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H. M. Patel

Hirubhai Mulljibhai Patel

1904–1993

Also known as: HM Patel

How H. M. Patel is discussed in this archive

Referenced in 2 other works — including NEW INDUSTRIAL POLICY , and The Indian Libertarian .

In NEW INDUSTRIAL POLICY : Shroff cites Finance Minister H.

In The Indian Libertarian : H.

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Primary works (2)

  • NEW INDUSTRIAL POLICY · 1978
    • "citing Finance Minister H. M. Patel's caveat that 'wasteful techniques' must not be used merely because they employ more people" — Patel cited as conceding from within the government that labour-intensity cannot justify inefficiency
    • "Quotes Finance Minister H. M. Patel acknowledging that labour-intensive techniques must not become a euphemism for 'wasteful' ones" — key-point restatement of Patel's qualifying caveat
  • The Indian Libertarian · 1963
    • "H. M. Patel (former Defence Secretary) urges acceptance of Western military aid without hesitation." — News-and-Views item used to support the journal's pro-Western-aid editorial line