1st BIJU PATNAIK MEMORIAL LECTURE

FORUM FOR POLITICAL UNITY OF INDIA

21.02.2013

1^st BIJU PATNAIK MEMORIAL LECTURE

5 March 2013, at Bhubaneswar

Sir,

We at “Forum for Political Unity of India” the organization that is taking shape wish to approach your esteemed organization for “sponsorship”. The 1^st Biju Patnaik Memorial Lecture would be held at ‘Occasion’ Banquet Hall of Pal Height Hotel in Bhubaneswar on 5^th March 2013, Tuesday in the evening.

The theme for the lecture would be “India, the Global Economic & Political Power of 21st Century- the Journey”

This would be a ‘Unique Event’ in the calendar of Odisha as the date coincides with the Birth Anniversary of legendary leader of Odisha, Late Biju Patnaik, former Union Minister and Chief Minister of Odisha. Apart from a Top Economist (Ashok V Desai); there would be Top Politicians as Speakers on the subject and Delegates (250-300 in strength) would hail from Politics, Economics, Bureaucracy, Journalism, Academics, Businessmen, Professionals, Social Activist and Students.

The Chief Minister of Odisha has been invited as the ‘Chief Guest’ to inaugurate the 1^st Biju Patnaik Memorial Lecture and a Souvenir of fifty pages would be released on the occasion. There is provision for 350-500 CC of press advertisement, and we are working on FM Broadcast, Live Telecast and Web Cast of the event to reach out to a larger discerning audience.

We will be very happy and remain obliged if you could sponsor the event.

Thanking You.

Sincerely yours,

 Bikash Choudhury

Convener

9853426657

FACT SHEET OF THE PROGRAM

• Event: 1^st Biju Patnaik Memorial Lecture

• Venue: Banquet Hall: Occasion, Pal Heights Hotel, Bhubaneswar

• Date: 5^th March 2013, Tuesday 7.30-9.30 hrs in the evening

• Theme: “India the Global Economic & Political Power of 21st Century- The Journey”

• Speakers: Economist and Top Leaders of Political Parties

• Format: The program would start with a Presentation on Modern Art (7.00-7.30 Hrs). The Lecture would be of 60 Minutes duration followed by Classical Music of Odisha and Dinner.

• Delegates: Politicians, Top Bureaucrats, Economist, Journalist, Academics, Businessmen, Professionals, Social Activist and Students

Sponsorship Opportunity

• Principal Sponsor: Rs. 8 lakh

(The 1^st Biju Patnaik Memorial Lecture would be presented by the principal sponsor)

• Associate Sponsor: Rs. 5 lakh

(The Lecture Venue and in other media coverage Associate Sponsor would get the pride of place)

• Co-Sponsor: Rs. 2 Lakh

(All Co-sponsors would receive pride of place in OOH event advertising and other media coverage)

• Souvenir Sponsor: Rs. 2 lakh (Souvenir outer cover would remain dedicated to the sponsor)
•  Full Page Advertisement in the Souvenir: Rs.25,000/-
• Delegate Welcome Kit Sponsor: Rs. 2 lakh (The outer cover of the kit would be branded with the sponsor)

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HALF A CAR-THE COMMUTING SOLUTION OF INDIA?

Bikash Choudhury

Just very recently I moved from a two wheeler to an SUV out of business necessity than to keep up with the joneses. Found that it has doubled my time in getting around a small city like Bhubaneswar and put pressure on my daily schedule. I wish there were any short cut to getting around the city in style while it should not be taxing in terms of time consumed on the road. I cracked upon an Idea, apparently the time for which has just arrived as city residents battered by traffic snarls daily. India could design a slimmer four wheeler that occupies 65-75% of road space and fits in chuffer and one passenger behind for traveling to office. This car could be on a regular or a brand new plat form designed for the purpose that looks after creature comforts of an office goer while providing safety, driving pleasure and sits comfortably on the wallet in terms of buying price and subsequent maintenance. These challenges can be addressed by simply fabricating a brand new engine of 350-500 Cubic Capacity which could be driven with multiple fuels like: fossil fuel, CNG, Solar and battery back up. The body cage could be fabricated out of composite metals and there could be provisions for one door in either side to access the car easily. This type of four wheeler could free 25-35% of road space that is getting dearer with each passing day and we hardly find an answer to a street fight on minor road mishaps invariably each day on some street corner. Unless, we fix our problem with the quality and quantity of roads in the future; half a car Idea could be an alternative solution to an extent but for a limited period of time.       

