The economy can be fixed tomorrow but not the world we live in

Albeit the war on the invisible enemy rages on, it is worthwhile to rethink our economy and discuss the preservation of this home planet for the better living of our future generations. In this world where the rich become richer and the poor remain poor, there is very little concern from our fellow people about the impact of human activities on mother nature. Yes, the rich and the governments are responsible for all the bigotry within us, but let us rethink a simple relationship that strains our environment. The root cause for the surge in our impact on this environment is by overpopulation. The poor are densely populated seeking jobs that are not existent and the rich are sparsely populated determined not to share their wealth. This increases the dependence of both populations on nature to provide a better home. 

Now imagine a selected small area that is so densely populated that any good change brought about here can have a large impact on most environmental problems around the globe. This place is India. It is not as huge and industrialised as China but is more densely populated. It is not as political and free as the USA but is more densely populated. It is not as urbanised with good infrastructure as Japan but is more densely populated. It is not as underdeveloped with primordial cultures as any African country but is more densely populated. India is home to more than 140,00,00,000 people speaking more than 1400 different languages, including permanent immigrants from more than 140 different countries belonging to more than 14 different religions. The vast and abundant culture prevalent in this nation has the concept of living in unity and sustainable development buried deep in their cultures, especially due to a majoritarian Hindu lifestyle which is the philosophy of self-dependence and a way of life. (The Hindu lifestyle is not to be confused with the religion of Hinduism, although it stems from the grassroots of this religion, we are referring to the way of life that is prevalent in most free thinkers that are a blend of mixed religions and cultures). Once the country becomes a self-sustaining unit that enables harmony in living among the people around them, they realise their buried virtues and the importance of living in line with nature and improved quality of life.

India can only set this example of unity to the world if they are able to fix their own problems first. The overpopulation issue has to be rectified by bringing awareness and amending laws to control the population. Having a long way to go, there are a few 'too much to ask' steps that are necessary today. The government plays an important role in initiating these steps. Much stricter enforcement of laws, especially those that have a direct impact on nature needs to be prioritised. The middle-class population that is neither too rich to become richer nor too poor to have the need to populate for better opportunities, also have an important role in mediating and managing the situation. The gap between the rich and the poor has to be minimised by generating more jobs for the people within the country and by promoting the make and use of consumables within the nation. The capable rich need to endure the task of collectively funding small investments with nominal returns and those that have a positive impact on the society around them. This will in turn aid the economy.

Adopt a simplistic lifestyle and put a lesser strain on your environment. Care for your environment and it will care for you. This message is to everyone out there, by collectively bringing a positive outlook in each and every individual one can improve their lives and the lives around them. Even if you are unable to avoid polluting your environment spread the word "The economy can be fixed tomorrow but not the world we live in".

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