(3 Years of Preparation and 30 years of Governance)
Bikash Choudhury
Background:
Indian students mercilessly killed in Australia, Humiliated in USA with a Radio Tag as we do for wild animal census, Indian Fishermen being gunned down in high seas, Indian dignitaries being frisked at US airports and Indian citizens being given stapled visas by China. All this confirms that Brand India has no value globally;although, we protest and claim to have a five thousand old civilization with epics Ramayana & Mahabharat & four Vedas to our credit while our National Capital almost turned into unhygeinic garbage dump and other cities no better. Foreigners who come to visit India carry an impression of a filthy country which creates a perception of a poor and weak country which we can't grudge.
How to turn the table?:
* Top Down & Bottom up Strategy- Push efficient & effective governance to the last man on the street(Top Down) and Inspire, collaborate with bottom of pyramid to lift them to main stream faster(Bottom Up).
* Create a collective mindset of Innovation-Excellence-Enterprise in all walks of life- Adopt cleanliness, a drive for cleanliness mindset of people, help maintain clean home, office, road, airport, railway line, public & private toilets resulting in a clean external dimension of our country that would create a powerful Brand India.
* Nurture strong belief in status of India in history, its past achievements and strong culture and spiritual foundation.
Currently India is suffering from very poor, weak and unimaginative "LEADERSHIP" both in Govt. and in Opposition. Govt. is strapped with scams after scams and opposition is completely obsessed with corruption as if there is no other issue that warrant attention;while we see people living on the streets in a very deplorable conditions. What is our leadership doing about this?
I suggest, let the leadership adopt 'Cleanliness' as a tool to achieve a collective mindset of innovation-excellence-enterprise in all walks of life that could solve many of our problems. Secondly, fix the Agriculture that suffers both ways;excess production punished by the market and low production is frowned upon. Let the leadership and the workers help farmers organize themselves in private Co-Operatives and go for contract farming in collaboration with Industry. The process of Organizing farmers in Co-Operatives is very important and would have many benefits.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
UNITED INDIA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Bikash Choudhury
Apropos 'Letting Pakistan of the hook'Pioneer 17th Feb.While I entirely agree with Sri G. Parthasarathy on not diluting Indian stand on Siachin & action against 26/11 mastermind; but, don't see any reason to fault the impetus shown by our foreign office in resuming constructive and creative dialogue with Pakistan on all issues starting from softer to complex items in the agenda which is already very long due to complex interplay of geopolitics and competing interest of global forces.Can we afford to remain hostage to 26/11 in view of ever changing geopolitics of the region? There is no easy solution to vexed India-Pakistan relations and without constructive and continuous talks by either side how can we at least normalize the relationship with our nuclear armed neighbor. Actually, India should continue to pursue Pakistan in sovereign national interest. I am sure Pakistani army & polity would get tired of their own hard line positions soon and join India for mutual benefit of their respective economy and people. May be, after another six decades United Indian Democratic Republic would be a reality.God willing there will be one Army, one currency and one foreign policy.
Apropos 'Letting Pakistan of the hook'Pioneer 17th Feb.While I entirely agree with Sri G. Parthasarathy on not diluting Indian stand on Siachin & action against 26/11 mastermind; but, don't see any reason to fault the impetus shown by our foreign office in resuming constructive and creative dialogue with Pakistan on all issues starting from softer to complex items in the agenda which is already very long due to complex interplay of geopolitics and competing interest of global forces.Can we afford to remain hostage to 26/11 in view of ever changing geopolitics of the region? There is no easy solution to vexed India-Pakistan relations and without constructive and continuous talks by either side how can we at least normalize the relationship with our nuclear armed neighbor. Actually, India should continue to pursue Pakistan in sovereign national interest. I am sure Pakistani army & polity would get tired of their own hard line positions soon and join India for mutual benefit of their respective economy and people. May be, after another six decades United Indian Democratic Republic would be a reality.God willing there will be one Army, one currency and one foreign policy.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tribal Exhibition @ Kalinga Kingdom
Bikash Choudhury
Adivasi Mela-2011(Tribal Exhibition) got off to colorful start on
26th January at the capital city, Bhubaneswar of modern linguistic
State of Orissa in Indian subcontinent. The current Orissa State
developed from the bed of ravages of Great Kalinga war of 261 B.C.
