Profile : India
Region: South Asia
Capital: Delhi
Population: 1.17 billion
Area: 3 166 000
GDP per capita: $3700.00
Religions: Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Other 3.8%
Languages: Hindi and English are the official languages with 407 living languages.
Description
India gained independence from Britain in 1947, resulting in the division of the subcontinent into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh.
India continues to be troubled by its ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife.
India is predominantly Hindu. Freedom of religion is enshrined in the constitution but a rise in Hindutva extremism resulted in a campaign against Muslims and Christians in the 1990s.
Christians in India are unequally spread with 70% living in the South.
Prayer Points
- Praise God for continued freedom for Indian Christians to proclaim the gospel.
- India has more and larger people groups with no Christians, churches or workers than any other part of the world. Pray that the worldwide church might rise to complete the task.
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Opportunities
| Ministry | Opportunity | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development and Caring | High School Teachers - India | School Teachers | Short/long term |
| Development and Caring | School Principal - India | School Teachers | Long term |
| Development and Caring | School teachers - India | School Teachers | Short term/Long term |
| Development and Caring | Teacher English - URGENT NEED | School Teachers | Short-term/Long-term |
| Development and Caring | Teachers - HEBRON School | School Teachers | long-term/short-term |