Welcome

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This site is where I reflect on nearly five decades of working on poverty reduction, public policy, and people’s movements in India and beyond.

My new blog series — “Rethinking Poverty: Ground Realities and Economic Ideas” — shares insights from Tamil Nadu’s remarkable development journey, global economic thought, and the voices and stories that shaped my path.

The ideas explored here are grounded in real work, real people, and real outcomes — but they also challenge conventional wisdom. I hope these reflections help open up new questions and conversations.

Thank you for visiting