If someone criticizes our country we instantly call him an anti national. And this is getting more common now a days. Once we tasted some success with the economy we are more intolerant than what we were. There is a thin line between confidence and arrogance. Are we not becoming what we complained about the west always? We call the west aggressive, arrogant and over bearing. But are we not starting to mimic the west on this aspect too?
Yes we are growing. We are economically stronger than before. And we have the potential to grow further and for atleast another decade atleast at the current rate. More we are integrated with the world, more the opportunities to explore. But we are also not immune from any global issue anymore. Dollar was at Rs.40 this time last year its Rs. 45 this year. Oil was 90$/barrel this time last year it peaked to 140+ and back to 100$ now. Our inflation was much lesser than the current 12% . And energy is the key for our growth. And how secure is this resource? We need the whole world to help us out with this. Uranium and Nuclear technology is the only recipe for the enormous appetite. So we have the potential to grow but we need the whole world to help us with that.
Why are we dependent on the world for energy? We know we did not have the oil resources. So what was our strategy to develop alternative energy sources? How much was invested in this area and what was achieved? Our nuclear research and capability is shrouded in mystery. Are we hiding something here? But now we know our reactors are running out of fuel and many are running under the maximum capacity. Did our nuclear engineers fail us? Why are we at a point now when the ability to test another atomic weapon is tied to the supply? Is our govt. coming clean on the details of this deal? Or do we know if the whole world will honor the deal if we deviate from what they expect of us? We are still not out of the woods with and without the deal.
And on the other side the World needs us. They need our market. And our labor force. Like China has made manufacturing cheaper, we have made services cheaper. And we are a huge market for international energy companies. Now it is more a two way street than what it was before. But still, how much do we contribute and how much do we take? I am sure we do not hold the upper hand. Are we even atleast? No country is completely independent. But how critical is their dependency determines the strength.
Japan imports food. We are self reliant on this aspect. But good are we with water? All our major rivers flow across international boundaries at places. China can cut Brahmaputra out and divert water into its mainland. Nepal and China can cut water flowing into India. So what is out strategy to manage relations with these smaller nations around us and who hold the key to our survival?
Yes we are growing. We are economically stronger than before. And we have the potential to grow further and for atleast another decade atleast at the current rate. More we are integrated with the world, more the opportunities to explore. But we are also not immune from any global issue anymore. Dollar was at Rs.40 this time last year its Rs. 45 this year. Oil was 90$/barrel this time last year it peaked to 140+ and back to 100$ now. Our inflation was much lesser than the current 12% . And energy is the key for our growth. And how secure is this resource? We need the whole world to help us out with this. Uranium and Nuclear technology is the only recipe for the enormous appetite. So we have the potential to grow but we need the whole world to help us with that.
Why are we dependent on the world for energy? We know we did not have the oil resources. So what was our strategy to develop alternative energy sources? How much was invested in this area and what was achieved? Our nuclear research and capability is shrouded in mystery. Are we hiding something here? But now we know our reactors are running out of fuel and many are running under the maximum capacity. Did our nuclear engineers fail us? Why are we at a point now when the ability to test another atomic weapon is tied to the supply? Is our govt. coming clean on the details of this deal? Or do we know if the whole world will honor the deal if we deviate from what they expect of us? We are still not out of the woods with and without the deal.
And on the other side the World needs us. They need our market. And our labor force. Like China has made manufacturing cheaper, we have made services cheaper. And we are a huge market for international energy companies. Now it is more a two way street than what it was before. But still, how much do we contribute and how much do we take? I am sure we do not hold the upper hand. Are we even atleast? No country is completely independent. But how critical is their dependency determines the strength.
Japan imports food. We are self reliant on this aspect. But good are we with water? All our major rivers flow across international boundaries at places. China can cut Brahmaputra out and divert water into its mainland. Nepal and China can cut water flowing into India. So what is out strategy to manage relations with these smaller nations around us and who hold the key to our survival?
