| Isbn: | 978-93-91547-69-1 |
| Pub Date: | 14/04/2023 |
| Language: | Marathi |
| Country: | India |
| Genre: | Non Fiction |
| Publisher: | Manovikas Prakashan |
| Editor: | Datta Desai |
| Media Type: | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Cover Artist: | Chandramohan Kulkarni |
| Badalata Bharat | |
| Pages: | 1108 |
Badalata Bharat: Paratantryatun Mahasattekade (often shortened to Badalata Bharat) is a book published by Manovikas Prakashan to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence. Edited by Datta Desai, the book is a collection of articles written by 60 scholars and thinkers on 60 different topics.[1]
Badalata Bharat contains scholarly articles analyzing how India has progressed since independence in various fields like politics, economy, religion and culture, health, education and sports. The book both reflects on past successes and illustrates limitations, while suggesting how the country will change in the future.[2]
| 1 | Ganesh Devy | Nagrikatva, Rashtra Ani Lokshahi : Navi Avhane | |
| 2 | Suhas Palshikar | Bhartiya Lokshahiche Veglepan | |
| 3 | Gopal Guru | Swatantrya | |
| 4 | Prachi Deshpande | Pratimanchya Kondanat Adklela Maratha Itihas | |
| 5 | Shanta Gokhale | Bhartiyata Ani Sanskrutik Vividhata | |
| 6 | Lokpriya Bhartiya Arasa : Hindi Chitrapat |
The book received praise for its retrospective of India's past, as well as speculation on its future.
Upon the release of the book, literary critic Ganesh Devy said, "No other Indian language had produced such a historic document which talks about the journey of India as a nation from its independence. That's why this book in marathi is a 'Pioneering work'".
Author A H Salunkhe said, "This book provides us all with a unique perspective about India by analysing The Past, The Present and The Future of our nation and her people."
Raja Dikshit said, "This book doesn't only celebrate our past but reflects upon it for the better future."
ABP MAZA covered the making of this book with the editor.