This text offers a comprehensive study of social and economic conditions of Muslims in India. We envision India in 2025, where all Muslims are assured of, and have access to, equitable and inclusive growth through public and private service delivery and are able to pursue their aspirations with optimal health, education, wellbeing and quality of life. This vision will be realised by empowering all Muslims and minorities and their institutions, through building leadership, capacity, accountability and diverse partnerships, and creating an enabling set of programmes, polices and regulatory environment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Vision statement
1.2 Methodology adopted
2. A Vision for 2025
3. Background
4. Methodology
5. Background papers
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
Objectives and Topics
This report aims to envision a future for the Indian Muslim community by 2025, focusing on strategies for social, economic, and political upliftment within an inclusive national framework. It investigates the persistent challenges faced by the community despite India's overall economic growth, seeking to identify actionable policy steps for equitable development.
- The impact of socioeconomic inequalities on Indian Muslims.
- Educational and economic empowerment as critical pillars for development.
- The role of policy frameworks and government schemes in minority welfare.
- Political representation and the security concerns of the Muslim minority.
- Internal community reforms and the necessity of modern scientific education.
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Background
Over the last decade, the policy framework in India has repeatedly underscored the plight of the Muslim population even as the economy soared to unprecedented heights. In the last decade, GDP growth in India went up to almost 10 percent per annum during 2006 and 2009 and India has remained among the fastest growing economies in the world despite the global downturn. However, even as the rising tide did lift all segments of the population in the country, the Muslims remained at the bottom on almost every parameter.
This is the fundamental question we are asking in this study, as we seek answers from experts, policy makers, law makers, bureaucrats, researchers, academics, students, youth and common people. Being a private initiative, our scope is limited and we are focusing only on the last ten years. During this time, we had the Post-Sachar Evaluation Committee, also known as the Kundu Committee, making its suggestions in the aftermath of the Sachar Committee Report. As was expected, the BJP-NDA government, (and Ministry of Minority Affairs under Mrs. Najma Heptullah) has put the Kundu Committee recommendations in cold storage.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Outlines the vision for a 2025 India where all Muslims have access to equitable growth and details the mixed-method approach used for the study.
A Vision for 2025: Presents the primary objectives of the report, focusing on five critical areas: Health, Education, Political Representation, Employment, and Security.
Background: Discusses the paradox of India's high GDP growth coinciding with the stagnant socio-economic status of its Muslim population.
Methodology: Describes the combination of secondary data analysis, expert background papers, and qualitative field research through roundtables and interviews.
Background papers: Provides a synthesis of contributions from various intellectuals regarding specific challenges like family planning, political marginalization, and gender issues within the community.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Offers a roadmap for the future, calling for institutional support, educational reform, and community-led initiatives to improve Muslim participation in the national mainstream.
Keywords
Indian Muslims, Inclusive Growth, Socioeconomic Inequality, Education, Employment, Political Representation, Vision 2025, Minority Affairs, Policy Framework, Gender Issues, Community Development, Public Service Delivery, Secularism, Social Justice, Institutional Reform
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
The study examines the socio-economic and political status of Muslims in India and develops a vision for their upliftment and inclusive growth by the year 2025.
What are the core themes addressed in the report?
The report centers on five critical areas: Health, Education, Political Representation, Employment, and the general issue of Security for the Indian Muslim community.
What is the ultimate goal of the "Vision 2025" agenda?
The goal is to ensure that Muslims are not only safe and secure but are also active participants in India's inclusive growth through better public service access and economic empowerment.
Which methodologies were employed to gather this data?
The authors utilized a mixed-methods approach including a literature review, analysis of secondary datasets, scholarly background papers, national surveys, and qualitative expert consultations.
What is the primary concern raised in the "Background" section?
The main concern is the disparity between India's rapid GDP growth over the last decade and the failure of this growth to reach the Muslim community, leaving them at the bottom of most development indices.
What are the key policy recommendations mentioned?
Recommendations include reforming Waqf and Hajj boards, increasing Muslim representation in government and judiciary, and prioritizing modern scientific education.
How does the report address the "myth" of polygamy?
Citing the Status of Women in India Report (1975), the report argues that Muslims are actually the least polygamous community in India, countering prevailing societal myths.
What role does the "Kundu Committee" play in this study?
The report highlights the findings of the Post-Sachar Evaluation (Kundu) Committee and critiques the government for leaving these recommendations in "cold storage."
What stance does the report take on education?
It emphasizes that education is the most critical tool for progress and calls for government-backed open institution systems to reach areas currently lacking quality educational facilities.
Does the report advocate for Islamic banking?
Yes, the report suggests that Islamic finance and banking should be introduced in phases, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, to better integrate the community into the mainstream economy.
- Citation du texte
- Abdul Azim Akhtar (Auteur), Amir Ullah Khan (Auteur), Amitabh Kundu (Auteur), 2018, Vision 2025. Socio Economic Inequalities, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/441595