                                               

SRADHANJALI TO A TEACHER OF EMINENCE

                                                     Bikash Choudhury

Raju Naik National Foundation organized a “Sradhanjali” for a teacher of eminence and Gandhian by choice Dr. Benudhar Pradhan on 4^th February 2013 at Bharat Scouts and Guides conference hall in the evening. Dr. Pradhan, former Professor of Political Science in Utkal Univesity passed away on 25^th January 2013 at his eldest son’s residence at Benaras. In recent times, we rarely see such a passionate congregation to offer Sradhanjali for a teacher where his students, co-workers, peers, friends, family and admirers vie to speak a few words for the departed soul. Prof. Pradhan touched many human lives, established a chord and altered their Ideas about life and living in a very substantive manner for which he would be remembered always. Undoubtedly, he was a unique teacher on many counts than one. He had seer depth of knowledge in his domain and accumulated incites drawn out of extensive research done on political thoughts of Nehru and Gandhi. Apart from his knowledge, he was known in the campus of Vani Vihar of Utkal University for his simple and down to earth Gandhian lifestyle. He was the cynosure of the city for his early morning walk on bare foot to Bayababa Matha a good 2.5 Km from his residence in Vani Vihar. He kept his schedule unaltered until he moved out of Vani Vihar soon after his retirement. He had a dream, vision and plan for Utkal University and its campus Vani Vihar in lines of ancient university of “Nalanda” which he wrote about many times in Odiya Daily “The Samaj” and that remained unacknowledged and largely ignored by the authorities of the time who were too well known to him and apparently, therefore never consider him for the position of Vice-Chancellor; otherwise, Utkal University would have been in a different avatar much different from, as we see it today. He was an ace academician and highly competent educational administrator with profound knowledge on Gandhian Economic Model; which remain largely unexplored owing to the politics or lack of it in his times. He never approached any body for any personal favors though many in the power structure of his time would have been obliged to do so. In the fag end of his life, he tried his best to give shape to a plan for a Rural University and a Hospital at Kendrapada which remain till now on paper. A Rural University on Gandhian Economic Model could be a game changer not only for the coastal district of Odisha but all across the World as Global slow down stares all of us on the face which is due to less than perfect allocation of resources which has widened the gap between rich and poor, haves and have nots’ and educated & illiterate and crooks and straight. Prof. Pradhan may have passed away as an unsung hero (he may not have liked any other way) but, his life and work would continue to inspire and drive a large humanity as Jesus Christ, Aristotle and Leonard Davinci were feted after their lives; that would remain an unexplained and incomprehensible paradox for times to come.    

