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VOL. 1, ISSUE 7 (2014)
Economic nationalism and its role in shaping India's freedom struggle: A critical analysis of policies and Ideologies (1885-1947)
Authors
Avinash Kumar
Abstract
This
paper critically examines the role of economic nationalism in India's struggle
for independence from 1885 to 1947. It explores how economic nationalism became
an essential component of the broader nationalist movement, with the aim of
achieving economic self-sufficiency and resisting British colonial exploitation.
The study delves into key movements, such as the Swadeshi Movement, which
promoted the boycott of British goods and the revival of indigenous industries,
as well as the Gandhian philosophy of self-reliance through the promotion of
khadi and rural development. Economic nationalism, in this context, was not
only a political resistance but also a call for social and economic justice,
particularly for marginalized groups such as peasants, lower castes, and minorities.
The paper examines the policies and ideologies that underpinned this movement,
including land reforms, the abolition of the zamindari system, and efforts for
fairer land revenue systems. Furthermore, it addresses how economic nationalism
intertwined with the fight for social equity, advocating for the upliftment of
the marginalized. The legacy of these economic nationalist ideas continued to
influence post-independence India’s economic policies, laying the groundwork
for a self-reliant, socially just, and equitable national economy. The paper
highlights the lasting impact of economic nationalism on India's modern
economic trajectory.
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Pages:482-487
How to cite this article:
Avinash Kumar "Economic nationalism and its role in shaping India's freedom struggle: A critical analysis of policies and Ideologies (1885-1947)". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 1, Issue 7, 2014, Pages 482-487
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