Can India become a Superpower?

Can India become a Superpower?

Is India really on the path of becoming a superpower? Optimistic Indians would nod their heads in affirmation. But it is time for a reality check. India is surely marching ahead, but it is just a small fraction of the population that is growing. India can surely boast of a growth rate of 8-9 per cent but it is not bringing any change in the condition of those living in conditions of poverty.

There are diverse ethnic, cultural, financial, lingual groups in India. And we are caught in the clutches of communal violence. Religion is used to create a divide amongst people. Godhara riots, Sikh riots in Delhi, violence in MP in Gujarat have become commonplace. Such violence creates hatred in the hearts of the targeted communities and hinders the progress of our country. People rampage on the roads, burn buses, block national highways and other such meaningless things. Can India really become a superpower with all these activities taking place? India surely is a country of diversity but it is diversity without unity. There is so much unoccupied and impressionable youth in the country that in the absence of anything better to do, they participate in destroying activities.

India has a huge illiterate population and our education system does nothing to correct the problem. Real quality education is not provided. Till the time we do not root out illiteracy, becoming a superpower would only be a dream.

Poverty is another problem that can’t be left. It is another major roadblock in India becoming a superpower. It is estimated that about two-thirds of India’s population resides in rural areas.

Unemployment makes the situation worse. We should realize that these unemployed can make for good skilled labour and work force if they are imparted the necessary training and education.

Indian politicians are concerned about filling their pockets only. They play vote bank politics while sacrificing the nation’s interest. The implementation of quotas in education, public and private sector show that this country would rather play caste-based politics than reward the meritorious.

How can India become a super power till we are suffering with illiteracy, unemployment, and other such problems? Only you…the youth can change it. Grab the power and be ready to do something. Join The Young India Association.