India Case Study Flashcards
Where is India located in the world?
India is located in South Asia with China, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan bordering it. It lies on the Tropic of Cancer. West of Bay of Bengal, north of the Indian Ocean. The andamaan island are to the east of India
What are the positives of India power improving?
Less power cuts
8% of energy coming from wind power
Better education (don’t have to rely on the power grid)
What are the negatives of India’s power improving?
Amount of power will vary
Unreliable
Cable theft
Redirecting electricity
Difficult to acquire land
Still struggle to provide reliable power
What are the positives of education in India improving?
Street kids get taught by other children
Community projects
Primary education I’d compulsory
Improved accessibility
Media advertisement
What are the negatives of education improving in India?
Hard for children to get to school
Children are needed for farming
Children do not attend
The quality of education differs
Some do not see girls education as important
What are the positives for India’s infrastructure improving?
Less travel time 75-50% shorter
Less pollution
Less road traffic
Mumbais eastern freeway- 16.8km
Metro sustainable low costs