Exploring the Socio-Economic Transition in China and India | In Conversation with Prof Keerty Nakray and Prof John Clammer

Interviewed by: Ishani Sharma In this episode of InterLinked's sub-series, Kitabon ka Karwaan, we hold a book talk on the book "Social and Economic Transitions in China and India: Welfare and Policy Changes" with two of the book's editors, Prof Keerty Nakray and Prof John Clammer. The guests first gave a glimpse into the book and the rationale behind choosing the social and economic transition in China and India as the point of focus for their book. Following this, Prof Clammer discussed in depth the role played by religion and religious institutions in social policy. Prof Nakray shed light on the different approaches adopted by China and India in addressing the issues related to their ageing population along with talking about the importance of artisanal production in India and the struggles faced by the community. Concludingly, the guests gave their views on the way forward for the socio-economic trajectory of India and China.  Dr Nakray is a professor at the Jindal Global Law School and has edited multiple books along with publishing in leading journals on gender budgets, child-sensitive budgets and comparative social policy. She maintains a keen interest in research ethics and establishing linkages between academic research and policy. Dr Clammer is a Professor of Sociology at the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities. Prior to that, he was a Professor of Comparative Sociology and Asian Studies at Sophia University, Tokyo and then professor and advisor to the Rector at the United Nations University. He currently works mainly on the interface of culture and development, the sociology of the arts, and issues of sustainability. Image Source: https://www.legalserviceindia.com/legal/article-3323-a-tale-of-two-economies-india-and-china.html