| Visionary Leaders make the nation Great I am delighted to be with you all at the Bhopal School of Social Sciences and discuss with you on creative leadership. My greetings to the Management Students hailing from different places of the country, teachers and other distinguished guests. I have been visiting all the states and union territories of the country, many nations and have come across several innovative leaders and organizations. It is remarkable how the initiatives of individuals and organizations are touching human lives and contributing to the national development. I would like to discuss how the political, scientific, technological and industrial leaders have touched the human lives by their creative leadership. Mahatma Gandhi - the Great Political Leadership I recall my traveling on 16th September 2004 in a train powered by steam engine in a first class compartment of 1900's vintage organized by Durban state of South Africa. When the train was moving from one station to another, Mahatma Gandhi's struggle against apartheid system in South Africa was going through my mind. The train halted at Pietermartizburg, the station where the monster of apartheid bite Gandhiji on a cold winter night. He was evicted out of a first class compartment because of the color of his skin. When I alighted at the Pietermartizburg railway station, I saw a plaque in the railway station, which reads like this:
This was the rebirth of Ahimsa Dharma after the Kalinga War in 300 B.C. Gandhiji later developed the Ahimsa Dharma and gave India a powerful tool to win independence. Indian Space Science Visionary India`s great visionary in space science and space technologies Prof. Vikram Sarabhai, who was my Guru. Very rarely, in the journey of life we are influenced by great human beings. I was fortunate to work with Prof. Vikram Sarabhai for seven years. While working closely with him, I saw the dawn of the vision for the space program in a one page statement. Witnessing the evolution of this one page by many years of ceaseless work by a cosmic ray physicist, was really a great learning for me. Also I was thrilled to see the famous vision statement of Prof Vikram Sarabhai made in the year 1970 which states "India with her mighty scientific knowledge and power house of young, should build her own huge rocket systems (satellite launch vehicles) and also build her own communication, remote sensing and meteorological spacecraft and launch from her own soil to enrich the life of Indian citizens through satellite communication, remote sensing and meteorology." When I look back at this vision statement now, I am overwhelmed to see the results of this statement. Today, India has built up the capability with its mighty facilities and powerful human resource to build any type of space craft and satellite launch vehicle and launch it from Indian soil. ICT has made tremendous contribution towards the high performance onboard computers and advanced embedded software systems in the Indian launch vehicles and spacecraft programs. Through space technology and space science, India can be a partner in the world space program to enrich the planet earth and further exploration. Failure Management Two and a half decades ago, while I was working at ISRO, I had the best of education, which won`t come from any university. I will narrate that incident. I was given a task by Prof. Satish Dhawan the then Chairman, ISRO to develop the first satellite launch vehicle SLV-3, to put ROHINI Satellite in orbit. This was one of the largest high technology space program undertaken in 1973. The whole space technology community, men and women, were geared up for this task. Thousands of scientists, engineers and technicians worked resulting in the realization of the first SLV-3 launch on 10th August 1979. SLV-3 took off in the early hours and the first stage worked beautifully. But the mission could not achieve its objectives, as the control system in 2nd stage malfunctioned. There was a press conference at Sriharikota, after the event. Prof. Dhawan took me to the press conference. And there he announced that he takes responsibility for not achieving the mission, even though I was the project director and the mission director. When we launched SLV-3 on 18th July 1980, successfully injecting the Rohini Satellite in to the orbit, again there was a press conference and Prof. Dhawan put me in the front to share the success story with the press. This success generated great happiness among all my team members. What we learn from this event is that the leader gives the credit for success to those who worked for it, and leader absorbs and owns the responsibility for the failure. This is the unique trait of creative leadership. The space community in India has the fortune to work with such leaders, which has resulted in many accomplishments. This management style is an important message for all the scientific, technological, industrial and even political leaders. Science Leadership - Sir CV Raman - Value of Science When I am in the midst of students of management and teachers and scholars, I thought of sharing with you an incident about Sir CV Raman "a Nobel Laureate in Physics for discovering Raman Effect. Raman was in the first batch of Bharat Ratna Award winners. The award ceremony was to take place in the last week of January, soon after the Republic Day celebrations of 1954. The then President Dr. Rajendra Prasad wrote to Raman inviting him to be the personal guest in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, when Raman came to Delhi for the award ceremony. Sir CV Raman wrote a polite letter, regretting his inability to go. Raman had a noble reason for his inability to attend the investiture ceremony. He explained to the President that he was guiding a Ph.D. student and that thesis was positively due by the last day of January. The student was valiantly trying to wrap it all up and Raman felt, he had to be by the side of the research student, see that the thesis was finished, sign the thesis as the guide and then have it submitted. Here was a scientist who gave up the pomp of a glittering ceremony associated with the highest honor, because he felt that his duty required him to be by the side of the student. It is this unique trait of giving value to science that builds science. This is one experience, how leadership can be given for the growth of science. Leadership in Industry When I