consequence if the first two aspects are not achieved. In Wipro, what we have tried to do is wealth generation with social concern.’
A common thread runs through the experience of these institutions. It is that we can deliver high-technology systems in spite of control and denial regimes. The presence of a competitive environment, networking capabilities, wealth generation with social concern and above all ignited minds of the young: these are all very important ingredients for building a knowledge society.
Maharishi Patanjali said in the Yogasutra, ‘When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all yourthoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.’
That is something addressed to all of us. It is the people of a nation who make it great. By their effort, the people in turn become important citizens of their great country. Ignited minds are the most powerful resource on earth, and the one billion minds of our nation are indeed a great power waiting to be tapped.
SUMMARY
Ancient India was a knowledge society that contributed a great deal to civilization. We need to recover that status and become a knowledge power. We must learn from our mistakes to achieve a better standard of life. A developed India will supplant a spirit of defeat with the spirit of victory.
7
Getting the Forces Together
Determine that things can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.
—Abraham Lincoln
As our experience reveals, progress is rapid wherever there is an efficient administrative set-up, a high level of education and minimum political interference in development activity. To me, development is a security-centric phenomenon–from poverty to food security, social security and thereafter national security. In
India 2020,
we have identified five areas where India has a core competence for integrated action.
First among these five is agriculture and food processing, where we have to set a target of 360 million tonnes of food and agricultural production. Agriculture and agro food processing, particularly by way of value addition, would bring prosperity to the rural people and speed up economic growth.
The second area is power. A reliable supply of electricity in all parts of the country is a must.
The third area is education and healthcare. Here we have found that education and healthcare are interrelated. For example, Kerala with high literacy and better healthcare could bring down the rate of population growth and improvement in the quality of life in the state. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu too we have seen a fall in the birth rate that is linked to these factors. Studies in Andhra Pradesh indicate a similar trend. These trends need to be replicated in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where levels of population growth remain high.
The fourth area is information technology. This is one of our core competencies and holds the potential to rapidly transform backward areas, besides promoting education and generating wealth.
The fifth area is the strategic sector. This area, fortunately, has witnessed growth in areas like nuclear, space and defence technology.
Action in these five areas, properly integrated, would lead to food, economic, social and national security. A strong partnership between the research and development institutions, universities, industry and the community as a whole with the government departments and agencies will be essential to accomplish the vision. The key to success lies in connectivity.
The development of education and healthcare will yield the benefits of smaller families and a more efficient workforce. It is the key to employability and social development. Improvements in the agricultural sector,
A common thread runs through the experience of these institutions. It is that we can deliver high-technology systems in spite of control and denial regimes. The presence of a competitive environment, networking capabilities, wealth generation with social concern and above all ignited minds of the young: these are all very important ingredients for building a knowledge society.
Maharishi Patanjali said in the Yogasutra, ‘When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all yourthoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.’
That is something addressed to all of us. It is the people of a nation who make it great. By their effort, the people in turn become important citizens of their great country. Ignited minds are the most powerful resource on earth, and the one billion minds of our nation are indeed a great power waiting to be tapped.
SUMMARY
Ancient India was a knowledge society that contributed a great deal to civilization. We need to recover that status and become a knowledge power. We must learn from our mistakes to achieve a better standard of life. A developed India will supplant a spirit of defeat with the spirit of victory.
7
Getting the Forces Together
Determine that things can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.
—Abraham Lincoln
As our experience reveals, progress is rapid wherever there is an efficient administrative set-up, a high level of education and minimum political interference in development activity. To me, development is a security-centric phenomenon–from poverty to food security, social security and thereafter national security. In
India 2020,
we have identified five areas where India has a core competence for integrated action.
First among these five is agriculture and food processing, where we have to set a target of 360 million tonnes of food and agricultural production. Agriculture and agro food processing, particularly by way of value addition, would bring prosperity to the rural people and speed up economic growth.
The second area is power. A reliable supply of electricity in all parts of the country is a must.
The third area is education and healthcare. Here we have found that education and healthcare are interrelated. For example, Kerala with high literacy and better healthcare could bring down the rate of population growth and improvement in the quality of life in the state. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu too we have seen a fall in the birth rate that is linked to these factors. Studies in Andhra Pradesh indicate a similar trend. These trends need to be replicated in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where levels of population growth remain high.
The fourth area is information technology. This is one of our core competencies and holds the potential to rapidly transform backward areas, besides promoting education and generating wealth.
The fifth area is the strategic sector. This area, fortunately, has witnessed growth in areas like nuclear, space and defence technology.
Action in these five areas, properly integrated, would lead to food, economic, social and national security. A strong partnership between the research and development institutions, universities, industry and the community as a whole with the government departments and agencies will be essential to accomplish the vision. The key to success lies in connectivity.
The development of education and healthcare will yield the benefits of smaller families and a more efficient workforce. It is the key to employability and social development. Improvements in the agricultural sector,
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