All of us want India to become a respectable super power in the world. India had rich past. it was because of its riches, that it was invaded innumerable times and its wealth was plundered. The Britishers ruled India for almost two centuries and exploited the country economically. At the time of independence, the country was in turmoil, its economy had been shuttered and there was unrest all around. However it was time for India to write its own history. A lot of progress has been made on various fronts. In sixty years since independence, the country has made tremendous progress. However, it is still far behind the developed countries of the world. but when we notice other countries, who also achieved independence around the same time, we feel we are much better placed.
India of my dreams is a peaceful, progressive, literate country free from the pangs of poverty, where every citizen feels safe and secure, where health facilities are provided top all and where the women of the country are treated with utmost dignity and respect.
Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. It provides employment to over 60 percent of the country's work force and it accounts for over quarter of India's gross domestic product. It also contributes substantially to export trade. However except for some pockets of development, agriculture scene in rest of the country is dismal. The farming community is generally under debt. A large number of farmers in recent years have committed suicide because of mounting economic difficulties.
Industrial development plays a significant role in the growth process of the under developed countries. It helps in raising income levels. It is believed that prior to 19th century India was a great manufacturing country. However at the time of independence the industry was in bad shape. In India Industrial development started with the second five year plan. It has passed through different phases. and after sixty years since