am addressing this gathering, a unique letter comes to my mind. This letter I saw in Jamshedpur at Tata Exhibition written by Jamshetji N Tata on 23rd Nov 1898. I would like all of you to know about this letter, which I am going to read. It gives a very important message. I quote: "Dear Swami Vivekananda , I trust, you remember me as a fellow-traveler on your voyage from Japan to Chicago. I very much recall at this moment your views on the growth of the ascetic spirit in India, and the duty, not of destroying, but of diverting it into useful channels. I recall these ideas in connection with my scheme of Research Institute of Science for India, of which you have doubtless heard or read. It seems to me that no better use can be made of the ascetic spirit than the establishment of monasteries or residential halls for men dominated by this spirit, where they should live with ordinary decency, and devote their lives to the cultivation of sciences - natural and humanistic. I am of opinion that, if such a crusade in favor of an asceticism of this kind were undertaken by a competent leader, it would greatly help asceticism, science, and the good name of our common country; and I know not who would make a more fitting general of such a campaign than Vivekananda. Do you think you would care to apply yourself to the mission of galvanizing into life our traditions in this respect? Perhaps you had better begin with a fiery pamphlet rousing our people in this matter. I should cheerfully defray all the expenses of publication. 23rd November 1898 Jamsetji N Tata N Tata has written this letter to Swami Vivekananda asking him to take the leadership of a Research Institute for Science in India. Imagine the type of courage and vision a progressive industrialist Jamsetji had to write to a spiritual leader. This strength he derived from one important incident, which took place during a voyage from Japan to USA. At this point let me share the meeting between Swami Vivekananda and Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata during a ship journey. It happened in 1893. A ship was sailing from Japan to USA. There were hundreds of people in that ship including two significant personalities. Swami Vivekananda and Jamsetji Tata were in that ship. Swamiji asked Jamsetji for what mission he was traveling. Jamsetji said that he wanted to bring steel industry to India. Swami Vivekananda blessed him. He suggested steel technology had two components one is steel science and the other is manufacturing technology. What can you bring to this country in material technology you will have to build material science within the country. Jamsetji was thinking and thinking and made a decision. Earlier when Jamsetji went to London he asked for technology transfer for Steel Plant. UK steel manufacturers looked at Jamsetji and said that if Indians make steel, Britishers will eat it. Jamsetji crossed the Atlantic Ocean, talked to Americans and brought manufacturing technology for steel. And the Tata Steel was established in Jamshedpur. He seeded and worked for the steel plant. Jamsetji is not there now, but 7 million tones per annum steel is rolling out. The visionary Jamsetji gave one portion of his asset for starting a science institute today known as Indian Institute of Science at Bangalore. The message I would like to convey to this audience, dream gives vision, vision gives thoughts and thoughts lead to actions. Jamsetji brought two establishments to this country first one was steel plant and the other was an educational research institution based on the vision of Swami Vivekananda. Now you will realize the significance of the letter from Jamsetji to Swami Vivekananda. A visionary like Jamsetji with the blessing of Swamiji paved the way for the establishment of Indian Institute of Science in 1909. The Indian Institute of Science born out of a vision of great minds is the foremost scientific research institution providing post graduate education in the country today. This institute will be celebrating its centenary celebration very soon. This institution as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda dreamt, has one of the best material science labs, providing the best of research results for development and production of material for various R&D labs and industries. Also Indian Institute of Science is a world class institution carryout research in various areas such as physics, aerospace technology, knowledge products, bio-science and bio-technology. This is one institution where research in convergence of technology like bio-technology, information technology and nano-technology has been given strong thrust. The results will have tremendous influence in improving the solar cell efficiency and drug delivery systems for healthcare. IISc is also a partner in Space, Defence, aeronautics and bio-technology missions. You can see how the vision of Jamsetji TATA and Swami Vivekananda has enable creation and nurturing of a great research and teaching institute. Management leadership for the billions The Indian management professionals coming out of various reputed institutions including yours have become internationally famous. They serve many Indian and multinational corporate houses. The question however is whether that is adequate for realizing the goals of India 2020? Can MBAs coming out of Bhopal School of Social Sciences and other institutions provide managerial leadership for the billion people of India? I am sure all of you will agree with me, that Indian mission can be achieved only by the synergy and team work of private sector, public sector, state and central governments, NGOs and all the citizens. How can creative leadership be generated to address the needs of all the segments of the society? In this context, let me describe my visualization of the distinctive profile of India by 2020. Distinctive Profile of India by 2020 1. A Nation where the rural and urban divide has reduced to a thin line. 2. A Nation where there is an equitable distribution and adequate access to energy and quality water. 3. A Nation where agriculture, industry and service sector work together in symphony. 4. A Nation where education with value system is not denied to any meritorious candidates because of societal or economic discrimination. 5. A Nation, which is the best destination for the most talented scholars, scientists, and investors. 