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“Three-quarters of India lives on the edge of the market economy. You can't tell them that only those who can afford water can have it.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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“Three-quarters of India lives on the edge of the market economy. You can't tell them that only those who can afford water can have it.”

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Doctor and the Doctor, 2015

Many Indians lack basic resources, yet market forces ignore their needs, creating injustice

In simple terms: Poverty persists despite market growth

Key Takeaway

Advocate equitable resource distribution

Themes

poverty inequality market forces

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • public health
  • water access
  • rural development

Key Concepts

social justice economic policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could ensure water accessibility?
  • How can markets be restructured for fairness?
A Different Perspective

Market solutions alone cannot address basic human needs

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