Overview
"Sanjiv Misra's in-depth study of India's textile sector has made a great contribution to understanding the problems of Indian industrial development and for formulating development strategies. "
—The Developing Economies
"This is a welcome addition to the large body of literature on India's textile industry. The author's long association with the Ministry of Textiles is reflected in his appreciation of the nuances of textile policy. He sets the background by providing an introduction and a detailed discussion of textile policy in the first two chapters.... A very useful work, particularly for those who want to understand the evolution of the textile industry and the current predicament in which it finds itself. "
—Development and Change This comprehensive study of the impact of state intervention on India's textile industry is not only empirical and evaluative, but also prescriptive. The author provides a cogent explanation for the poor performance of this industry in India in contrast to other Asian countries which produce textiles. He makes a powerful case for substantially deregulating India's textile sector and outlines alternative policy options. Topics covered include the demand for textiles, the structure and pattern of growth of different textile sectors, inter-sectoral competition, technological upgradation of the industry, and international competitiveness of Indian textiles.
"[This book] is a singular contribution by way of empirical and evaluative research in India's textile policy . . . . It would be of great use to the scholars and textile policymakers in their search of new reform measures. "
-Productivity
"Based on concrete policy options with respect to the rapidly changing domestic and international environments. "
—The Pakistan Development Review
"This is a welcome addition to the large body of literature on India's textile industry. The author's long association with the Ministry is reflected in his appreciation of the nuances of textile policy. Overall, a very useful work, particularly for those who want to understand the evolution of the textile industry and the current predicament in which it finds itself. "
—Sanjay Kathuria in Development & Change