Country analysis

Running Head : COUNTRY ANALYSIS

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India is the third largest economy in the world as regards to its purchasing power . If effective measures are taken it can be the third largest economy after the US and China . Although India has much potential in terms of economic advancement there are vital issues that need to be addressed for instance overpopulation , environmental degradation , ethnic and religious strife as well as extensive poverty This will provide general information about the country for instance it 's political

, economic , social and culture organization economic and trade indicators , specific reasons why its market is attractive , potential and pitfalls in international management , and contemporary issues that may support-impede international management

A brief history

India is located in the southern Asia and it bs the Arabian Sea as well as the Bay of Bengal . It is between Burma and Pakistan . Its early history dates back to the 19th century when Britain had the political control of all the Indian land . During the first and the second world wars the Indian soldiers played a significant role . The Indians resisted the British control over their land and this led to their independence in 1947 . Significant leaders that led in the non violent resistance include Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru (www .state .gov . The region was divided into two comprising of the secular Indian state and the Muslim state of Pakistan . The two countries went into war in 1971 and the Eastern Pakistan became a separate nation of Bangladesh . The state of Kashmir is however a cause of dispute between the two countries up to date

Political organization

India declared itself a republic in January 1950 and it set a constitution that would guide its undertakings . The constitution was keen in ensuring justice , liberty and equality . It was also made flexible enough to incorporate the social as well as economic changes should they arise . In ensuring democracy prevailed it first held its general elections in 1952 and since then election are held after every five years

India is a Union that comprises of 28 States and seven centrally administered Union Territories (www .state .gov . Every one above eighteen years of age and is an Indian citizen has the right to vote according to the provisions of the constitution . Fundamental Rights of every Indian citizen include the freedom of speech , expression , belief assembly and association , migration , and choice of occupation or trade Discrimination on grounds of race , religion , creed or sex is consequently avoided through the above provisions . India has a form of parliamentary democracy , it has a bicameral parliament and the sovereignty rests ultimately with the people . The elected officials in the parliament are responsible in making important decisions regarding the country

India has a Council of States which consists of not more than 250 members . 12 members are nominated by the President of India while the rest are elected . The vice president oversees the Council of States which is also known as Rajya Sabha . An...