1) The document discusses political, social, and economic developments in India since 2013. It notes that while many of Charles Hauss' assertions have remained true, such as widespread poverty and air pollution, some changes have occurred.
2) Narendra Modi was elected Prime Minister in 2014 and his BJP party won a majority, while the Aam Aadmi Party emerged as a new political force focused on combating corruption.
3) A new state of Telangana was also created in 2014 from the former state of Andhra Pradesh.
Resumo das novidades do MNPS adicionadas no período 2015 - 2016.
Apresentação do novo "Virtual Fiducials Mode" para tratar com sequências de imagens não localizadas. Novo soporte a frames Zeppeling and EstereoFlex.
Brief presentation of new resources on MNPS, developed between 2015 and 2016.
Introduction of the new "Virtual Fiducials Mode" for treating non-localized image sets.
Support for frames Zeppelin and EstereoFlex.
MNPS is a Stereotactic Planning System for Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery.
MNPS has support for most of the stereotactic apparatus on the market.
MNPS is developed by MEVIS Informática Médica LTDA.
The magazine "aktuell" of the German-Croatian Chamber of Indstry and Commerce appears quarterly in a circulation of 2,000 copies. The aim of the magazine is to promote business relations and investments between Croatia and Germany through regular information and to deepen the existing trade relations. Through reports on current business sectors from Croatia and Germany as well as about the events of the Chamber, I want to give the readers an insight into the Croatian market. The content of the magazine is rounded off by reports on selected sectors in Germany.
Informação atualizada sobre os recursos de Registro e Fusão de Imagens no MNPS version 10.33.04. Relação com o novo "Virtual Fiducials Mode".
Updated information about Image Registration and Fusion on MNPS version 10.33.04. Relation of Image Registration and Fusion with the new "Virtual Fiducials Mode".
MNPS is a Stereotactic Planning System, for Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery.
Developed by MEVIS informática Médica LTDA.
Resumo das novidades do MNPS adicionadas no período 2015 - 2016.
Apresentação do novo "Virtual Fiducials Mode" para tratar com sequências de imagens não localizadas. Novo soporte a frames Zeppeling and EstereoFlex.
Brief presentation of new resources on MNPS, developed between 2015 and 2016.
Introduction of the new "Virtual Fiducials Mode" for treating non-localized image sets.
Support for frames Zeppelin and EstereoFlex.
MNPS is a Stereotactic Planning System for Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery.
MNPS has support for most of the stereotactic apparatus on the market.
MNPS is developed by MEVIS Informática Médica LTDA.
The magazine "aktuell" of the German-Croatian Chamber of Indstry and Commerce appears quarterly in a circulation of 2,000 copies. The aim of the magazine is to promote business relations and investments between Croatia and Germany through regular information and to deepen the existing trade relations. Through reports on current business sectors from Croatia and Germany as well as about the events of the Chamber, I want to give the readers an insight into the Croatian market. The content of the magazine is rounded off by reports on selected sectors in Germany.
Informação atualizada sobre os recursos de Registro e Fusão de Imagens no MNPS version 10.33.04. Relação com o novo "Virtual Fiducials Mode".
Updated information about Image Registration and Fusion on MNPS version 10.33.04. Relation of Image Registration and Fusion with the new "Virtual Fiducials Mode".
MNPS is a Stereotactic Planning System, for Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery.
Developed by MEVIS informática Médica LTDA.
IT In Search Of Integrated Service ManagementFrontRange
Managing IT services has rarely been as challenging as it is today. Complexity increases costs and cuts productivity. While standards-based strategy automates and simplifies service management, only 2 percent of companies in a recent IDG survey have a fully integrated approach to service management. This white paper examines survey results on what's holding IT back and offers a potential way forward.
