Welcome to The Seven ‘I’s of Modi’s India
An NRI’s Journey Through a Decade of Change

Introduction

What happens when a billion dreams collide with a decade of bold leadership? In The Seven ‘I’s of Modi’s India, I, Anant Chetan, take you on a ride through India’s transformation from 2014 to 2024 under Narendra Modi. As an NRI who’s called Europe home—Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK—I’ve watched India evolve from afar, then up close. This isn’t just a book; it’s a question: Did “Achhe Din” arrive, or are we still waiting? Through seven lenses—Infrastructure, Industrialization, Innovation, Immunity, Ideology, Identity, and Institutions—I unpack the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

What’s Inside?

  • Seven Pillars of a New India: From bridges that span rivers to ideas that bridge divides, explore the “I’s” shaping Modi’s era.
  • A Global Perspective: My years in Europe gave me a front-row seat to progress worldwide—here’s how India stacks up.
  • No Spin, Just Insight: Expect stories, stats, and a nudge to think for yourself—no cheerleading or finger-pointing here.

The book is structured around seven interconnected pillars, the seven ‘I’s:

  1. Infrastructure: Examining how the infrastructure plays a crucial part in any country’s growth and development. The chapter compares some of the key infrastructure projects that made headlines in India to their western counterparts.
  2. Industrialization: Delving into industrial policies that prevail in the UK or Europe and contrasting them with India’s industrialization efforts.
  3. Innovation: Highlighting technological breakthroughs—from space exploration to Digital India initiatives—how does an innovation-friendly ecosystem in the West compare to the one in India?
  4. Immunity: Exploring national security, defense advancements, and responses to internal and external threats. How does west differ? What did we overlook?
  5. Ideology: Unpacking the ideological shifts in governance and their cultural implications and comparing recurring discussions about civil codes and citizenship laws in India and in the west.
  6. Identity: Reflecting on how people have a variety of evolving identities or “limited identities” that steer the politics of the nation. It also gives a way how a person can look beyond the inherent biases and prejudices.
  7. Institutions: Analyzing the evolution of social institutions and their role in shaping lifestyles and mindsets while comparing the same with the ones prevailing in the west.

Each chapter is a deep dive into its respective theme, weaving together data, narratives, and comparisons with global trends. From the rise of indigenous startups to the impact of Aadhaar on governance, the book connects the dots between policy decisions and their real-world implications.

Why Pick It Up?

  • For the curious: Whether you’re an NRI, a political junkie, or just someone who loves a good story, this is for you.
  • A fresh angle: See India through my eyes—an outsider who’s still an insider at heart.
  • Timely & timeless: As India marches toward its next chapter, this is your guide to what’s happened—and what’s next.

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