Why is india still called a third world country. I live in Mumbai and it is a beautiful place ?

Question

India has good infrastructure. I have been to cities Goa, Chennai, Bangalore. They are beautiful. India economy is roaring at 9.4% growth.There are IIMs & IITs fo the best education in the world. We have Ambanis ,Lakshmi Mittal..

I dont know why is it still called a '3rd world'

Answer 1

It is strictly an economic term

9.4% growth is historically unsustainable for a long time without causing severe inflation.

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25% of people are very, very poor.

"fo the best education"

Answer 2

THE WORLD IS WIDE BUT FOR SOME PEOPLE THE FREE WORLD IS ONLY FOR THE WHITE PEOPLE THE REST IS CORRUPT AND IGNORANT ?