Challenges of Political Development in Indiaijtsrd
We are proud to be the largest democracy in the world. For more than sixty five years we have witnessed the conduct of successful elections, peaceful changes of government at the Centre and in the States, people exercising freedom of expression, movement and religion. India has also been developing and transforming economically and socially. At the same time we, quite often, listen complains about prevalent inequalities, injustice or non fulfillment of expectations of certain sections of the society. These people do not feel themselves participative in the democratic process. You may ask why it is so. You have already read in earlier unit that democracy means -‘government of the people, for the people, and by the people’. It means democracy is not limited to just a process of election, but also fulfilling social and economic aspirations of the people. In India we keep on debating these various aspects of democracy and its achievements and challenges. What has been called the “largest exercise in democracy”—eight weeks of voting in which over 800 million people participated—has concluded in India with a victory for the opposition, the Indian Bharatiya Janata Party BJP led by Narendra Modi. Although it earned slightly less than one third of the vote nation wide, the Indian single party district system magnified the scope of the win. The BJP, along with its allied parties, has almost doubled the number of seats it holds in the Lok Sabha lower house of parliament . Moreover, the BJP on its own now holds 282 out of 543 constituency seats, enough to allow it to form a government without any coalition partners. Meanwhile, the Congress Party suffered an historical defeat, now relegated to just 44 seats. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Party’s prime ministerial candidate and scion of the Nehru Gandhi family that has led the Congress Party since independence, barely won his own constituency in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Irsad Ali Khan "Challenges of Political Development in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-6 , October 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd51888.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/51888/challenges-of-political-development-in-india/dr-irsad-ali-khan
A healthy nation they say is a wealthy nation. Healthcare is imp.docxsleeperharwell
A healthy nation they say is a wealthy nation. Healthcare is important to the society because people get ill, accidents and emergencies happen. Hospitals are needed to diagnose, treat and manage different types of ailments and diseases. Many of people’s aspirations and desires cannot be met without longer, healthier, happy lives. Thus, it seems healthcare influence people and nations (Oliver, n.d.). In this essay, I will illustrate why I belief that government should provide free healthcare for every citizen in particular children, elder people and disabilities.
Firstly, a better healthcare will increase the motivation of workers and total number of labor force. Obviously, people obtain a better healthcare can decline death rate, and prolong people’s life. According to the statistic and data, the odds of dying among the insured lower than uninsured (Woolhandler and Himmelstein, 2017). In addition, broader health coverage generally leads to better access to necessary care and improved population health. By comparing healthcare in Canada and in the United State. Every citizen and permanent resident is automatically covered in Canada (Eillis, Chen, Luscombe, 2014) . However, as reported by U.S. Census Bureau 15.7 percent, or nearly 48.6 million of Americans did not have healthcare insurance (Oliver, n.d.). Therefore, American mortality higher than peer societies and lower life expectancies (Kaplan and Babas, 2011). The relationship between healthcare and labor force have two points. Basically, a better healthcare guarantees people’s life, and workers don’t have to worry about safety issues and a plenty of medical expenses. Not only attain more people wold like to join in the work but also stimulate public’s enthusiasm for work, and increasing motivation will raise up the productivity of labor force. In the other hand, people are living longer with better healthcare hence government can raise the retirement age.
Holland ISC
AES Course Work 1
Source Evaluation and ERE Outline - Draft
Please fill in all sections below
Name
Chao Liu
Student No.
2417943
AES Class
SFB2
AES Tutor
Paul Robertson
Date
28.04.2019
Essay Title
Should governments be obliged to ensure that free, accessible healthcare is available to all citizens, irrespective of age or health status? Discuss public healthcare provision in two countries to support your response.
PRESENTATION:
Your work must be word-processed in “Arial” or “Times new Roman” size 12 font and double spaced.
Your work must have the CW1 Cover Sheet which contains the title in full, date of submission, your name, class, and tutor’s name. Any graphs or tables should be included as appendices and NOT pasted into the main body of the text.
Have you included all of the parts listed below?
Part I: Bibliography- minimum 6 sources
Part II: Source Evaluation - 4 of the 6 sources
Holland ISC
Part III: Outline
Part I - Bibliography
Write a reference list for at least SIX sources which you have found .
First india jaipur edition-06 november 2020FIRST INDIA
First India published from Ahmedabad & Jaipur. Get Latest News In English on politics, sports, entertainment, business, lifestyle and many more. We are a formidable news Provider especially from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Power corridor of Delhi like The Times of India, Hindustan Times & The Hindu, etc. Read First India Today Newspaper.
