One of the major problems facing India is overpopulation.And the sad truth is that majority of it doesn't have the proper education and financial resources to count as an asset
at the current juncture of our nationhood. What's more the minority population which does have access to a proper education is being educated in a system which hasn't seen any major innovations since the British introduced it. Thus , I feel
2020 is too soon to transform India. Any major changes that we could see will come only after the time span during which one generation grows from childhood to youth , i.e 20 years. So any decisions taken now will show fruit in 2030.Dr Kalam had written the book in early 2000s so he had a 20 years span in mind. By the looks of it not many seemed to have followed his advice.
So if we wake up now and take stern actions now we will see any change by 2030. Indians will have to behave as a nation and not as a group of people. Ours is a land of diversity and the sad truth is we were never a nation in history (except in case of few rulers) but were a commonwealth of small nations which had a common culture. But this shouldn't stop us from being united , we could learn from the Americans. It is a land of immigrants but they are doing well as a nation because they have a common goal - which is to live the American dream.
We can see that the American dream has many faults so we must develop our own Indian dream.
Dr A P J Kalam has developed a formula which is simple but needs efforts to be implemented. It's efficacy lies in it' s simplicity. In his speeches and books he usually proposes few steps which each student/youth should take so that the country moves forward in the right direction. I will #-Link-Snipped-# him directly -
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1. I realize, I have to set a goal in my life. To achieve the goal, I will acquire the knowledge, I will work hard, and when the problem occurs, I have to defeat the problem and succeed.
2. As a youth of my nation, I will work and work with courage to achieve success in all my tasks and enjoy the success of others.
3. I shall always keep myself, my home, my surroundings, neighbourhood and environment clean and tidy.
4. I realize righteousness in the heart leads to beauty in the character, beauty in the character brings harmony in the home, harmony in the home leads to order in the nation and order in the nation leads to peace in the world.
5. I will lead an honest life free from all corruption and will set an example for others including my home to adopt a righteous way of life.
6. I will light the lamp of knowledge in the nation and ensure that it remains lit forever.
7. I realize, whatever work I do if I do the best, I am contributing towards realizing the vision of developed India 2020.
How many of us are sincerely following his footsteps (or something similar) ?
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The following is Dr Kalam's definition of a superpower , it shouldn't be much different than yours:-
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1. A Nation where the rural and urban divide has reduced to a thin line.
2. A Nation where there is an equitable distribution and adequate access to energy and quality water.
3. A Nation where agriculture, industry and service sector work together in symphony.
4. A Nation where education with value system is not denied to any meritorious candidates because of societal or economic discrimination.
5. A Nation, which is the best destination for the most talented scholars, scientists, and investors.
6. A Nation where the best of health care is available to all.
7. A Nation where the governance is responsive, transparent and corruption free.
8. A Nation where poverty has been totally eradicated, illiteracy removed and crimes against women and children are absent and none in the society feels alienated.
9. A Nation that is prosperous, healthy, secure, devoid of terrorism, peaceful and happy and continues with a sustainable growth path.
10. A Nation that is one of the best places to live in and is proud of its leadership through creative and effective leadership in Parliament, State Assemblies and other institutions of the State.
