Socio †Political Situation of India - 1801 Words

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†¦show more content†¦LITERACY [pic]With Kerala at one end and Bihar at the other the table above represent the paradox of India. From 18.33% of literates at Independece, we have grown to be 64.84% today. This has enormously contributed towards our growth and development. Yet we have another 35% who are still illiterates and all of them at the rural sector. The largest segment of worlds’ illiterates are in India. But an encouraging factor is that the youth (15-24) literacy rate is at 73.3%. However our neighbour and competitor China has 98.9% of literacy under the same age group. Even the reduction in the school drop out which was a major concern in implementing literacy programs is attributed to the famous midday meal scheme in the schools. May be schools are frequented by many because it fills the stomach more than reaching out to the mind. Apart from the statistics what remains as a disturbing factor is that this growth in education doesnot usher in the desired change in attitude and mind set of every educated Indian. POLITICS After 60 years of Independence with pride we can look back at the shaping of the democratic political system in the country. 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