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What India needs to do--1. In the Economic front--Taming inflation esp food inflation which will do benefits to many esp the poor; pull the economy out of the worst phase of growth in a decade but take it back to 8-9% levels to generate jobs; for this manufacturing sector needs a re-jig; control subsidies and fiscal deficit; boost exports to bridge the CAD (current account deficit); transaction costs need to be cut and other steps are requires to make exports competitive; Create conditions for lowering interest rates and boosting investments.2. In the Banking front--The banking sector under RBI forms one of the vital mark for holding the economy of India--few reforms in the RBI can bridge the gap. By this as predicted by economist India can accentuate its economy by up to two percentage points. This can be done by at least removing the Debt management functions of RBI and initializing more independence in its governance. A curb on the inflation rate and a smaller borrowing programme will create conditions for RBI to reduce rates. At the same time, steps are required to boost FDI.3. Reforming Labor Laws and make them more ideal to contribute to India's growth--This should be done to increase employment and to shift the base at least with a good percentage from agricultural sector to the non-agricultural sector. India does not use effectively its bast labor force, and thus is stricken with many forms of unemployment.India should vitally utilize its population which is in the middle of a Demographic boom. (300 million young people are set to enter the labour force by 2025. With an average age of 29, as compared to compared to 37 for China and 48 for Japan.) By 2020, when the global economy is expected to run short of 56 million young people, India, with a youth surplus of 47 million, could fill the gap. In this context, India's labour reforms are often cited as the way to unlock double-digit growth in India.--Also greater participation of women should be heralded with revitalizing the Maternity Benefit Act (1961) which is largely underutilized. this is the main reason for women's low participation in industrial labor.--Periodic revision of minimum wages, securing benefits of maternity acts, better perks of women in industrial labor, ease of doing business and worker benefits needs to be on the priority list.Unlocking growth through labour reforms4. Effective implementation of GST---Which is bound to propel Indi's growth to double benefits. By bringing the entire nation under an uniform tax base; bringing down commodity prices while decreasing tax avoidance rate; India's growth rate would be boosted if GST is implemented: Arun Jaitley | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis5. Utilizing the vast potential of Solar energy in India--provided that coal cannot totally mitigate the energy crisis of the nation, again hydro power are not environment-friendly, (as they come with a lot of habitat destruction issues), we can effectively solve the energy crisis with the help of our huge Solar energy. Rajasthan and gujarat are the most potential base for the development of Solar Power.Some better Solar Parks are constructed in India like the Charanka Gujarat Solar plant with some of the best infrastructure.The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a scheme to develop at least 25 solar parks, each with a capacity of 500 MW and above targeting over 20 GW solar power, across the country in next five years at an outlay of Rs 4050 crore. It was approved by the union cabinet in Dec 2014.The only hindrance so the use of Solar power on such a vast scale is it is not that cost effective.6. Utilizing Wind Energy --India has the fifth largest installe dwind power capacity in the world. As of 30 June 2015 the installed capacity of wind power in India was 23,763 MW, mainly spread across South, West and North regions.Tamil Nadu (Muppandal wind farm in Kanyakumari) till now contributes to 35% of the total wind pwoer of India, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. Main issue with this sector is again the cost, and it should be the primary focus of the government to make this eco-friendly resource more cost effective.Wind power in India7. Waste to Energy--Solid waste management: The quantity of SWM generated in India is increasing rapidly due to increasing population and change in lifestyles.More than 91% of the SWM collected formally is landfilled on open lands and dumps and 2% openly burnt. Problem starts from collection itself where there is no differentiation between biodegradable and non-biodegradable (ex-plastics) waste at source which results in mixture of both, which also results in the degradation of the environment, and adversely affecting the health of the local population.To be done--proper plan for its transportation, storage, disposal and its treatment, and implementing penal provisions for those not following waste management at their respective levels.8. More switch to cleaner fuel and environmental sustainability--- Its high time India should switch from coal energy which causes a lot of environmental hazards to more cleaner sources. Nuclear energy is the best source in this regard.India has signed nuclear agreements with a number of foreign countries. With France been the first country to sign a Nuclear deal with India (2008), India has till now signed nuclear agreements with the following countries--(total eight): Russia, Mongolia, Namibia, Argentina, UK, Canada, Kazakhstan and South Korea. The last was South Korea with which India signed the agreement on the 25th July, 2011. This will allow South Korea with a legal foundation to participate in India’s nuclear expansion programme, and to bid for constructing nuclear power plants in India.Agreements on Nuclear Energy that India has signed with different Countries9. Women empowerment--Effective increase of the sex ratio of women, by implementing the women education and more participation of women into the main workforce---Related schemes like Beti Padhao Beti Bachao Yojana; following the Kerala and Mizoram model to achieve universality in female education; working on the betterment in school facilities with sanitary facilities and removing the gender bias can some of the steps (India ranks 132 in the Global gender Inequality Index).Maternal mortality rate--Janani Suraksha Yojana, reducing the MMR to 1 per live 1000 births. and Reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 28 per 1000 live births.10. Education--The best we have to strive towards attainment of the target of as much as literacy possible, which has to undertake a take-off from the present 74%. This can be done by improving primary school access, infrastructure, pupil-teacher ratios, teacher salaries, and student enrollment, student grants and the Mid-day meal schemes.Allocation for education must go up at least 6% of GDPMore skill-based training with effective use of the private players.. IITs should be asked to pay attention to research. It has become a factory producing engineers. IIMs should be given deemed university status so that it attracts genuine research in the fast changing economy.Mid-Day Meal needs a serious revamp.The huge gap between central and state universities needs to be bridged. In this regard, UPA's Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan should be bolstered.11. Infrastructure development---Effective implementation of the 100 smart cities schemes,linking important cities with the aviation sector by airports. if the country's infrastructure doesn't improve in the next five years, many of India's young workforce would be spending an hour-and-half commuting to work, and will have access to electricity and hot water only for one hour a day.Government needs to improve infrastructure to utilise youth workforce: Report(a) Infra, the government should remove the minimum alternative tax or MAT to incentivize more and more companies to take up with infrastructure projects.(b) government must allow commercial banks to lend for 25 years with 5 year resets (known as the 25/5 model) to the private sector for infrastructure projects(c) infrastructure related special purpose vehicles (SPVs) should not be clubbed with a corporates' total loan exposure in banks.(d) Better justifications and implementation about the Land aquisition Act, which will provide better resources for infrastructure buildingFive Things Modi Should Do to Boost Infrastructure - NDTV12. Preventing red tapism and corruption ---Better implementation of laws, Policies to be implemented in a time-bound manner; Transparent decision making and implementing them. This can improve India's ranking on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index to 50 from an abysmal 142. PM Narendra Modi vowed to slash 'red tape' to expedite investment13., Black money--Issue of black money is quite complex in India due to presence of heavy informal sector ,booming real estate which is heaven for black money and lack of cooperation between international agencies and countries over sharing of informationActions to stop black money and money laundering like--Benami transaction prohibition act , Double tax avodiance acts with foreign countries; ratification of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; whistle blowers act are some of the steps taken in this regard.14. Improving agricultural sector according to needs with more focus on schemes like: Soil health card scheme, Krishi Sinchayi Yojana, promote organic farming, improving the soil health, more subsidies aids and grant schemes for farmers. organic farming includes the following--crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control pests.15. Industrial rejuvenation and FDI inflow--Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a direct measure of the confidence that foreign investors have in India’s economy. For their part, the government has already raised the foreign investment limit in the defense manufacturing industry, eased restrictions in the construction industry, and raised the FDI cap on insurance in an effort to make it more effective. With the Make in India scheme, India has already marked its presence as one of the fastest growing economies of the world. It has been ranked among the top 3 attractive destinations for inbound investments.The recent policy measures in FDI are as follows--100% FDI allowed in medical devicesFDI cap increased in insurance & sub-activities from 26% to 49%100% FDI allowed in the telecom sector.100% FDI in single-brand retail.FDI in commodity exchanges, stock exchanges & depositories, power exchanges, petroleum refining by PSUs, courier services under the government route has now been brought under the automatic route.Removal of restriction in tea plantation sector.FDI limit raised to 74% in credit information & 100% in asset reconstruction companies.FDI limit of 26% in defence sector raised to 49% under Government approval route. Foreign Portfolio Investment up to 24% permitted under automatic route. FDI beyond 49% is also allowed on a case to case basis with the approval of Cabinet Committee on Security.Construction, operation and maintenance of specified activities of Railway sector opened to 100% foreign direct investment under automatic route.Note--Citizen or entity from Bangladesh & Pakistan can invest only under the government route also investor from Pakistan cannot invest in defence, space, atomic energy and sectors prohibited for foreign investment.16. International-Few are some important priorities India needs to deal withInfuse more life and vivacity into the India-USA relationship;Reviving the Sino--china relationship as far as possible (The way to do it is to push Chinese investment in India and develop a genuine economic partnership with it.)India' s Look East policy has petered out into a "Glance East" Policy. India's economic and strategic moorings are in Asia, therefore MEA will have to look at advancing Indian interests in Asia, including countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, SingaporeGood start by Modi when he invited the heads of the Nation states in hi swear-in ceremony.Infusing more life and importance to the SAARC relationship-- genuine appreciation of the requirements of our neighbours as well as their political sensitivities. As a regional bloc, South Asia is the least integrated in the world. Injecting faith and trust by opening up trade and business would change the situation.Build trade missions in key embassies to facilitate Indian economic interests.17. Judiciary and police---Modernize the Police force, make it independent of political interference including strict penal laws, Fast track courts, adequate law enforcement and proper training. India has too few courts and judges. Added with archaic laws and processes, we have a dysfunctional judicial system. When the judiciary is dysfunctional, society cannot progress. Enable legal reforms to simplify the processes. Hence both Police and the judiciary needs a revamp.Is govt’s will the hurdle for judicial reforms? - The Times of India18. Military development--Without a strong military presence, terrorists and other enemies could take out the Indian economy anytime they wanted to. That’s certainly not the sign of an economic superpower! Millitary budgets needs to be improved and increased as a whole, with better penetration facilities in this sector. India, embarrassingly, still imports 65% of its military hardware and software. Some of the measures that can be takne in this sector--Boost indigenous defence R&D and production. Revamp DRDO and its 50 labs, five defence PSUs, four shipyards and 39 ordnance factoriesEncourage the private sector to enter arms manufacturing in a major way.Streamline cumbersome arms procurement procedures to fast-track acquisitions and reduce corruptionReform the country's higher defence managementEnsure faster build-up of both the new mountain strike corps as well as military infrastructure like the long-identified 73 strategic roads and 14 railway lines, helipads and advance landing grounds, along the Line of Actual Control to counter China.Boost force-levels and infrastructure at Andaman and Nicobar Command, apart from creating three new tri-Service commands for space, cyber and special operations.Hike budgeted defence expenditure to at least 2.5% of GDP, instead of letting it wallow around just 1.7 to 1.9%, for adequate military modernization and requisite deterrence against both China and Pakistanfaster induction of nuclear submarine INS Arihant and its follow-on sister ships with long-range missiles.18. Usage of Biofuels--This can als be an effective way to solve the energy crisis. Bio fuels are liquid fuels obtained directly from plants and animal matters(any organic matter) in a short period of time (weeks, days, months) due to carbon fixation of geological past.Biofuels contrasts with fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and with other types of fuel which are not based on hydrocarbons (nuclear fission, for instance).(a) First generation--While we had to depend directly on food crops--like wheat and sugar for ethanol and oil seeds for bio diesel by conventional method of fermentation.: Green House Emission was more(b) Second generation came with Here non- food crops/feed crops used instead of food crops in first generation ....like grass, wood, seed crops (like Jatropa) ;organic waste, municipal waste etc: Positive in Net Energy gain measure.(c) Third generation--used specially engineered algae and its bio mass used to convert into bio fuels;; here greenhouse emission will be low compared to others; This can also effectively terminate the food security threats that we had with the usage in First generation. Here the algae can be cultured low case, vast potential of production due to the large coastline of India, entirely renewable feedstock; potential to produce more energy per acre than conventional crops.19. Make India;s culture reach out to the world/Tourism revamp--India’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong period of growth, driven by the burgeoning Indian middle class, growth in high spending foreign tourists, and coordinated government campaigns to promote ‘Incredible India’.The tourism industry of India is based on certain core nationalistic ideals and standards which are: Swaagat or welcome, Sahyog or cooperation, Soochanaa or information, Sanrachanaa or infrastructure, Suvidha or facilitation, Safaai or cleanliness and Surakshaa or security.The latest involvments of the Buddhist circuits; the Adarsh Smarak tags, greater independence and involvement of the ASI, and most importantly the VISA refomrs are some of the good measures that can drive India to have a 7.5% revamp in the Tourism sector. In 2014, the industry contributed Rs7.64 trillion and 36.7 million jobs to the Indian economy. --and hence is one of the top in the priority list for India.(a) In November, India expanded the visa-on-arrival scheme to 43 nationalities from 12 countries earlier. It is in process of rolling out a similar facility for 150 countries(b) India also needs to recast and relaunch its the Incredible India campaign to “maximize India’s new visa regime”(c) Boom in the foreign tourists visits due to the blooming IT industry outsourcing industry a growing number of business trips are made by foreigners to India, who will often add a weekend break or longer holiday to their trip(d) A new growth sector is medical tourism. It is currently growing at around 30% per annum. Medical tourist arrivals are expected to reach one million soon.The economic statistics are shared hence--http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Visa-reforms-to-give-a-7-5-boost-to-Indian-tourism-industry-in-2015/articleshow/46683280.cms20. Health facilities--India's healthcare system is in a major crisis. Infant mortality is seven times that of the United States. India has 63 million diabetics and 2.5 million cancer sufferers, the majority of whom will not get quality treatment.There is a severe shortage of doctors, beds, and medical facilities. We must declare that healthcare is a human right. In order to close India's enormous gap between healthcare supply and demand, there is an urgent need to scale up the practices of those Indian hospital exemplars that provide quality healthcare at ultra-low cost. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has suggested making health a fundamental right, similar to education. This key proposal in the draft National Health Policy, 2015, suggests making denial of health an offence. This should be taken better care of.Centre moots health as a fundamental rightOther References--1. Modi's To-Do List: Priorities For A New India

Yes ,'Make in India ' is in favour of Indias development.The answer is too long have patience to read this. Here is the progress of ‘Make In India’ Scheme – Sectors, Programs Launched and AchievementsOn 25th September 2014, this dynamic programme gave the corporations a push to invest money in manufacturing products in India, hence “Make in India”.The Make in India campaign is the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a movement covering a bouquet of all the sizable sectors of our economy.Just as a reminder, these developments in India are worthy of note:GST has relaxed the procedural system involved in tax and also aided in reducing the production costs.In the recent past, digitization has taken the centre stage. The birth of the company and its survival has been made easier by a seamless online system.The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has your back during your rainy days by a robust restructuring mechanism.Schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana and Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yojana aim at financial inclusion of all the citizens.The term Foreign Direct Investment has been doing the rounds for a while now. Liberalization of Foreign direct investment has been brought about an increase in the inflow of funds and has also helped in making India an open economy. The after effects are sure to be positive due to job creations.Connectivity is key to expand the businesses. The Sagarmala programme and Bharatmala Pariyojana Programme are trying to achieve the same.Technology did not have its presence in the rural areas. However, now, with BharatNet making digital delivery of various services across the country is initiated.India is Worlds No 4 in terms of its capacity to harness power from winds and Worlds No 6 in solar power.Further, ease of doing business is the cardinal aspect under the Make in India scheme which will motivate the companies to invest.The status of individual sectors under Make in India schemeAutomobile and Automobile ComponentsIndia is the largest manufacturer of two-wheelers,three-wheelers, and tractors in the world. India has a competitive cost advantage over its counterparts. We also have a pool of masterminds who are serving worldwide as a strong workforce1. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) and National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP) has been launched to promote electric cars.2. National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRIP) centres are set up3. 100% FDI under automatic route subject to all applicable regulations and law is availableThe top players have inaugurated manufacturing units namely:1. ISUZU motors in Sri City Andhra Pradesh2. Tata Motors & Fiat jointly have opened up in Ranjangaon, Pune3. Suzuki Motors in Ahmedabad4. Mercedes Benz In ChakanRise in AutomobilePercentageProduction2.60%Domestic sales:Passenger vehicles7.24%Commercial Vehicle11.51%Three-wheeler1.03%Two-wheeler3.01%Exports1.91%Rise in Automobile ComponentsPercentageTurnover8.80%Exports22%AviationThe aviation sector is expected to take a boom when we land in 2020. India currently occupies 9th position in the world and is soon expected to reach the skies1. Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) was introduced for regional connectivity2. Incentives in the form of tax concessions are provided3. National civil aviation policy 2016 was announced for establishing an integrated ecosystem, to encourage tourism and increase employment4. Airports are being developed under the public-private partnership mode to encourage private participation5. GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation system (GAGAN) to support direct air routes, reduce fuel consumption and improve safety is initiated1. The passengers carried by scheduled domesticairlines have increased by 29%2. Common User Domestic Cargo Terminals have been operationalized in 13 cities so as to facilitate everything related to cargo services under one roof.BioTechnologyThe biotechnology industry is an industry where India has grown in leaps and bounds. The industry owes its success to the R&D activities and growing government initiatives1. FDI Policy100% FDI dor Greenfield Pharma via the automatic route 100% FDI for Brownfield Pharma. Here, in case of FDI up to 74% automatic route is available and beyond 74% government route has to be taken 100% FDI for medical devices via the automatic route 2. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) was set up to assist the industry through funding, mentoring, handholding and infrastructure support1. Current Good Manufacturing Practices(CGMP) a plant was inaugurated in 2016 for the manufacture ofPhytopharmaceuticals2. A virtual centre was launched across fiveIndian Institutes of Technology, in 2015, to develop and advancetechnologies in the area of biofuels3. 30 Bio-incubators and Biotech Parks weresupported/established from April 2014 to September 20164. First indigenously developed and manufactured rotavirus vaccine ‘Rotavac’ was launched in 2015Chemicals and PetrochemicalsThe Chemicals industry serves as a backbone to many other industries which makes it a lucrative option. Factors like raw material availability and innovation provide an incentive to the companies to get rolling1. The Assam Gas Cracker project is one of the biggest projects which is expected to produce about 2.8 lakh MT polymers per annum and also expected to provide employment to 100000 people indirectly2. A scheme is developed to set up need-based plastic parks with good infrastructure facilities with financial assistance up to 50% of the project cost1. The FDI equity inflows in the sector increased by 107%2. 0.44 Million MT Per Annum Polypropylene Plant is commissioned at MangaloreConstructionThe demand for real estate and infrastructure projects has been on an uphill over the years. The identification of smart cities has been a smart move which intends to utilize the resources in the best possible manner1. A city challenge competition was held under the 100 smart cities missions with an intention to achieve infrastructure development2. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a mission which concentrates on providing basic infrastructure facilities3. Swachh Bharat mission established to promote healthy sanitation practices4. Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) focuses on revitalizing the Indian Heritage sites5. The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 has been the shining star of this sector1. 1.7 million houses have been constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses2. The construction sector is the industry which stands 2nd in line in terms of providing employment, after agriculture. A whopping 35 million people have been employedDefenceIndia has opened its doors of the defence sector to privatisation which was a very essential step to leverage the domestic markets and meet the defence needs1. The opening up of the defence sector to the private sector is paving the way for strategic partnerships2. 100% FDIi. Upto 49% automatic routeii. Above 49% government route3. A ‘Make in India’ portal for Defence Productionhas been launchedWhich provides policy and procedural issues which are of importance forthe defence manufacturing industry1. Various products manufactured in India like HAL Tejas Light combat aircraft by sourcing 95% of the resources required locally2. Defence equipment amounting to INR 2059.18 Crore have been exported to 28 countries in FY 2015-16Electrical MachineryIn the electrical machinery sector, Indian manufacturers are at their peak of competitiveness with regards to product design, manufacturing & testing facilities. A big chunk of investments are made in research and development which will help India accelerate its manufacture1. Incentives for capacity addition in power generation will serve as a means to increase the demand for electrical machinery2. 100% FDI is allowed in the automatic route subject to rules and regulations1. This industry recorded a double-digit growth rate of 12.8% over 2017-182. India has turned around from a net importer of electricity to a net exporter of electricityElectronic SystemsElectronic system is an area where the focus has been on import substitution. India being a labour rich country has a forte which needs to be taken advantage of.1. The Modified SIPS scheme has been developed in order to attract investment into this sector2. Export incentives 2-3% are made available under the Merchandise export from India scheme3. The export promotion capital goods scheme offers zero customs duty for import of capital goods used for pre-production, production and post production1. Around 38 mobile manufacturing units have been set up which have created employment of about 383002. Under Digital Saksharta Abhiyan(DISHA)around 99.56 lakh candidates have been enrolled for training3. In 2017 this industry witnesses a remarkable jump of 27% where in the total volume reached 1.57 Lakh Crore from 1.43 Lakh Crore in 2016Food ProcessingIndia is in a position to provide hygienic food processed and packed by utilisation of modern technology. Nivesh Bandhu is a platform which provides a one stop solution to investors in the area of food processing, aiding them in decision making and providing incentives1. Reserve Bank of India has classified loan to food & agro-based processing units and Cold Chain under agriculture activities for Priority Sector Lending (PSL) subject to the aggregate sanctioned limit of USD 15.38 million per borrower which will ensure a good flow of credit to the entrepreneurs2. A special fund called Food Processing Fund amounting to USD 300 millions has been deposited with the NABARD in order to provide funds to designated food parks and individual food processing units in the designated food parks3. Reduction of excise duty and customs duty has been a fiscal incentive which helps boost up the industry1. The growth rate of Gross Value Added has increased from 1.91% in 2013-14 to 5.78% in 2014-15 at constant prices2. There has been a FDI equity inflow of USD 1.7 Billion from April 2014 to December 20163. 88 cold chain projects have been operationalised out of the 134 projects which had been sanctioned4. The government had sanctioned 42 mega food parks of which 8 have been operationalised. Every mega food park is set to create employment opportunities for about 5000-6000 people and benefit 25000-30000 farmersIT and BPMIT + IT= ITIndian Talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow.The Information technology sector contributes a countable share to the exports. This industry is the largest private sector employer providing millions of job opportunities1. Favourable government policies and initiatives serve as an incentive to invest in this sector2. The Digital India campaign has pumped in a lot of investment with digital delivery standing as a focus point1. Total FDI equity inflow in Computer software and hardware sector saw a major growth from 2.3 Billion to 5.9 BillionLeatherThe leather industry is striving to succeed with 55% of its workforce below 35 years of age.The demand for leather products is on the rise and the concept of utilising young labour with oozing energy is helping this sector flourish1. The leather product sector is entirely de-licensed which serves as an icing on the cake2. Grants are provided in the following manneri. 30%-on cost of plant & machinery to Micro and Small Unitsii. 20%-To other unitsiii. 50%-for establishment of Mega Leather Clustersiv. 50% for upgradation/installation of Common Effluent Treatment plants1. The FDI equity inflow amounted to USD 53.39 Million in this sector2. India boasts of being the 2nd largest producer of footwear and also the 2nd largest exporter of leather garments3. Under the Indian leather development programme, primary skill development training has been imparted to 117499 and 80% of these have been placed as on January 2017Media & EntertainmentDespite all the criticism against television, India has the 2nd largest TV Market in the world. Growth in the number of multiplexes, increased liberalisation and tariff relaxation serve as incentives to start exploring into this industry1. In order to give a lift to the exports, treaties have been signed with countries like Italy, Brazil, the UK and Germany2. Basic Custom duty for digital still image video camera has been brought down to Zero3. National Film Heritage Mission has been introduced to archive films through the National Film Archive of India1. Growth in FDI in the information and broadcasting area from USD 1.9 Billion (2010-14) to USD 3.4 (2014-18)Billion which is a good 1.8 times within a span of 8 years2. 283 billion to 263 Billion, a 20 billion leap is the growth recorded by the print industry3. The 24*7 DD Kisan channel saw a huge response with a total viewership of 1.52 Crores within a very short span of 7 monthsMiningMining is the crux of the Indian economy. Many industries depend on it to procure their raw materials.1. The Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act 1957 (MMDR) had been amended with greater transparency as its motive2. District Mineral Foundation set up for grievance redressal and also to improve the image of mining1. In terms of Gross Value Added this sector has grown by 10.5% in 2016-17 and 12.5% in 2017-182. While the world market is shaky due to the chinese economy issues, India has experienced a surge in the production of minerals3. By November 2016 17 mineral blocks across 7 states have been auctioned which has resulted in additional revenues amounting to INR 47551 Crores and total revenues of INR 59639 CroresOil and GasThe mushrooming population and the flourishing economy of India has helped the Oil and Gas Industry in a mighty big way. Many opportunities exist for the development of underground coal, its gasification and conversion to liquids1. Hydrocarbon Exploration & Licensing Policy (HELP) provides for a uniform licensing system, no awaiting a formal bid round and incentives on royalty rates for offshore blocks2. An additional depreciation of 15% on installation of capital equipment acquired is permitted1. In Gujarat India has invested in refineries specially for exports which has made India a net exporter of petroleum while we are a net importer of crude oil2. Refining capacity of India has been expanded by 15 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum due to the commissioning of Paradip Refinery In February 20163. Crude Oil Strategic storage of 5.33 MMT capacity was built at Visakhapatnam, Mangalore and PadurPharmaceuticalsMedical Tourism is moving uphill due to the expertise India possesses in this space. India’s cost of production is considerably lower than USA and half of the cost in Europe1. In order to make healthcare more reachable new Health and Wellness centres have been established2. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy 2012 mainly focuses on the regulation of the price of drugs1. The pharmaceutical industry has seen an upturn from INR 158671 Crore in 2013-14 to INR 177734 Crore in 2014-15 to INR 204627 Crore in 2015-162. Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited has enabled the mass manufacture of products in the field of Oncology, Nephrology and Cardiology3. Pharma Jan Samadhan, a customer grievance redressal system launched in March 20154. Pharma Sahi Dham provides real-time information on prices of medicinesPorts and shippingIndia has 12 major ports and 64 minor ports handling the Import Export in order to attract investment, the Government has allowed 100% FDI in the shipping sector1. New Berthing Policy for Dry Bulk Cargo for all major ports was introduced to facilitate movement of higher cargo throughput from major ports2. Funds amounting to USD 25 Million for major ports and USD 21 million for minor ports have been earmarked1. A giant leap was seen in FDI from USD 0.5 Million (2010-14) to USD 2.5 Billion (2014-18)2. Turnaround time at ports reduced by 25% (2012-13 vs 2015-16)3. Under the Sagarmala project, a total of 173 projects with an investment of INR 4 Lakh Crore introduced during 2016-17RailwaysIndia stands tall with a ranking of World No 3 in terms of the railway network spanning more than 66030 Kms. 100% FDI provides an opportunity for high speed railways and electrification.Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and computerized passenger reservation systems aim at passenger convenience1. Public Private Partnership mode to enhance passenger amenities2. Project Swarn targets on improving passenger experience and in order to facilitate this 14 Rajdhanis and 15 Shatabdi trains are identified3. Mission Raftaar has at its core the the doubling of average speed of freight trains and also increasing the speed of all non suburban trains1. A noteworthy achievement in the year 2017-18 is 51 trains have been speeded up by more than a hour2. The Gatimaan Express is the fastest train in India which covers a distance of 188 Kms in 1 hour and 40 mins3. In order to set up an electric locomotive factory at Madhepura India has joined hands with M/s Alstom Manufacturing India and for setting up a diesel locomotive factory with GE Global Sourcing India Pvt Ltd at Marhowra amounting to a total of INR 40000 CroresRenewable EnergyThere has been an ever increasing demand for energy in the country and it is imperative to use renewable sources of energy. Reducing India’s dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels is the goal in this sector1. A bouquet of fiscal incentives have been provided which include:i. Enhanced Depreciationii. Concessional Custom dutyiii. Excise duty exemptioniv. Income tax holidays for 10 years2. In order to encourage usage of renewable energy sources clean environment cess has been doubled form INR 200 per tonne to INR 400 per tonne.3. To promote clean energy co-operation a joint Indo-US PACE Setter fund has been established with a contribution of USD 4 Million1. The world’s largest solar power plant was commissioned in Tamil Nadu with a huge capacity of 648 MW2. 140% increase in the solar power capacity (2014-16 vs 2012-14)3. 34 Solar parks have been sanctioned to 21 states and INR 356.63 Crores has been provided to Solar Energy Corporation of India for the sameRoads and HighwaysThe government is taking a major step in upgrading highways and expressways. Government is encouraging the development of this sector by providing subsidies, tax exemptions and duty free imports of high capacity and modern, road construction equipment1. The government takes burden of cost on project feasibility study,shifting of utilities,environment clearance etc2. Subsidy of upto 40% of the project cost is provided as an incentive3. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) has provided funds to the state government to develop state roads1. Achievement for the year 2017-18 are 8088 km of road length awarded,7589 km of construction completed and 2156 km of highways tolled2. The length of the national highways has seen substantial growth from 91287 km in 2014 to 115435 km in 20173. After the introduction of Electronic Toll Collection System the fee collected has increased from USD 27 million in Jan 2017 to USD 43 Million in Nov 2017SpaceIndia has skyrocketed its way into the space sector literally and even metaphorically. Our country’s cost effective programme has made it a launchpad for many countries and is hopeful of calling itself as the world’s launchpad1. GSLV III launched for satellites which are heavier in nature weighing about 4500 to 500 kg2. ISRO has entered into co-operative arrangements with 33 countries and 3 multinational bodies1. Antrix Corporation Limited has undertaken various initiatives for marketing of space products and services at a global level2. India is the first nation in the world to reach Mars successfully in the 1st attempt. The spacecraft was called MangalyaanTextiles and GarmentsTextiles and Garments sector has made India a one-stop solution for textile and garment needs. Being one of the largest producers in the world and second largest exporter of cotton in the world, this scheme has made India world famous. Women empowerment is seen in the right sense here as 70% of its workforce consists of women1. The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme served as an incentive by providing duty rewards to the extent of 2-5% of FOB value2. To reduce the burden on Indian investors,interest equalisation scheme was introduced3. Special Textile Packages have been approved with a view to create jobs,encourage exports and also to draw in investments1. The total exports took a leap from 13% to 15% (2013-14 vs 2015-16)2. There has been a substantial growth in FDI of 2.5 times (2010-14 vs 2014-18)3. The existing textile park has seen the entry of new production units totalling to 200 in number in the recent past creating jobs for 11000 personsThermal PowerThe thermal power industry has various incentives which ensure adequate return on investment to companies. Expansion in industrial activity and growing population are factors which will encourage companies1. The revised tariff policy 2016 guarantees a good return on investment and ensures safety of the investments to the investors2. The Ultra Mega Power Projects having a huge capacity of 4000 MW have been set up by the government of India in order to bear the fruits of economies of scale and fast capacity addition1. India boasts of having the fifth largest installed capacity in the world2. The electricity generation increased by 5.9%(2016-17 vs 2015-16)3. April 2014 to October 2016 has witnessed an addition of 50471.41MW to the generation capacity.4)98.8% of the villages have been electrifiedTourism and hospitalityThe tourism and hospitality is the lifeblood of an economy.Tourism is the third largest foreign exchange earner next in line after gems and readymade garments in India. Private-public partnerships will be the focus for India to see this Industry makes its mark in the future1. Swadesh Darshan scheme had been launched to serve mass and niche tourism2. The National Mission for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive had the beautification of pilgrimage sites as its focus3. The e-tourist visa facility has been extended to travellers of 150 countries1. India crawled up 13 places from 65 to 52 as per the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015 of the World Economic Forum2. Foreign Exchange Earnings have increased from INR 1351 Billion(FY 2015-16) to INR 1556 Billion3. This sector is among the top 10 sectors when it comes to the FDI inflow.The FDI inflow has increased by 72% (2015-16 vs 2014-15)WellnessThe demand for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha) has seen an upsurge over the years. The adverse effects of other drugs and its high cost has caused this turnaround and this is here to stay1. 100% FDI is permitted in the AYUSH sector2. Central Sector Scheme for promotion of International Cooperation has as its aim the creation of awareness about the strength and utility of AYUSH and its promotion at the international platform3. The government of India has set up the AYUSH Sector Innovation Council1. India stands as the second largest exporter of AYUSH and herbal products2. This industry has a huge potential to create jobs to the level of 3 million.Over and over again the world is invited to come to India and have faith in the country because India promises a fair system and the best it can, without leaving any stone unturned.If size really mattered the elephant would have been the king of the jungle. Let’s Roar and make our presence felt!Thank you … Have a great day.

