What are major obstacles which prevent development of India ? In my opinion and 50 years of experience in India, they are 1) All pervading and deep rooted corruption. 2) Communist ideals " I do not work; I do not allow others to work" I have no duty, no responsibility, no accountability; I want all benefits from Government or employer as a matter of birth right, irrespective of performance, quality, turn-over or profits. 3) Politicians are all goondas, thugs, and trouble shooters; they are the main negative force for development of the nation. 4)Reservation Policy which puts merit and efficiency in grave; it puts crown on lethargy, incapability and inefficiency. If these continue, India can not become a great and really developed nation even after 50 or 100 years. Self pity and self-praise, both are useless and lead us no-where. It is necessary India sincerely follows examples of Japan and Singapore and learn how they strived for development during 1950-2000 period, and achieved develpment.