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1.‘‘What use is political initiative when it is simply driven by vested interests? Then again, a politics of opposition sees even the best of policies die out or sees the worst of them being implemented. Empowerment will only come when rational
political consensus reigns .’’
— Subir Raha,
ONGC Chairman |
2.‘‘This country is not without potential. Each one of us has ideas that can better the nation. If we need a roadmap to the future we have it right here. Empowerment is in seeking and speaking without fear or favour. It is the ability to achieve
what we want.’’
— Gen J J Singh,
Chief of Army Staff |
3.“There can be no economic freedom — indeed, no freedom at all — without employment.”
— Kamal Nath
Union Minister for
Commerce and Industry |
4.“India will be truly empowered when science and technology become crucial to all developmental processes. Fields as diverse as health, education, transportation, housing, urban renewal, rural electrification, sanitation, drinking water and desalination require intensive employment of new technology and this could go a long way in empowering the country.”
— Kapil Sibal,
Union Minister for Science
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‘‘Empowerment will mean most when a sense of power fills each one of us and that ability is used for the good of all. Thankfully, sports is looked at as a source of positive inspiration and that perhaps is its contribution to nation-building.’’
— Anjum Chopra, former women’s cricket
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‘‘A citizen who pursues a legal avenue can bring peace and prosperity to himself, his family and his surroundings. In the larger sphere of a nation, one can take that thought further. Until we are internally at peace, our strides in the international arena will always be unsure. This is why we need good people making good decisions for us. Empowerment will lie in ensuring that those good people are brought to the fore and given the chance.’’
—Shiv Khera, motivational speaker |
Mr and Mrs M Shanmugam, parents of late IOC official S Manjunath, with Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar
‘‘I feel I am empowered right now
because the entire country is behind me.’’
— Pramila Shanmugam, Manjunath’s mother |
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1.“The day I can provide the same health care to a poor farmer that the President receives, that will be “India Empowered” to me.”
— Dr Anbumani Ramadoss
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare |
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2.‘‘I am happy to see that the ideas and debates presented here are the same as what they were when I was young.’’
— Sitaram Yechury,
CPM member and Rajya Sabha MP |
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‘‘India will become empowered when politics matters less and goodwill and good intentions matter more.’’
— Jay Panda,
MP (Biju Janata Dal) |
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“Equality, spirituality and modernity are critical to true empowerment. We need to move beyond
the bare basics of roti, kapda, makan.’’
— Nalini Singh,
mediaperson |
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‘‘For me an empowered India would be a nation where nobody goes to sleep on an empty stomach, where there is social justice and where human dignity is of prime interest.’’
—Romesh Sharma,
television producer |
‘‘I have a simple vision of an empowered India. Roti, kapda, makan and good education is what most people need in this country. Self-sufficiency at different levels from agriculture to industry and entertainment is also crucial”.
—Shashi Kapoor, veteran actor, with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta |
‘‘When India is able to strategically position itself globally and regionally by maximising her political and technological strength, that’s when India will be empowered. But one should treat that as a milestone and not as a destination.’’
—Ajit Doval, former IB Director, with Amar Singh (right) |
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“My vision for an empowered India can only be fulfilled and realised if and when corruption is completely weeded out of the system. It is necessary to improve educational facilities across the country so that the common man feels empowered.’’
—Dhananjay Dubey,
Satyendra Dubey’s brother |
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‘‘It is the duty of every Indian to stop blaming others for the country’s failures. A win by the national team makes so many Indians happy. But in this country, sports is still an ‘‘extra curricular’’ activity, something to be pursued after academics. We will be empowered if we mobilise our educated personnel and realise the potential of sports in bringing about a positive feeling for the country.’’
— Viren Rasquinha,
hockey player |
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‘‘I believe India can be truly empowered when no citizen is apprehensive of raising his or her voice on issues that
matter to them.’’
—Ambika Soni,
Congress spokesperson |
‘‘India will be empowered when ‘India’ becomes ‘Bharat’ by decentralising its unitary structure.’’
— Manvendra Singh, MP |
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‘‘People usually think of prosperity as empowerment, but for me when everybody from the top to the bottom will abide by the law, that’s when India will become empowered.’’
— Lord Meghnad Desai, economist, with wife Kishwar |
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‘‘India can be empowered through its youth power. Our country has the youngest working population and that is where we should direct our energy. Specialised education and employment assurance can help take the nation a long way.’’
—Vijay Shankar, CBI Director |
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‘‘As a country, we are at the threshold of an economic explosion and, hence, at this moment, empowerment means most to those who hold the key to the future. I talk of the younger generation. Sound economic and strategic planning will bring about this change. Unfortunately, since our prosperity comes in bursts, good governance, in the form of dedicated politicians and bureaucrats, is essential to usher any changes.’’
— Lt General J F R Jacob,
former Governor, Punjab and Goa |
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‘‘India empowered for me would be at two levels. We are a bahu bhashi (multi-lingual) society. When we cease to be parochial about language, and let each regional language co-exist with English. As a writer, that would be India empowered for me. On another level, India empowered to me would also be when we resolve the dichotomy between technology and tradition without sacrificing either.’’
— Namita Gokhale, author |
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‘‘Empowerment will mean most when a sense of power fills each one of us and that ability is used for the good of all. Thankfully, sports is looked at as a source of positive inspiration and that perhaps is its contribution to nation-building.’’
‘‘A citizen who pursues a legal avenue can bring peace and prosperity to himself, his family and his surroundings. In the larger sphere of a nation, one can take that thought further. Until we are internally at peace, our strides in the international arena will always be unsure. This is why we need good people making good decisions for us. Empowerment will lie in ensuring that those good people are brought to the fore and given the chance.’’
Mr and Mrs M Shanmugam, parents of late IOC official S Manjunath, with Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar
‘‘I have a simple vision of an empowered India. Roti, kapda, makan and good education is what most people need in this country. Self-sufficiency at different levels from agriculture to industry and entertainment is also crucial”.
‘‘When India is able to strategically position itself globally and regionally by maximising her political and technological strength, that’s when India will be empowered. But one should treat that as a milestone and not as a destination.’’
‘‘India will be empowered when ‘India’ becomes ‘Bharat’ by decentralising its unitary structure.’’
‘‘People usually think of prosperity as empowerment, but for me when everybody from the top to the bottom will abide by the law, that’s when India will become empowered.’’
