Stories from the grassroots | Thoughts on development | Lessons on leadership
The Indian parliament recently passed three acts codifying the plethora of laws that related to Labour laws. While labour is on the concurrent list and the National Govt and the States can make their own laws, this was a long overdue reform that we needed. But arguing that this will stimulate the falling Indian economy is an oversimplification. Read my thoughts on this in this article I wrote in the Deccan Herald dated 24 Sept 2020.
Despite being the largest democracy with a huge population, Bharat only had a marginal place in Global blocs and alignments. Our voice was hardly heard and usually got crowded out by so called ‘large economies’. The last many years has seen Bharat begin to regain her rightful position in the comity of Nations. Like Swami Vivekananda said, ‘Bharat will occupy her resplendent throne where she rightfully belongs’. Global leadership is not about being a large economy, not about the largest army or the most technologically advanced. It is about being a nation that seeks prosperity with peace, it is about
It is now a little more than 4 decades since i first read the 8 volumes (now they are nine) of ‘The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda’. So much water has flowed under the bridge, so many experiences that have added to my understanding of his message and so much still left in this ever continuous learning journey. Listening to the radio interview today morning (broadcast by Akashavani, Mysore FM 100.6) brought back many of those moments when one keeps doing what one believes is correct. There is a sense of urgency and importance in the actions that are driven
Nations around the world are challenged on how to ensure the benefits of governance and development reach the last mile. When all things are said and done, what really matters is whether the person at the end of the road is feeling the impact of, and getting the benefits of good governance. ‘Antyodaya’ & ‘Janabhagidari’ are powerful concepts that India is keeping as the paradigms to ensure this. Prime Minister Modi refers to this repeatedly and exhorts all stakeholders to ensure that no one is left out and all are included in the growth journey of India. I wrote about