Visit:- https://firstindia.co.in/newspaper
Gregory R Ortiz, DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford, gave a seminar at the Institute of Economic Growth on Friday, 25 April 2014. These are the slides.
India is great Country and we may Second Largest in Population is this World .
We are witness in history Like More Social and Ethical behavior and very easy to lure by people all Political Parties Taken advantages on us After Independence thrown lots of Fauls promise and impose Tax and Duties as per their wish and looted our Hard Earn money from Treasure.
Now we are going to be witness largest Crime and Huge loss of Humanity.
Court Warn but our Present Govt ignored
Basic Medicine and requirement like oxygen now because Night Mare.
Now we are going to Largest JOB less Citizen as compare to any Forward country .
Kasme Wade paya wafa sir Jumle ki Baaten hein Baton ka kaya Yeh hey MODI aur Presnt Govt Ka mantra.
I have recently uploaded a PDF document on our website that provides a comprehensive and insightful review of the healthcare system in India. This document delves into various aspects of healthcare in the country, examining both its strengths and weaknesses.
In this detailed analysis, we explore the availability and accessibility of healthcare services in India, taking into account factors such as infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and the distribution of medical personnel. The document also examines the quality of healthcare services offered, including the standards and certifications in place for medical institutions and professionals.
Furthermore, the review sheds light on the affordability of healthcare in India, considering the financial burdens faced by individuals and families seeking medical treatment. It addresses the coverage provided by health insurance schemes, government initiatives, and efforts to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all segments of society.
The PDF document also discusses the advancements and innovations in the Indian healthcare sector. It covers various technological advancements, research and development efforts, and the implementation of digital healthcare solutions. Moreover, it highlights the role of telemedicine in bridging the gaps in healthcare delivery, especially in remote areas.
Additionally, the review touches upon the challenges and roadblocks faced by the healthcare system in India, such as regional disparities, doctor-patient ratios, and the need for improved healthcare infrastructure in rural areas. It also explores the regulatory framework governing the healthcare sector and suggests potential areas for improvement and reform.
Overall, this PDF document serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the healthcare system in India. It offers a balanced review of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the healthcare sector, making it an essential read for policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in the state of healthcare in India.
Democracy may be defined as the system of government in which the power of the nation is vested among the people, who either rule the nation directly or with the help of the institutions which are been elected freely. One of the largest democracy which has been popular in the world for its system of governance is India.
Number of sources 1Topic Family CommunicationType of docum.docxhopeaustin33688
Number of sources: 1
Topic: Family Communication
Type of document: Research Paper
Number of Pages: 1 (Double Spaced)
Category: Communications and Media
Language Style: English (U.S.)
Writing Style: APA
Order Instructions:
Family Communication
In the first week of class you described some of the communication rules that are present in your family. After reviewing guidelines for effective communication in families describe how you want your current or future family to communicate. What communication rules might you implement? Describe what you will do to make sure you will meet the challenges of family life. (Length 2-3 paragraphs)
Grading Criteria for this Assignments
Maximum Points
Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria 40
Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts 20
Clearly presents well-reasoned ideas and concepts 30
Uses proper mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling 10
Total 100
4
General Management
and Organizational Behavior
Cultural Diversity of India
Table of Contents
2Introduction
2A.Brief History of India
31.Political
32.Social
43.Economic
4B.Business Strengths of India
51.People
52.Technology
63.Natural Resources
6C.Cultural Uniqueness
61.High Context/ Low Context
6D.Impact of culture on Business/ Organizational Behavior
7E.Key Points to Remember
71.Hiring
72.As Associates
83.As Partners in a business Venture
8F.Summary/ Recommendations to the class
10References
Introduction
This is a research on the cultural norms and characteristics of India and its people to help in understanding the importance of Cultural Diversity and its impact on both General Management and Organizational Behavior.
