I’m sure the technological spin-offs from the Indian space programme bring in a lot of both kudos and business. Perhaps it’s a good way of growing the economy and addressing their social problems which are huge from a growing position of strength.
"The Government decided in 2015 to end direct bilateral financial assistance to the Indian government. This continues to be the position. The decision recognised that India has made substantial development gains and was increasingly able to invest in its own development. Since then, we have concentrated on investments to help secure sustainable private sector growth and to tackle climate change, reflecting the importance of continued economic growth to meet the Sustainable Development Goals in India (average income per head is less than $2,500), and that India is one of a handful of countries whose development choices will determine global climate outcomes".
It does seem odd that we send India £30 million+ in aid cash, rising to £60 million in a couple of years.
Worldwide aid to India is over $2.5 billion a year.
why is it odd? There's hundreds of millions in poverty in india.
You don't think it's odd that India would have spent many millions on this stunt, when they could have been dealing with their own poverty issue?
the two aren't mutually exclusive from one another. I'd actually argue that the pursuit of technological advancement is in itself a form of improving the lives of their citizens.
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
It does seem odd that we send India £30 million+ in aid cash, rising to £60 million in a couple of years.
Worldwide aid to India is over $2.5 billion a year.
why is it odd? There's hundreds of millions in poverty in india.
You don't think it's odd that India would have spent many millions on this stunt, when they could have been dealing with their own poverty issue?
the two aren't mutually exclusive from one another. I'd actually argue that the pursuit of technological advancement is in itself a form of improving the lives of their citizens.
I'd argue that they'll never deal with their poverty issue, whether they have their space launches or not. The money will constantly be pumped back in to those not in poverty.
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
How much international aid does the US get? I have no idea.
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
How much international aid does the US get? I have no idea.
Funnily enough, $0. They are also the biggest givers of foreign aid worldwide
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
How much international aid does the US get? I have no idea.
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
How much international aid does the US get? I have no idea.
About the same as India - f*ck all.
India is a net aid giver, not a receiver.
That's not strictly true, you may want to reword this.
India spend about $2b a year on their space programme, Their space industry (they are one of the biggest satellite launchers in the world) is estimated will be worth $25b by 2025.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
How much international aid does the US get? I have no idea.
About the same as India - f*ck all.
India is a net aid giver, not a receiver.
That's not strictly true, you may want to reword this.
It is peanuts and it is development aid rather than handouts. A developing Indian economy a) goes towards net zero targets and b) equips India to improve the lives of its people. That said, the distribution of wealth in India is obscene.
India gives out more direct foreign aid to neighbouring countries than it receives in development aid.
You wont solve Indian poverty no matter what you send them. It's part of their society and the Hindu caste system makes sure of this. You'll never go from Shudra or Dallit to anything else.
Apart from that its a great place full of lovely people apart from the horrible rich cunts in Mumbai.
Fair play to them getting to the moon - i hope they bring some paneer back.
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Worldwide aid to India is over $2.5 billion a year.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/icai-recommendations-on-uk-aid-to-india-uk-government-response/government-response-to-the-independent-commission-on-aid-impacts-review-uk-aid-to-india-march-2023#:~:text=Our funding is increasingly focused,substantial investments in these areas.
it is a profitable investment, not a cost.
By comparison the US spend around $90b a year.
the sights
the people
the history
the culture
the food.
Dislikes:
the extremes of wealth and poverty
the national cricket team.
India is a net aid giver, not a receiver.
India gives out more direct foreign aid to neighbouring countries than it receives in development aid.
Apart from that its a great place full of lovely people apart from the horrible rich cunts in Mumbai.
Fair play to them getting to the moon - i hope they bring some paneer back.
I wonder how much it cost to land that thing on the moon and how much of that money could have been spent on their slums.
And as for their pollution & carbon emissions history - net zero my arse !
Nicky Bailey is asking for his ball back.