Over half of India poos without a loo

2010-07-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

638 million Indians have no access to Toilets: WHO-Unicef Report

New Delhi : This is one world No.1 tag India can be ashamed about. Indians comprised 58% of all people across the world who regularly defecated in the open in 2008. That's more than half the Indian population, a WHO-Unicef report said. While 18% of urban India indulged in the practice, the percentage was as high as 69% in rural parts of the country.

Courtesy : Times of India - 18-03-2010

2009-04-24T22:50:00.000-07:00

INDIA 2020 : THE MESSAGE

“Set a goal in life. To achieve that goal, acquire the knowledge, work hard and when problem occurs, defeat it and succeed.”
“ Always keep myself, my home, my surroundings, neighbourhood and environment clean.”
“Lead an honest life free from all corruption and set an example for others to adopt a righteous way of life.”
“light the lamp of knowledge in the nation and ensure that it remains lit for ever.”

- As told by President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

As a true citizen of India :

Feel happy about our country: We need to feel happy to know about our country. Our children should be aware of our rich and varied heritage and resources.
About our environment: A student should keep his environment (House, school, office, public places) clean and tidy. Cleanliness is one of the most important aspects. He should try to stop others from spitting in public places, urinating in the open and other characteristics common only among the people of India which will reduce spreading of diseases.
DO IT NOW campaign: Do not postpone. If you feel you have to do something, do it now. Postponing things will not help you anyway. You may be free today by postponing things, but a day will come when you will have to do everything on the same day because it is the last day for completing that task.
Good English Speaking Movement of India: English is the most commonly used language throughout the world. Language is not just a tool for passing examinations and conducting business. Language builds relationships. It is a life skill which all Indians should have.
Discipline: Discipline is very important in life. A student has to behave in a disciplined manner. People will be able to judge the character of the students with their discipline.

ABOUT THE MOVEMENT

India has everything, but it lags behind in various aspects such as organization, motivation and perfection. This made our Thinkers Forum analyze deeply about what could be done to achieve the goal of 2020. Hence we have initiated this humble effort towards achieving an all round development of our country.

Our movements such as Speak Good English and Back to India all contribute to achieving the goal of 2020.

What are our goals?

Make India the best developed country before 2020.

Start speaking English well
Create more jobs
Overall developments in transforming our current educational system
Developing Industry Institute Interface
Improving the Standard of Living
Stop Smoking, Stop Drinking and Start Living
Catch our youth young
Improving our legal system

HOW TO ACHIVE?
What is your capability and how to express it?

According to experts, most of our conversation (i.e. almost 80%) is all about ourselves because we talk about things only around us. If we understand this, we can easily answer any question confidently (during interviews).

MY HERO

Azim Premji
Although one of the richest Indians, he flies economy class and is happiest when hiking, reading or discussing the foundation he has set up to promote primary education. This shows his humility and responsibility.

Narayana Murthy
Infosys Technologies Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy today opined that innovation cannot be achieved unless an organisation created a pluralistic, intellectually curious and competitive environment.

Lee Kuan Yew
From sleepy colonial outpost to prosperous high-tech enclave, Singapore owes its rise to the stern, stubborn lawyer who virtually invented the place.

Kiran Bedi
Kiran Bedi, India's first female police officer, successfully reformed the toughest prison in India and has become a role model to Indian Women.

JRD Tata
As a philanthropist, he was respected for keeping alive and building up the tremendously active Tata charitable trusts.

Kalpana Chawla
She's an inspirational figure for students. Girls say if she could do all that she did coming from a middle class family in Karnal, why can't they." For millions of Indians Kalpana Chawla was an inspiration.

Netaji
Known as Netaji (leader), Mr. Bose was a fierce and popular leader in the political scene in pre-independence India.

SUPER POWER 2020 INDIA

Over half of India poos without a loo