Lets get started Mr.Prime Minister !

The elections are over and we are already getting indications of what a stable government led comprehensively by one national party can achieve. Already the bells indicating change are ringing. It is expected that the new government will concentrate on taking our infrastructure growth to the new level. Huge investments are expected in this field. In addition the disinvestment drive will pick up. The economy needs a kick especially after the recession. It is projected that India’s growth rate will surpass China in the next financial year. All these news are quite encouraging for India Inc.

What is fascinating to see is the kind of change this government is trying to bring about in areas related to our society, education etc. Education minister Kapil Sibbal has already come out with some path breaking suggestions like scrapping the board exams of class 10 & 12. He wants a single entrance exam to ease pressure on students. Certain critics will term it as a decision which will make more news and less impact. It can be proved wrong if these decisions are just a part of the overall objective of improving our education system. The next step I would presume is to increase the number of high quality institutes which will ease the competition to get into the best colleges. The idea should be 1) To generate more number of highly qualified talents from school level who get a complete education. Please not education and academics are entirely different things. Academics is just a small part of Education. 2) Increase the number of seats and number of good quality colleges. Make the cream thicker and try to accommodate every bit of it.

The other decision which the government is contemplating is to abolish the law which criminalizes homosexuality. I feel if this decision is taken, we will take a huge step forward as a liberal society. Lets face the fact, there are people who have such a sexual orientation and its for us to recognize them and let them live a normal life. Imagine being alienated from the society on account of something which is legal in many other countries. Being the largest democracy, it is for us to lead the way for the rest.

I am bullish on our growth in the coming few years. We have apt people governing us. Let’s hope for the best.