This book is about the major issues surrounding the two major South Asian economies of India and Sri Lanka who have many things in common.The issues assume contemporary relevance for India and Sri Lanka.The inference may be relevant for other similarly placed economies.Chapters in the book have been contributed by senior and established scholars in their respective fields in the two countries. Some new issues have been dealt by the authors.Issues like growth, agriculture, poverty, nutritional security, vulnerability, federal structure, small and medium enterprises, education, tourism, entrepreneurship, etc have been discussed.The book would be helpful for understanding some basic issues in the two economies of the South Asia.