John F. Kennedy's saw India as a strategic partner. From 1961 to 1963 there was a promise to help

set up a large steel mill in Bokaro that was withdrawn by the U.S

The 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars did not help India and US relations.

Impact of cold war(1947-1991). United States and Japan imposing temporary

economic sanctions on India during 1998. Bilateral and economic discussions in 2000 by

President Bill Clinton.

United States Constitution

* Charter of Fundamental Rights

* Federal structure of government

* Power of Judicial Review and independence of the

judiciary* President as supreme

commander of armed forces

Democracies Religion Racism Big Film Industry Political Dynasties

American Culture Mixed Cultures

Indian CultureOwn Culture And

Values

• American culture encompasses traditions, ideals, customs, beliefs, values, arts, folklore and innovations developed both domestically and imported via colonization and immigration from the British Isles.

• Prevalent ideas and ideals which evolved domestically such as important national holidays, uniquely American sports, proud military tradition, and innovations in the arts and entertainment give a strong sense of national pride among the population as a whole.

• It includes both conservative and liberal elements, military and scientific competitiveness, political structures, risk taking and free expression, materialist and moral elements.

The culture of India has been shaped not only by its long history, unique geography and diverse demography, but also by its ancient heritages, which were formed during the Indus Valley Civilization and evolved further during the Vedic age, rise and decline of Buddhism, the Golden age, invasions from Central Asia, and the Indian independence movement.

India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion still plays a central and definitive role in the life of most of its people.

INDIA USA Ganga is the longest river of

India. Tropic of cancer passes through

middle of India India is one of 18 mega diverse

countries India’s climate is strongly

influenced by Himalayas and Thar desert.

Deccan traps and narcondum like volcanoes are in India.

There are 100 national parks in India.

The mississippi-missouri, world fourth longest river runs through heart of usa.

USA is third largest nation by total area.

Active volcano are common throughout Alaska ‘s Alexander and Aleutian islands.

Us ecology is mega diverse : 500 reptile and 91000 insect species.

There are 58 national parks in Usa.

Area: 3,287,240 km2.

Population 2010 estimate 1,184,766,000. GDP(PPP) $3.526 trillion GDP (nominal) $1.235 trillion HDI (2007) 0.612 Currency INDIAN RUPEE GDP Growth 7.4% GDP by sector : agriculture (17.5%), industry (20%), services

(62.5%) Exports : $ 176.5 billion Imports : $ 285.5 billion Major Import and Export partners: US, China, UAE, Saudi

Arabia, Germany. Trade organizations : WTO, G-20, SAFTA, SAARC, IBSA FORUM.

Area : 9,826,675 km2

Population : 310,008,000 GDP(PPP) : $14.256 trillion GDP(nominal) : $14.256 trillion HDI : 0.956 Currency : USD Dollar GDP Growth: -2.4% (2009) GDP by sector: agriculture: (1.2%), manufacture :

(21.9%), services: (76.9%) (2009) Exports : $1.057 trillion Imports : $1.558 trillion Major Import and Export partners : China, Canada,

Japan, Germany Trade organizations: NAFTA, WTO, OECD, G-20

and G8

United States is one of India's largest direct investors.

FDI inflow has increased from USD $11.3 million to $344.4 million from 1991 to 2009

The second highest Investors are non-financial services (software development), which accounts for 35.4% of investments.

USA has 17.08% share in FDI inflows to India. India ranks 24th among the trade partners of

the US in terms of exports and 18th in terms of imports.

After decades of strained political relations, the U.S. and Indian governments are currently pursuing a “strategic partnership” based on numerous overlapping interests, shared values, and improved economic and trade relations.

Bilateral merchandise trade has grown from $6 billion in 1990 to $33 billion in 2006

Below are the percentages of traded items India to U.S. increased by 21.12% to $6.94 billion.

i. Diamonds & precious stones (25%)ii. Textiles (29.01%)iii. Iron & Steel (5.81%)iv.Organic chemicals (4.3%)v. Machinery (4.6%)Electrical Machinery (4.28%) Merchandise exports from U.S. to India increased by

$2.06 billion to U.S. $2.95 billion Engineering goods & machinery (including electrical)

(31.2%) Precious stones & metals (8.01%) Organic chemicals (4.98%) Optical instruments & equipment (7.33%) Aviation & aircraft ( 16.8%)

Bilateral accord on civil nuclear cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of India.

Separate its civil and military nuclear facilities and place all its civil nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards and, in exchange, the US agreed to work toward full civil nuclear cooperation with India

Oct 10, 2008 123 Agreement is finally functional after the deal is signed by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Bilateral accord on civil nuclear cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of India.

The framework for this agreement was a July 18, 2005 joint statement by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and then U.S. President George W. Bush.

Under this agreement India agreed to separate its civil and military nuclear facilities and place all its civil nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and, in exchange.

The United States agreed to work toward full civil nuclear cooperation with India.

Barack Obama to Visit India in November 2010.

US Hopes Visa Fees Hike Law Will Not Affect India Ties.

India-US Bilateral Relations To Take Next Level.

US Assures Aid To Pakistan No Threat To India $10 Billion Infrastructure Fund For India - US

CEO’s Headley Access : US Co-operating With India

Strengthen strategic ties to maintain a balance of power and stabilize the Indian Ocean littoral area.

Realize economic potential to deepen commercial ties and remove impediments to trade cooperation.

Highlight higher education, which would make India a knowledge producer from a talent supplier.

Support India’s UN Bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.

Collaborate in India’s neighborhood, helping to stabilize Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Promote a Cooperative U.S.-India-China Triangle.

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