As I envision India's progress by 2029, I see a nation that upholds the principles of equity, sustainability, and compassion. These are not only aspirations, but guiding principles for policymaking and social transformation.
Gender equality
By 2029, India will strive to achieve true gender equality, ensuring men and women have equal opportunities across sectors. Key policies will include enforcing equal pay legislation to eliminating wage gaps, implementing gender quotas to increase women's representation in leadership roles, and introducing comprehensive sex education in schools to foster gender sensitivity from a young age. Strengthening measures to combat gender-based violence will be paramount.
Social justice
India will seek to become a more inclusive society by addressing socio-economic disparities and promoting social justice for the marginalised communities. This includes expanding affirmative action policies to ensure equitable access to education, employment and health care for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, and economically weaker sections. Land reforms will be crucial in providing ownership to the landless and marginalised communities, while universal health care initiatives should aim to ensure access to health care in rural areas. Legal reforms will expedite justice delivery and ensure equal access to legal recourse for all citizens.
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