Can Social Problems Be Solved If The Economy Grows?

Can Social Problems Be Solved If The Economy Grows?

A Chinese newspaper ‘Global Times’ has used the matter of Patels' reservation agitation to question PM Narendra’s Modi "so called Gujarat model" of development. The newspaper highlighted that if the Gujarat model was transformative and successful, why India had to witness caste-centric mobilization erupt in Gujarat. If this is the result of economic development, there is no reason for states to follow the same model. It should be noted that PM Modi has sold the image of a vibrant and prosperous Gujarat to become a face of the nation. This problem forces us to think Can Social Problems Be Solved If The Economy Grows?

Yes

- It is with the advancement of the economy, the people are ready to discard the old traditional practices. They are ready to embrace globalization and move forward with the problem.

- As the economy grows, people get jobs, and as job market improves, education and housing sector grows. Education is the back bone of the economy, and it is the reason why social development is closely linked with overall economic development.

- The push to implement the best practices of the business industry to the nonprofit segment has resulted in numerous positive results. It has helped many social entrepreneurs become independent. They don’t chase grants or philanthropic contributions anymore.

- The development plan that either focuses on just social development or merely on economic development is no longer sustainable.

- Social developments will happen when people change their mindset, and they can change their perception when they come into contact with the external world.

No

- People need economic development, but it should not come at the cost of environment or people. If corruption becomes rampant, no form of economic development can boost social development.

- The recent agitation in Gujarat has proved that economic development cannot lead to social development. Patidars have excelled in every field whether it is business, agriculture or then politics. Still, they are demanding for reservation which is astonishing!

- The recent shutdown has highlighted that the people cannot rely on politicians to solve many pressing social problems. These political leaders are too preoccupied in fighting with each other.

- Elected officials just feel it important to cater to special interests. They don’t dare to go beyond that limit as they fear of losing their vote bank. The economy will prosper but they will never try to change the conventional practices of society.

- In recent centuries, the human kind has made considerable developments overcoming many obstacles of nature. Even the people who are rich and prosperous are traditionally backward and stick to conventional principles like caste system and no education for girls.

Conclusion

The recent problem in Gujarat has showed that economic development cannot eradicate the social problems. There is a need of stronger measures to bring in a real change in society. India still suffers from many problems like population, caste system, pollution, child marriage, dowry, corruption and others. The problem can be stated in one statement, if bringing water to the millions people who don't have access to pure, clean water or selling mosquito nets to people suffering from the curse of malaria were money-making schemes, private firms would be completing these things!