to Right to Education Act; from ‘Make in India’ campaign to the promise of ‘Viksit Bharat’, the country is making strides in every sector. The course aims to study the highlights of the success story by examining the various policies and programmes initiated over the years. It will also try to understand the challenges which it faces within the region and the robust ways in which it is trying to tackle them. A self-reliant (<em>Atmanirbhar</em>) Bharat is the new mantra to forge ahead. </p><p> </p><p>India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><ul><li>The period from 2004 to 2014 </li><li>The period from 2014 to 2026 </li><li>Policies and programmes (economy, infrastructure, social welfare schemes, digital governance, innovative schemes of connectivity and progress)</li><li>India’s role on the global stage – its voice in international forums/organizations</li><li>Challenges faced (national and regional) </li><li>Path ahead </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the overall philosophy and the specific impact of social welfare policies </li><li>Reflect on the economic growth, the infrastructural achievements and the various interventions made for a stronger India </li><li>Grasp the challenges faced by the country </li><li>Understand the goals of the country as it marches ahead </li><li>Appreciate the overall democratic and inclusive framework of functioning/decision-making </li></ul>The course is at an introductory level and is suitable for those new to the subject as well as those who have some familiarity with the topics to be covered. A good grasp of English to keep up with the course and participate fully is necessary. As with most of our history and politics courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.<p>The course will be taught in location with each session of two hours each. The course will be taught through class lectures, PowerPoint presentations and class discussions. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><p>There are no additional costs. You may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.</p><p> </p><p><em>HPC210 </em>Conflicts in South Asia: the histories, memories and legacies of the Bangladeshi war of Independence</p><p><em>HPC141 </em>The Histories, Memories and Legacies of Partition in India and Pakistan </p><p>HPC133 Conflict in Myanmar: Identity, Resources, Governance</p><p>HPC112 Agriculture in the 21st Century: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects </p><p>HPC160 South Asia Post Independence: Rebuilding the Region<strong> </strong></p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsvirtual696945HPC326NONEMon20/07/26 - 03/08/2618:00 - 20:0018:0020:003 sessions (over 3 weeks)31 to 4 weeksEveningWeekdayKSKeeley StreetReshmi BanerjeeBeginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00Jul 2026Culture, history & humanities6969India in the 21st Centuryindia-in-the-21st-century/hpc326-2526<p>India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p>0000-Available|2026-07-20 00:00:00<p>India has the ability to amaze everyone with its rich diversity and plural culture. Home to multiple ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, it has seen fast paced economic growth, social progress, technological breakthroughs, enhanced connectivity and cultural achievements in the last two decades. From implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) to Right to Education Act; from ‘Make in India’ campaign to the promise of ‘Viksit Bharat’, the country is making strides in every sector. The course aims to study the highlights of the success story by examining the various policies and programmes initiated over the years. It will also try to understand the challenges which it faces within the region and the robust ways in which it is trying to tackle them. A self-reliant (<em>Atmanirbhar</em>) Bharat is the new mantra to forge ahead. </p><p> </p><p>India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><ul><li>The period from 2004 to 2014 </li><li>The period from 2014 to 2026 </li><li>Policies and programmes (economy, infrastructure, social welfare schemes, digital governance, innovative schemes of connectivity and progress)</li><li>India’s role on the global stage – its voice in international forums/organizations</li><li>Challenges faced (national and regional) </li><li>Path ahead </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the overall philosophy and the specific impact of social welfare policies </li><li>Reflect on the economic growth, the infrastructural achievements and the various interventions made for a stronger India </li><li>Grasp the challenges faced by the country </li><li>Understand the goals of the country as it marches ahead </li><li>Appreciate the overall democratic and inclusive framework of functioning/decision-making </li></ul>The course is at an introductory level and is suitable for those new to the subject as well as those who have some familiarity with the topics to be covered. A good grasp of English to keep up with the course and participate fully is necessary. As with most of our history and politics courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.<p>The course will be taught in location with each session of two hours each. The course will be taught through class lectures, PowerPoint presentations and class discussions. </p><p>Dr Reshmi Banerjee is a political scientist with specialization in food security, agricultural policies and cross-border studies on North East India/Myanmar. She was previously a visiting research fellow in the King’s India Institute (KII), King’s College, London, an academic visitor in the Asian Studies Centre (Programme on Modern Burmese Studies) in St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, a research associate in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, a post-doctoral fellow in the department of international relations, University of Indonesia (UI) and a researcher in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. Reshmi has been a Visiting Professor in Jamia Millia Islamia, a fellow in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and a visiting research fellow in the Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. She has taught in Delhi University and in the University of Indonesia (UI). She has a Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and a Masters in Museum Cultures from Birkbeck, University of London. She is the author/editor of several books and journal articles. Her research focus areas are: conflict, identity politics and institutional interventions. </p><p>There are no additional costs. You may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.</p><p> </p><p><em>HPC210 </em>Conflicts in South Asia: the histories, memories and legacies of the Bangladeshi war of Independence</p><p><em>HPC141 </em>The Histories, Memories and Legacies of Partition in India and Pakistan </p><p>HPC133 Conflict in Myanmar: Identity, Resources, Governance</p><p>HPC112 Agriculture in the 21st Century: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects </p><p>HPC160 South Asia Post Independence: Rebuilding the Region<strong> </strong></p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsconfigurable
