But this is not always the case. Various regions within India serve as examples that defy the idea that economic growth will eventually lead to social progress of regions. For instance, Delhi, one of the richest areas in India, fails to provide the best quality of life to its citizens. It lags behind in areas of nutrition, environmental quality and persol safety. Delhi has high rates of aemic children, second only to Harya among very high-income states; land degradation and water withdrawal levels are among the highest in the country. There are several other social parameters backing this claim.