Development without compromising with the nature

India has witnessed rapid population growth since its Independence. The urbanization has taken fast acceleration since most of the population migrated towards town in search of better occupational opportunities and farming the vital occupation of India has become less lucrative. In cities we require lots of civic amenities like buildings, markets, hospitals, schools & colleges, roads, railways, airports and many more which facilitates our life. The growth comes with certain costs and ill-effects also. The most sufferers being the trees because its them which are chopped for making roads, bridges, tracks, buildings and even airports. Since development is necessary and demand of the time but we cannot afford to loose our greenery. We are already facing problem like global warming and temperature has increased due to harmful gases released in the atmosphere factories and vehicles adds to our problems. Trees only came to our rescue with a shy of relief. It not only reduces pollution but also releases Oxygen without that we cannot survive. Apart from keeping our climate cool and helping in rainfall it also prevent soil erosion and retains water within the soil. The importance of trees are manifolds. In short we can't imagine our lives without trees. Recently the Bihar Government has decided to chop down 3700 trees around Patna airport to ensure safe landing and takeoffs of the aircraft. The best alternative is the shifting of airport to the new feasible location where its capacity can also be increased and the present one must be left for smaller and private aircrafts.We understand that development is also necessary but as a civilized and educated society we cannot loose our best friend i.e trees.

Students' Oxygen movement view

22/08/2010

We want freedom from hunger as well as illiteracy

We celebrated our 64th Independence day with great enthusiasm and zeal. This is our national festival and the reason for celebrating this is special too because we got this much awaited independence after century of freedom struggle and innumerous sacrifices. The day begins with the hoisting the national flag at historical Red Fort by the Prime Minister of our nation. The tricolor is hoisted at all the prominent places, schools-colleges, Institutions and all over the India. Our heart fills with joy and pride when we listen to patriotic songs being played all nook and corner of the town and villages. We pay our tribute to our freedom fighters and martyrs who sacrificed their lives to achieve only one goal i.e getting our country free from the British. We garland the statue of ‘Bharat Mata’ the idol of mother nation and give slogans like ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ on this occasion also. This is true that we have done commendable progress since India became free in many areas. But our heart sunk when we think of hunger and illiteracy prevailing in our country. Many poor are still deprived of their square meals and have to sleep with insufficient or no food. This scenario could have improved if proper education has been given to them too. It's sad that even after 63 years of Independence about 40 percent of the child of India is out of school. And what quality of education the rest are getting is also questionable. We still see corruption being the one of the main reason for India's poor performance in overall development. The cases of dowry deaths, caste system, killing of child fetus, regionalism, racist thoughts are still prevalent and prominent. This shows that after completing our education we are landing up just being a literate rather than educated person. This shows that there is some fault in our training system and it's the responsibility of all the people of the society to fight against this ‘Asiksha’ as well as ‘Kusiksha’. Then only our society will be a better place to live in and praising slogans like ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ could make sense.

Students' Oxygen movement view

15/08/2010

Enjoy scarcity over richness if it comes through dishonest means

Today we have lost the true meaning of education. The four pillars which comprises the education system are parents, teachers, society and the student himself. The present system is more oriented towards bookish knowledge rather than the value and evolvement of mind and soul as the real meaning of education. And the main aim is financial success rather than happy content life. Our society, family and system also encourages and pressurizes our students to become a money making machine directly or indirectly. This attitude results in plenty of ill effects which is reflected within our society. We are becoming more and more self-centered ultimately a true selfish person who is least bothered about social concern and responsibilities causing indifference and low human values. The lust and greed for money has become the priority of life and getting money to lead a lavish life. Practicing of corrupt means has become a common phenomenon leading to increased corruption in our day to day life. Even the sense of responsibility and self esteem has taken a backseat in our unending greed the money just to pose as rich within the society. But we don’t realize that on what and whom cost we are getting these money? We utilize our power and position to grab the public money which is meant for their need and development. We even digest money which has to be utilized for country development. Does we get education only for this purpose only? This question has to be answered sooner or later otherwise it will be free for all and a condition of anarchy will emerge in the country. There are three main things in the education. First is the knowledge about your soul, then yourself and ultimately to know about God. The end product of education is inculcating character and responsibility within a man. We must learn to enjoy scarcity over richness if it comes after killing our character and soul.

Students' Oxygen movement view

08/08/2010

Friendship of Krishna and Sudama bridges the rift between rich and poor

Celebration of friendship day may be a western concept but Indian history is flooded with stories about friendship and the qualities of true fiends. One such story which instantly comes to our mind is of Krishna and Sudama. This story does not only touches our emotions but also teaches us a lot of lessons to be implemented in our lives. First is the economic barrier as we become older the concern about social well being and financial status are reflected in our behavior. This could be intentional or might be un- intentional too. We start discriminating poor if we are financially sound enough. This is the root cause of hatred and discrimination among us and is ultimately reflected within our society. There are fewer rich but most are underprivileged in our country hence the example of Krishnsa and Sudama friendship is more relevant. The story gives us the clear message that no one is either rich or poor in friendship the friends are just friends and friendship is forever. If we extend this quality among our society definitely the concern and care for each other will be on the driving seat and we can break the economic barrier which is the cause of hatred among us. We must be eager to help our friends and there is no place of egoism and selfishness between true friends. India has given the doctrine of “Bashudehva Kutumbukam” meaning the whole world is a huge family. We never invaded any country just to impose our power or for mere lust. Although our history has witnessed many invasions since time immemorial. But these invaders loved our culture so much that they finally mingled and lost their individuality and a homogeneous mixture of Indian culture emerged as if we were the ocean and invaders like rivers which lost their identity when coming in contact with us. This is only possible because we love and respect even the strangers which after coming to this divine land become a part of this huge family.

Students' Oxygen movement view

01/08/2010