INDIA COULD REDRAW THE MAP OF ASIA

Bikash Choudhury

India was dismembered under a colonial rule in 1947 to serve the interest of the super power of the time; falling and failing British Empire. It intrigues me and millions of Indians; as, how a small Island Nation could control not only India but a large part of humanity and earth for centuries? This must have been due to two important things; one is the National Unity and the second one being the Leadership. If India were to redraw the map of Asia on ground and in the mindset (without firing a bullet); then, it should attempt to forge National Unity and Develop a Strong & Bold Leadership. It is quite possible to reverse the division of India in letter and spirit if we could play our cards well enough. Pakistan has been a thorn in the neck since its inception more due to its military and fundamentalist leadership who have thus far run and ruined the civilian Leadership and ordinary peace loving and cricket aficionado Pakistanis. Given a choice Pakistanis would love to sing and dance with Indians in Mussiarahs either in Mumbai or in Lahore. India needs to enhance the quality and quantity of its contacts with Pakistan civil society in spite of all odds; while dealing with war mongers and people with evil designs very firmly. Indian security establishments has enough depth to keep tab on those elements stealthily and neutralize them in covert operation inside or outside the designated territory; in this apparently the peace loving people would co-operate with India on their own interest. India has started well with Bangladesh but it needs more momentum; as columnist after columnist advised India to be more open and broad minded while dealing with its neighbors by addressing their sensitive concerns. The West Bengal Govt. has been a stumbling block on this; as Mamata Banerji remains very scared of red brigade. But, she can be brought around with little dosages of ego massages which our NSA could do well. Further, India need to invest heavily on Tibetan issue to give justice to suffering people of Tibet while attempting to restore neutral state status of Tibet and a buffer between India and China. All of this could happen without firing a bullet and changing the map of Asia substantially in this century.    

BJP A PARTY OF YESTERDAY

With the choice of President Bharatiya Janata Party has amply shown that it is a party of Yesterday; because, it is scared to bring a young top leadership or a visionary leadership. Cut paste job won't help BJP at the hustings. BJP looks old and tired with its decisions while Congress Party is showing chutzpah to retain power for the third time. BJP is missing a Leader of Late Pramod Mahajan's ability. Jaswant Sinha or still younger Rajiv Pratap Ruddy could have been drafted for the President's position of the party. Sad it did not learn its lessons well enough and going to suffer in the next election as and when happens as they do not inspire confidence.

APPALING CONDITION OF ROADS

                                                           Bikash Choudhury

I drove down yesterday on the road that connect Trident Hotel, Mayfair Lagoon and Jayadev Vihar that is full of potholes of sizes that can throw an experienced drivers in a tail spin; rookie and uninitiated like me would have a harrowing experience in negotiating that stretch of roads. I wonder, even after 65 years of independence why our road condition in the State Capital is so poor. If our Urban Development/Public Works Dept. Secretary spend one week in the morning to travel down in the city, after their morning walk on a two wheeler then I guess the condition of the roads in our city would not remain the same. It is the question of ignorance; as most of senior Officers of Govt. travel only from their plus Govt. quarters to the Secretariat and therefore fail to comprehend the owes of the city residents on city roads accurately. Another thing is the Private sectors who make a turnover in Crores of Rupees also forget their corporate social responsibility towards the condition of the city road with which their customers reach their place and help them to earn their bread and butter. If Corporate and trading community could come together then our road quality would improve substantially. Lets hope some body out there is listening.

COMMUNICATION WITH PRESIDENT USA

        

Mr. Barak Obama

President, United States of America

Washington D.C

Esteemed President,

We the people of India wish to offer you and your new administration our very best wishes on the eve of Presidential inauguration on 20th January 2013. Mr. President a lot of people across the World heaved a shy of relief on your re-election and brought to tears with your acceptance speech. We all sincerely hope you would pursue that different vision for America relentlessly; which is also in the interest of Global community. I propose a three point plan once again for Global Economic revival, Peace and Development.

• Global Disarmament and 5-10% cut in Defense Expenditure

• Promotion of Religious Understanding, Racial Unity and Regional Co-Operation

• Direct Food, Health and Educational assistance for Global poor on resources saved in defense expenditure

The Audacity of hope has triggered the imagination of young people in India and all over the World; with your continuance at White House, there is a ray of hope for the poor and marginalized not only in USA; but, all across the World. Expectations are running high and challenges are not less formidable and time is in short supply; we all hope           Barak Obama would stick to his words as President of USA in the second term and give this world a Leader and Leadership that it so eminently deserves.

At the end, I just hope President and the First family would find time to make a holiday trip to Odisha, India in the current year 2013.

Thank you Sir.

Yours Faithfully,

Bikash Choudhury

Socio-Economic-Political Activist

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