All of us saw the world being rejected as a failure at the Copenhagen summit. US to me comes from a second planet aiming at failing our blue planet though black Carbon planet now . It was a time to turn planet back to blue with a roadmap for all of us. But I think the downturn of the event has left us bereaved us from our planet.
India boast of being successful: aligning itself with BASIC, but has it forgotten the basics on what our democracy, our republic, our mahan bharat stands upon??
After the summit, Indian delegation spearheaded by the environment minister gathered a lot of ground and accolades politically for the overwhelming success of the BASIC bloc for consideration of their demands in the broken mantle of the summit. It may seem to be a good new year gift to many of us us, but I suppose to those who see it on the shorter span of future.
Success of the BASIC bloc cant be dubbed as the success for us, Indians. We have partially lost the battle on the climate ground. Where the situation could be one in which world would have looked upon us for exemplary standards set by us; it was a turn around.
Let me elaborate this failure and a big hole in this policy of india. We are polarizing ourselves with a bloc which consists of countries like Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and China. While the first three are way ahead of india in terms of Human Development Index, and per-capita basis; China dominates us in every respect not only on per capita basis but also on overall basis. China is placed higher on the HDI table than India and its foreign reserve amounting to trillions are far much greater than what we have vaulted. While the above said countries have reduced poverty levels to 10 % mark and even below, we are still grappling with the clutches of this malady with a burgeoning 27% population under privileged. The remaining 63 pc aren’t on a cakewalk. The over burdening population, filthy atmosphere, self-centric approach, honking streets filled with wheels, unending queues, etc etc are further distressing.
At such a time its wiser for New Delhi to change its gears and come up with a new action plan, not only in the pipeline but also to practicality and purpose. The action plan needs to be clear and exhaustive in its approach keeping in mind the hard facts that this BASIC bloc has used India merely as interlocutor for their own benefits totally ignoring the standing of India. Its high time for us that we come out with a new green policy that works out improving the environmental conditions from the Indian side. Though this may sound a bit immature stuff, but its not as naïve as one would think. It has been shown by eminent and prominent scientists that with the available technologies in India, it can achieve a break-through in giving the world a new green- revolution. It will be helpful for us and the world in many ways. With the shrinking Ganges and other major rivers along with rivulets and ponds being brought to revival, glaciers ceasing to recede further, and desertification on a halt, wont it rejoice even the cynics of this article. The great Indian civilization of which we boast and have been proud of will be given a rebirth. Imagine all of us being brought up in a clean atmosphere. This approach also gives an added benefit that when after 2020 or 2030 or so when we will have to switch to greener technologies, we would have already passed that transition and de-stressed with this responsibility, with our country on the top surpassing every country in the globe. We will also be able to achieve innovations in green technology with the world coming to us to buy these innovations. Further not a single person will be able to point out fingers on our industries and style we have carried and given to the world. Imagine more green fields with bumper harvest and everyone getting food to their maximum with poverty brought on its knees. Just Imagine how sufficient we will be in every aspect.
Howeve this approach calls for a better and wider public support and administration. We need a radical shift in our mindsets. We need to evolve from being called a consumer friendly, fossil guzzling, carbon emmiting economy to an economy that is fertile and green in its policies, transport, culture and off-course people. The highly sadistic and self-centric approach has to be warded-off from our minds. Remember every step we take from now onwards is going to effect our lives. The more we bring the great value of ‘Vasudev Kutumbukam’(world as our family) the more secure our steps will be. Irresponsible will turn to a Respectable and Responsible Indian.
Lets start from scratch. Lets become awakened citizens. Lets show the world the Indian might. The more we will drift with policy makers, the results will be such failures: not only us but the whole world. Remember there is no planet-B. Lets do our own contributions. I m doing my bit. Are you ??
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