I say this without a hint of irony or exaggeration, but literally every single news article I've ever read that has mentioned Uttar Pradesh, has been about a rape occurring there, almost always involving children. What the fuck is happening there? Is there seriously such an unchecked rape epidemic going on, or are UP's rape cases somehow being overrepresented in their media?
I tried a purchasing power comparing website since goods and services are cheaper in India and salaries are lower. It says the purchasing power of 500,000 INR in India is equivalent to the purchasing power of $24,700 USD in the US.