‘NAMPONG (Arunachal Pradesh):There should be love for each religion, custom, tradition and language which should flourish without any corrupt practices’ was the zest of the thought provoking programme with 16 youth from as many states spelling out their novel ideas on ‘India of my dreams’ as part of week-long National Integration Youth Leadership camp here on Friday evening.
Everyone was dead against corruption, violence, particularly against women, alcoholism and drug addiction, which they felt were retarding the nation’s growth process, sources said here today.
Advocating against depending upon the government in brining any change in the society, the young India stressed on self motivation to take India to its desired place in the committee of nations.
‘My dream India should be like a beautiful bride of Kashmir,’ said Tahir from Jammu & Kashmir with conviction.
Subscribing the idea of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam that not dreaming is a crime; Vikash Kumar Ranjan from Bihar said one should dream during the day with open eyes for the cause of the nation. Such realistic dreams with commitment, loyal to duty and rights could take India to the top of the world.’
‘Rise above hatred, prejudices and discriminations to win hearts which would bring end to terrorism and divisive attitude and help India remain integrated and united,’ argued Nidhi Prjajapati, a lecturer from Rajasthan.
Suresh from Rajasthan pitched in to say: ‘Illiteracy particularly among the rural masses should be removed through education and vocational training to make them economically self dependent.’
‘There should be no hesitation for anyone to respect the women, who nourish the future citizens of India. Qualitative education and discipline alone could make India a developed nation,’ said Alka Rathore from Rajasthan. Debendu Shil from West Bengal said there should not be any boundary for the states and the languages which have been separating India and Indians into fragments.
‘Punctuality and discipline should be the buzz word for one and all to make Bharat an ideal nation, Shiv Mangal from Uttar Pradesh reasoned. (UNI)