Air Marshal Ashok Goel (Retd.)
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“As I Saw it”
An Open Letter to Shri Anna Hazare
India Against Corruption
20 August 2011
Dear Shri Anna Ji,
Sadar Pranam,
1. I write this letter to you with high sense of appreciation and deep anguish & pain.
2. We both belong to the same class. You served the Indian Army for 15 yrs (1963-1978) and I served the Indian Air Force for 40 yrs (1963-2003). You have been a social crusader since you left the army and brought dramatic social transformation in the life of the people of your village “Ralegaon Sidhi”. I have been working voluntarily as a “Social Entrepreneur” for the empowerment of mentally challenged & other disabilities through medium of games & music. And also for the welfare of ex-servicemen.
3. Your crusade against corruption is legitimate and praise worthy.
But let us look at the problem (corruption) more holistically.
This (corruption) is not a “Stand Alone” problem. While delivering a National Security lecture in the yr 2001 I had probed on the subject “What ails this county” (India). I had coined an algebraic formula. P-3, C-5. P-3 is at National level and C-5 is at Political level.
P-3 at National level:-
Population
Poverty
Pollution
C-5 is at Political level:-
Casteism in politics
Communalism in politics
Criminalization of politics
Corruption in politics
Compromises in coalition in politics
Corruption is a fallout of these ailments and many more.
I shall be brief on
4. Population:-
in 2011, 1.25 Billion (125 Crore)
in 2025, 1.40 Billion (140 Crore)
in 2050, 1.60 Billion (160 Crore)
By the end of the century we would have 2.0 billion (200 Crore) people. We occupy just 2 % of land mass and nearly 18% of population (as of now) by the end of this century we would be nearly 25 % of the total world population. We are facing population explosion, which is disturbing demand and supply equation, impatience / anger / unemployment / lack of opportunities are on the increase. Massive crowds of youth represent that.
5. Every country man is corrupt in some way or the other.
a. Purchase & sale of property (Home and land) :- transactions take place in unaccounted money (Black money) to the tune of 20% to 60% to evade tax, registry charges. The registration department is fully aware of this. They demand and receive gratification, because the individuals have faltered.
b. Power:-Globally T&D losses (transmission & Distribution losses) are 2 %. Once upon a time Maharashtra was considered to be the best managed and T & D losses were 8%. In the state of UP T & D losses are 60 %. Common citizens thieve the power by unfair, means in connivance with the departmental people. The department people collect gratification on these weaknesses.
c. UP Govt.:- Most corrupt political outfit in the country. More than ten ministers of the state are behind bar – (for murders, planned murders, rapes attempted rapes). Of the remaing (ruling party and some others) more than half are recorded criminals. A substantial amount (in crores) is collected from each of the 72 districts of the state to fill up the coffers of the ruling political outfit. You wanted permission to hold meetings in UP, in the month of June. Fearing you could have fuelled the fire in the state, you were denied this permission. But see the apathy the same political out fit is supporting you, and supporting Justice Sen in the parliament.
6. Unfortunately your methodology has given larger space to castiest and communal forces. Both are divisive and spread hatred and anger in the society. Your civil society members have only talked about Fundamental Rights. We have some Fundamental Duties also enshrined in our constitution. We should strike a balance between Fundamental Rights / Fundamental Duties. One sided approach would result in weakening of our well established democratic institutions.
7. Politics:-
Over all decline in standards of poliety due to reasons mentioned
Political reform:- We have more than 600 political parties registered with the Election Commission. An individual elected just represents 10% to 25% of the people. We need to consider a change.
Electoral reform:- There is no taboo on criminals to contest elections. If a person is charged with the kind of murder abetment to murder, rape attempt to rape embezzlement, he should be debarred to contest election, till proved not guilty.
Judicial reform & business reform.
Administrative reform
Police reform
List could be long.
8. I appreciate your concern to route out corruption from the system. I am also over whelmed by the support to this call.
I once again reiterate, “to route out corruption,” can not a “Stand Alone” movement. To route out corruption in totality we all have to be well aware and concerned of the contributing factors.
