Despite
the restrictions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the vision for this
‘New India’ has started to take shape with the nation marching ahead with a
strong commitment towards becoming Aatmanirbhar or self-reliant, in every
sector. The recent technological advancements have propelled India to new
heights. Indigenous development of digital platforms is becoming a mass
movement in India, and new scientific partnerships have enabled a digital
transformation in the country.
In the
entire World, in its war for independence, India kept marching with its head
high with its strength of unity, collectivity, and the resolve for its bright
future, its commitment and inspiration. If India wants to increase its
contribution then she herself will have to be empowered; she will have to be
self-reliant or ‘AatmaNirbhar’. We must make ourselves capable of contributing
towards world welfare.
Our
farm sector needs to evolve in line with requirements of world; Value addition
is required for our farming sector. We should take pride in our local products.
Come, let’s pledge in this 75th year of our independence, we shall adopt the
talisman of ‘Vocal for Local’ and together let’s strengthen ourselves. We must ensure that the infrastructure is a
comprehensive and an integrated one. We are moving towards a multi-modal
connectivity infrastructure for the new century. Today India is inspiring the
entire world with its vision of one world, one sun and one grid, particularly
in the field of solar energy. India has established itself as one of the five
countries in the world in the generation of renewable energy. India’s
agricultural sector that has, over the years, not only ensured our food
security but has adapted to the growing demands of consumers by adding several
exotic products to its list of produce, thereby reducing our dependence on
imports and taking another step towards making the country self-reliant.
As
sports make a gradual albeit cautious return, we look at football in India,
which has grown exponentially following several international events that have
been hosted in the country. In this issue, we introduce a section dedicated to
pioneering Indian institutions that have contributed to the country’s progress.
We begin with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and look
at the numerous innovations that have not only made India’s defence sector more
robust, but have also set the country on a path of self-reliance. We look at
India’s diversity that is reflected vividly in its rich and varied linguistic
heritage. Similarly, iconic Indian handicrafts and the traditional processes
used to produce them have become the distinctive identity of different regions
of the country. We journey across the nation to understand how Geographical
Indications (GI tags) have helped in promoting these indigenous products and
the many farmers and artisans associated with them, while simultaneously
ensuring the protection of their unique identity.
The
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant Indian mission) provides an
opportunity for India to engage more closely with foreign partners to make
Indian manufacturing globally competitive and integrate domestic consumption
and production with global supply chains; promoting resilience, embracing both
investment and technology. A renewed push has been provided to India’s plan to
become self-reliant. Hence, as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, its
citizens will reaffirm their enduring belief in democracy, which ensured a
clear mandate for the current government, and aspirations for a human – centric
path of growth catalysed by open and responsive governance.
How do we develop integrity?
v Show
up on time, every time
v Write
down things you are requested to do. Do them, and let the person who made the
request know it has been done.
v Keep
all promises or explain the difficulty to the other party as soon as you are
aware of your inability to keep the promise.
v Focus
on performance
v Communicate
frequently on progress
v Do not
cover up bad news. Provide a solution to the problem.
v Use
mistakes as an opportunity to improve.
v Insist
on honesty from your coworkers and from yourself.
We
can safely say that with the ongoing strategic intent and reforms from both the
government and the industry, the exotic food basket of India shall be
witnessing a new narrative. In all these sectors, the common underlying theme
has been visionary reforms and enabling support from the government or public
sectors, upon which the entrepreneurs of India have built products and
services. This model shall be the bedrock of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and take
Indian science, technology and innovation to new heights. Let us unite together
and follow self-reliance with integrity.
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