How India Surpassed Pakistan?
How India Surpassed Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have had a complex relationship since independence from Britain in 1947. While both countries have faced their own set of challenges, however, the policy of non-alignment played a crucial role. Pakistan should not have joined the American bloc during its initial years of independence. India has managed to surpass Pakistan in terms of economic growth and development. India chose not to be part of bloc politics, which proved fruitful for its development. This article will explain how India has achieved this feat and what it means for the region’s future.
Why India Outperformed Pakistan
How has India surpassed Pakistan economically? India has become successful economically because it has worked to improve its economy by making it more open and modern. In 1991, India implemented a series of economic reforms that liberalized its economy and opened it up to foreign investment. This helped to stimulate economic growth and attract foreign companies to invest in India. As a result, India’s GDP has grown at an average rate of 7% per year since the 1990s, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world.
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Another factor that has contributed to India’s economic growth is its large and rapidly growing population. India’s population is predicted to be greater than China’s within the next 10 years, Making it the world’s most populous country. This large population has provided a sizeable domestic market for goods and services, which has helped to drive economic growth. India’s young people have also offered a large pool of skilled workers, which has helped attract foreign investment.
Why Did India Beat Pakistan?
In contrast, Pakistan has struggled to achieve the same level of economic growth as India. Pakistan’s economy has been heavily controlled by the government, and it has been slow to implement economic reforms. Additionally, Pakistan has also struggled to attract foreign investment due in part to its poor security situation and political instability.
Another factor that has contributed to Pakistan’s economic struggles is its large and rapidly growing population. Pakistan’s population is expected to reach over 300 million by 2050, which will strain its limited resources. This large population has also led to high levels of poverty and unemployment, which has hindered economic growth.
Downfall of Pakistan
Despite these challenges, India has surpassed Pakistan regarding economic growth and development. India’s GDP per capita is now more than three times higher than Pakistan’s, and it has a much higher standard of living. India has also managed to reduce poverty and unemployment, which has helped improve the overall quality of life for its citizens.
This economic gap between India and Pakistan has also significantly affected the region. India’s financial success has made it a significant player on the global stage. It has become an essential partner for many countries in the area. Additionally, India’s economic growth has also helped reduce poverty and improve its citizens’ overall standard of living.
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On the other hand, Pakistan’s economic struggles have made it more dependent on foreign aid. They have also hindered its ability to play a significant role in regional politics. Additionally, Pakistan’s economic struggles have also led to high levels of poverty and unemployment, which have contributed to social unrest and political instability.
India’s economic success has surpassed Pakistan’s and has had a significant impact on the region. India has successfully grown its economy by making it more open and modern and having a large and growing population. In contrast, Pakistan is not increasing economically because it has yet to make its economy as available and contemporary as India’s and also because it has a large and growing population. As India continues to grow economically, Pakistan must address these challenges and find ways to promote economic growth and development.
A Few Major Development Projects in India:
- Development of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project
- Central Vista Redevelopment Project
- Chenab Rail Bridge (would be the world’s largest railway bridge)
- World’s First Motorable Road through the Glaciers HIMANK.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands can lift the maritime capability of India. 572 islands are based at the junction of the Bay of Bengal, which is the famous sea route of the East Asian nations. India is developing the region with four curtail projects: International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Greenfield International Airport, a power plant, and a township. These projects will undoubtedly boost the Indian economy and employment rate.
India is building the 22 km long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) sea bridge to link Mumbai with the planned development of Navi Mumbai. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is in charge of the project, which is scheduled to be finished in 2021–2022. When completed, it will be the most extended sea link in India.
It will bridge the gap between the two urban areas and provide fast access to the southern part of Navi Mumbai. The project is also expected to foster growth and socio-economic development in the surrounding areas. It will generate a considerable amount of revenue for the country. It has also generated employment for around 75,000 workers during its construction.
The central vista redevelopment project is an urban development project. It has generated employment for more than 38, 94,750 workers (skilled and unskilled). The project includes the new Parliament Building, Central Vista Avenue, the Common Central Secretariat, and the Indra Gandhi National Center of Arts. The parliament building will have hand-knotted carpets made in Uttar Pradesh.
The Indian railways have shared stunning images of the world’s highest rail bridge, the Chenab Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir. This engineering marvel is a sight to behold. It is taller than the Eiffel Tower of France. The Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge located 42km from the main town of Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It spans the Chenab River at an impressive height of 359m above the river, making it the highest rail bridge in the world. Construction of the base supports was completed in November 2017, allowing for the start of the central arch. The bridge was fully completed and inaugurated in August 2022.
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is building the world’s first motorable road on glaciers in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Construction on the route, which connects Sasoma to Saser La, is taking place at a height of about 17,800 feet. According to a BRO spokeswoman, the road will be an important link that is constructed over glaciers that are known to be unstable and continually changing in nature.
Conclusion:
The two countries have had different economic developments over the years. Pakistan’s growth was higher than India’s in the late 1980s. Still, India has become one of the world’s largest economies since then, while Pakistan has lagged behind. This event compared and contrasted each country’s economic evolution, identified critical economic policies and turning points, and discussed what each country needs to do to achieve future financial success. It also examined how the economic paths of India and Pakistan have influenced U.S. policy towards each country.
Shoeb Hassan | Writer is Political Science Graduate from Karachi University.
Appreciated, Shoib !