... Ms Zoubida Allaoua, senior World Bank Economist..."perscribes that India should push for more growth.

"A third of India's 105 million children aged between six and 10 years are out of school.

"For India the lessons are clear... promote growth and invest much more money in making people healthier and better educated..."

The World Bank noted "widespread poverty... would continue to act as a brake on regional prosperity," if remaining unchecked.

It also said that national development cannot be assured when so many people live without the basic amenities of life.