Once upon a time, the prosperous Kalinga Kingdom perished in Kalinga
war at the hands of Emperor Ashoka;however, one consolation was victor
king Ashoka took to Budhism after the war wherein one lakh people
courted death from either side and folklore survived till date was "
The Daya river near the battle field carried human blood". Daya
meaning compassion strikes in the heart of perpetrator of war, King
Ashoka. He later propagated peace, non-violence and Budhism.That was
one of the great achievement of fiercely independent and invincible
land of Kalinga and its culture that has survived over civilization
and test of time;now, known world over as 'Orissa' named after classic
language 'Odiya' , over five thousand year old. The alphabets of Odiya
language is based on the beauty of circle or "Zero". Orissa State has
now caught world attention for mineral deposits of iron, coal,Alumina
and many others.
The tribal exhibition of 2011 has come out in its new avater in its
current edition. Exhibition covers all sixty twoAdivasi Mela-2011(Tribal Exhibition) got off to colourful start on
26th January at the capital city, Bhubaneswar of modern linguistic
State of Orissa in Indian subcontinent. The current Orissa State
developed from the bed of ravages of Great Kalinga war of 261 B.C.
Once upon a time, the prosperous Kalinga Kindom perished in Kalinga
war at the hands of Emperor Ashoka;however, one consolation was victor
king Ashoka took to Budhism after the war wherein one lakh people
courted death from either side and folklore survived till date was "
The Daya river near the battle field carried human blood". Daya
meaning compassion striked in the heart of perpetrator of war, King
Ashoka. He later propagated peace, non-violence and Budhism.That was
one of the great achivement of fiercely independent and invinsible
land of Kalinga and its culture that has survived over civilization
and test of time;now, known world over as 'Orissa' named after classic
language 'Odiya' , over five thousand year old. The alphabets of Odiya
language is based on the beauty of circle or "Zero". Orissa State has
now caught world attention for mineral deposits of iron, coal,Alumina
and many others.
The tribal exhibition of 2011 has come out in its new avater in its
current edition. Exhibition covers all sixtytwo different tribes
inhabiting Orissa. For the first time the exhibition has been layed
out with seven unique facets of tribal lives and culture. Tribal
villages eloquently showcase the sustainable way of living with very
minimum carbon foot print & traditional technology of habitat
construction with the use of Agricultural waste and local resources
like Bamboo,wood and soil.Actually, modern world some time need to
embed this tribal technology in construction to control the ever
increasing carbon foot print in our urban areas. Tribal Market
division stocked Agri and forest produce that city dwellers of
Bhubaneswar city just lapped it up due to its authentic and organic
nature. There were edible items for daily consumption and other items
like roots, fruits and oil for naturopathy treatment for various
ailments. There was a Tribal art and handicraft counter which was a
great draw with tourist from the country and abroad. The painting
generally drawn by traditional tribal artist depicting tribal culture,
life style, tradition and attaire. Another interesting facets of
tribal life was their food habit; there were non-vegeterian dishes
prepared by burning the item in a special tribal way and taste out of
the world. Tribal culture open air auditorium drew record crowd each
evening that show cased very finely nuanced tribal dance forms which
was feast for eyes and tranquilising for the soul. The ambience and
the music let the audience throw up in ecstacy rarely experienced by
city dwellers. A few famous tribal dance forms are follows: Sua,
Madal, Jhadia Paraja, Chau & Kutal Kandha.
Tribals constitute 22 % of total population of Orissa State, India.
The State Government has established tribal language research centre
at Bhubaneswar.Government of India, State Government, NGO and other
civil society organisations are engaged in uplifting the tribals with
better education and healthcare facility; however, scruplously
preserving tribal life style which is carbon neutral and may need to
be followed by so called developed people from developed societies and
developed country for sustainable development and climate change
compliance.
Adivasi Mela-2011(Tribal Exhibition) got off to colorful start on
26th January at the capital city, Bhubaneswar of modern linguistic
State of Orissa in Indian subcontinent. The current Orissa State
developed from the bed of ravages of Great Kalinga war of 261 B.C.
