17 Astonishing Facts about India
Every media channel keeps cribbing about India going down the drain and India not doing 'anything'. Why so much negativity? Be positive and grow yourself, and help India grow. Read the 17 facts below and share it if you like it.
1. India is the biggest exporter of Buffalo milk (whole, fresh) in the world.
2. We are the biggest exporter of beef (ugh!)
3. India is the third largest economy on PPP measure.
4. We are the second most populous state, soon to be the most populous.
5. We are the founding member of IMF, World Bank, GATT, and WTO.
6. Indian Railways is one of the top 10 employers in the world.
7. Coal India is the biggest coal producing company in the world.
8. We have the third largest coal production in the world.
9. Some of the world's biggest cities are Indian (Delhi and Mumbai).
10. India's internet and smartphone penetration will witness maximum growth in coming years.
11. Of course, we are the largest democracy (population-wise) in the world.
12. We are the biggest producer in the world of : Fresh Fruits, Lemons and limes, spices, castor oil seeds, sunflower seeds, sorghum, millet, okra, jute, bananas, mangoes, mangosteens, guavas, pulses, ginger, chick peas, areca nuts, papayas, chillies and peppers, coriander, goat milk!
13. We are the second biggest producer of : wheat, rice, fresh vegetables, sugar cane
14. We are one of the only 5 nations to have a functioning nuclear triad - nuclear weapons on land, sea and in air.
15. We are one of the only 4 nations to try a Mars mission.
16. Needless to say, we are one of the top leaders in global IT.
17. We have only 15% working population (non-agri) in formal sector and even then we have such fantastic PPP GDP numbers.
Every media channel keeps cribbing about India going down the drain and India not doing 'anything'. Why so much negativity? Be positive and grow yourself, and help India grow. Read the 17 facts below and share it if you like it.
1. India is the biggest exporter of Buffalo milk (whole, fresh) in the world.
2. We are the biggest exporter of beef (ugh!)
3. India is the third largest economy on PPP measure.
4. We are the second most populous state, soon to be the most populous.
5. We are the founding member of IMF, World Bank, GATT, and WTO.
6. Indian Railways is one of the top 10 employers in the world.
7. Coal India is the biggest coal producing company in the world.
8. We have the third largest coal production in the world.
9. Some of the world's biggest cities are Indian (Delhi and Mumbai).
10. India's internet and smartphone penetration will witness maximum growth in coming years.
11. Of course, we are the largest democracy (population-wise) in the world.
12. We are the biggest producer in the world of : Fresh Fruits, Lemons and limes, spices, castor oil seeds, sunflower seeds, sorghum, millet, okra, jute, bananas, mangoes, mangosteens, guavas, pulses, ginger, chick peas, areca nuts, papayas, chillies and peppers, coriander, goat milk!
13. We are the second biggest producer of : wheat, rice, fresh vegetables, sugar cane
14. We are one of the only 5 nations to have a functioning nuclear triad - nuclear weapons on land, sea and in air.
15. We are one of the only 4 nations to try a Mars mission.
16. Needless to say, we are one of the top leaders in global IT.
17. We have only 15% working population (non-agri) in formal sector and even then we have such fantastic PPP GDP numbers.