India Positive Citizen Perspectives

 Positivity as a vibe has a tremendous potential for transformation. Determined to perpetuate positive vibes for the transformation of our country, Savitha Rao has endearingly brought out a book titled- “Putting #INDIAFIRST: India Positive Citizen Perspectives”. In response to a clarion call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, Rao published this book originally planned for 2022. Drawing inspiration from India Positive Citizen concept, she expedited the timeline and launched the book by August 2021.

Broaching the aspect of her ambitious timeline, in the foreword, the author says, “emblematic of new India that believes in speed”, she has advanced the book launch. The book written with a great sense of purpose, commitment and above all an unflinching love for the country makes an earnest appeal to the youngsters to have an emotion of “this is my India”. To instill this sense, the author documents and curates the profiles of outstanding positive Indians who made difference to the society and advocates the concept of giving back.

Exemplifying the joy of giving the author states, “kindness and generosity coupled with purpose, creativity and discipline will create a new world”.

The choice of the icons and the stalwarts referenced to imbue positivity are awe-inspiring. The panoply includes- service personnel, industrialists, educationalists, sportsman, scientists, writers, psychologist, businessmen, economists, spiritualist, innovators, agriculturalists, nature lovers and yoga therapists.

The book which is the first volume in the series carries meaningful snippets, experiences and messages of Positive Citizen and features- Ajay Pirmal, Subedar Bana Singh, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, BK Shivani, Dr K Radha Krishnan, Dr Krishna Ella, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Air Marshal Ravinder Kumar Dhir, Dr R S Sodhi, General V P Malik,  Mohan Das Pai, B Nagesh, Meghna Girish, Dr H R Nagendra, Ami Shroff, Dr Kumud Joshi, Vikas Manhas, Dr Nagraj Hegde, Dr Padmaja Suresh, Srikanth Bolla, Dr Gobardan Das, Major D P Singh, Gopal Sutariya, Dr Karsan Bhai Patel, Dr Rajat Mitra, Biplab Paul, S Vijay Kumar and Peepal Baba.

Each of them shares their own mantra of success, their guiding force that promoted them to prod on and persevere. Every day we come across various success mantras generously shared on social media by influencers. But its effusive gush of motivation is so transient. On the contrary, a real-life experience of toil and grit casts a phenomenal impact on the psyche of a person. The book, essentially distils those experiences of ordinary Indians who have made brilliant contributions to motivate people into guided actions.

The common thread that runs through the book is the peerless love of the country. “My India, My Pride” seems to be the driving force for all of them. Investing their energies and resources into a gamut of their expertise these India Positive Citizens have made a significant difference.  Rooted in values, harnessing inner power and firming adhering to ethics, through self-less service, they contributed towards nation building.

With a fire in belly and a conviction to give back to society, these real life heroes can be an inspiration to the younger generation in this self-centered society. Enriched by the perspectives of uniquely talented individuals who by the dint of hard work touched the pinnacles of success, the book attempts to subtly infuse the idea of nation-building. Exhorting that, “nation building is not the responsibility of few”, the author goads readers to realise their responsibilities towards country.

Contemporary slanted discourse is dominated by the fierce rebellion that revels in picking on the government for failing to uphold the fundamental rights of the citizens. Amid this expostulation, the reality of rights and duties/ responsibilities go hand in hand and are interconnected is completely lost. It is time citizens should introspect their contributions towards nation. Or their value addition towards the process of nation-building.

For long the country celebrated inappropriate and undeserving individuals, the new India with largest youth population clearly need new idols, new models who can motivate them, nurture and channelize their energies towards building a prosperous nation. A nation ready to reclaim to its past glory, revive its civilization and be a Vishwa Guru.

Bringing to light the stories of several unsung heroes drawn from different walks of life and demographics, the author rightly drives home this message. Every effort matters. Often small changes can steer a movement that can change the trajectory of a nation. Replete of positivity and pragmatic aspirations, the book written in simple language is built on the foundation of creating a feeling of belongingness towards nation.

Curating the messages of the India Positive Citizen perspectives, the author attempts to sow a seed of change and infuse positivity through the book. Faced with myriad challenges both internal and external, it is incumbent on the citizens of a 1.3 billion population to resolutely strive towards security and prosperity of nation. This book is an attempt to create a national spirit and drive people towards “my nation first” approach.

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