3) Many villages of India are still considered as ‘sinks of localism, dens of ignorance and narrow-mindedness’ and above this many in India still practice untouchability in various forms. Critically comment why despite many advances in many fields, India is still not able to address these issues? In your opinion, what measures need to be taken to address them? Explain.

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; social empowerment

3) Many villages of India are still considered as ‘sinks of localism, dens of ignorance and narrow-mindedness’ and  above this many in India still practice untouchability in various forms. Critically comment why despite many advances in many fields, India is still not able to address these issues? In your opinion, what measures need to be taken to address them? Explain. (200 Words)

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