Sunday 22 September 2019

Mahatma Gandhi and India of his Dreams―Share if You Care!






“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” —Mahatma Gandhi


India celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary on October 02, 2019. I was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi when I served in the Indian Air Force in 1980s. I read his autobiography and it influenced me immensely. As one of his followers, I share some ideas and insights about him in this post.

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the father of the nation because of his crucial role to achieve India’s independence. He dreamed of a free India and prosperous India. But India today is not the India he dreamed. I will relate India of my dreams vis-à-vis India of his dreams.  

Mahatma Gandhi was the rarest leader who learned continuously, led by example and served as a ladder for others throughout his life. He did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, although he was nominated five times.  But his followers including Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize. It indicates his influence beyond borders and laying the ladder for great leaders. It is a pride for Indians that Mahatma Gandhi was born in India whose influence is beyond borders and generations.

All patriotic citizens have their dreams about their nations the way they have dreams about their lives. Some nations do well while other nations don’t do well. In a democracy, it is the people who decide the fate of their leaders. If citizens elect the right leaders the nations will prosper. The onus lies with citizens to elect the right leaders who can build better nations.


Addressing the Challenges

There are innumerable challenges ahead for our country. Currently, the Indian economy is down and unemployment problem is high. We must address them by improving our economy and enhancing employment. There is an urgent need for Indian youth to build skills and abilities to enhance their employability skills. A study shows that there is an unemployability problem in India arising from ineffective education system. The present education system emphasizes theory, not practice. It encourages reading, writing and reproducing. It must be addressed earnestly to create a skilled workforce for better productivity and performance.  

We must encourage entrepreneurship in Indian youth. More entrepreneurs mean more opportunities. There is growing urbanization and there is an urgent need to build homes to the homeless in India. We must emphasize on women empowerment.

Indian intellectuals must be part of the solution to build a better India. All stakeholders including intellectuals, educators, government, nonprofits, and industry must collaborate to build a strong India.


India is Rich in Human Resources and Natural Resources

In spite of being rich in human resources and natural resources, India is not able to exploit its natural resources. A small country like Singapore prospered without natural resources. Why cannot India prosper despite being blessed with natural resources? We have a huge young population and we must tap them to build a strong nation.

There is an urgent need to revolutionize agriculture. Make industry agrarian-oriented, not the other way around. We must live in peace and prosperity everywhere. It is said that next to God is the neighbor. Hence, we must emphasize good neighborly relations to enable us to focus on developmental activities.  


India is a Land of Unity in Diversity

Diversity is the bedrock of India. Strive for secularism to ensure unity and integrity of India. There must be tolerance and respect for all cultures, castes, communities, religions, and regions. We must respect diversity.

When good citizens like you join, we can make a huge difference in society. Everything starts with one person and that one person is YOU.  Remember, one person who can change the world is YOU! Let us take a pledge to acquire positive, right and strong attitude; enhance our commitment levels; work together to build a strong and great India.


India is a Land of Aspirations!

“If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.”  —Romain Rolland, Roman Scholar

India is a nation of hopes! The 21st century belongs to India and Indians. India will grow as superpower and Indians will grow globally in all spheres spreading India’s cultural richness and greatness. We are blessed with several inherent strengths. We must explore and utilize our strengths to build a strong and vibrant India. There must be a shift in the mindset of people from being rights-oriented to duty-oriented. Let us look at the door that is opened. Be responsible. Be accountable. Be duty-oriented. Make a difference in the lives of others. We must be proud of being Indians first and Indians last to make India as a superpower in the world. God bless India.  Jai Hind!

References
http://www.amazon.in/Vision-2030-Million-Global-Leaders/dp/938620231X
https://www.amazon.in/Success-Tools-CEO-Coaches-M-S/dp/9351102491


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Read my ‘Vision 2030 One Million Global Leaders’ URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.in/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html 


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Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India


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