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03 Jun 2025
GS Paper 1
Sociology
Day 5: How do regional disparities affect India’s ability to leverage its cultural diversity for inclusive national development? (100 words)
Approach:
- Begin by defining regional disparities and cultural diversity in India with a relevant fact.
- Explain the economic and cultural potential of diversity and how disparities limit this potential in concise bullet points.
- Conclude suitably.
Introduction:
Regional disparities mean uneven development, resources, and opportunities across India. India’s rich cultural diversity is a key growth asset, but disparities limit its full potential. The Ministry of Tourism aims to create 140 million jobs by 2030 by leveraging this cultural diversity.
Body:
- Tourism Potential: Diverse heritage attracts millions, generating GDP and employment, e.g., Rajasthan’s palaces and Kerala’s festivals.
- Creative Economy: Handicrafts and performing arts contribute to local livelihoods and global markets.
- Innovation & Soft Power: Cultural exchanges promote creativity and enhance India’s global image.
- Underfunding Issues: Economically backward areas lack funds to preserve tribal arts like Warli and Gond.
- Infrastructure Gaps: Poor connectivity limits tourism and market access in regions like Chhattisgarh and Madhubani crafts.
- Migration Effects: Outmigration reduces transmission of local traditions.
- Policy Interventions: Programs like BRGF and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat aim to bridge these gaps.
Conclusion:
Balanced regional development is key to harnessing India’s cultural wealth fully. Inclusive policies can reduce disparities and promote equitable growth. This will ensure sustainable and harmonious national progress.
