The next 25 years will be extremely important for India. Policy action during this period will decide the distance it is able to cover in its development journey when it celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047. In order to cover maximum ground, it is important to evaluate the present situation to be able to build on strengths and overcome weaknesses. A new report, published jointly by the Institute for Competitiveness and the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, will be useful in this context for policymakers. The report is part of the “India Competitiveness Initiative”, which started with