Uttar Pradesh, the largest state in India, is one of the most important states in the country. The state not only impacts national economy and politics but also has international overtures due to its culture, demographics and geography.

Switching Tracks for a New Uttar Pradesh is a unique book which analyses the situation in Uttar Pradesh not limiting its scope to just 'what needs to be done' but goes on to the next level of 'how it needs to be done'. The book has prioritised some key areas of reforms and has suggested models to trigger large scale reforms in the state; many of the models suggested in the book are universal in nature. It has also incorporated ideas from some of the most experienced officers who have served Uttar Pradesh
in the past, academicians who have deep understanding of the state and politicians of national and regional parties who have worked closely with the people of the state.

This book would be of interest to politi¬cians and bureaucrats within the state and nation, who want to make an impact in public service not only in Uttar Pradesh but in other states as well. It would also be helpful to national and international researchers who want to understand deeper issues in economic development and governance reforms.

"Insightful and of contemporary relevance. Well researched, indigenous and contextual, would help in making governance good and effective. A resource material for bringing meaningful developmental change in Uttar Pradesh with multidimensional issues and difficult socio-economic terrains."
— S.M. Haider Rizvi
Director (Policy Analysis), School of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, Government of Madhya Pradesh

"The publication of this insightful book is timely. Uttar Pradesh is going through a critical stage of transformation and the issues and models highlighted in the book are very relevant during this transition."
— Rajiv Kumar
Secretary General, FICCI

Saurabh Johri is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad having work exposure at global consulting firms and NGOs for nearly 12 years. He has worked with PwC and Mckinsey in the domains of public education, health care, rural development and public finance. He also served the Joint Review Mission for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan as a World Bank representative. Saurabh also has considerable expertise in large programme management in urban and rural India and has managed large education transformation programmes in Pratham and Azim Premji Foundation. He has also co-authored the education chapter of the Human Development Report of Delhi. Currently, he is Programme Advisor at Observer Research Foundation.