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India’s NEET V2.0 Exam: A Cautionary Tale for the Future
The endemic issues in India’s governance are often highlighted by crises that force action only when disaster strikes. Cities remain inundated with garbage until a plague outbreak jolts them into action. Similarly, the problem of stray dogs persists until the Supreme Court intervenes, prompting minimal response only when officials face legal consequences. Banks continue to mask their financial woes until the Reserve Bank steps in with the authority to mandate transparency. These patterns reveal a troubling reality: India aspires to be a developed nation by 2047, yet true development transcends mere economic metrics.
It’s not enough to chase GDP growth or per capita income; the journey towards becoming a progressive country hinges on establishing robust institutions and self-correcting mechanisms. Without a continuous process of evaluation and improvement, a nation cannot genuinely consider itself developed if it only reacts under pressure. Sustainable progress requires more than crisis management; it demands a commitment to daily governance that fosters growth and accountability.
R. Jagannathan, a seasoned editor and former editorial director at Swarajya magazine, articulates these concerns through his personal insights. As he puts it, “Development is not just about reaching some GDP or per capita income goal. It is also about how we get there.” The path to a developed India — or Viksit Bharat — is paved with consistent efforts, not just emergency responses.
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