After World War II, during the Cold War, the United States promoted capitalist economies and Russia sought to join the Third World countries and its own group by promoting communist economic development. At this time, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru did not join either group. Policy adopted. Non-alignment policy was also useful in terms of economic development. Because that policy was a policy of peace and peace is necessary for economic development. Besides, due to non-alignment, India could get financial help from both the supreme powers. Hence India adopted a non-aligned policy.