Once upon a time, the prosperous Kalinga Kingdom perished in Kalinga
war at the hands of Emperor Ashoka;however, one consolation was victor
king Ashoka took to Budhism after the war wherein one lakh people
courted death from either side and folklore survived till date was "
The Daya river near the battle field carried human blood". Daya
meaning compassion strikes in the heart of perpetrator of war, King
Ashoka. He later propagated peace, non-violence and Budhism.That was
one of the great achievement of fiercely independent and invincible
land of Kalinga and its culture that has survived over civilization
and test of time;now, known world over as 'Orissa' named after classic
language 'Odiya' , over five thousand year old. The alphabets of Odiya
language is based on the beauty of circle or "Zero". Orissa State has
now caught world attention for mineral deposits of iron, coal,Alumina
and many others.
The tribal exhibition of 2011 has come out in its new avater in its
current edition. Exhibition covers all sixty twoAdivasi Mela-2011(Tribal Exhibition) got off to colourful start on
26th January at the capital city, Bhubaneswar of modern linguistic
State of Orissa in Indian subcontinent. The current Orissa State
developed from the bed of ravages of Great Kalinga war of 261 B.C.
Once upon a time, the prosperous Kalinga Kindom perished in Kalinga
war at the hands of Emperor Ashoka;however, one consolation was victor
king Ashoka took to Budhism after the war wherein one lakh people
courted death from either side and folklore survived till date was "
The Daya river near the battle field carried human blood". Daya
meaning compassion striked in the heart of perpetrator of war, King
Ashoka. He later propagated peace, non-violence and Budhism.That was
one of the great achivement of fiercely independent and invinsible
land of Kalinga and its culture that has survived over civilization
and test of time;now, known world over as 'Orissa' named after classic
language 'Odiya' , over five thousand year old. The alphabets of Odiya
language is based on the beauty of circle or "Zero". Orissa State has
now caught world attention for mineral deposits of iron, coal,Alumina
and many others.
The tribal exhibition of 2011 has come out in its new avater in its
current edition. Exhibition covers all sixtytwo different tribes
inhabiting Orissa. For the first time the exhibition has been layed
out with seven unique facets of tribal lives and culture. Tribal
villages eloquently showcase the sustainable way of living with very
minimum carbon foot print & traditional technology of habitat
construction with the use of Agricultural waste and local resources
like Bamboo,wood and soil.Actually, modern world some time need to
embed this tribal technology in construction to control the ever
increasing carbon foot print in our urban areas. Tribal Market
division stocked Agri and forest produce that city dwellers of
Bhubaneswar city just lapped it up due to its authentic and organic
nature. There were edible items for daily consumption and other items
like roots, fruits and oil for naturopathy treatment for various
ailments. There was a Tribal art and handicraft counter which was a
great draw with tourist from the country and abroad. The painting
generally drawn by traditional tribal artist depicting tribal culture,
life style, tradition and attaire. Another interesting facets of
tribal life was their food habit; there were non-vegeterian dishes
prepared by burning the item in a special tribal way and taste out of
the world. Tribal culture open air auditorium drew record crowd each
evening that show cased very finely nuanced tribal dance forms which
was feast for eyes and tranquilising for the soul. The ambience and
the music let the audience throw up in ecstacy rarely experienced by
city dwellers. A few famous tribal dance forms are follows: Sua,
Madal, Jhadia Paraja, Chau & Kutal Kandha.
Tribals constitute 22 % of total population of Orissa State, India.
The State Government has established tribal language research centre
at Bhubaneswar.Government of India, State Government, NGO and other
civil society organisations are engaged in uplifting the tribals with
better education and healthcare facility; however, scruplously
preserving tribal life style which is carbon neutral and may need to
be followed by so called developed people from developed societies and
developed country for sustainable development and climate change
compliance.