9. Respected Anna ji, I shall request you to kindly issue an appeal to the fellow Indians.
a. Firstly:- Follow a small family norm, preferably one child But certainly not more than two. Exploding population is a greatest danger for our country.
b. Secondly:- Exercise your voting right. Elect only honest and secular candidates. Do not elect tainted and criminals.
c. Thirdly :- Be a responsible citizen – contribute to nation building. Even if you are on agitation do not cause damage & destruction of private and public property (This you did emphasizes in your on going agitation). Be a disciplined citizen in every facet of life.
d. Fourthly :- Not only exercise your fundamental rights, the duties of a citizen as enshrined in the constitution of India should be part of our daily life.
e. Fifthly :- Do not indulge in to corrupt practices as an individual.
Ask not what country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your county :- Words of President of USA Mr. John Kenndey
Gandhi was a democratic leader and believed in dialogue. You apparently are following gandhian path. Respected Anna ji do not be a yksdrkaf=d rkuk”kkg (Democratic Dictator). Fallow Gandhi ji.
Jawan’s & Kissan’s are the ultimate hope of this country.
Tk; toku] t; fdlku] ;s gS ns”k dh “kku!
;s nsa lsok] lqj{kk vkSj lEeku] bu lcdks gS esjk lykeA
Jai hind, Jai Bharat.
Air Marshal Ashok Goel (Retd.)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Message for Delhi in Arab winds of change
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Message for Delhi in Arab winds of change
SHAUN GREGORY
(Dean at Breadford University, UK)
From Morocco to Pakistan and from Syria to Indonesia, the Islamic world is struggling with modernity.
Most of Islamic world is ruled by unrepresentative elites, whose power flows not from democratic legitimacy but from repressive militaries and intelligence agencies.
The Future-of –the-Global Muslim-Population.aspx projects that the global Muslim population will grow 35% in the next 20 years, with much of that growth in Asia.
This is why India has to look at Tunis, Cairo, Algiers and Sa’na and ask what the lessons are. Above all, it has to ask what the implications are for those parts of the Indian polity where Muslim/non Muslim fissures are most exposed. This means places like Kashmir. It is not to question Kashmir’s place as part of India, or to cede a square inch of ground to terrorism or to Pakistani interference, but to ask a deeper question about the relationship of ordinary Kashmiri Muslims to the Indian state. Do ordinary Kashmiri Muslims experience the Indian state as a guarantor-or at least as an agent-of political freedom, justice, and economic and social security or do they experience it as repressive power? To the extent the answer is the latter, the challenge for India is to find ways to move to the former.
Extracts from an article published in TOI dated 30 Jan 2011
Observations & Comments
The happenings in Egypt are serious and alarming. Should send signals to our politicians, social activist and to social reformers.
(a) Muslim population in presently 23.6% globally. Likely to reach 35% in next 20 years.
(b) Pakistan would become the largest Muslim country in the next 20 years (leaving behind Indonesia)
(c) Muslim majority state of J & K is yet to be fully integrated with India.
A thought:
Our politicians should stop playing politics all the time in the state of J & K.
The role of main opposition party in J& K has been communal, destructive and disruptive. They have only succeeded in separating Jammu (a Hindu dominated area) with the valley ( a Muslim dominated area)
This was clearly evident when they had created a blockade for the movement of essential supplies from Jammu to valley (during agitation on land allotment for Amarnath Yatra)
The recent Lalchowk episode and earlier blockade strengthened the cause and voice of the antinational elements.
An appeal to politicians, evolve a system of consensus on major security, economic, foreign policy issues, to see the country moving ahead rather than working towards, gaining political leverage and advantage all times.
Pilibhit Bypass Road,
PO Rohilkhand University
Bareilly-243006 (U.P.)
amashokgoel@gmail.com
Air Marshal Ashok K. Goel (Retd.)
PVSM AVSM VM
Message for Delhi in Arab winds of change
SHAUN GREGORY
(Dean at Breadford University, UK)
From Morocco to Pakistan and from Syria to Indonesia, the Islamic world is struggling with modernity.
Most of Islamic world is ruled by unrepresentative elites, whose power flows not from democratic legitimacy but from repressive militaries and intelligence agencies.
