Rich in India live on subsidies paid by poor, says Hande

September 8, 2011

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Manipal, September 8: Ramon Magsaysay award winner Dr Harish Hande has expressed regret that in India rich are living on the subsidies paid by poor in the form of taxes.

Delivering the T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Leadership Lecture on 'Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Energy and the Youth' here on Wednesday, he said India claims to have 8 per cent to 9 per cent GDP growth and is the second largest growing economy in the world. “However, there is stark difference in real where the other side of India is at the helm of unprivileged class. India is a paradox of overdeveloped and underdeveloped,” he added.

There is a need for a paradigm shift aiding holistic business approach that benefits the poor mass, Mr. Hande said.

“India needs decentralised business models supporting sustainable development. India can be the centre of innovation for business models that can be replicated by the third world countries like Latin America and Africa,” he observed.

Asserting himself as classic product of subsidy, Hande ridiculed that students are not taught practical picture of real India. Most of the higher educational institutions are the product of subsidies. Educated youth are not in a position to offer solutions to the problems of poor Indians. India should become leader for 4 billion poor people across the globe rather than taxing the classic model of sustainability by focusing more on the markets of classic business models of McDonalds and Walmart.

“Rich in India are hiding behind the poor and we should be blamed for not providing solutions,” he said and added that the frustration is the best part of motivation and urged youths to immerse them in the atmosphere that makes real India, he added.

Rural India is much more complex. Social entrepreneurship starts with how to break the barriers.

The needs and wants are different from each other. He said: “We have not created models on the needs of the poor keeping into mind the variety in cash flows.”

Ridiculing the true meaning of Sustainable Development in India in reference to salt workers of Kutch and coal miners of India, Hande said there are nearly 45 per cent of the population in India that lack electricity facilities. Even after 65 years of independence, more than 60 per cent Indians who live in rural India use the technology that survived the stone age.

Deeper into economic strata of the society, the investment on the cost of electricity gets high. “We need a decentralised approach of energy that paves way to the sensitivity of breaking the barriers between people to people and banks and people including the poor.”

Pro Chancellor of Manipal University H.S.Ballal, Director of the Institute A.S. