Theme:
- Many people argue about whether money spent on space exploration should instead be used to reduce poverty. Let’s look at both sides of the debate.
Scenario 1: Using Space Exploration Funds for Poverty Reduction:
- Poverty is a multifaceted issue. Just allotting more money will not solve the problem. Governments should take strong steps to address different aspects of poverty. They should ensure that basic necessities like food, clean water, and shelter are available to everyone. Providing education and skill training will help people get better jobs and earn a stable income. Affordable healthcare is essential so that families don’t fall into poverty due to medical expenses. Governments should also invest in good roads, transport, and job opportunities to help people build a better future. Finally, fair policies and laws must be in place to ensure equal opportunities for all. Poverty is a complex problem, and solving it requires long-term, well-planned efforts, not just more money.
- Moreover, governments worldwide have already been spending money on poverty reduction for decades, yet poverty still exists globally. Corruption and inefficiency often prevent money from reaching the people who need it the most. If we simply reallocate space exploration funds, there’s no guarantee that it will actually help the poor.
Scenario 2: Allocating Funds for Both Space Exploration and Poverty Reduction:
- Right now, money is being spent on both space exploration and poverty reduction. Space exploration actually provides many benefits that help reduce poverty in the long run.
- Examples –
- Satellites help predict natural disasters like cyclones and earthquakes. This helps governments take action early, preventing loss of life and property, so vulnerable people do not fall deeper into poverty.
- Satellite internet brings education and business opportunities to remote areas, allowing people to improve their lives.
- Many life-saving medical technologies were originally developed for astronauts but are now used in hospitals worldwide. MRI scanners, used to detect serious diseases early, were developed using technology from NASA. These innovations reduce preventable deaths, allowing people to stay healthy and financially stable.
Conclusion:
It’s essential to realize that space exploration can play a key role in improving life on Earth. The innovations we gain from exploring space not only help advance technology but also have direct benefits that can reduce poverty. Millions of people have already escaped poverty through disaster prevention, internet access, medical advancements, job creation, and improved agriculture.
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Never think that anything is waste or waste of money
Space research is not a waste of money it is also important for us like it has helped in many ways
All know this
What I believe is that money invested in the betterment of any field is not a waste. But considering the conditions in India we really ought to pay more attention to the infrastructure and its economy and then think about space exploration which will be more prosperous afterwards. This does not mean that space exploration should stand still but that more emphasis should be given on the economy and its people according to the condition of India presently. more capital can be invested once we become strong from an economical stand point.
it may be good for first world countries but I live in India which is a third world country and i believe it is necessary that first we focus on basic infra and development then on space exploration
well, that was a good discussion sort of stuff …. it was good reading it, but to persuade someone u need some facts …. otherwise the language and the vocabulary used was impressive …… comparing images, facts related to popular countries, examples of people working on the topic..these could add a great lead to the topic discussed.
Thanks for the suggestions Anna. Points noted!
According to me we are living in India our economy is not very strong and we are not very reach I e we think spent money for space exploration it’s a wastage rather it better used for eradication of poverty. But fund allocated separately and very less amount allocated for space exploration and more money for eradication of poverty. As eradication of poverty required and space research is required because of we get the information of climate change it is very essential we already aware of global warming and know sea level rising and ground water level decreasing, if we will not take precaution then near future we all will be in trouble secondly from space research we get advance technology it is very important in our daily life. As well as it is very important for defence sector so it’s not wastage of money it’s required.
Boondoggle. Always has always will be.
I don know if you see this but this whole essay is based of opinions you have not backed it up with any information . It is a goood esay if you are trying to express point of view, but in order to sway someone you need proof
Thanks for your feedback. we will improvise the article.