numbers and numbers

Tourism department of Government of India is all geared up to market Incredible India as a great tourist destination. Yasas tells me that the campaign has come out quite well.Malaysia and Indonesia country ads are a poor second by comparison in her opinion.The campaign seems to be working from the figures that are regularly published. Last year has seen unprecendented air traffic; 60 lakhs of Indians went out of the country and 40 lakhs air passengers made their way to India. I said woh! and kumar also joined in!Great news i told myself, being overawed by the numbers.
It was shortlived though; I glanced at Midday and saw the numbers of rail commuters the suburban trains in mumbai carry every day. EVERY DAY!!!50 lakhs.I could not believe it. But then whether i believe it or not, whether i am able to comprehend the stupendous operation of transporting that huge numbers day in and day out or not, it is a reality.
The numbers game took time to sink in but it did eventually.
Yes, numbers are in our favour;it was not perceived to be so some years back. We believed every Indian born came with a hungry stomach only.Now he seems to be having two hands, surely and also a thinking mind.They also seem to be able to do productive work and their disposable income is increasing.
It will not be long before C K Prahlad comes out with a book, " There is money also at the middle of the pyramid"