Do we really have an equal income distribution policy followed in our country?

Dear Biswarup,

Nice argument.

The term "AAM AADAMI" forever used by "KHAAS AADAMI" says a lot if we wish to read the lines....

A country where citizens do not even have equal rights and opportunities thought of equal distribution appears no more than a cruel joke. Any democratic country must first orient itself to deal with citizens on equal terms this as a first would force the policies of appeasement to stop. Reservations or benefits wherever intended would at best be based on economic and deprievity logic and not whims and fancies to begin with further increasing the gap between "powerful and powerless".

No country has an equal income distribution policy. Rather there cannot be an equal income policy or an equal income policy is not desirable. What is desirable is an equitable income policy that is the income of a person should be in proportion to the inputs in terms of education, effort, expertise etc. In an ideal world this may be possible. But since the world is not ideal we have inequity in income distribution. Within manageable limits it can work. In India as in many other countries the gap between the rich and the poor has been widening over time and this has serious repercussions for social stability. This is one of the factors that fuels divisive tendencies such as Naxalism in India. 

In my opinion, in general, poor people and middle class people are not getting their butter against their hard work.  Whether it is in government or private, corporate or public limited.  This is due to whim and fancy of the management and the mediator who are all nearest and dearest management and the H.R department. Who take advantage of act by cutting down the employees share.

Management has to look in to facts and figure and keep only the hard, smart, prompt and educated/well experienced person in their committee, who balance both way not make lose either management or the employees.

So prompt and neat distribution will definitely beneficial for both.

We do not have equivalent distribution of income policy in our country. Further, in India we have concentration of economy in single hand. As a result the rich becomes richer and the poor becomes poorer. Moreover, in India we have mixed economy where the number two business & black money plays the dominant role. How we can expect uniform distribution of income and not possible in the near future. We do not know about future.

Thanks for the referral Mr.Manoj Chaturvedi.

Yes, this is an ill that goes with free market economy.  The State should ensure that the gap between the poor and rich doesn't go beyond untolerable levels as is happening now. 

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Yes, it is impossible to assure equal income but an equitable income is very much necessary.

Absolutely no.  Because the result itself is clear that rich becoming rich and poor is becoming poor day by day. Disparity is like anything.  Rich is spoiling the money for so many unwanted things and poor are starving.  The Government should work on a policy which makes distribution proper. 

How possible ? Look to the ground realities :

-- So many bright students could not even enter colleges for want of money

-- So many 'drop-outs' in schools - children are forced to earn for themselves and their families

--  So many 'human'-trafficing' in India - all for poverty ... etc ... etc.

Students with tender minds may take steps in future at least to lessen the wide gap between the poor and rich. Equal Distrubition of wealth and income is equavalent to "Socialism" which may remain a distant dream.

No there alot of gap between rich and poor majority of people sleep hungry

The income distribution is not standardization of salaries. The government should utilize the income to provide equal benefits to the citizen. The government is a governing body and  actions are taken by man. here we have very good policies introduced by government but due to the corruption, proper implementation is not done. The solution is we should eliminate the corruption from the country. Other wise what I see  one way to implement this is to follow Jesus. He said sell all your properties and distribute among the poor. I don't think it is possible at 21st century. But we can do some thing similar to this, provided the government is securing the citizen. " Spent the whole you earn every month and enjoy life. So you enjoy the value of the money and same time it reaches the others to enjoy them self. Let us pray for this to happen in 21st century.  

There is lot of discrimination b/w different income group people which has led to indifference attitude n henceforth lack of cohesiveness.So one needs to take necessary steps to eliminate this kind of behavior

Most of our current policies are towards providing gainful employment for providing livelihood and not aimed at equitable income distribution.  However one should note Government alone cannot be blamed for the current situation. It is not just the Government Policy alone it is the mentality of our people that is mainly responsible. Take for example our Marriage ceremonies. We spend lot of money for entertraining guests during marriage and similar other family functions. No doubt such functions will help distribution of income. You will spend say Rs 5 Lakhs for a marriage and catering business, flourists, event managers, decorators textile, garments, jewellers get business. At the same time at least 100-200 people get employment for the day. So your Rs 5 lakhs spend gets distributed to at least 10 business establishments and 200 people get employment. But then from where you get money for spending. You would be spending your entire lifes savings for the sake of getting your daughter married or for your sons marriage. What will you do for your life after that. Similalry people spend money on relegious rituals, temples Astrology and Astrological solutions thinking that all your problems get solved by following these practices. All such habits result in making you poorer and the Rich richer. I remember during Lal Bahadur Shastry's time there was a rule to restrict parties to 50 persons. But now People invite 500-1000 people for marriage and such family functions and spend all their savings. Such spending also increases curruption. To earn money for such spending people will start looking for earning avenues and may resort unethical means of earning. Unless people lead simple life and follow honest means to earn government policy alone may not work.

In India, the income distribution is not proportionally allocated among the entire population. However, this situation could be remedied to some extent by having appropriate governmental policies which take into account all the inequities existing among the various classes. However, in a free market economy, it may be up to the members to create more wealth and income. However, in order for this to happen, initially all the members should have an equal platform. Thus, if the income distribution policies are uniform, then there is a level playing field and members who are more astute may be able to do better. But the big question is -- Is it easy to create a uniform income distribution policy for all the masses and even if it is created can it be feasibly followed appropriately under all circumstances....This may be a moot point that cannot be easily resolved...In advanced countries, there may be a semblance of a uniform income distribution policy but there still is a big divide between the rich and the poor, even in these countries. Then another aspect to be noted is how are the rich and the poor defined. The definitions of rich and poor will vary by country and by time. What was rich earlier may come under the category of poor later if the country progresses rapidly to a higher level of living standards....

Thus, it may not be very important to focus strictly on a uniform income distribution policy. Rather, it may be better to have an appropriate income distribution policy which needs to be implemented more effectively in order for the benefits to reach all the masses....

Thanks for the invite, Manoj....

Manoj you are right. If we want equal distribution of wealth, the secretive transactions and and number two transactions taking place must be eliminated. For this the currency has to be demonetized. Instead introduce Biometric Smart Card linked transaction tracking and make public all transactions. No one can amass wealth the wrong way. Prices will fall and level playing field can be created. More people will have access to resources and more money circulation can be there. The gap between the rich and the poor which is widening now can be reversed and narrowed.