India gained independence from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947.

Despite progress since then,

social problems persist and are often interconnected. The country is home to people of various religions,
including Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, Parsis, and others.

Poverty is the result of a lack of basic needs such as food, clothes, and shelter. Limited resources and
opportunities can lead to poverty and joblessness. Some natural and environmental problems such as
lack of rainfall, drought, etc. often lead to poverty. More jobs mean less poverty. The government must
support charities, and trusts, and be transparent while spending on social institutions.

Illiteracy is a major issue in India that affects people's employment opportunities, health, and social
mobility. It is often caused by physical or mental disabilities. The caste system and gender inequality
contribute to illiteracy. The government should promote free education for the backward class in govt.
schools. The government also look at the matter that people get fair payment for their work.

Unemployment is the number of individuals without work out of the total “labour force” of the country
or specific social groups. Agriculture is the largest employer in the country. Unemployment leads to
social issues like dishonesty, gambling, bribery, and theft. More industries mean more jobs. More
vocational courses are needed. Encourage self-employment with loans and funding.

The caste system can be defined as a social structure which is decided by their birth. The four traditional
classes are Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras. Lack of opportunities in education and career
affects children of uneducated cleaners. Schools should teach values to empower them. Improved
education and economic progress bring people of different castes together.

India, with its large population, has implemented several anti-poverty and employment-generation
programs to lower the poverty ratio. While agricultural advancements have reduced famines,
overpopulation remains a challenge. To control population growth, the government should promote
women's education and create more job opportunities.

India is making progress in scientific, economic, and technological fields. However, it is still one of the
lowest-ranked countries in terms of social development. Educating people about social problems and
sensitizing them to change their way of thinking is the best way forward.