Excessive state control over the economy, day-to-day life, and bureaucratic red tape were the direct and inevitable outcomes of the old mindset, which resulted in corruption. because of this that the growth in all the fields suffered and India came to be seen as a country of low achievement. as Mr. Rajeev said, telecom is one area where Indians proved our real strength without state control.
Excessive state control over the economy, day-to-day life, and bureaucratic red tape were the direct and inevitable outcomes of the old mindset, which resulted in corruption. because of this that the growth in all the fields suffered and India came to be seen as a country of low achievement. as Mr. Rajeev said, telecom is one area where Indians proved our real strength without state control.
The stories about fisherman were fascinating and compelling. I think about how NRIs could contribute to this kind of growth and transformation in India in a way more than sending $$ back home.
The socialist and restrictive policies of yesteryears kept India tied down. Thanks to them, India managed to remain so poor and wasted so much time after gaining Independence. Now, its the remarkable progress which is being made in Telecommunications and Information Technology in India is surprising the dim-witted politicians. Growth in mobile penetration is just one aspect of the whole change in Indian business and society. I would say that its time that India adopt a resolution that Politicians should not be allowed to run the country, coz they are the ones who cause major damage due to their petty squabbles. Only highly educated, qualified broadminded people should be chosen and allowed to run the system.
Brilliant article! I wish more authors could project such success stories of economic reforms in good light, to convince the benefits of these to poor people!
One most important benefit of this telecom revolution is the revenues earned (and still earning) by the government! As per reports, Govt. of India has made cool Rs. 3000 crore in the fourth operator licence alone (including CDMA and GSM)! And crores more in the first round and in the current revenue sharing regime (over Rs. 5000 crores annually)!! What more can one ask for?
