india in the midst of change. goals learn about key features of india’s population examine the...
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IndiaIndiaIn the Midst of Change
GoalsGoals
Learn about key features of India’s population
Examine the state of India’s economy
Understand the major challenges facing India
India’s PopulationIndia’s Population
1. 2nd most populous country in the world
A Growing PopulationA Growing Population
2. India has one of the world’s highest growth rates.
Expected to be the world’s most populated country by 2050.
Growing Urban AreaGrowing Urban Area
About 72% of India’s population lives in rural areas.
Urban areas are growing, by 2050 the population of urban areas is expected to reach 600 million.
An Expanding Middle ClassAn Expanding Middle Class
About ¼ of India’s population lives in poverty.
3. In recent years, India’s middle class has been growing.
India’s Growing EconomyIndia’s Growing Economy
4. India has the 2nd fastest growing economy in Asia.
5. The middle class provides a huge market for goods and services.
India’s Growing Economy India’s Growing Economy Cont’dCont’d
6. Expanding industries, such as computer software programming, are helping India’s economy.
Other industries include manufacturing and film making.
India exports textiles, gemstones, and jewelry.
Progress and ChallengesProgress and Challenges
7. ¼ the population lives in poverty
India vs. PakistanIndia vs. Pakistan
8. Tension between India and Pakistan over a piece of land called Kashmir.
Health CareHealth Care
Malnutrition and disease are problems for millions of Indian people.
But the government has taken steps to improve health care. People in India are now living longer.
Life expectancy = 63 years
EducationEducation
9. Efforts are being made to improve India’s literacy rate.