India
by “We end today a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again. The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity, to the greater triumphs and achievements that await us.” –Jawaharlal Nehru, August 14, 1947.
In conclusion, India in its current state does not have the ability to reach its goal of becoming a developed nation. India has made impressive progress in one of the three aspects of a developed nation as defined by the HDI. The life expectancy of India has increased dramatically over the past 65 years (life expectancy). However, the illiteracy rate is the highest in the world with 424 million illiterate people (knowledge). India doesn’t have the ability to teach and employ this massive number of people in the short run, and this is preventing India from becoming a fully developed nation. Finally, 35 percent of Indians live below the poverty line (standard of living). Therefore, in my opinion India in its current state will not achieve its goal of becoming a fully developed nation.
Works Consulted
“Human Development Reports.” HDR.UNDP.org. 18 Dec. 2008. United Nations Development Programme. 18 Feb. 2009 .
“Modern History Sourcebook: Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964): Speech On the Granting of Indian Independence, August 14, 1947.” Fordham.edu. Oct. 1998. Fordham University. 18 Feb. 2009 .
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