Development and Health Differences Inequalities within Developing Countries [Date] Today I will: - Know the reasons why there are differences in development within India
Development and Health Differences
Development and Health Differences
Development and Health Differences India
Development and Health Differences We are going to look specifically at five regions/areas of India to work out why some places are rich, while others are poor: - The Mumbai Region - The Punjab Region - Kerala - Himalayas and the Thar Desert - Shanty Towns of the Cities
Development and Health Differences Mumbai Region [One third of all government taxes come from this region alone] It attracts much industry due to : -Best transport system (good roads, railways, port and international airport) -Best telecommunications (telephone, fax and internet) -Educated and English speaking workforce -Government investment eg. Setting up IT parks
Development and Health Differences Punjab Region [Much higher than average – only 2% poverty rate] Its farming is prosperous: -Fertile alluvial soil -Most mechanised and irrigated farms in India -Benefitted most from the Green Revolution
Development and Health Differences Kerala [best according to social indicators] - The state uses its money to improve people’s quality of life - The farms are no bigger than 10 hectares to allow a more equal society.
Development and Health Differences Himalayas and Thar Desert [40% poverty rate which is one of the worst in the world]: -It is very remote with poor roads and railways meaning a lack of industry and commercial farming. -Climate problems make the areas less attractive for development. -Low literacy rates (below 50% in Bihar)
Development and Health Differences Very poor quality of life in the Shanty towns eg. Dharavi in Mumbai - This is because the city authorities cannot provide housing, sanitation, water etc. for the rapidly growing population.