India’s growth story is falling apart, according to a startup CEO who says the problem isn’t money. It’s mindset, corruption, and a system built to stall progress.

Dhawal Jain, founder of mental wellness startup Mave Health, says he no longer believes in the country’s development narrative. In a post on X, he calls out government dysfunction, broken infrastructure, and a culture that rewards shortcuts over solutions. Advertisement

“For years, I thought we were just a poor country. That growth would fix everything. But the change isn’t coming,” Jain wrote.

The tipping point came after his neighbor’s son died in a pothole accident. The road was fixed within hours, but only that one spot. Weeks later, it was back in its original condition. “Imagine how they must feel,” he wrote.

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