The paper will cover the brief history of India and its political, social and economic characteristics; its business strengths derived from its people, technology and natural resources; its cultural uniqueness; and the impact of India’s culture on the business environment and organizational behavior. A. Brief History of India
India’s history can be traced back to around 3000 BC, to one of the world’s oldest civilization known as the Indus. Even then, they were already a highly sophisticated nation with a written language. Buddhism began to spread in India in the 4th century BCE. In the 8th century, Islam first came to be known in India and became firmly established by the 11th century (Lal, 2007).
During the 16th century, the first Europeans came to India and fought the Mughal Empire for India. The British crown already has control of the country by 1858 but Benjamin Disraeli worked for the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India in 1877 (The Open University, n.d.).
The nationalist movement emerged in the early part of the 20th century, with Mathatma Gandhi as its leader by 1919-1920. By 1947 the British was driven out of India, but the Muslim state of Pakistan was carved out of the country ( Why is this valuable to political / culture situation?)1. Political
Pandit Jawaharlal.
This presentation is a series of five presentations on Anna Hazare the phenomena. Different sociological, psychological, anthropological, political aspects of Indian society will be analysed and a prognosis is made on he is going to succeed in his crusade with explanations.
IT In Search Of Integrated Service ManagementFrontRange
Managing IT services has rarely been as challenging as it is today. Complexity increases costs and cuts productivity. While standards-based strategy automates and simplifies service management, only 2 percent of companies in a recent IDG survey have a fully integrated approach to service management. This white paper examines survey results on what's holding IT back and offers a potential way forward.
Challenges of Political Development in Indiaijtsrd
We are proud to be the largest democracy in the world. For more than sixty five years we have witnessed the conduct of successful elections, peaceful changes of government at the Centre and in the States, people exercising freedom of expression, movement and religion. India has also been developing and transforming economically and socially. At the same time we, quite often, listen complains about prevalent inequalities, injustice or non fulfillment of expectations of certain sections of the society. These people do not feel themselves participative in the democratic process. You may ask why it is so. You have already read in earlier unit that democracy means -‘government of the people, for the people, and by the people’. It means democracy is not limited to just a process of election, but also fulfilling social and economic aspirations of the people. In India we keep on debating these various aspects of democracy and its achievements and challenges. What has been called the “largest exercise in democracy”—eight weeks of voting in which over 800 million people participated—has concluded in India with a victory for the opposition, the Indian Bharatiya Janata Party BJP led by Narendra Modi. Although it earned slightly less than one third of the vote nation wide, the Indian single party district system magnified the scope of the win. The BJP, along with its allied parties, has almost doubled the number of seats it holds in the Lok Sabha lower house of parliament . Moreover, the BJP on its own now holds 282 out of 543 constituency seats, enough to allow it to form a government without any coalition partners. Meanwhile, the Congress Party suffered an historical defeat, now relegated to just 44 seats. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Party’s prime ministerial candidate and scion of the Nehru Gandhi family that has led the Congress Party since independence, barely won his own constituency in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Irsad Ali Khan "Challenges of Political Development in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-6 , October 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd51888.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/51888/challenges-of-political-development-in-india/dr-irsad-ali-khan
A healthy nation they say is a wealthy nation. Healthcare is imp.docxsleeperharwell
A healthy nation they say is a wealthy nation. Healthcare is important to the society because people get ill, accidents and emergencies happen. Hospitals are needed to diagnose, treat and manage different types of ailments and diseases. Many of people’s aspirations and desires cannot be met without longer, healthier, happy lives. Thus, it seems healthcare influence people and nations (Oliver, n.d.). In this essay, I will illustrate why I belief that government should provide free healthcare for every citizen in particular children, elder people and disabilities.
Firstly, a better healthcare will increase the motivation of workers and total number of labor force. Obviously, people obtain a better healthcare can decline death rate, and prolong people’s life. According to the statistic and data, the odds of dying among the insured lower than uninsured (Woolhandler and Himmelstein, 2017). In addition, broader health coverage generally leads to better access to necessary care and improved population health. By comparing healthcare in Canada and in the United State. Every citizen and permanent resident is automatically covered in Canada (Eillis, Chen, Luscombe, 2014) . However, as reported by U.S. Census Bureau 15.7 percent, or nearly 48.6 million of Americans did not have healthcare insurance (Oliver, n.d.). Therefore, American mortality higher than peer societies and lower life expectancies (Kaplan and Babas, 2011). The relationship between healthcare and labor force have two points. Basically, a better healthcare guarantees people’s life, and workers don’t have to worry about safety issues and a plenty of medical expenses. Not only attain more people wold like to join in the work but also stimulate public’s enthusiasm for work, and increasing motivation will raise up the productivity of labor force. In the other hand, people are living longer with better healthcare hence government can raise the retirement age.
