Students mull ways to make India a superpower
TNN Sep 18, 2010, 03.49am IST
LUCKNOW: Debates have always been an important part of our personality development and a way to express concern over issues concerning our nation.
Taking the responsibility, The Times of India, in association with AMS Consulting Private Limited, organised a thought provoking debate in the state capital on Friday on the topic - Is the talent and skill of the youth alone that will make India a superpower.
Speaking against the motion, Sneha Joshi of Amity University, Lucknow, said, "Talent is innate. In childhood, it is discovered and in the youth, it is nurtured. Without the able guidance of experienced and mature people, the talent of the youth is like a wild horse, if left free, it will create havoc in the race. So to make the country a superpower, we certainly need our policy makers who are experienced and can show the way."
Her thoughts were endorsed by Yugal Chandra Bisht, a student of Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad.
He said that without the experience of the elderly, the energy of youths cannot make India a superpower. "A book 'The Wing of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam is very popular among youths. The inspiration comes from only those who strive hard and dare to look beyond," said Yugal.
But the other party, standing for the motion, was not convinced. "Today, we have examples of youths who, with their sole initiative and talent, are leading the way. Suhas Gopinath, the youngest CEO of the world, started his business in an internet shop... his talent has put him where he is today," said Aram Bhusal of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad.
"If a youth be a nation, passion will be the emperor," he added.
The debate did not leave any doubt on whether India would become the a superpower or not in future.
The right blend of talent possessed by the youth coupled with the maturity and wisdom of the elderly would make this dream come true some day.
The country is definitely marching ahead, but the million dollar question is if all Indians are marching ahead or is it just a section of population that is doing so?
The chief guest on the occasion, Dr Devi Singh, director, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, helped the participants in understanding that ability, energy and opportunity are not restricted to age.
"It is important for one to be young at heart and that is what counts. So, the country will be a superpower for sure, but this needs contribution from each and every one of us," he said.
A total of 10 teams from various esteemed institutions as Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Institute of Management Sciences, Lucknow, LUMBA, Lucknow, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Bareilly, Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College, Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, Amity University, Lucknow, ad Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Managment, Kanpur.
The jury members comprised TCS head (Lucknow division) Jayant Krishna, Dr Ravi Massey, a lecturer at IT College, and Augustine Velliath from UNICEF.
The jury declared the IIIT, Allahabad, team comprising Aram Bhushal and Varun Jain as the winners.
TNN Sep 18, 2010, 03.49am IST
LUCKNOW: Debates have always been an important part of our personality development and a way to express concern over issues concerning our nation.
Taking the responsibility, The Times of India, in association with AMS Consulting Private Limited, organised a thought provoking debate in the state capital on Friday on the topic - Is the talent and skill of the youth alone that will make India a superpower.
Speaking against the motion, Sneha Joshi of Amity University, Lucknow, said, "Talent is innate. In childhood, it is discovered and in the youth, it is nurtured. Without the able guidance of experienced and mature people, the talent of the youth is like a wild horse, if left free, it will create havoc in the race. So to make the country a superpower, we certainly need our policy makers who are experienced and can show the way."
Her thoughts were endorsed by Yugal Chandra Bisht, a student of Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad.
He said that without the experience of the elderly, the energy of youths cannot make India a superpower. "A book 'The Wing of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam is very popular among youths. The inspiration comes from only those who strive hard and dare to look beyond," said Yugal.
But the other party, standing for the motion, was not convinced. "Today, we have examples of youths who, with their sole initiative and talent, are leading the way. Suhas Gopinath, the youngest CEO of the world, started his business in an internet shop... his talent has put him where he is today," said Aram Bhusal of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad.
"If a youth be a nation, passion will be the emperor," he added.
The debate did not leave any doubt on whether India would become the a superpower or not in future.
The right blend of talent possessed by the youth coupled with the maturity and wisdom of the elderly would make this dream come true some day.
The country is definitely marching ahead, but the million dollar question is if all Indians are marching ahead or is it just a section of population that is doing so?
The chief guest on the occasion, Dr Devi Singh, director, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, helped the participants in understanding that ability, energy and opportunity are not restricted to age.
"It is important for one to be young at heart and that is what counts. So, the country will be a superpower for sure, but this needs contribution from each and every one of us," he said.
A total of 10 teams from various esteemed institutions as Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Institute of Management Sciences, Lucknow, LUMBA, Lucknow, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Bareilly, Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College, Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, Amity University, Lucknow, ad Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Managment, Kanpur.
The jury members comprised TCS head (Lucknow division) Jayant Krishna, Dr Ravi Massey, a lecturer at IT College, and Augustine Velliath from UNICEF.
The jury declared the IIIT, Allahabad, team comprising Aram Bhushal and Varun Jain as the winners.
