Rai: A Philosopher
Life is a long journey wherein a man encounters a new situation
everyday that enriches his knowledge, experiences and understanding of
self and the world around. Vinay Rai has also gone through the same process.
His journeys around the world to understand the global economy have given
him a new insight into the development of India and well being of its
people. He believes that without the upliftment of society, India's dream
of being a leading nation in the world will remain unfulfilled. He emphasizes
the need for creating a regenerated society that fights for its causes
and understands its roots, hence cultivating an informed and updated milieu
that is able to think, act and feel responsibly by disseminating information
through various media to reach out to a larger audience. His thoughts
have led to the conceptions of various setups in the fields of print,
electronic and e-journals that are creating a culture of intelligence
throughout the nation. Vinay Rai is a strong proponent of India's Vedantic heritage that seeks to reconcile individual accomplishment and collective happiness. He believes that potent bodies make a robust workforce. He says, "India can be transformed into a developed nation only by providing it with healthy bodies and healthy minds." He, therefore, suggests '5Es' - Educating, Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering, and Enabling as key to India's future as a developed nation. He explains these 5Es as: Educating - the seeker
To provide equal opportunities for education to all. Students'
willingness to learn and achieve should be given priority over their (in)
capacity to pay and prior academic record. He suggests following focus
areas of education:
• Industry aligned • Professional edge • Finesse of 'Employability' • Empathy for societal causes and concerns Enlightening - the eager
To work towards creating a regenerated society that fights
for its causes and understands its roots. He suggests that the regenerated
society can be created through: • Reformation in youth related issues • Protection of women's and children's rights • Preservation of musical heritage of India Enriching - the thinker
To cultivate an informed and updated milieu that is able
to- think, act and feel responsibly by disseminating information through
various media to reach out to a larger audience. And focus of areas of
enriching should be: • Information via management and media journals, case studies and reports • Analysis and discussions about various industry and life related issues Empowering - the talented
To facilitate accessibility of education to the students
to pursue their career goals. He recommends the following focus areas
of this process: • Scholarships to the talented and needy students • Translate research into application tools for public good Enabling - the deserving
To facilitate availability of medical facilities by providing
financial and infrastructural support to those who lack resources. To
create a developed nation by providing it with healthy bodies and healthy
minds. He also suggests for: • Free health check up and blood donation camps across India • Availability of medical facilities at highly subsidized rates. |