Author: Prakash Bikalpa
Published Date: 2020 AD
Book Type: Non Fiction
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Indigo Ink
Book Overview:
(English: Prosperity Roadmap), published in 2020, is strategic blueprint for Nepal’s economic and social transformation and systemic reform to address Nepal’s chronic development stagnation .
Core Themes:
1. Science-Led Development:
The book argues that Nepal’s prosperity hinges on replacing superstition and tradition with ´scientific culture`.
2. Governance Overhaul:
Bikalpa identifies corruption as the root cause of Nepal’s “failed state” status. He proposes:
– ´Public audits` of government spending.
– ´Policy reforms` to eliminate unproductive budget allocations.
– ´Accountability mechanisms` for leaders.
3. Youth as Changemakers:
Bikalpa calls on Nepal’s youth to “seize political power” from stagnant leaders, declaring:
To lift a poor nation into prosperity, visionary youth must wrest control from leaders who only know how to run a country´not developed`
Key Solutions Proposed:
– Policy Audits: Evidence-based reviews of existing policies to redirect resources toward science/technology.
– Cultural Shift: Cultivating a society where “the brain is mined and cultivated like land” through education .
Significance & Impact:
– Published during Nepal’s federal restructuring, the book fueled debates on ´scientific governance` and anti-corruption mobilization.
Why This Book Matters:
´Samridhhiko Roadmap` transcends theoretical critique by offering actionable steps to dismantle Nepal’s “status quo” paralysis.