It has been quite sometime since I have been thinking of writing my first blog. . But as one of my friends always says "Better late then never". So I chose 2 be late ;)
Today as i was passing by a school in my locality, I stopped unwillingly to listen to small kids singing "Saare Jahaan Se Achha, Hindustaan Hamara....". As these magical words approached my ears I was a bit confused as to how many of these children actually understand the meaning of this Great Composition. But at the same time I was proud that we as a country, have developed considerably so much so that we can afford at least primary education to the "future of our nation".
But this pride was all gone in a few moments, as I stopped at a red-light near a busy Delhi-flyover. I saw a few kids cleaning the wind-shields, some other trying to entertain people with their tricks while some other begged to earn a rupee for their meal. And I was Confused yet again.... "ISN'T THIS THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY??"... As the red light turned to green I saw a few generous people taking out money(Actually 1 & 2 Rupee coins!!!) from their pockets and actually "throwing" them to these poor children... Thus even avoiding direct contact with the little ones... And I wondered isn't this a child-abuse by our so called "modern society" of highly "educated" people???
This incident held my mind and I was forced by my soul to write down my thoughts as a "Blog!!!". We as a country are one of the fastest growing economies in world, our sensex is reaching new heights everyday, Govt. Policies are being appreciated world-over(except for left), and we are shouting from our roof-tops "INDIA INCREDIBLE" & "INDIA SHINING". But has any of our governments ever tried to look at one of the areas which has been hurting India more than what hurts when u sit on a pointed pin??? Such is the dilemma that the number of beggars in the nation has well crossed 8,00,000 figure mark(And that too according to census!!!). "Beggars" as we all know them have always been a section of society that has remained unaffected by the Government policies. It has been 60 long years since we got independent, many a governments came and many went away almost all sections of the society were affected. Except for the Beggars!!!
And now the time has actually come when we the people of this nation should come together and join our hands to eradicate this wrongly prevailing so-called section of "Beggars". Although it will require some significant steps from government as-well. According to me what beggars actually need is not "alms" and "monetary help", what they actually need is some help through providing shelters, employment and even job-oriented training etc. And we as responsible citizens should stop giving alms to the beggars.
Because once alms are given these people are encouraged more that why to do hard-work if you can really earn by simply stretching your hand. This very thinking of there's really needs to be changed.
Our govt. should work on providing adequate infrastructure so as to provide free-education to the small kids who have actually lost their identity in this cruel world. The more mature beggars should be provided with job oriented courses such as cane weaving, furniture making etc. The physically disabled beggars should be provided with free food and they should be immediately shifted from religious places to rehabilitation centres.
People like you and me should not only restrict ourselves from giving rupees but also contribute with our used clothes, shoes etc. so that items with no-use tag can be converted into meaningful help for these needy.
If govt. cannot actually provide infrastructure and its support then it should make it mandatory for all business houses with a turnover of Rs. 20 Crore and above to adopt at least one "Rehab Centre" & "training centre" of beggars. It may put a little burden on corporates but will surely make a huge difference to the ones who are actually shivering in cold lying on the footpaths while me and you sit in a warm blanket in front of heater/blower.
Together we can make India the best place to live in. . .
(Your Comments are most Welcome!!!)
Today as i was passing by a school in my locality, I stopped unwillingly to listen to small kids singing "Saare Jahaan Se Achha, Hindustaan Hamara....". As these magical words approached my ears I was a bit confused as to how many of these children actually understand the meaning of this Great Composition. But at the same time I was proud that we as a country, have developed considerably so much so that we can afford at least primary education to the "future of our nation".
But this pride was all gone in a few moments, as I stopped at a red-light near a busy Delhi-flyover. I saw a few kids cleaning the wind-shields, some other trying to entertain people with their tricks while some other begged to earn a rupee for their meal. And I was Confused yet again.... "ISN'T THIS THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY??"... As the red light turned to green I saw a few generous people taking out money(Actually 1 & 2 Rupee coins!!!) from their pockets and actually "throwing" them to these poor children... Thus even avoiding direct contact with the little ones... And I wondered isn't this a child-abuse by our so called "modern society" of highly "educated" people???
This incident held my mind and I was forced by my soul to write down my thoughts as a "Blog!!!". We as a country are one of the fastest growing economies in world, our sensex is reaching new heights everyday, Govt. Policies are being appreciated world-over(except for left), and we are shouting from our roof-tops "INDIA INCREDIBLE" & "INDIA SHINING". But has any of our governments ever tried to look at one of the areas which has been hurting India more than what hurts when u sit on a pointed pin??? Such is the dilemma that the number of beggars in the nation has well crossed 8,00,000 figure mark(And that too according to census!!!). "Beggars" as we all know them have always been a section of society that has remained unaffected by the Government policies. It has been 60 long years since we got independent, many a governments came and many went away almost all sections of the society were affected. Except for the Beggars!!!
And now the time has actually come when we the people of this nation should come together and join our hands to eradicate this wrongly prevailing so-called section of "Beggars". Although it will require some significant steps from government as-well. According to me what beggars actually need is not "alms" and "monetary help", what they actually need is some help through providing shelters, employment and even job-oriented training etc. And we as responsible citizens should stop giving alms to the beggars.
Because once alms are given these people are encouraged more that why to do hard-work if you can really earn by simply stretching your hand. This very thinking of there's really needs to be changed.
Our govt. should work on providing adequate infrastructure so as to provide free-education to the small kids who have actually lost their identity in this cruel world. The more mature beggars should be provided with job oriented courses such as cane weaving, furniture making etc. The physically disabled beggars should be provided with free food and they should be immediately shifted from religious places to rehabilitation centres.
People like you and me should not only restrict ourselves from giving rupees but also contribute with our used clothes, shoes etc. so that items with no-use tag can be converted into meaningful help for these needy.
If govt. cannot actually provide infrastructure and its support then it should make it mandatory for all business houses with a turnover of Rs. 20 Crore and above to adopt at least one "Rehab Centre" & "training centre" of beggars. It may put a little burden on corporates but will surely make a huge difference to the ones who are actually shivering in cold lying on the footpaths while me and you sit in a warm blanket in front of heater/blower.
Together we can make India the best place to live in. . .
(Your Comments are most Welcome!!!)
