Jawaharlal Nehru was deeply involved in a comprehensive model of economic development to be taken um immediately after grant of independence. Much of his plans and speculations were jeoparidized by the partition which brought about problems in agricultural and industrial sectors. Nehru's economic policies have been considered to be socialist in nature. he laid the foundation for social planning in India. Present day economic strength of India has its roots in Nehru's economic thought and constructive implementation. Essays included in this volume are relevant to the needs of academic community, policy makers, those preparing for competitive examination and even the general readers will find this book of great value.