Taj Mahal, Pratibha Patil, SRK, Sensex, Tatas, and so on, we have it all, that signifies in its own way a symbol of fame, equality, stability, and respect. And this is amongst the best ways to summarize India’s post independence period of 60 years. It was not quite long ago when India, world’s largest democracy, was known only for its snake charmers and cow dung. However, through all such negligence/ignorance and complexities, India has still managed to navigate and surface out as the fastest developing nation.
Success or growth is usually a relative term and can be perceived in more than one way. Though there are many who crib about India’s pathetic status on many fronts, there are many positives that we can look at. Nehru’s leitmotif, “unity in diversity”, is still apt for our country, except few incidents that become easy victims of some motives of political agenda. India has maintained its syncretism and pluralistic attitude on cultural grounds and embraces all with equality.
We may not have perfect 10/10 when it comes to political governance. However, citizens today have empowered themselves through petitions, RTI, and other means that can hold the legislature and the judiciary accountable for their actions. And all this will work for better and an improved version of our country. “Informed”, “Aware”, “Empowered” are the words that youth of today abide to.
The happenings at the “Dalal Street” and other financial sectors stand a testimony to our rock solid and fast growing economy. India welcomed economic reforms by the way of reduced government control on private sector and foreign investments. The rise in IT and ITES has helped India give it an economic facelift. Other exports in textiles, jewelry, engineering goods, and other commodities have fuelled our export figures to USD $112 billion (as in 2006). All this has worked favorably to improve our GDP to 9.4% (2006-07) and take foreign exchange reserves to USD $208 billion (June 07), thus making Indian economy 12th largest in the world. And the party is not over yet; industries like automobiles, chemicals, machinery, mining, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, steel, and so on still witness a steady growth.
Plans are being devised and implemented in many cases to build most suitable infrastructure. Boom in many sectors have created career opportunities and perked up lifestyles of many. Technology, military, defence, nuclear research, missile technology, arts, culture, and anything you name, we are on a path focused on achievable growth. It may seem slow and hampered but success is certain if we think, “I can” and “We will”.
Although it may seem that India is deprived of proper infrastructure and/or still lies below poverty levels and/or is burdened under loads of corruption, our country is definitely making efforts to emerge as a winner and stabilize across spectrum of all activities. Yes, our country does not have high end shoes but India has taken part in the race and is running, and accelerating even with bare feet (read problems). All that is required is confidence in ourselves and our country and ofcourse stand by the truth always, which indeed signifies the motto of our country - “Satyamev Jayatey”
Success or growth is usually a relative term and can be perceived in more than one way. Though there are many who crib about India’s pathetic status on many fronts, there are many positives that we can look at. Nehru’s leitmotif, “unity in diversity”, is still apt for our country, except few incidents that become easy victims of some motives of political agenda. India has maintained its syncretism and pluralistic attitude on cultural grounds and embraces all with equality.
We may not have perfect 10/10 when it comes to political governance. However, citizens today have empowered themselves through petitions, RTI, and other means that can hold the legislature and the judiciary accountable for their actions. And all this will work for better and an improved version of our country. “Informed”, “Aware”, “Empowered” are the words that youth of today abide to.
The happenings at the “Dalal Street” and other financial sectors stand a testimony to our rock solid and fast growing economy. India welcomed economic reforms by the way of reduced government control on private sector and foreign investments. The rise in IT and ITES has helped India give it an economic facelift. Other exports in textiles, jewelry, engineering goods, and other commodities have fuelled our export figures to USD $112 billion (as in 2006). All this has worked favorably to improve our GDP to 9.4% (2006-07) and take foreign exchange reserves to USD $208 billion (June 07), thus making Indian economy 12th largest in the world. And the party is not over yet; industries like automobiles, chemicals, machinery, mining, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, steel, and so on still witness a steady growth.
Plans are being devised and implemented in many cases to build most suitable infrastructure. Boom in many sectors have created career opportunities and perked up lifestyles of many. Technology, military, defence, nuclear research, missile technology, arts, culture, and anything you name, we are on a path focused on achievable growth. It may seem slow and hampered but success is certain if we think, “I can” and “We will”.
Although it may seem that India is deprived of proper infrastructure and/or still lies below poverty levels and/or is burdened under loads of corruption, our country is definitely making efforts to emerge as a winner and stabilize across spectrum of all activities. Yes, our country does not have high end shoes but India has taken part in the race and is running, and accelerating even with bare feet (read problems). All that is required is confidence in ourselves and our country and ofcourse stand by the truth always, which indeed signifies the motto of our country - “Satyamev Jayatey”
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