tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667715099331757257.post645597775416777098..comments2023-05-31T05:25:51.153-07:00Comments on The real truth: The interesting story of an aam aadmi in Delhi….Prashanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05179662957363875423noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667715099331757257.post-46530815509102319232011-11-28T10:29:43.873-08:002011-11-28T10:29:43.873-08:00Interesting readInteresting readTrespasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617163799751226083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667715099331757257.post-218841229765433882011-11-28T00:01:15.893-08:002011-11-28T00:01:15.893-08:00Hi Prashant,
I have been a regular follower of yo...Hi Prashant,<br /><br />I have been a regular follower of your blog. Thought I’d add my two bits to this post.<br />You are spot-on with your observation that the “aam-aadmi” (or aurat) is really focused on some very basic issues concerning their livelihood, and their aspirations for their future, as well as that of their kids. The ambition that people across economic, geographic and social strata have for their children is to be seen to be believed. The wonderful thing is that they all believe that with the right investment in their education (speaking English, learning “computer ka course”), their kids lives will be dramatically better than theirs. Education as a means to upward social and economic mobility is recognized universally, and the aam-aadmi is making these investments for their kids, often at great personal cost. This is what gives me the confidence that India has a great future. If the overall literacy rate in the country is about 65% today, the 600 Mn kids below the median age of 25 probably have a functional literacy rate touching 90%, if not more. This is not based on any study, but my estimate based on what I see with my driver, maid, people I meet in blue-collar jobs, be it in Chennai, Delhi or Patna. And this cohort of vastly better educated 25 yrs and younger people is starting to come into the labour force now, and will be the generation that will drive this country forward for the next 30-40 years. In my view, party abhi baaki hai dost - the last 20 years would have been a precursor to the next 20! This generation will have less time for bureaucracy, the corruption & inefficiency of the government & politicians. They will demand and get a cleaner society over the course of the next decade or so. <br /><br />Enough now! I really enjoy reading your posts, and hope to add a few thoughts every now & then.<br /><br />Best – Harsh RohatgiHarsh Rohatginoreply@blogger.com