Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is India a global superpower?
Position2 of 3

No, India has too many domestic issues to be a global superpower

This position holds that India has too many domestic problems to be a global superpower. It argues that overpopulation, widespread poverty, gender inequality, and weak education, healthcare and sanitation prevent India from providing an adequate quality of life for all its citizens.

Supporting arguments · 6

  1. Poor healthcare prevents India from being a global superpower
    India's healthcare system has performed high-quality surgeries and made advancements to anatomical science, but a majority of its population does not have easy access to appropriate medical care.
  2. Poverty prevents India from being a global superpower
    India has one of the highest poverty levels in the world.
  3. Overpopulation prevents India from being a global superpower
    India has the second-highest number of people in the world and accounts for approximately a sixth of the global population.
  4. Poor education prevents India from being a global superpower
    India's educational infrastructure lacks many basic resources and has a high dropout rate.
  5. Lack of gender equality prevents India from being a global superpower
    In India, women still expereince discrimination and abuse because of their gender.
  6. Poor sanitation prevents India from being a global superpower
    Parts of India remain underdeveloped, causing issues with sanitation and public health.