"The best is yet to come"

These r PM Manmohan Singh's words after raising the Indian flag at Delhi's Red Fort on India's SUSHTIPURTHI.In his opinion" We are a young nation. Once unleashed, the energy of our youth will drive India onto a new growth path .Sixty years ago we started a new journey. We were inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and views. In the true sense we will have freedom and independence only when we get rid of poverty."

India's middle class is growing along with the country's western-style consumer economy.

Towards Development:

The silicon boom in Indian IT industry by SWITCH (Satyam, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, HCL).
Nuclear Power.
Cricket.
Bollywood films.
Brain drain to Gulf & European countries.

What retards progress:

Malnutrition due to poverty & environmental conditions.
Tribal wars in Assam,constant problems in Tripura,nagaland,kashmir etc.
Unprecedented growth in population.
Unsettled issues between states regarding dams,rivers,railways etc. (Kaveri, Mullaperiyar, Salem railway division etc)
Pollution(Narmada,Ganga,etc)
Diseases.
Corruption.
Leg pulling.(I mean'kaalu vaaral')
Communal riots(Ayodhya,Gujarat etc incidents)
Lack of dedication in working for India.
etc.r some important issues I noticed in the recent past.