Book Discussion – India Out of Work: Rethinking India’s Growth Story
New Delhi, 09th July 2026
India Out of Work: Rethinking India’s Growth Story by Prof. Santosh Mehrotra and Jajati Parida. The discussion brought together some of India’s foremost economists to examine one of the country’s most pressing challenges—the employment crisis, the structural issues underlying it, and the way forward for inclusive growth.
Panellists
- Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Economist and Distinguished Visiting Professor, NYU Stern School of Business - Dr. Rakesh Mohan
Economist and Former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India - Prof. Santosh Mehrotra
Development Economist and Co-author of India Out of Work
Moderator
Shereen Bhan
Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18