Does the IT hub Bangalore, or the business and financial hubs of Delhi or Mumbai represent the 9% growth of India. Is it the industrial base of Pune or the coal mines of Chatisgarh that represent this growth rate? How is this 9% growth rate distributed across income levels, and socio-economic fabric of India. Where does the farmer (already wrecked by globalization and loans) figure in this equation? Where do the labor class, the vast ocean of humanity in India that survives at susbsistence level, figure in this 9% growth.
Is this 9% growth the development track of Amabni's new residential skyscraper, or is it the prosperity of his workers who toil in his mills and refenries.
9% growth rate is good, but this study (a bit exaggerated) still points to the glaring gap between the rich, middle-class and the poor.
Lack of health care, lack of schools, lack of any infrastructure outside of metros. The complete lack of respect for human life in places like Bihar, Orissa and other parts of India. The lack of respect for the law by the goonda turned policticians. may be this represents the 9% growth rate.
9% growth rate might look good sitting in the air-conditioned office, reading rediff every day, but ask the kids who work like slaves to earn a living.
Disparity is mind boggling, growth rate a farce, honesty non-existent, hype full-blown, pride hollow, sharing of wealth a joke, respect for life a joke. This is your 9% growth rate!