Considered by whom? You, an anonymous troll? Trolls are totally irrelevant and their thoughts and considerations even less so as they are based only on ignorance and stupidity.Poland is not considered a bad country by any stretch of imagination in fact it is one great country and one of the world’s safest. The country with an outstanding, fascinating history and culture, interesting people, food, landscape and old traditions. Poland is the country that immensely contributed to the world’s development but to know that you need to be better educated or simply have a better IQ.Poland is in fact a very good, safe and a wonderful country.Some interesting things about Poland.The Unesco-listed Wieliczka salt mine, near the medieval city of Kraków, extends over 190 miles in length and drops to a depth of almost 500ft.Wieliczka: a must-see CREDIT: PAVLO VAKHRUSHEVSalt was first mined here in the Middle Ages but production stopped in 2007. Its interior chambers and passageways are now open to tourists, although the site has attracted visitors since the 16th century.There are nine levels of galleries, with caves excavated from the granite-grey salt rock and brine lakes glinting in the subterranean gloom. A series of 66 steps carved in the salt form the descent to the Chapel of St Cunegond (pictured), a church measuring some 220,000 square feet and displaying chandeliers made out of rock salt.And the world's largest castle, Castle MalborkPoland has an impressive 16 World Heritage Sites. We've already mentioned Krakow, Warsaw, Wieliczka and Bialowieza Forest; others include the haunting former concentration camp at Auschwitz and Malbork, the largest castle in the world by area.Krakow, one of the very first World Heritage SitesThe centre of Krakow is widely acknowledged as one of Europe’s greatest surviving examples of a medieval city. What is less remembered is just how quickly Unesco moved to make this official. The heart of Poland’s second city was included on the first list of World Heritage Sites, in 1978 (alongside Yellowstone National Park and the Ecuadorian capital Quito). Unesco’s accompanying explanation that “the 13th century merchant’s town has Europe’s largest market square and numerous historical houses, palaces and churches, with their magnificent interiors” rather stated the obvious, but it told no lies.Poland is home to one of Europe’s great lake districts. That would be Masurian Lakeland, which ebbs across 180 miles and 20,000 square miles in the north-east of the country. There are more than 2000 lakes in all, including Sniardwy – the largest in the country (13.7 miles long, 8.3 miles wide). It is a joy in summer, when you can hike on its banks.Poland’s (north) coast is also home to Gdansk, its fourth biggest city – and the port which played a prime role in the tearing down of the Iron Curtain. It was here, in the shipyards, that Solidarność (Solidarity) – the trade-union-cum-freedom-movement founded by firebrand and future Polish president Lech Walesa – was born in 1980. You can find out more about this at the European Solidarity Centre (ecs.gda.pl) – although, if you are in what is a fascinating town, you may also want to seek out the Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre (teatrszekspirowski.pl), which is dedicated to The Bard, the urban sand of Stogi Beach – and the bars and cafes along Ulica Chlebnicka. If you fancy a long weekend, Ryanair (ryanair.com) and Wizz Air (wizzair.com) fly in from more than a dozen UK airports.Bialowieza Forest, which straddles Poland and Belarus, is one of the last and largest remaining stretches of primeval forest in Europe. This ancient ecosystem is home to 800 European bison, which were once extinct in the wild but, thanks to successful breeding and reintroduction programmes, is making an unlikely comeback.Polisg history is very complicatedIf you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, you might start reading Polish Medieval History. You’ll get confused many times (try reading something on the period from 1138 to 1320).Later times also haven’t been easy for Poland. The country has been invaded or has fought for freedom in insurrections over 40 times. Poland even disappeared from world maps between 1772 and 1795.4. Poland's consitution was the 2nd in the worldPoland adopted its first written constitution in the spring of 1791, which was the 2nd in the world valid legal document of the kind. However, it was only in effect for only 14 months and 3 weeks before Poland was in partitions for over 100 years.5. Polish engineer invented the Modern Kerosene lampIn 1853, Ignacy Lukasiewicz introduced the first modern street lamp from in Europe. His lamp inventions were, however, first used in Lviv in Ukraine. There is still a street in Warsaw that uses the same street lamps until today.6. During the WWII Warsaw was almost completely destroyed and had to be rebuilt completelyThe Old Town that you can see in Warsaw isn’t the actual Old Town from before the war. The original has been completely bombed at in the 40s and Poles rebuilt it after the war using Bernardo Bellotto’s detailed paintings. That’s why now looks as it did in the 14th century, rather than the 20th.7. Marie Curie was actually PolishMarie Curie, the woman who discovered Polon and Rad, wasn’t French, but Polish. Her name was Marie Sklodowska before she married a Frenchman named Pierre Curie. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win twice, the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences.Joseph Conrad was actually Polish too. His real name was Teodor Józef Konrad Nałęcz-Korzeniowski. You’re welcome.8. Poland has beaches, mountains, ferests, deserts and lakesPoland has a very diverse nature. Almost 800 km of the seashore and a few mountain chains (Tatra, Carpathian, Sudet Bieszczady and Świętokrzyskie). Poland also has the only Central-European desert, Pustynia Błędowska.There are also dunes in the Pomerania region that are a curiosity on a European scale. So are wetlands in Biebrzański National Park. And islands in Woliński National Park.9. Traditional Polish last names change depending on the sexNames that end with –ski/ska or –cka/cki work like adjectives and need to match the gender in Polish. So, if your father’s name is Kowalski, if you’re a female you’ll be called Kowalska. All Polish surnames in the US are a male version.10. Europe's heaviest animals live in PolandThe 380,000-acre (150,000-hectare) Białowieża Primeval Forest in Poland is Europe’s last ancient forest and home to 800 European bison, Europe’s heaviest land animals.11. Poland used to have the world's tallest structureThe Warsaw radio mast in Konstantynow was the world’s tallest structure from 1974, until its collapse in 1991. It was the second tallest structure ever built after Burj Khalifa, completed in 2010. The mast was 646.38 meters (2,120.7 ft) tall.12. Poland also has the world's biggest castlePoland has an impressive 16 World Heritage Sites and among them the biggest castle in the world – Malbork. Measured by the area. Prague castle often claims to be the world’s largest, but it’s not since it’s not a single area.13. Wearing a hat indoors is considered rude in PolandIf you wear a hat inside someone’s home or church it’s a sign of disrespect. While young people generally don’t mind, the older generation might feel uncomfortable.14. Kissing woman's hand is still in fashion in PolandPolish men generally still tend to observe “the chivalry protocol”. Don’t be surprised if you see this, upon the first introduction between total strangers.15. Poland has its own version of Thai SongkranIf you’re heading to Poland for Easter, prepare to get wet. Easter Monday is known as Smigus Dyngus when everyone is chasing one another with water guns and buckets. Traditionally, boys throw water over girls and spank them with pussy willow branches and the girls fight back.16. Poles celebrate a Name dayIn addition to birthdays, Poles celebrate their name day or imieniny, which is the day commemorating the Saint they are named after. The names associated with each day is listed in all calendars in Poland, so the Name Day is often more important than a birthday because everyone remembers about it.17. Polish TV is dubbed, by one manIf you’re planning on watching some foreign movies on TV in Poland, you might want to reconsider. Foreign movies and series are dubbed, but not by Polish actors, but a single man reading parts of everyone (including women and children).The original version is still there, so viewers can hear the first two seconds of each sentence (and faintly in the background later), before the reader starts