we have a few simple basic problems deep-rooted in our culture.
1) Dowry (a major portion of our corruption can be directly attributed to this) 2) Arranged marriages. It sounds naive to say that it is a problem. But it is. The creativity of a man is directly linked to his need for impressing a woman. If a woman is guaranteed, why would he worry? None of the developed countries have arranged marriage. Heck, Japan became developed after they started supporting love marriages.!
I have due respect to Mr.Kalam and everyone who wants India developed. But if we are trying to be developed keeping our basic problems unresolved, that's impossible. It's like saying "I want to be the Pope; but I'll still be a Hindu"