Socio – Political Situation of India
SOCIO – POLITICAL SITUATION OF INDIA
Any society is a fabrication of diverse regions, cultures, religions, politics and economical overtures. India is a unique land that harbours amorous people and astounding cultures. As many would accept without doubt it is a RICH nation in every walk of life. Every Indian has something to feel proud about in its history and riches. It has
← 5000 year old ancient civilization ← 18 official languages, 325 spoken languages and 1652 dialects ← 30 states and 5 union territories ← World’s largest democracy with parliamentary form of government ← 1.3 billion People in an area of 3.28 million sq.kms of which 7,516km is the coastline ← World’s 4th largest economy with GDP of $567 bn ← Has 3rd largest standing army force with 1.5 million strong force ← 2nd largest pool of scientist and languages in the world ← 1st in the world with 65% of youth population between the age group of 0 – 35 years
Encyclopaedia Britannica summarises all the eulogies into saying, “As to man’s cradle land there have been many theories but the weight of evidence is in favour of Indo – Malaysia.”
Down the ages India has exhibited tremendous growth and development at all levels. Especially in the last two decades or so it has been making progress on a scale, size and pace that is unprecedented in its own history. Last 60 years since its independence the country has been successful on numerous fronts like education, Agriculture, Poverty eradication, Health, Economy, etc. However these are not without its challenges. A close scrutiny of a few specific subjects will enumerate the theme that is under study in these pages.
POPULATION
2nd most populated country in the world with urban population of 28%. It is the world’s youngest nation with 54% of its population below 25 years. Those in 13 – 35 years amount to 48%. In 2015 it is expected to grow to be 68%. What a power to reckon with.
ECONOMY
A growing perception in the
Any society is a fabrication of diverse regions, cultures, religions, politics and economical overtures. India is a unique land that harbours amorous people and astounding cultures. As many would accept without doubt it is a RICH nation in every walk of life. Every Indian has something to feel proud about in its history and riches. It has
← 5000 year old ancient civilization ← 18 official languages, 325 spoken languages and 1652 dialects ← 30 states and 5 union territories ← World’s largest democracy with parliamentary form of government ← 1.3 billion People in an area of 3.28 million sq.kms of which 7,516km is the coastline ← World’s 4th largest economy with GDP of $567 bn ← Has 3rd largest standing army force with 1.5 million strong force ← 2nd largest pool of scientist and languages in the world ← 1st in the world with 65% of youth population between the age group of 0 – 35 years
Encyclopaedia Britannica summarises all the eulogies into saying, “As to man’s cradle land there have been many theories but the weight of evidence is in favour of Indo – Malaysia.”
Down the ages India has exhibited tremendous growth and development at all levels. Especially in the last two decades or so it has been making progress on a scale, size and pace that is unprecedented in its own history. Last 60 years since its independence the country has been successful on numerous fronts like education, Agriculture, Poverty eradication, Health, Economy, etc. However these are not without its challenges. A close scrutiny of a few specific subjects will enumerate the theme that is under study in these pages.
POPULATION
2nd most populated country in the world with urban population of 28%. It is the world’s youngest nation with 54% of its population below 25 years. Those in 13 – 35 years amount to 48%. In 2015 it is expected to grow to be 68%. What a power to reckon with.
ECONOMY
A growing perception in the