The document provides an overview of India, including its branches of government, major religions, caste system, poverty levels, economy, and transportation challenges. It discusses the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of India's government and notes some key details about each. It also summarizes Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, and Christianity as the major religions practiced in India. The caste system, poverty rates, and economic sectors are briefly outlined. Current transportation problems like overcrowding and proposed infrastructure improvements are also mentioned.

1. India
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2. Agenda
Political
Relig
ion
Caste
System
Transport
ation
Pover
ty
Econo
my

3. Branches of Government
Legislative Executive Judicial

Parliament

Lok Sabha
(lower house)

Rajya Sabha
(upper house)

President

Vice President

Cabinet

Civil service

Cabinet Secretary

Supreme Court

4. Legislative
Parliament
Upper House  Lower House
Rajya Sabha (250
Members)
233 Represent states
and union territories
12 Nominated by
President
Not directly elected
Lok Sabha (545
Members)
543 Elected
2 Nominated by
President
Directly elected

5. Executive
President
Constitution
al Head
Supreme
Commander
5 Year Term
Vice-President
Selected by
both houses
of
Parliament
5 Year Term
Council of
Ministers
Elected by Union
Government
Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State
Deputy Ministers

6. Judicial
Supreme Court
Chief Justice and up
25 other judges
Appointed by
President
Judges hold office
until age of 65

7. Religion
India is known as the land of spiritually
and philosophy
India alone created four religions
− Hinduism
− Buddhism
− Jainism
− Sikhism

8. Jainism
− 5 great vows
− No gods or godesses
Sikhism
− One God
− Central Lesson
− Everyone is equal
Hinduism
− 80%
− Colorful religion
− Belief in many Gods and
Goddesses
− Caste system enforced
Buddhism
− .77%
− Live based off the
practical method

9. Islam
− 13%
− Monotheistic
− Muhammad
− Five Pillars
Christianity
− 2%
− One God
− Based on the life and
teachings of Jesus
Christ

10. Amount of poor
people in India:
>300 million
75% of India’s
population lives in
poverty
Poverty in India

11. Causes of Poverty
Environmental resources
Lack of access to
productive assets &
financial resources
Lack basic services,
communications and
infrastructure
Inadequate health care

12. India's Caste System
One of the world’s longest
surviving forms of
stratification (Center)
Imposed upon by culture and
religion, not a governing
body
Over 1,500 years old and
based on a legend
Started with 4 groups and a
5th group emerged through
intermarriage

13. Caste Ranks
Brahmans – his mouth –
priests and teachers
Kshatriyas – his arms –
rulers and soldiers
Vaisyas – thighs –
merchants and traders
Sudras – feet – laborers
Through time, a 5th rank
emerged through
intermarriage – these are the
Dalits (or untouchables

14. Modern Caste System
Extremely Slow Change
Embedded in Religion
and Culture, regardless
of Criminal
Consequences
Intermarriage Now
Acceptable, unless you
are a Dalit

15. Challenges for Indian Economy
Population Explosion
Poverty
Unemployment
Rural Urban Divide

16. Economy
Developing into an open-market economy
Diverse economy
− Traditional village farming
− Modern agriculture
− Handicrafts
− Modern industries

17. Diverse Economy
A little more than half the work force is agriculture
Services are a major source of growth
− Nearly 2/3 of output
− Less than 1/3 of its labor force
Capitalized on English speaking population to become major
exporter
− Information technology
− Software workers
− Business outsourcing services

18. Transportation
 Population Density
 Increase in private
Vehicles
 Stagnant road
policies
 Train/Bus System
Overwhelmed

19. Plans for Improvement

Bandra-Worli Sea-Link

8 lanes

Cuts commute
by 53 min.

2 phase monorail system

150+ km by 2021

Trains system

90+ km in additions

20. Implications
Vehicle Production
– Growth stall
– Clean energy
– Efficiency
Increased Expenditures
– Infrastructure

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