India is a diverse nation with a complex political system and significant economic growth, marked by a GDP of $3.305 trillion and a significant workforce in agriculture, services, and manufacturing. The country faces challenges such as high poverty levels, with 42% of its population living on less than $1 per day, alongside issues in education and health. Despite these challenges, India is witnessing rapid growth and increasing global influence, particularly in technology and trade.

1. IndiaEmily Zender and Halie Jesperson

2. GeographyMajor Cities and PortsNew Delhi – India’s capital and one of the largest and oldest cosmopolitan cities located on the Yamuna River.Mumbai – is the financial capital of India, and Bollywood resides here.11 major sea ports exist between the 2 coasts, and 139 minor ports with 16,000 kilometers of inland waterways.Territories/ DistrictsThe administrative divisions consists of the national capital territory of Delhi, 28 states with their own local governments, and 6 centrally administered union territories. TerrainDiverse landscape ranging from mountains to deserts.Excessive climate – intense heat to extreme amounts of rain.http://www.printablemapstore.com/images/big/map_of_countries/maps_of_india/political_map_of_india.jpg

3. Gross Domestic ProductGDP = $3.305 trillionGDP per capita = $2,600GDP growth= 9%India is the fourth largest country ... in purchasing power United States = $13 trillion (up 3.3% from 2005) China = $10 trillion (up 10.7%) Japan = $4.17 trillion (up 2.2%) India = $4.16 trillion (up 9.2%)

4. Agriculture vs. Service vs. Manufacturing Agriculture = 17.8% of GDPEmploys about 58% of the work forceService = 16.4% of GDPA top global player in technologyManufacturing = 52.8% of GDPAutomobile industry is the largest divisionhttp://www.fundsupermart.com

5. India is the world’s 2nd largest country 1.15 billion people Life expectancy = 69.25 yearsMale – 66.87 yearsFemale – 71.9 yearsLiteracy rate = 79.9% (age 15+ read and write)Male – 73.4%Female – 47.8%Infant mortality rate = 57/1,000 birthsHigh infant mortality due to malnutritionChild mortality rate = 73/1,000 birthsOf the 10 million children's deaths, 2.1 million are IndiansMaternal mortality rate = 450/100,000 birthsDemographicshttp://causebecause.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/poverty-in-india.jpgandhttp://www.anonlineindia.com/images/poverty-2.jpg

6. GDP = $14.44 trillion GDP per capita = $47,500GDP growth =2.1%Agriculture = 1.2%Service = 19.2%Manufacturing = 79.6%Population = 307,212,1233rd largest0.975% growthLife Expectancy = 78.11 yearsMale – 75.65Female – 80.69Literacy Rate = 99%Both male and femaleInfant Mortality Rate6.26 deaths/ 1,000 live birthshttp://onedollarland.comhttp://www.iatselocal80.orgUNITED STATES of AMERICAhttp://www.aerial-photography-new-york-city-new-york.com/Aerial-Photography-World%20Trade-Center-New-York-City.JPGhttp://patriotsnotebook.com/article_archive/images/immigration.jpg

7. P O V E R T Yhttp://www.eng4dev.soton.ac.uk/images/Calcutta.jpghttp://www.millennium-home.com/images/India%20Slums%20082808.jpg456 million Indians (42%) live under $1/dayThird of the global poor reside in India Rural = 28% and Urban = 26% Access to Potable Water = 89% and Improved Sanitation = 33%

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9. GLOBALIZATIONForeign Direct Investment Multinational Corporations2001 = $42.3 billion2002 = $54.1 billion2003 = $75.4 billion2004 = $113 billionTop FDI Companies:1. General Motors2. IBM3. Toyota/Nissan4. Wal-MartMajor Contributing Countries:1. Mauritius2. Singapore3. United States4. United KingdomAmerican Companies = 37% of the top 20 firms operating in India.Proctor and GambleMorgan StanleyYum! GroupMcDonaldsWhirlpoolMicrosoftCoco ColaReebokAT&TPepsiIntelFordhttp://www.globeinfotech.com/images/technology.jpg

10. TradeImportsImports: $287.5 billionPartners: China 10.6%, US 7.8%, Germany 4.4%, Singapore 4.4%Commodities: Gems, crude oil, fertilizer, chemicals and machineryhttp://www.business-in-asia.com/asia/images/india_imports.jpgExportsExports: $175.7 billionPartners: US 15%, China 8.7%, UAE 8.7%, UK 4.4%Commodities: Petroleum products, textile goods, gems and jewelry, engineering goods, chemicals, leather manufactures http://www.indianembassy.it/marketb5.gif

11. In 2002, India eliminated quotas on 1,420 consumer imports, and has incrementally lowered non-agricultural customs duties. However, the tax structure is complex, with compounding effects of various taxes.In 2006, India and China opened the Nathu La Pass to bilateral trade for the first time in 40 years.India and China are working on improving their relationship for both of their benefits.In 2007, the U.S. and India’s bilateral merchandise trade = $41.6 billion.http://sazal.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/taj-mahal.jpg

12. Political SystemIndia’s political system is known as the Union or Central GovernmentThis is the governing authority of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of IndiaExecutive Branch:Chief of State: President Pratibha PATIL (since 25 July 2007)Vice President: Hamid ANSARI (since 11 August 2007) Prime Minister: Manmohan SINGH (since 22 May 2004) Cabinet: The cabinet is appointed by the President based on the Prime Minister’s recommendationsElections: The President is elected every 5 years by the Electoral College, which consists of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the legislatures of the States The last election was held in July 2007, and the next will be in July 2012The Vice President is elected in the same mannerThe Prime Minister is chosen by Parliamentary members of the majority party following legislative electionsThe Prime Minister’s election will occur this year Legal System: Based on English common lawJudicial review of legislative actsAccepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction (with reservations)Separate personal law codes apply to Muslims, Christians, and Hindus http://im.in.com/connect/images/profile/b

13. Corruption is rampant in IndiaIndia is ranked 85 out of 179 countries in TransparencyIt exists everywhere …Politics – more than 1/5 of Parliament members faced criminal charges, and many are convicted criminalsBureaucracy – over 50% of the people have paid bribes to get a job in public office Judiciary – corruption exists primarily due to delays in the disposable cases and shortage of judgesPolice Force – innocent people are often tortured to obtain a ‘confession’ so as to save influential or wealthy offendersReligion – sell Baptism certificatesCORRUPTIONhttp://attieheunis.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/corruption.jpg

14. EducationIn 2008, 40 million children attended secondary school37% of secondary students fail and 11% dropout before the examEnrollment between states92% in Kerala 44% in Tamil Nadu22% in Bihar4% in Jharkhandhttp://www.industrialeconomist.com/cover-story.htm http://www.unicef.org/sapc08/images/profile7.jpghttp://blog.craigdossantos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/india-education.jpg

15. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/India is recovering from being plagued with diseases Leprosy Accounted for 2/3 of the world’s leprosy burden (300,000 per yr)1991 – 24/10,000 and today – 1/10,000Cataract BlindnessAccounted for 1/3 of the world’s blind peopleTuberculosis Polio Malaria Kala AzarDiseases in India

16. India is climbing … UP Unprecedented growth

17. Unlimited opportunities

18. Increased acceptance