Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Asia’s lopsided Economic Boom has Failed to Benefit the Poor

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2265133.cms?frmTOI_Home_Poll=1

The economic boom is not visible as Indian farmers still commit suicide, child labor and prostitution are rampant, millions remain BPL and infrastructure, outside the capital & other metros, does not provide a dignified existence to 70% of India's population. Govt schools depicting a picture of desolation, bride burning for dowry common, female feticide, corruption in govt and pathetic law and order machinery are not signs of an economic boom.

In addition, the state's disorganised and inadequate response to natural calamities, like the current floods, negates the very idea of any economic boom taking shape in Asia.

1 comment:

Saurabh J. Madan said...

Too True. India is a picture of extremes. When we will overcome these disparities is a question for time. For our part, we can start by educating ourselves and by spreading awareness. Once people are aware, problems get solved. I congratulate this blog for focusing attention on the country's pressing problems.