Barometers of progress

One of the primary barometers of a country's progress is how easy it is to get from one place to another in the country. It could be by road, rail or even air.

Take Germany for instance. They have excellent Autobahn and as also a good rail network. You may argue that Germany is a small country, compared to, say India or the US. But that takes nothing away from the modern marvels the Germans have created.

Its the same with the road infrastructure in the US, freeways and all. All you need to do is go to Google Maps or Mapquest and type in the Start and End addresses, and viola, you get a complete map of the route and distance breakups too. Just as an example, check out this route I take to office.

I have hope for India too! A lot hinges on the Golden Quadrilateral. I hope the politicians raise above their petty bickerings and ensure that this and many such projects proceed smoothly, irrespective of what Government is in power at the Center. Call it utopia... but I am an optimist.

Oh and I just read that work on the Bangalore International Airport has finally started. Yay!