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The Impact of U.S. Aid in India
Sarah Paine discusses the significant economic aid provided by the United States to India during the 1967 Bihar famine, highlighting the $1.5 billion worth of wheat sent to prevent starvation. Despite this crucial assistance, she notes the lack of gratitude from India, as tensions arose due to U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War.
"The United States provided far more economic aid than either the Russians or the Chinese. But still, both Pakistanis and Indians preferred China and Russia respectively. And some of this aid was..."
The Impact of U.S. Aid During the Bihar Famine
Sarah Paine discusses the significant economic aid provided by the United States during the Bihar famine in 1967, highlighting that the U.S. sent 20% of its wheat crop to India, valued at $1.5 billion. Despite this crucial assistance, the relationship between the U.S. and India was strained due to geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding India's ties with North Vietnam, leading to a lack of gratitude from India.
"The United States provided far more economic aid than either the Russians or the Chinese. But still, both Pakistanis and Indians preferred China and Russia respectively. And some of this aid was..."
Indira Gandhi's Resolve
In this segment, Paine recounts Indira Gandhi's fierce reaction to U.S. aid, expressing her determination that India would never again have to beg for food. She also emphasizes the role of the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations in India's agricultural advancements, pointing out that the U.S. receives no credit for these developments despite their significance.
"because President Johnson at that point was so mad at the Indians because from his point of view, they were cuddling up to the North Vietnamese. And Vietnam War wasn't going well for Johnson. So..."
India's Shift from Dependence to Self-Sufficiency
In this segment, Paine explains how Indira Gandhi's determination to never beg for food again led to India's agricultural transformation. She notes that India is no longer subject to famines, attributing part of this success to the Green Revolution, which was spearheaded by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations, yet the U.S. receives no credit for this achievement.
"because President Johnson at that point was so mad at the Indians because from his point of view, they were cuddling up to the North Vietnamese. And Vietnam War wasn't going well for Johnson. So..."