The Future-of –the-Global Muslim-Population.aspx projects that the global Muslim population will grow 35% in the next 20 years, with much of that growth in Asia.
This is why India has to look at Tunis, Cairo, Algiers and Sa’na and ask what the lessons are. Above all, it has to ask what the implications are for those parts of the Indian polity where Muslim/non Muslim fissures are most exposed. This means places like Kashmir. It is not to question Kashmir’s place as part of India, or to cede a square inch of ground to terrorism or to Pakistani interference, but to ask a deeper question about the relationship of ordinary Kashmiri Muslims to the Indian state. Do ordinary Kashmiri Muslims experience the Indian state as a guarantor-or at least as an agent-of political freedom, justice, and economic and social security or do they experience it as repressive power? To the extent the answer is the latter, the challenge for India is to find ways to move to the former.
Extracts from an article published in TOI dated 30 Jan 2011
Observations & Comments
The happenings in Egypt are serious and alarming. Should send signals to our politicians, social activist and to social reformers.
(a) Muslim population in presently 23.6% globally. Likely to reach 35% in next 20 years.
(b) Pakistan would become the largest Muslim country in the next 20 years (leaving behind Indonesia)
(c) Muslim majority state of J & K is yet to be fully integrated with India.
A thought:
Our politicians should stop playing politics all the time in the state of J & K.
The role of main opposition party in J& K has been communal, destructive and disruptive. They have only succeeded in separating Jammu (a Hindu dominated area) with the valley ( a Muslim dominated area)
This was clearly evident when they had created a blockade for the movement of essential supplies from Jammu to valley (during agitation on land allotment for Amarnath Yatra)
The recent Lalchowk episode and earlier blockade strengthened the cause and voice of the antinational elements.
An appeal to politicians, evolve a system of consensus on major security, economic, foreign policy issues, to see the country moving ahead rather than working towards, gaining political leverage and advantage all times.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Transforming India - 5 (Catch me if you can?)
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Catch me if you can?
China – India, Economic & Socio – Economic Factors
Economic/Social Factor Unit of measure China India
Total Area (out of which water) Million of sq km 9.60 (2.8%) 3.29 (9.5%)
Railway-length In km ‘000 75.44 63.23
Roadways- Proved/unpaved In km ‘000 1,515/354 1.604/1,800
Natural Gas-Proved/Reserves In billion cu m 2,503 1,056
Airports-Total/paved/unpaved numbers 467/403/64 346/250/96
Food grain production million tons/year 418 210
Crude Oil production million tons/year 180 40
Electricity generated Billions of Kilowatts 3,256 630
Transmission & distribution losses as % of total power 6.8 23.4
TV sets in households millions 600 100
Mobile/cellular phones millions 461 240
Internet users millions 162 51
Tourist Arrivals millions/year 87 6
TV Broadcast stations numbers 3240 562
Forex Reserves (China+Hong Kong) US$ billion 1493+153= 1,646 314
Population millions 1,330 1,148
Population increase per year millions 8.9 15.3
Birth rate Numbers per 1000 13.71 22.22
Per Capita income US$ per year/person 2,420 950
Population Growth Rate % of population 0.59 1.61
Fertility Rate children/woman 1.77 2.76
Literacy Rate- Defined as age 15 and over Can read & write - % of Pop 91 61
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Air Marshal Ashok K. Goel (Retd.)
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Catch me if you can?
China – India, Economic & Socio – Economic Factors
Economic/Social Factor Unit of measure China India
Total Area (out of which water) Million of sq km 9.60 (2.8%) 3.29 (9.5%)
Railway-length In km ‘000 75.44 63.23
Roadways- Proved/unpaved In km ‘000 1,515/354 1.604/1,800
Natural Gas-Proved/Reserves In billion cu m 2,503 1,056
Airports-Total/paved/unpaved numbers 467/403/64 346/250/96
Food grain production million tons/year 418 210
Crude Oil production million tons/year 180 40
Electricity generated Billions of Kilowatts 3,256 630
Transmission & distribution losses as % of total power 6.8 23.4
TV sets in households millions 600 100
Mobile/cellular phones millions 461 240
Internet users millions 162 51
Tourist Arrivals millions/year 87 6
TV Broadcast stations numbers 3240 562
Forex Reserves (China+Hong Kong) US$ billion 1493+153= 1,646 314
Population millions 1,330 1,148
Population increase per year millions 8.9 15.3
Birth rate Numbers per 1000 13.71 22.22
Per Capita income US$ per year/person 2,420 950
Population Growth Rate % of population 0.59 1.61
Fertility Rate children/woman 1.77 2.76
Literacy Rate- Defined as age 15 and over Can read & write - % of Pop 91 61
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Transforming India - 4 (Difference between poor & rich)
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Difference between Poor & Rich