Holland ISC
AES Course Work 1
Source Evaluation and ERE Outline - Draft
Please fill in all sections below
Name
Chao Liu
Student No.
2417943
AES Class
SFB2
AES Tutor
Paul Robertson
Date
28.04.2019
Essay Title
Should governments be obliged to ensure that free, accessible healthcare is available to all citizens, irrespective of age or health status? Discuss public healthcare provision in two countries to support your response.
PRESENTATION:
Your work must be word-processed in “Arial” or “Times new Roman” size 12 font and double spaced.
Your work must have the CW1 Cover Sheet which contains the title in full, date of submission, your name, class, and tutor’s name. Any graphs or tables should be included as appendices and NOT pasted into the main body of the text.
Have you included all of the parts listed below?
Part I: Bibliography- minimum 6 sources
Part II: Source Evaluation - 4 of the 6 sources
Holland ISC
Part III: Outline
Part I - Bibliography
Write a reference list for at least SIX sources which you have found .
First india jaipur edition-06 november 2020FIRST INDIA
First India published from Ahmedabad & Jaipur. Get Latest News In English on politics, sports, entertainment, business, lifestyle and many more. We are a formidable news Provider especially from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Power corridor of Delhi like The Times of India, Hindustan Times & The Hindu, etc. Read First India Today Newspaper.
Visit:- https://firstindia.co.in/newspaper
Gregory R Ortiz, DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford, gave a seminar at the Institute of Economic Growth on Friday, 25 April 2014. These are the slides.
India is great Country and we may Second Largest in Population is this World .
We are witness in history Like More Social and Ethical behavior and very easy to lure by people all Political Parties Taken advantages on us After Independence thrown lots of Fauls promise and impose Tax and Duties as per their wish and looted our Hard Earn money from Treasure.
Now we are going to be witness largest Crime and Huge loss of Humanity.
Court Warn but our Present Govt ignored
Basic Medicine and requirement like oxygen now because Night Mare.
Now we are going to Largest JOB less Citizen as compare to any Forward country .
Kasme Wade paya wafa sir Jumle ki Baaten hein Baton ka kaya Yeh hey MODI aur Presnt Govt Ka mantra.
I have recently uploaded a PDF document on our website that provides a comprehensive and insightful review of the healthcare system in India. This document delves into various aspects of healthcare in the country, examining both its strengths and weaknesses.
In this detailed analysis, we explore the availability and accessibility of healthcare services in India, taking into account factors such as infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and the distribution of medical personnel. The document also examines the quality of healthcare services offered, including the standards and certifications in place for medical institutions and professionals.
Furthermore, the review sheds light on the affordability of healthcare in India, considering the financial burdens faced by individuals and families seeking medical treatment. It addresses the coverage provided by health insurance schemes, government initiatives, and efforts to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all segments of society.
The PDF document also discusses the advancements and innovations in the Indian healthcare sector. It covers various technological advancements, research and development efforts, and the implementation of digital healthcare solutions. Moreover, it highlights the role of telemedicine in bridging the gaps in healthcare delivery, especially in remote areas.
Additionally, the review touches upon the challenges and roadblocks faced by the healthcare system in India, such as regional disparities, doctor-patient ratios, and the need for improved healthcare infrastructure in rural areas. It also explores the regulatory framework governing the healthcare sector and suggests potential areas for improvement and reform.
Overall, this PDF document serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the healthcare system in India. It offers a balanced review of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the healthcare sector, making it an essential read for policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in the state of healthcare in India.
Democracy may be defined as the system of government in which the power of the nation is vested among the people, who either rule the nation directly or with the help of the institutions which are been elected freely. One of the largest democracy which has been popular in the world for its system of governance is India.
