THE MISSION FOR YOUNG INDIANS IS INDIA VISION 2020

Prof. Jagdish H Godihal

In the present context India is facing more delicate and complex situations. On one hand the youth power is rising, the nation is marching ahead in the economic, scientific and technological fields to become number one in the world, the global geo-political arena is most conducive for India to take the lead. On the other hand, the unprecedented corruption has threatened the nation in achieving this goal. The need of the hour is passion and compassion in believing and practicing the philosophy of “Come Together, Think Together, Work Together”. Young Indians are more confident, vibrant and active. They possess qualities, virtues and personal traits which are comparable to the best in the world. The young Indians are drawing the attention of the world in various fields through their inherent qualities. It has proved that we are in the process of becoming the force to be reckoned with, this can be accelerated provided we rise to the occasion and nurture the inherent qualities of a younger generation to the fullest extent.

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Great Monk, Youth ICON, celebrated as Youth Day. Every citizen, especially young generation to inculcate and imbibe in their heart and soul the mantra of Swamiji “ARISE, AWAKE AND NOT STOP TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED……… .”  The impetus to the dynamic movement in this direction by young Indians, takes forward this great nation towards the goal INDIA VISION 2020 of our beloved eminent scientist and former president Honourable Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. To reach this goal, it is imperative for the young Indians to take the oath with respect to the following points and adhere to them meticulously:

1.      Self Discipline: I sincerely try to maintain highly disciplined life and self discipline in all the activities I undertake.

2.      Natural resources: I practice and help others to use natural resources optimally and also to conserve and protect the Nature 

3.     Obligation towards society: I practice and also inculcate in others to follow in maintaining family bondage, harmony and good values to have a healthy and prosperous society. (i.e., promoting harmony, cooperation and co-existence in today’s society).

4.      Awareness about AIDS: Learn and enrich myself about the dreaded disease and create awareness amongst the young population about it.

5.      Ethics and Values: Inculcate amongst the young minds about the ethics and values of Indian culture and heritage in developing healthy, harmonious, prosperous society