1. The difference between the poor countries and the rich one is not the age of the country.
2. Countries like India and Egypt, which are more than 2000 years old and are still poor.
3. On the other hand, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, were unknown 100 years ago, and
today they are developed and rich.
4. On analyzing the behaviour of the people in rich and developed countries, we find that the
vast majority follow the following principles in their lives:
a. Ethics, as a basic principle
b. Integrity
c. Responsibility
d. Respect to the laws and rules of the land
e. Respect to the rights of other citizens
f. loving their work
g. Strive for saving and investment
h. Will to be of superior action
i. Punctuality at work and play
5. In poor countries, only a minority follow these basic principles in their daily life.
6. We are not poor because we lack natural resources or because natural is cruel to us.
7. We are poor because we lack attitude. (of being responsible citizen)
8. We lack the will to comply with teach these functional principles of the rich and developed
societies.
Amazing Maths !
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Then:
K – N – O – W – L – E – D – G - E
11 + 14 + 15 + 23 + 12 + 5 + 4 + 7 + 5 = 96%
And:
H – A – R – D – W – O – R - K
8 + 1 + 18 + 4 + 23 + 15 + 18 + 11 = 98%
But:
A– T – I – T – U – D – E
1 + 20 + 20 + 9 + 21 + 4 + 5 = 100%
Our India Series V
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Air Marshal Ashok K. Goel (Retd.)
PVSM AVSM VM
Difference between Poor & Rich
1. The difference between the poor countries and the rich one is not the age of the country.
2. Countries like India and Egypt, which are more than 2000 years old and are still poor.
3. On the other hand, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, were unknown 100 years ago, and
today they are developed and rich.
4. On analyzing the behaviour of the people in rich and developed countries, we find that the
vast majority follow the following principles in their lives:
a. Ethics, as a basic principle
b. Integrity
c. Responsibility
d. Respect to the laws and rules of the land
e. Respect to the rights of other citizens
f. loving their work
g. Strive for saving and investment
h. Will to be of superior action
i. Punctuality at work and play
5. In poor countries, only a minority follow these basic principles in their daily life.
6. We are not poor because we lack natural resources or because natural is cruel to us.
7. We are poor because we lack attitude. (of being responsible citizen)
8. We lack the will to comply with teach these functional principles of the rich and developed
societies.
Amazing Maths !
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Then:
K – N – O – W – L – E – D – G - E
11 + 14 + 15 + 23 + 12 + 5 + 4 + 7 + 5 = 96%
And:
H – A – R – D – W – O – R - K
8 + 1 + 18 + 4 + 23 + 15 + 18 + 11 = 98%
But:
A– T – I – T – U – D – E
1 + 20 + 20 + 9 + 21 + 4 + 5 = 100%
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Transforming India - 3 (That must be diffused )
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That must be diffused
The population BOMB
1. India’s Population Policy- much to catch up and learn from others!
India has 1, 200 million people. Chins has 1,314 million. Nearly 27 million are born every year in India and ONLY 15 million in China. China has had a more effective population policy than India, although they started in 1970. India’s population policy started much earlier, in 1952. By 2045, (now expected by 2025) we shall overtake the Chinese population, with an India population of 1,550 million! Life expectancy in China is now 74 years vs 68 years in India. In China the average family size is 3.63 members. In India it is much higher, with 5.52 members.
2. Percentage of people below poverty line. China and India
We fail to understood the fact why some thinkers and leaders in India, mention that our population is our strength. How can they make such statements, with so much poverty, illiteracy and a low standard of living? It’s a nightmare for the poor in India!
