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.