Is there anyone reading this that isn’t aware of the fact that India is firmly on the driver seat in the ‘expressway’ to economic glory? Thought so. But believe you me that there are still many, many young people out there, all over India, that aren’t aware. No, I’m not talking about the farmers(who, incidentally comprise of around 60% of the population! Yeah, 60%!) and others who have missed (at least for now) the Development bandwagon. I’m talking about the educated youth. I have talked to many of my young compatriots (well educated) and they seem to be completely oblivious of the fact that India surely is growing. And growing fast.
The farmers and associates, I can understand. They have been completely left out(again, I stress: for now) of the Great Indian Growth Story. They wouldn’t and shouldn’t be enthusiastic about India’s recent GDP growth. But what about the educated youth. Most of those I’ve talked to don’t even know what economic growth signifies, let alone GDP growth. This truly is a sorry state of affairs.
I see India in a totally different light. I read a lot(I’m not bragging 
, promise) and I like to keep abreast of the going-ons of my motherland with a special emphasis on development(be it social or economic). So I like to think that I have a pretty good overall picture of India and where she stands today in the global order of things. And I must say, India is progressing and progressing fast. It may not be immediately obvious to the naked eye, but I’m confident that if data on India is analyzed over a significant period of time, a pattern will emerge. A pattern that shows the world that India is growing at a scorching pace economically and as a result socially as well. You can call me a capitalist but the economic liberalisation is doing India a whale of good. I’m a great advocate of liberalisation. The results of liberalisation talk for themselves (Telecom anyone?).
And to think that the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow are not even aware of the these facts! The whole global business community has woken up to Indian Growth possibilities and yet, so little Indians are aware. One of my(so-called) educated friends went so far as to declare that India didn’t even have it’s own satellites. What nonsense!
To me, right now, today’s India is a land of oppurtunities. And these oppurtunities will only increase. Reforms like the Administrative Reforms and liberalisation will no-doubt do more good than damage. But the resulting oppurtunities must be capitalised by the new bolder, confident young India. A basic level of awareness and patriotism has to be cultivated for that to be a reality.
