America is still far far more developed than here.

China is catching up though.

One of the things I've noticed though India is increase in infrastructure development.

I've seen better roads being build for moving goods around the country and regulations being cut down for better development.

I think they are doing it cause they are scared of china rather than out their own initiative to get out of poverty.

I remember reading, its difficult for a civilisation to get conquered when it's next to a stronger rising country. Because the people pull through to atleast keep up enough power so they are not an easy target and avoid getting conquered.