1 While the Federal Reserve learned a lot about how to operate virtually during these past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, there are certain interactions and discussions that are just better face to face. For me, this conference is one of them. It’s also significant that we’re able to be here in person to commemorate the 10th year of these proceedings.
I will then indicate a few policy challenges in sustaining the growth momentum. I conclude with some thoughts on the agricultural economy. I will trace the economic development starting from the early 2000s mainly because Uttarakhand was instituted in 2000 as the 27th State of the Republic of India.