I think India has to address certain customs and practices like the dowry and caste system. These practices are not just prevalent in the villages but also in the metros, there are very few communities in India that don't give or take dowry though the Supreme Court has banned it.

When you say that it’s okay for a person in India to take a loan for his daughter’s marriage because it is his responsibility, i think more often than not the loan is for the dowry.

In the Hindi movie Swades, there is a scene where the farmer has taken a loan and is unable to repay because of drought and the landlords do not provide him access to water from their wells or pumps. When he wants to do something other than farming to repay the loan he is not allowed because he is from a particular caste. I am sure in real life a lot worse happens.

I also think that because of the caste system people now want to be known and belong to the backward section just so that they can avail reservation. The present form of reservation is like denying a cricketer the equipment and grounds for practice but reserving a place for him in the national team. The best solution would be to admit people in schools and colleges across the country without them mentioning their caste and providing financial aid for people in need. It sounds crazy but it is not as crazy as the Supreme Court banning the caste system like it did to Sati and Untouchability.

Population is also a big hurdle for India; we have to implement some sort of control measures like China. I also think that maybe it’s too late, and looks impossible with different religions/customs/28 states, each state like a small country with its own language.

Politicians and people from IAS and IPS are always blamed for the problems in the country, for me it doesn’t make sense because they are a very small part of our huge population which thinks that its better to blame the politicians and civil servants than be a part of the system and make a difference.