Number of sources 1Topic Family CommunicationType of docum.docxhopeaustin33688
Number of sources: 1
Topic: Family Communication
Type of document: Research Paper
Number of Pages: 1 (Double Spaced)
Category: Communications and Media
Language Style: English (U.S.)
Writing Style: APA
Order Instructions:
Family Communication
In the first week of class you described some of the communication rules that are present in your family. After reviewing guidelines for effective communication in families describe how you want your current or future family to communicate. What communication rules might you implement? Describe what you will do to make sure you will meet the challenges of family life. (Length 2-3 paragraphs)
Grading Criteria for this Assignments
Maximum Points
Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria 40
Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts 20
Clearly presents well-reasoned ideas and concepts 30
Uses proper mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling 10
Total 100
4
General Management
and Organizational Behavior
Cultural Diversity of India
Table of Contents
2Introduction
2A.Brief History of India
31.Political
32.Social
43.Economic
4B.Business Strengths of India
51.People
52.Technology
63.Natural Resources
6C.Cultural Uniqueness
61.High Context/ Low Context
6D.Impact of culture on Business/ Organizational Behavior
7E.Key Points to Remember
71.Hiring
72.As Associates
83.As Partners in a business Venture
8F.Summary/ Recommendations to the class
10References
Introduction
This is a research on the cultural norms and characteristics of India and its people to help in understanding the importance of Cultural Diversity and its impact on both General Management and Organizational Behavior.
The paper will cover the brief history of India and its political, social and economic characteristics; its business strengths derived from its people, technology and natural resources; its cultural uniqueness; and the impact of India’s culture on the business environment and organizational behavior. A. Brief History of India
India’s history can be traced back to around 3000 BC, to one of the world’s oldest civilization known as the Indus. Even then, they were already a highly sophisticated nation with a written language. Buddhism began to spread in India in the 4th century BCE. In the 8th century, Islam first came to be known in India and became firmly established by the 11th century (Lal, 2007).
During the 16th century, the first Europeans came to India and fought the Mughal Empire for India. The British crown already has control of the country by 1858 but Benjamin Disraeli worked for the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India in 1877 (The Open University, n.d.).
The nationalist movement emerged in the early part of the 20th century, with Mathatma Gandhi as its leader by 1919-1920. By 1947 the British was driven out of India, but the Muslim state of Pakistan was carved out of the country ( Why is this valuable to political / culture situation?)1. Political
Pandit Jawaharlal.
This presentation is a series of five presentations on Anna Hazare the phenomena. Different sociological, psychological, anthropological, political aspects of Indian society will be analysed and a prognosis is made on he is going to succeed in his crusade with explanations.
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Pols 280 Essay 1
1. Throughout chapter twelve in Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global
Challenges, much of what Charles Hauss says remains true about India today. The caste system
in still in place, the two major parties are still Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and
there are still disputes between the Hindus and the Muslims that occupy certain states like Punjab
and Kashmir. However, a few major events have taken place since the book was written in mid
2013 like the newly elected prime minster, Narendra Modi, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party1.
As of 2015, another major party called the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) caught some motion after
their leader Arvind Kejriwal “turned an anti-corruption movement into an electoral machine” 2.
A new state called Telangana was established in August of 2013 3, and a few strides have been
made towards bettering the sanitation system (or lack thereof), air pollution, and poverty in India
but as Hauss stated in the book, they are still some of the worst on the planet.
India has a parliamentary system that runs almost identical to the United Kingdom
parliamentary system. The lower house or the Lok Sabha has the majority of the power while the
upper house or the Rajya Sabha has less power. One idea that is different from the U.K.
parliamentary system is that the president technically appoints the prime minister, however, this
is not actually the case because the prime minister has to be the leader of the party that has the
majority or the coalition in the Lok Sabha 4. In 2014, Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister
of India. Mr. Modi is a part of the BJP and during the 2014 election the BJP won a majority in
1
“India country profile”, 2016, bbc.com
2 Mufflerman triumphs”, The Economist, 2015
3 “India MPs protest against creation of Telangana state”, 2013, bbc.com
4 Hauss, Charles, Comparative Politics: Domestic Response to Global Challenges, (Stamford,
CT, Cengage Learning, 2013) 344-345
2. the parliament on its own, which meant that it did not need another smaller party to form a
coalition with 5.
