Ok,
so let us look at the Dubai budget. The total outlay is Dh47.3 b. Converting
into Indian rupees, it amounts to 85,140 crore. Delhi’s current budget is for
Rs.46,600 crore. So, the Dubai budget is 45% greater than the Delhi budget.
A
quick look at the Dubai budget reveals that the 45% amount by which it exceeds
the Delhi budget is allotted to innovation and welfare in Dubai. Yes, innovation and welfare. And, do not confuse it with infrastructure, for which a substantial
17% is allotted separately. In other words, a total of 69% of the budget will
be spent on innovation, welfare and infrastructure. In comparison, the Delhi
budget has 35% towards educational infrastructure, facilities and welfare.
Admittedly,
Delhi cannot be compared with Dubai. Delhi was established in the year 736; if
one ignores the mention of Indraprastha in ancient epics. Dubai, on the other
hand, would not be older than 200 years or so.
Delhi
thrived on natural bounty – fertile land, Yamuna water and pleasant weather.
Dubai started with desert, sea water, and hostile weather. In spite of having a
head start and natural advantages, Delhi lost to Dubai. Be it law and order,
power supply, garbage management, education, health services, quality of goods
and services, improvements, freedom to practise religion and follow culture –
Dubai is far superior than Delhi. Dubai has even a minister of happiness!
Think
about it, and all the pointers lead towards superb governance. It was efficient
governance that brought laurels to Singapore; and it is governance that is
making the world treat Dubai with envy. I have not seen anyone leading a
protest march or staging a dharna in Dubai, though almost every other face here
is that of an Indian, largely from Kerala.
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