IMPROVE LIVES OF RICH & FAMOUS
Bikash Choudhury
All rich persons are famous but not vice-verse. If some one poses a question "how to improve the quality of life of rich &famous?" then, certainly the questioner and the question would be dismissed as absurd. As the subject of quality of life of poor and underprivileged hogs the limelight in print & electronic media and also a very pertinent subject of seminar in five star hotel banquet; where so called 'Jholabalas' would normally strain their vocal curd with relevant argument. How about a seminar on the quality of life of rich & famous? Not the first sign of madness. As it i made out-the rich and famous live a high quality of life; not always true. Yes, rich & famous cater to their materialistic and not-so moral needs a plenty. They invariably leave out the top quadrant in their hierarchy of needs as purported by"Abraham Maslows's hierarchy of needs theory" due to paucity of time, lack of focus on self and owing to their busy schedules to keep their riches & fame in tact. Consequently, they loose personal drive to do some thing about their altruistic needs; which very often make their lives dull and boring owing to dearth of true excitement and real happiness inside, in their lives. Hindu scriptures and all modern day gurus advise to donate one fifth of their wealth for noble cause to earn true happiness. But, practically speaking, you can't make rich people happier by persuading them to donate wealth, which they have created by seer hard work and sweat of their brows. Honestly, there should be a middle path, which should be able to create excitement, unadulterated happiness and at the same time be able to grow their wealth with a decent ROI.
What is that rich & famous would need apart from growing their wealth? They would certainly vouch for clean and green environment to live, for themselves and their extended family, world class road to drive their prized possessions-BMW seven series, brand new Mercedes, Ferrari's and all, well maintained water fonts to race their boats, world class schools and universities where their children can go while living at home etc. Govt. of India can develop a business model wherein all rich people /corporate can fund one tenth of their annual income & wealth for maintaining clean cities, making good world class roads, preserving all rivers & sea fonts, developing world class educational institutions for at least a decade or so. Once it is done, the economic activity so created would help redistribute wealth among people at bottom of pyramid which in turn create robust fresh demand for goods and services; the benefits and profits of sizable proportion would go to the coffers of rich and famous; while creating very 'contagious happiness' all around. Sooner we travel this road the richer this country would become.
All rich persons are famous but not vice-verse. If some one poses a question "how to improve the quality of life of rich &famous?" then, certainly the questioner and the question would be dismissed as absurd. As the subject of quality of life of poor and underprivileged hogs the limelight in print & electronic media and also a very pertinent subject of seminar in five star hotel banquet; where so called 'Jholabalas' would normally strain their vocal curd with relevant argument. How about a seminar on the quality of life of rich & famous? Not the first sign of madness. As it i made out-the rich and famous live a high quality of life; not always true. Yes, rich & famous cater to their materialistic and not-so moral needs a plenty. They invariably leave out the top quadrant in their hierarchy of needs as purported by"Abraham Maslows's hierarchy of needs theory" due to paucity of time, lack of focus on self and owing to their busy schedules to keep their riches & fame in tact. Consequently, they loose personal drive to do some thing about their altruistic needs; which very often make their lives dull and boring owing to dearth of true excitement and real happiness inside, in their lives. Hindu scriptures and all modern day gurus advise to donate one fifth of their wealth for noble cause to earn true happiness. But, practically speaking, you can't make rich people happier by persuading them to donate wealth, which they have created by seer hard work and sweat of their brows. Honestly, there should be a middle path, which should be able to create excitement, unadulterated happiness and at the same time be able to grow their wealth with a decent ROI.
What is that rich & famous would need apart from growing their wealth? They would certainly vouch for clean and green environment to live, for themselves and their extended family, world class road to drive their prized possessions-BMW seven series, brand new Mercedes, Ferrari's and all, well maintained water fonts to race their boats, world class schools and universities where their children can go while living at home etc. Govt. of India can develop a business model wherein all rich people /corporate can fund one tenth of their annual income & wealth for maintaining clean cities, making good world class roads, preserving all rivers & sea fonts, developing world class educational institutions for at least a decade or so. Once it is done, the economic activity so created would help redistribute wealth among people at bottom of pyramid which in turn create robust fresh demand for goods and services; the benefits and profits of sizable proportion would go to the coffers of rich and famous; while creating very 'contagious happiness' all around. Sooner we travel this road the richer this country would become.
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