MEASURES TO BE TAKEN UP WHICH COULD HELP INDIA GROW AS A SUPERPOWER.

As we all know, ours’ is a developing country. India has gone through many stages to reach this level and distinguish itself from the under-developed countries. With the potential that our country and the people possess, India can become a super power. But the fact which can’t be denied is that, there are many drawbacks to it.

          Agriculture is the main strength of our country. But we have been importing agricultural products from other countries. Instead of being self-sufficient with the raw materials that we produce, our exports have to improve. Our country is rich in natural resources; therefore our exports can easily be increased when such resources are utilized in an optimum way. The only disadvantage which is restricting India to be self-sufficient is it’s over growing population. Though there are many measures implied by the central and the state governments to control population, it has still remained as the biggest problem of the country. We shall just hope that few more years down the lane; this problem will at least be minimized if not eliminated completely.

          Defense is an integral unit of any country’s growth. India has been very dependent on the developed countries for the ammunitions and other defense related requirements. An example would be the recent nuclear deal between India and USA. It is always believed when the country becomes self-reliant in its defense system it can emerge as a super power.

          Growing as a super power is a global thing, for this the Indian product and the people  have to match to the international standards. Indians products have been criticized in the past years with respect to quality in the global market. Education is also an important aspect with this regard and  it should be made sure that each person in the country has to be at least literate if not educated well. Nowadays, many institutions give quality education and are competing with the international educational institutions. So, this can be considered as a good sign which could help India increase its power at the global level.

          The most important thing which should not be forgotten is that India is a country with various cultures. It is a specific and unique quality which only our country possesses. With such a unique quality, India can be a role model to the other countries because people in India live in a secular atmosphere. We have the flexibility to gel with lot many people of different languages, different backgrounds and vivid lifestyles. As far as I know, no other country in the world has such a quality and that must make India stand out among others.

          We need to bear in mind that India also suffers a lot of internal conflicts. Like in other countries, India also faces corruption, black marketing, and many other unlawful practices. These things have to be eliminated completely. Or else India might remain just like any other developing country for many more years.

          All the aspects mentioned here are the advantages of our country. It is easier to encash the advantages rather than to try eliminating the disadvantages…!!! Though there are certain serious drawbacks of the country such as corruption, bribery, crimes, molestation, etc. which have to be considered and for which measures to be adopted to decrease their effects.

          It is true that there are so many measures to be taken to make India grow as a super power. But are they truly ethical and effective? This question has to be answered.

          Increase in the number of police stations and hospitals do not mean development. They indicate that there is an increase in the number of crimes and health problems among the people. Improving the exports and imports, increase in the foreign exchange of a country, very true. But doesn’t it mean we are helping others to utilize our resources instead of using the same for our benefits.

          For example, India exports silk and coffee in huge quantities (there are other resources exported too, but they are just taken as examples.) instead of exporting them, the regional manufacturer could be given a chance to use their skills and to do productive work. There are many such internal aspects which are to be looked at before thinking about international standards and global aspects.

          There has to be an equal distribution of wealth and property among the citizens. Each citizen has to know his rights and duties towards the country and the fellowmen. Both men and women, people of different classes in the society, all of them have to be ensured of equality and uniformity. Discrimination pushes the country to the ground instead of helping it touch the sky.

Development in all fields like arts, science, sports and technology is important. But maintaining ethics and respecting moral values are equally important.

          If all things fall into place, with no doubt India will emerge a super power! As human power is one of the strengths of our country, the growth lies in the hands of the people of India.

          Let’s all strive and make India, our ‘Mother’ into a superpower which will make heads turn and look up to India.

                                                -Jai Hind-

ESSAY SUBMITTED BY:     SOUNDARYA N.

                                              II B.Com ‘B’ Sec.