3. India’s economic parameters- the simple truth!
India has 17% of the world’s population, 2.2% of the land area, 1.72% of the world’s GDP and only 1% of the world trade. This means that 98.27% of the World’s GDP [Buying Power] and 99% of the world’s trade is not with India! India must plan larger exports, for increasing the standard of living of its people.
4. Adjustment for population increase The hard facts!
It the GDP grows by 9.2% per year, as in 2006-2007, the per capita does not grow at 9.2%. It is reduced due to the yearly population increase, and due to inflation and other issues. Therefore the final per capita increase would be much lesser. This is only, one of the disadvantages, of ballooning population.
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That must be diffused
The population BOMB
1. India’s Population Policy- much to catch up and learn from others!
India has 1, 200 million people. Chins has 1,314 million. Nearly 27 million are born every year in India and ONLY 15 million in China. China has had a more effective population policy than India, although they started in 1970. India’s population policy started much earlier, in 1952. By 2045, (now expected by 2025) we shall overtake the Chinese population, with an India population of 1,550 million! Life expectancy in China is now 74 years vs 68 years in India. In China the average family size is 3.63 members. In India it is much higher, with 5.52 members.
2. Percentage of people below poverty line. China and India
We fail to understood the fact why some thinkers and leaders in India, mention that our population is our strength. How can they make such statements, with so much poverty, illiteracy and a low standard of living? It’s a nightmare for the poor in India!
3. India’s economic parameters- the simple truth!
India has 17% of the world’s population, 2.2% of the land area, 1.72% of the world’s GDP and only 1% of the world trade. This means that 98.27% of the World’s GDP [Buying Power] and 99% of the world’s trade is not with India! India must plan larger exports, for increasing the standard of living of its people.
4. Adjustment for population increase The hard facts!
It the GDP grows by 9.2% per year, as in 2006-2007, the per capita does not grow at 9.2%. It is reduced due to the yearly population increase, and due to inflation and other issues. Therefore the final per capita increase would be much lesser. This is only, one of the disadvantages, of ballooning population.
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Transforming India - 2 (The INDIA you may not know)
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The INDIA you may not know
1. 71% or 770 million people are below 35 years of age. Indians are young.
2. 90% to 94% drop out rate of children between kindergarten and 10+2. This includes those who have never been to school.
3. 300 million unemployed of employable age and only 41 million have actually registered with employment offices with little or no hope of getting employment (our estimates)
4. The Indian definition of literacy is based on a survey of people-“If you can write your name, you are literate”; nobody has seriously ever challenged this definition!
5. India has only 1.72 % of the world GDP and has 17% of the world population. Demands are high but buying power is low. Hence we will need but buying power is low. Hence we will need to increase our exports related activities by 10 times, as the foreign trade is 1.00% down from 33% 1000 years ago, down from 27% wh9en the British landed in India and down from 3% in 1947.
6. As per www. Loksatta.org, about Rs. 2, 600 crores are spent every day, to govern India at the centre and state levels, both on revenue as well as on capital account. Is this transparent? Is the money well spent? Citizens need to use The Right to Information, RTI bill, and also take part in the governance of India, through citizen groups.
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A Tale of 3 countries, after 1947 Germany, India, Japan
Human Development is the key and not the size of quantity of natural resources of a country!
Germany India Japan
Total Area ‘000 sq km 357 3288 377
Coastline km 2,389 7,000 29,751
Population millions 82 1200
(as on 2010) 127
Median age years 43 25 44
Population growth rate % -0.033 +1.606 -0.088
Life expectancy years 79 68 82
Literacy % age 15 & over can read & write 99 61* 99
Effect of 2nd World War Destroyed Intact Destroyed
Rebuilding started 1946-47 1947 1946-47
* If you can sign you name you are literate.
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The INDIA you may not know
1. 71% or 770 million people are below 35 years of age. Indians are young.
2. 90% to 94% drop out rate of children between kindergarten and 10+2. This includes those who have never been to school.
3. 300 million unemployed of employable age and only 41 million have actually registered with employment offices with little or no hope of getting employment (our estimates)
4. The Indian definition of literacy is based on a survey of people-“If you can write your name, you are literate”; nobody has seriously ever challenged this definition!
