This is an undergraduate textbook on Contemporary India paper of University of Delhi. This is one of the papers of Foundation course of BA Program of University of Delhi. This book is a contributory volume written as per the syllabus by the faculty members of various DU colleges.

This book attempt to familiarise students with main political, economic and social developments that have taken place in India since Independence. This book will help students to develop a perspective on the functioning of Democracy, emerging trends in the economy in the context of globalisation and the dynamics of the Indian society. This book will also cater to any other university where contemporary India courses are taught. This book will be equally useful for the syllabus of UPSC and allied civil services.