{"id":24528,"date":"2024-01-31T10:45:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24528"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:45:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:45:29","slug":"increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/","title":{"rendered":"Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some \u201cenclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.\u201d Justify. (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The surge in national wealth, ostensibly a marker of economic progress, has regrettably failed to translate into a fair and widespread distribution of its advantages. Instead of fostering a more egalitarian society, this economic growth has given rise to isolated pockets of affluence and modernity, largely confined to a privileged minority. The purported benefits of increased national wealth seem to be concentrated in select enclaves, leaving the majority of the population on the periphery of progress. This glaring disparity is not merely an unintended consequence but rather a systemic flaw in the distribution mechanisms. The socio-economic landscape has become characterized by stark contrasts, where a small fraction enjoys the fruits of prosperity while the larger populace bears the brunt of unequal access to opportunities and resources. Thus, the ostensibly positive impact of heightened national wealth reveals itself as a divisive force that accentuates disparities, deepening the chasm between the privileged few and the marginalized majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:\u00a0 <\/strong>Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d288667c326\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#Reasons_for_unequal_distribution_of_wealth\" title=\"Reasons for unequal distribution of wealth:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Reasons for unequal distribution of wealth:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#Unequal_social_conditions\" title=\"Unequal social conditions:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Unequal social conditions:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#Unequal_distribution_of_power\" title=\"Unequal distribution of power:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Unequal distribution of power:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/increased-national-wealth-did-not-result-in-equitable-distribution-of-its-benefits-it-has-created-only-some-enclaves-of-modernity-and-prosperity-for-a-small-minority-at-the-cost-of-the-majority-justif\/#The_Social_Mindset\" title=\"The Social Mindset:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">The Social Mindset:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" 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&#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to explain the context.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss the reasons for unequal distribution of wealth.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to mention your view.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a recent research paper by <strong>Thomas Piketty<\/strong>, the eminent French economist,&nbsp; the top 0.1% of earners in India captured a higher share of the total growth than the bottom 50%. This shows that there has been no \u2018inclusive growth\u2019 in India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skewed income distribution patterns depict that the policy making in India has neither favored the \u2018utilitarian approach\u2019 nor the \u2018common goods; approach. The nexus between the politicians and corporate (\u2018crony capitalism\u2019) and the resulting corruption has led to concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small minority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_unequal_distribution_of_wealth\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for unequal distribution of wealth:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unequal_social_conditions\"><\/span><strong>Unequal social conditions:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With economic growth, well off people utilized the opportunity to grow and improve their lives but people at the lower strata could not get the opportunity to improve their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>For example, educated individuals were able to corner most of the jobs whereas poorer and illiterate individuals continued their misery-filled lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unequal_distribution_of_power\"><\/span><strong>Unequal distribution of power:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For a better life with growth and prosperity the need is political power which was not available to poorer sections. Owing to this they missed the opportunity to influence policy making at the highest level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>For example, only a small number of backward class leaders were successful to reach the highest political levels of decision making.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Social_Mindset\"><\/span><strong>The Social Mindset:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This at the start of the development era was very reserved and conservative which still practiced exclusions overwhelmingly. This combined with taboo prevented backward sections to join mainstream and be a party to development.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than assuming the role of trustees of wealth, as Gandhi prescribed, there is an absolute lack of empathy and values like altruism and philanthropy. Due to the general degradation in the moral fiber of society, there is unwillingness among the \u2018haves\u2019 to part with the wealth and power for the benefit of the majority. Consequently, India is witnessing the phenomena of \u2018enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The constitution of India under DPSP( Article-39b and 39c) mentions the need for the State to check &#8221;that the ownership of resources and control of means of production are distributed equitably and are not concentrated in the hands of few&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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