Dadabhai Naoroji: India’s First Economic Reformer?

Summary: This essay highlights the work of Dadabhai Naoroji, often hailed as India’s first economic reformer. He advocated for economic and educational reforms to combat colonial exploitation. His seminal work on the “drain of wealth” highlighted the economic disparities caused by colonial policies and proposed that economic revival in India could stem from self-reliance and educational advancement. His efforts laid foundational concepts for India’s struggle towards economic independence and better educational systems.

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