In fact, the same is true in western countries. When the economy is depressed and the unemployment rate is high, people can't find jobs and have no source of livelihood, the better-paid army is more attractive. During the period of high-speed economic development, because people have more choices, the attraction of the army to them has declined.
Although there is a middle class with a good economic level in India, and they rely on IT, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries to earn a good income, India has a huge population base, the middle and lower classes are living in difficulties, and the poor account for a large proportion of the population. Therefore, the popularity of conscription in India is expected.