6. A Nation where the best of health care is available to all. 7. A Nation where the governance is responsive, transparent and corruption free. 8. A Nation where poverty has been totally eradicated, illiteracy removed and crimes against women and children are absent and none in the society feels alienated. 9. A Nation that is prosperous, healthy, secure, devoid of terrorism, peaceful and happy and continues with a sustainable growth path. 10. A Nation that is one of the best places to live in and is proud of its leadership. Integrated Action for developed India To achieve the distinctive profile of India, we have the mission of transforming India into a developed nation. We have identified five areas where India has a core competence for integrated action: (1) Agriculture and food processing (2) Reliable and Quality Electric power, Surface transport and Infrastructure for all parts of the country. (3) Education and Healthcare (4) Information and Communication Technology (5) Self-reliance in critical technologies. These five areas are closely inter-related and if progressed in a coordinated way, will lead to food, economic and national security. The major mission is the development of infrastructure for bringing rural prosperity are through Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) through creation of three connectivities namely physical, electronic, knowledge leading to economic connectivity. The number of PURA for the whole country is estimated to be 7000. Educational institutions can participate in evolving road map for development of PURAs in their region. I have come across such example: in Periyar PURA at Vallam in Tamil Nadu, where students and teachers of Periyar Maniammai College of Engineering and Technology are working in the planning and development of a cluster of sixty five villages involving one lakh population. I am happy that the members of Bhopal School of Social Sciences is working on rural development program in Sohan Kheda a tribal village, Fatehpur and Sehatganj through educational and sanitation support. I would suggest that the 1500 members of the college can be deployed in project work for developing a full fledged PURA covering a cluster of 30 to 40 villages with a population of one lakh on the model of Periyar PURA. They should have an objective of realizing valued added employment for all employable people leading to doubling the per capita income of the villagers in three years time, realizing 100% literacy, Pakka houses for every family with sanitation facility, clean drinking water for all and affordable quality healthcare for all. In order to achieve the goals of Vision 2020 from the present ambiance, we need a measurement tool, which can guide us in our inclusive growth path. This can be done by a comprehensive measure called National Prosperity Index which I would like to discuss. National Prosperity Index While we are happy that our economy is in the ascent phase and our GDP is growing at nearly 9% per annum, it is evident that economic growth is not fully reflected in the quality of life of a large number of people, particularly in rural areas and even in urban areas. Hence, we have evolved what is called a National Prosperity Index (NPI) which is a summation of (a) Annual growth rate of GDP; plus (b) improvement in quality of life of the people, particularly those living below the poverty line plus (c) the adoption of a value system derived from our civilizational heritage in every walk of life which is unique to India. That is NPI=a+b+c. Particularly, "b is a function of availability of housing, good water, nutrition, proper sanitation, quality education, quality healthcare and employment potential. c is a function of promoting the joint family system, creation of a spirit of working together, leading a righteous way of life, removing social inequities, and above all promoting a conflict free, harmonious society. This will be indicated by peace in families and communities, reduction in corruption index, reduction in court cases, elimination of violence against children and women and communal tensions. There should also be progressive reduction in the number of people living below the poverty line leading to its becoming near zero by 2020. All our efforts in improving the national economic performance should be guided by the measured National Prosperity Index of the nation at any point of time. Conclusion Now, I would like to discuss with you the linkage between national economic development and creative leadership: * A nation's Economic development is powered by competitiveness. * Competitiveness is powered by knowledge power. * Knowledge power is powered by Technology and innovation. * Technology and innovation is powered by resource investment. * Resource investment is powered by revenue and return on Investment. * Revenue is powered by Volume and repeat sales through customer loyalty. * Customer loyalty is powered by Quality and value of products. * Quality and value of products is powered by Employee Productivity and innovation. * Employee Productivity is powered by Employee Loyalty, employee satisfaction and working environment. * Working Environment is powered by management stewardship and sound project management. * Management stewardship is powered by Creative leadership. For success in all your missions you have to become creative leaders. Creative leadership means exercising the vision to change the traditional role from the commander to the coach, manager to mentor, from director to delegator and from one who demands respect to one who facilitates self-respect. For a prosperous and developed India, the important thrust will be on the generation of a number of creative leaders from our educational institution. I am sure the Bhopal School of Social Sciences will generate many creative leaders who will make an impact in the process of development in Madhya Pradesh and the country. My best wishes to all the Students and Faculty Members of Bhopal School of Social Sciences and different management institutions assembled here success in their mission of promoting creative managerial leadership required for realization of the goals of Vision 2020. May God bless you |
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Alhamdulillah - All praise to be of Allah
Allah hu Akbar - Allah, the Greatest
Alhamdulillah - All praise to be of Allah
Allah hu Akbar - Allah, the Greatest
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