India is known for ‘Unity in diversity’ and is a land, which is rich in culture and heritage. Apart for possessing a wide range of unique cultural, natural, regional, religious and geographical diversities, the country is also rich in nature. The nation has several qualities that distinguish it from other nations of the World. There is not just one reason to feel proud to be an Indian rather there are endless reasons that makes to feel proud to be born in this land. India has one of the oldest, richest and diverse cultures in the World and this culture makes India a unique nation and makes us feel proud as Indians. Indian culture is formed by its distinct geography, varied demographics, age old history and the unifications of different customs, traditions and ideas from its ancient heritages, which were formed during the Indus Valley Civilization and developed more during the Vedic period, rise and decline of Buddhism, Golden era, Muslim conquests and European colonization. India's great diversity of religious practices, languages, customs, and traditions are examples of this unique amalgamation over ages. India is the only nation in the World that stages several cultures which are unique in themselves. Indian culture is not just about customs and traditions but also includes art, architecture, music, dance, cuisines and festivals. The Indian culture has never been rigid and that is the sole reason for its existence with pride in the modern era. It timely absorbs the qualities of various other cultures and comes out as a contemporary and acceptable tradition. That is what unique about the Indian culture and moves on with the time. There are certain things about India that are famous worldwide. It comprises the way of greeting, hospitality, Indian dresses, festivals and lots more. Indian culture is one of the reasons that make me feel proud to be an Indian.
Besides culture, there are several reasons that make me proud as an Indian and the reason is its rich historical background. The history of India dates back to several thousands of years. India is the adobe of the oldest civilization of the World, the Indus Valley civilization. Indian history dates back to the Stone Age and the various heritage stands as a proof of its rich history. The land has seen several tribulations since ages as it has been invaded by several foreign rulers, making the history of India rich. India was a flourishing nation in the past and is evident from the chronicles of history present. The nation is the origin of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Another reason that makes me feel proud of my motherland is Unity in Diversity, which distinguishes the nation from all other countries in the World. The nation boasts on unity in diversity. It is the only nation with endless diversities and yet remains united as one Nation i.e. India. Unity in diversity is the uniqueness of India and has 6 major religions, over 1600 languages, 29 states with their unique culture, diverse geographical topography that includes snow-capped mountains, deserts, beaches, plain land etc and with all the diversities, it has just one name India. No diversities have ever become a hurdle for the nation to remain united and this is why India is known as a nation of “Unity in Diversity”. What makes you proud as an Indian?
Indian Armed forces that rank 3rd in the World and is among the premium organizations of India, which includes Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force as well as Para Military Forces. It has more than 1 million people, who toil day and night to safeguard the nation from alien forces. It is one of the prominent institutions that is Secular in the true sense as people from various ethnicity, culture and religion work together in safeguarding the nation. It has made us proud every time with their work and sacrifices for the nation. India has faced several tribulations and yet stood firm and is developing at a very fast pace. It has developed remarkably since the time of Independence facing several issues and problems. It is the 3rd largest economy in Asia and aspires to be a superpower. It is the fourth largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). The living cost in India has increased and has contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Even in terms of science and technology, India is considered as one of the leading nations in the World. It is the 2nd largest nation in software development after US. These are the reasons that make me proud as an Indian. What are your reasons?