saying the same thing in Polish.18. Poland is world's biggest exporter of AmberAmber is huge in Poland, so souvenirs and jewelry made of it are gorgeous. You might want to pick some up during your visit.19. Mushrooming is a popular family activity in PolandGoing to the forest to pick wild mushrooms at the end of the summer is a popular activity for many people in Poland. Kids are taught how to distinguish an edible mushroom from a poisonous one early on.20. You can still eat at Europe's oldest restaurant in WroclawLocated in Wrocław, the “Piwnica Swidnicka” is the oldest restaurant in Europe, open since 1275. You can still eat there today.21. Buying an even number of flowers for funerals is considered a Faux PasOn the other hand, chrysanthemums, white lilies, and red carnations are considered the funeral flowers so make sure that you don’t buy them for other occasions. Some people take this very seriously.22. The unofficial traditional polish food is ZapiekankaIt’s a baguette cut in half, topped with cheese and mushrooms and doused in garlic mayo and ketchup. Lots of ketchup.23. Latex condoms were invented by a PoleFirst latex condom was invented in 1912 by Julius Fromm, who made the rubber ones thinner and better. Ironically, until these dates politicians in Poland are arguing about which methods of anticonception should be allowed, if any at all.24. Poland has its own version of Valentine's dayKupała or Wianki is celebrated on June 21st, the ‘Feast of St. John the Baptist’ day. Men jump over bonfires and, women hope for wreaths. Wreaths with candles on one side of the river are floated to the other side and if one comes to you, you’ll be lucky in love.Poland has an amazing culture and traditionPolish Christmas decoration traditionMidsummer Night/ Noc KupalyNic KupalyPolish Easter eggs 1/8Polish Easter culturePolish folk is real artPolish Christmas CarolsPolish musicPoland’s naturePoland is great for hiking holidayGorgeous Polish citiesStay with us and meet the most spectacular sights and monuments of Poland!5 beautiful places and sites in PolandUsually, beautiful places in Poland are associated with the rich history of Europe.Especially if we are talking about monuments, must-see sites, and untypical buildings.Each site is located in a completely different part of Poland, that’s why we’ve chosen 5 of the most notable places you absolutely can not miss!Wieliczka Salt Mine – Polish Nature’s MasterpieceHave you ever been in a salt mine? Or have you ever seen the big, breathtaking chapel rooms made only of salt?If not, Wieliczka Salt Mine will make your head spin!Sculpture of a Polish king in WieliczkaIn 1978, Wieliczka Salt Mine was entered by UNESCO to a World Heritage List and later considered as one of the seven wonders of Poland.Wieliczka has 9 levels, the deepest of which is 327 meters below the surface of the Earth. This place is visited by over a million of tourist who wants to see the beauty of numerous chambers and chapels every year.It is a really important monument of Polish history that you can not skip, so if you want to see it for yourself, join the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour.BiskupinBiskupinThat outsized building is a part of Biskupin Settlement – an archaeological site discovered in 1933.The first settlement of Biskupin is dated to around VI-VIII centuries. It was completely reconstructed, so now you can admire the whole rampart, the gate and the full street of wooden houses there.Church in JaworAnyway, churches of Peace are the biggest european buildings made of timber-framed construction and performing a religious function.Thanks to their uniqueness the churches became a part of UNESCO World Heritage List.Go there and let those wooden interiors totally amaze you!Now you’ve probably had enough of the buildings, streets and monuments. Let’s take a deep breath with Mother Nature!4 naturally beautiful places in PolandWestern TatrasPolish people are really proud of their country’s nature. Flowery meadows, storks and the European bison are usually presented as the flashes of Poland.So put on your comfortable shoes and come with us for a trip into the wildness!Białowieża Forest – Best example of Nature in PolandPolish Białowieża Forest is one of the last ancient woodlands in Europe.What does it mean?Many of its areas have never been touched and changed by human hands.Białowieża ForestThanks to that we can imagine how our continent would look like had civilization never evolved.Białowieża Forest is the kind of an independent ecosystem that has its own rules. The European bison is the symbol of Białowieża.A portret of the European bisonIn the Białowieża forest, there are many hiking trails, both walking, and cycling. Go there and enjoy the beautiful scent of the trees, sound of the birds and views of the wild Polish side!Legs do not hurt? So let’s go further!The Valley of Five Polish Ponds – Simply Amazing PlaceThe Valley of Five Polish Ponds is a mountain, post-glacial area spread on 6.5 km2 and 4 km long. It is surrounded by numerous peaks and ridges which make a spectacular view.The Black PondIts the well-preserved part of the Pliocene Valley that amazes with the 5 charming water reservoirs: the Great Polish Pond, 2 Black Polish Ponds, one small Polish Pond, the Front Polish Pond and the Bull’s Eye.Do you want to see them all?There are six different trails with different lengths and estimated time of walking. Choosing one of them is the best option to get to know the Polish mountains’ flora and fauna and of course the healthiest form of spending your free time!Słowiński National Park – Interesting Place to SeeDid you know that Poland has its own Sahara Desert?Słowiński National Park is famous for its moving dunes which are constantly changing their height and shape under the influence of wind.The largest dune area near the little town called Łeba is spreading on about 500 hectares and is constantly growing.Sand dunesThe highest point of those dunes is called Rowokol and is around 115 meters high. It’s the perfect place for watching a sunset and taking pictures. Polish moving sands are a uniquep henomenon in the whole of Europe.Go there and enjoy all the charms of the Baltic Sea!Masuria – What a Scenery!Masuria is the most famous lake district in Poland. It’s also one of the most favorite holiday’s directions of Poles from all the beautiful places in Poland.The area can offer over 2,000 lakes that are connected by tiny rivers and lovely canals. There are a lot of beautiful places there!It’s the best option for a free time if you like sailing, delights of the country life and singing next to the fireplace.All water sports, horse riding, canoe trips and fishing are also available!A silent areaDon’t forget to try the local specialties of Polish food like the vendace fish or potato pancakes served with white cheese. Try to order it on your own, saying 'plińce z pomoćką' ;)You will always remember these beautiful places!3 Mysterious Polish CastlesVisiting Poland you can feel like a prince charming or a lovely princess (at least once!)Castle in MalborkHow is it possible?There are many well-preserved castles all around Poland.Go there, see them on your own and listen to the extraordinary stories of Polish noble families!Malbork Castle – one of TOP places in PolandDid you know that the largest castle in the world (measured by the area) is located in Poland?So if you are a big fan of medieval history, you have to visit Malbork!Malbork Castle was located on the UNESCO World Heritage List which should not come as a surprise.The castle is surrounded by defensive walls and impresses with the numerous gates and high towers. Everything was built in the 13th century.Malbork Castle was the place where Polish kings lived and ruled the country.Want some more beautiful places?Wawel Royal Castle – Famous and very PrettyThe best thing about the Wawel Royal Castle is that you will find it in the middle of Krakow!If you are in Krakow, you won’t miss it for sure!Wonderful WawelThe beginning of Wawel dates back to 1333. That monumental group of buildings is one of the most important sites in Poland for historical and cultural reasons, so if you’re going to visit Krakow then you can take a Royal Wawel Tour Guide and become the expert of Polish history. It’s the easiest option to hear all the legends and see all the chambers and chapels.Wawel - Guided Tour of the Royal HillWawel Cathedral Ticket with AudioguideIf you have some free days left in Poland go for a trip to Wałbrzych and see also...Książ Castle – Worth a VisitThe Książ Castle is 330 kilometers from Krakow, but it’s totally worth seeing.Just take a look at this beautiful shape!Książ CastleThe creation of this beautiful Polish gem started in 1288. In XXth century the castle was taken over by the Nazis and Hitler had his quarter there during the World War II.The castle has very rich architecture and a lot of secret chambers. Visiting it is an experience worth remembering.I bet you can’t wait to see it!2 charming Polish villagesLooking for some country life?Almost 40% of Poles are living in the countryside. Currently, there are 43 072 villages in Poland.It’s totally impossible to see them all (or even 1% of them), that’s why we’ve picked 2 the most beautiful.Magical Zalipie – Tradition meets ArtZalipie is definitely an unusual, worth-seeing place.The magic of Zalipie bases on numerous floral paintings everywhere – on wooden houses, small bridges, dog houses, stables, wells, and chapels.It became a tradition, so through the generations, every woman paints her surrounding with colorful flowers inspired by local folklore.Be prepared for romantic sceneries, like this one:One of the houses in Zalipie / source: Unusual Places - Unusual Places To Visit Around the WorldChochołów – truly one of Poland Beautiful PlacesOur second candidate for the most stunning village in Poland is Chochołów.It looks like a land of dwarves due to its unique wooden houses. They are outstanding thanks to their geometric shape and sloping high roofs.Houses in Chochołów / source: WikipediaAccording to the local tradition, every home should be washed clean with soap and water twice a year, for Easter and Corpus Christi feast.Now it may seem that Poland is a country of strange houses. Especially once you see our last entry of Poland beautiful places.1 peculiar place to seeThe Upside-down house in SzymbarkHave you ever seen something like that?In the heart of Kashubia, there is an upside-down house, an unusual place connected with Kashubian culture and tradition.House in Szymbark is one of Poland’s most beautiful places / source www.kameralna.com.plThe top window is the entrance and the interior moves to the bygone era of PRL. The house is equipped with furniture from the communist period.The funniest thing is that all the equipment is attached to the ceiling so it’s difficult to keep your balance there.Now you know there are a lot of beautiful places in Poland!Come and see all the Polish beautiful places!Buzzing cities, spectacular nature, interesting monuments, lovely villages and charming castles – Poland has it all!So if you ever thought Poland is a boring country – you were clearly wrong :)It’s not so hard to organize the trip to all those places on your own, but of course, you can also join some guided tours and trips that will save your money and time.Gorgeous Polish cities and their fascinating histories…POLAN’S EDUCTAIONPoland is one of the most important hosts for international students searching for the best European universities. The country serves as a model globally, and that’s because the investments made here are steady. Poland created a high-quality education environment due to its traditions of academic education which goes back to 1364.International students vote for the Polish Universities every year, and last year a total of 493 students wrote about their experience in Poland, with an overall satisfaction rate of 9.1 from 10, which placed Poland as the third in this year’s award session. There were seven universities included in the study, and all of them had excellent results.But what makes Poland so good when it comes to education? There are some elements that worth mentioning.Modern approachPoland’s higher education system is evolving rapidly. Poland is the fourth country in Europe regarding the students enrolled, after the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The total number of students is approximately 1.5 million, and every year at least half a million people begin their professional journey in universities and colleges. Due to the fact that Polish educational centers offer courses in foreign languages, the country is the perfect destination for the student looking for a place to study abroad.Moreover, becoming more innovative is one of the universities’ goals for the future. Modern university campuses with access to research centers and laboratories are appearing in the major academic places. So far, Polish schools invested in over 2000 scientific centers, which have been modernized to satisfy the students’ needs for more practical activities. Those centers are also investing in unconventional programmes for the students. For example, Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology created an innovative study program which blends art and design with new media and information technology.Even the Government understood that education worth the investment. The spending on scientific centers and higher education will rise by EUR 230 million over the next several years. The state will also increase the GDP percent for education from 0.44% this year to 1% by 2020.Bologna educational systemPoland is an essential player in the Bologna Process. Due to the introduction of the three-stage education studies (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral) as well as the European Credit Transfer System, both Polish and international students are able to stay mobile and can continue their professional education everywhere in the European Union.With the Erasmus Program that has a history of over 20 years, more than 40.000 foreign people came to Poland to study, while almost 100.000 Polish students had the opportunity to explore in another country. That is a big step in developing the educational system overall because universities were always interested in what students experienced abroad and then implemented similar activities.High-quality educationThe Polish higher education keeps its quality due to the regular evaluations. The central Polish institutions which monitor the education quality are the Polish Accreditation Committee, the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools placed in Poland, and the General Council for Science and Higher Education. There are strict accreditations for every course available in Poland, and there are more than 5000 different courses open.Also, the latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development studyranked Poland as the 5th in Europe and 11th in the world for its educational system. That is not a surprise for the OECD because Poland implemented comprehensive changes in its system to break from the Communist paradigm, and the results are now visible.We can also see excellent results in IT programs too. For example, Warsaw University is ranked first in the international Top Coder international ranking. The IT industry gives Poland recognition on the European map. Due to this high education system Polish programmers are among the best in the world, and their results on tournaments and competitions are impressive. The last accomplishment for Warsaw University student was at ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, organized by IBM earlier this year. Poland finished the tournament with a gold medal, surpassing China team.There is no surprise that Poland is one of the best centers for higher education. Its investment and implication created the perfect educational environment for both Polish and international student. And more important is that Poland won’t stop investing in its young people because education is a cultural and traditional thing and it will help the country to be an attractive location for investments and outsourcing.GEORGEOUS Polish foodPoland’s architecture and art and thousands of years of historyPoland is home of great scientists and very intelligent peopleCategory:Polish scientists - WikipediaKategoria:Polscy naukowcy – Wikipedia, wolna encyklopedia9. MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIEThe only person in the world to win the Nobel Prize TWICE in TWO different SCIENTIFIC fIELD- CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICSPolish School of Mathematics - WikipediaPoland is home of some of world’s greatest mathematiciansKraków School of Mathematics - WikipediaLwów School of Mathematics - WikipediaCategory:Polish mathematicians - WikipediaStefan Banach - WikipediaSome of the Polish musicPoland is great country, and you , miserable troll, what is your country or under what stone bridge do you live?