60 years of Indian Independence
On the 15th of August India would complete 60 years of being an Independent country. At the time of Partition and Independence of the country it was predicted that India with all its diversity in terms of languages, religion, culture etc would suffer Balkanization. Sure there have been many secessionists movements but the Indian democracy has withstood it all. There is still a long way to go but India is finally arriving on the world stage.
India has done much better when compared to its neighbors in terms of political stability and economic growth. Democracy though not in the true sense has grown stronger and we have a much more stronger opposition than ever before. There has been widespread development but it hasn't been inclusive.
The paradox in India is that we have the best and worst of everything. We have some of the best health care in the private sector and due to that medical tourism is on the rise in India. India has some of the best private schools but the schools in the rural area are plagued by low attendance and teacher absenteeism. In the private sector the pay packages that are offered to higher management or even pass outs from premier business schools on par with any developed countries while that in the Government or public sector are very low leading to corruption.
To add to it there are the problem posed by diversity in terms of caste, religion and region. It is the reason for some riots and processions in the past. The changes that are happening in terms of infrastructure in my own city is are so sudden and impressive that in a few years time the skyline of the city would change completely.
There is a long road ahead but I am optimistic that the future generation would have a better future (strictly in economic sense) than their parents or grandparents.
Video Credits: Usthadh007, A R Rahman fans
India has done much better when compared to its neighbors in terms of political stability and economic growth. Democracy though not in the true sense has grown stronger and we have a much more stronger opposition than ever before. There has been widespread development but it hasn't been inclusive.
The paradox in India is that we have the best and worst of everything. We have some of the best health care in the private sector and due to that medical tourism is on the rise in India. India has some of the best private schools but the schools in the rural area are plagued by low attendance and teacher absenteeism. In the private sector the pay packages that are offered to higher management or even pass outs from premier business schools on par with any developed countries while that in the Government or public sector are very low leading to corruption.
To add to it there are the problem posed by diversity in terms of caste, religion and region. It is the reason for some riots and processions in the past. The changes that are happening in terms of infrastructure in my own city is are so sudden and impressive that in a few years time the skyline of the city would change completely.
There is a long road ahead but I am optimistic that the future generation would have a better future (strictly in economic sense) than their parents or grandparents.
Video Credits: Usthadh007, A R Rahman fans
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