Following the election of Mr. Modi, a new party was formed. This party is called Aam
Aadmi Party (AAP). AAP was formed after there was corruption within the government. AAP is
currently being led by Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal appealed to voters from all demographics and
really took hold in Delhi, the nation’s capital. Kejriwal became the chief of Delhi but led an
extremely chaotic time and resigned after just 49 days. However, eight months later the AAP
won one of the biggest wins since 1947. In Delhi, AAP won 67 out of the 70 seats. Kejriwal
became chief minister again on February 14, 2015. Mr. Kejriwal stands against much of the
BJP’s platform, which is why he and the AAP got elected. 6
In June of 2014 India created their 29th state called Telangana in southern India. The new
state is comprised of ten districts which previously belonged to Andhra Pradesh including the
capital Hyderabad. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will share Hyderabad as their state capital for
10 years, at which Andhra Pradesh will establish a new state capital. 7
This is following a 50-year protest for Telangana to become a new state because the
residence felt like the government was neglecting the northern part (now the state of Telangana)
of Andhra Pradesh. The population is over 35 million. K Chandrasekhar Rao became the first
chief minister for Telangana. Some people were happy about the split because they did believe
that they were being ignored, however, there were a few groups who opposed the split because
the felt that the economic reasons were too great. They were also unhappy because the capital of
5 “India profile – Leaders”, 2014, bbc.com
6 “Mufflerman triumphs” The Economist, 2015
7 “New state of Telangana is born in southern India” ,2014, bbc.com
3. Hyderabad is where a large number of major pharmaceutical companies and information
technology are located. 8
Just like much of Telangana, India is home to some of the poorest towns in the world. As
Hauss states: “Most mainstream scholars today estimate that at least three hundred million
Indians are poor, a number greater than the total population of every country on earth except for
China and the United States”9. Hauss states that the majority of the poor are malnourished
because they do not get the food that they need to survive. Many of the people who are
malnourished have suffered from diseases caused by open defecation.
The current prime minister, Mr. Modi is making it a priority to buy toilets to try to end
this simple, disastrous epidemic. “Of the 1 billion people in the world who have no toilet, India
accounts for nearly 600 million.” 10 However, some prefer to not use a toilet because of ritual
purposes. Caste divisions also share a purpose in this because the “untouchables” or the absolute
lowest class in India are the only ones who “clear human waste”11. It is worth noting that some
people who do have toilets just choose not to use them.
Religion also plays a large role in who is malnourished from diseases. It is interesting that
“out of every 100 children, 1.7 more Muslim than Hindu ones survive to five years” and “67% of
all Hindu households, rural and urban, practiced open defecation, compared with just 42% of
Muslim ones” 12.
8 “New state”, 2014
9 Hauss, Comparative Politics, 352
10 “The final frontier”, The Economist, 2014
11 “The final”, The Economist
12 “The final”, The Economist
4. The air pollution in India does not help the Indians health at all. In New Delhi air levels
have been measured at three to four times the sanctioned limit, which rivals Beijing 13. “Air
pollution is proven to exacerbate chronic lung ailments, and there is mounting evidence it also
leads to stress, coronary diseases and inflammation” 14. Katy Daigle of the Star Press claims that,
“In New Delhi, levels of PM 10-particulate matter that is 10 micrometers in size-have routinely
bounced around 400 micrograms per cubic meter the past several months. That’s four times the
city’s limit of 100, and well above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 20”
15.
So while much of the assertions that Hauss made have remained the same, like the
poverty level and air pollution, some has changed like the emergence of a new political party
(AAP). India is no longer has a new prime minister and has started to make some leeway on
trying to combat the lack of toilets in the area which would also combat the serious illnesses that
people get with open defecation.
13 Daigle, Katy, “New Delhi plagued by soot-filled air” The Star Press, 2014, 6A
14 Daigle, “New Delhi”
15 Daigle, “New Dehli”