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Published: October 4, 2026. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan has placed inclusion at the centre of India’s development debate, arguing that the country’s economic resilience cannot be separated from social resilience. Speaking at the fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, he said development must reach citizens, enterprises and regions broadly if India is to become a genuinely developed economy.
Three key points
- The Vice-President linked economic resilience directly with social inclusion.
- He argued that policymaking must remain responsive to changing global conditions while still reflecting ground realities.
- The conclave’s wider agenda includes trade, technology, finance, global fragmentation and India’s economic priorities.
Why inclusion was central to the message
According to the Press Information Bureau, Radhakrishnan stressed that resilience is not only about financial markets or headline growth. He pointed to financial inclusion, direct benefit transfers, access to banking and participation in the formal economy as examples of how national resilience can be strengthened at household level.
The speech also emphasised consensus in democratic policymaking. In periods of rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty and climate pressure, policies may need to adapt quickly, but broad acceptance can make reforms more durable.
Why the conclave matters
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is being held from October 3 to 5 under the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux.” The Ministry of Finance said the event brings together Indian and international policymakers, economists, academics and financial experts to discuss how economies can respond to fragmentation, supply-chain risk and technological shifts.
What to watch next
The practical test is how inclusion translates into policy choices—particularly jobs, regional investment, digital access, credit and public services. The conclave’s remaining sessions are also expected to examine India’s external economic strategy and the infrastructure needed for an AI-driven economy.
Sources: Press Information Bureau; The Indian Express; Akashvani News.
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