5. India has only 1.72 % of the world GDP and has 17% of the world population. Demands are high but buying power is low. Hence we will need but buying power is low. Hence we will need to increase our exports related activities by 10 times, as the foreign trade is 1.00% down from 33% 1000 years ago, down from 27% wh9en the British landed in India and down from 3% in 1947.
6. As per www. Loksatta.org, about Rs. 2, 600 crores are spent every day, to govern India at the centre and state levels, both on revenue as well as on capital account. Is this transparent? Is the money well spent? Citizens need to use The Right to Information, RTI bill, and also take part in the governance of India, through citizen groups.
Our India Series II
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A Tale of 3 countries, after 1947 Germany, India, Japan
Human Development is the key and not the size of quantity of natural resources of a country!
Germany India Japan
Total Area ‘000 sq km 357 3288 377
Coastline km 2,389 7,000 29,751
Population millions 82 1200
(as on 2010) 127
Median age years 43 25 44
Population growth rate % -0.033 +1.606 -0.088
Life expectancy years 79 68 82
Literacy % age 15 & over can read & write 99 61* 99
Effect of 2nd World War Destroyed Intact Destroyed
Rebuilding started 1946-47 1947 1946-47
* If you can sign you name you are literate.
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Transforming India - 1
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Comparable data (As on Jan 2009)
Education
1. India has 27,000 foreign students while Australia has 400,000 foreign students.
2. India has 1.0 million schools vs 1.8 million in China.
3. India has 373 Universities vs 900 in China.
Governance
1. Tourist traffic into India is only 4 million per year vs 80 million per year into China.
2. World trade is about 1.0% against 8.0% for China.
3. Electrical loss due to transmission and other losses from electricity boards vary from 25% to 50% in India vs 6% to 8% in China
4. Foreign exchange reserves about US $ 314 billion for India vs US$ 1493 billion in China
Economy
1. India has only 1.8% of world GDP. Buying power is low, but demand is high due to high population of 17%. Exports are the answer. Enough emphasis not given so far in 60 years. SEZ’s need to grow faster.
Employment Generation
1. While China spends nearly 2.5 % of GDP on Vocational Education & Training (VET) in 5000,000 VET centres covering nearly 3000 vocations. India hardly spends 0.1% of its GDP in VET in 5500 centres covering about 200 vocations. (The actual expenses in VET are more but data is not available).
2. The Demographic dividend of supplying young skilled manpower to the world markets must be seized by future Indians by using VET.
3. The present work force of 509 million can be divided into 29 million in the organized sector and 480 million in the unorganized sector. The biggest challenge facing us is to provide world class VET for the 480 million in the unorganized sector!
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Comparable data (As on Jan 2009)
Education
1. India has 27,000 foreign students while Australia has 400,000 foreign students.
2. India has 1.0 million schools vs 1.8 million in China.
3. India has 373 Universities vs 900 in China.
Governance
1. Tourist traffic into India is only 4 million per year vs 80 million per year into China.
2. World trade is about 1.0% against 8.0% for China.
3. Electrical loss due to transmission and other losses from electricity boards vary from 25% to 50% in India vs 6% to 8% in China
4. Foreign exchange reserves about US $ 314 billion for India vs US$ 1493 billion in China
Economy
1. India has only 1.8% of world GDP. Buying power is low, but demand is high due to high population of 17%. Exports are the answer. Enough emphasis not given so far in 60 years. SEZ’s need to grow faster.
Employment Generation
1. While China spends nearly 2.5 % of GDP on Vocational Education & Training (VET) in 5000,000 VET centres covering nearly 3000 vocations. India hardly spends 0.1% of its GDP in VET in 5500 centres covering about 200 vocations. (The actual expenses in VET are more but data is not available).
2. The Demographic dividend of supplying young skilled manpower to the world markets must be seized by future Indians by using VET.
3. The present work force of 509 million can be divided into 29 million in the organized sector and 480 million in the unorganized sector. The biggest challenge facing us is to provide world class VET for the 480 million in the unorganized sector!
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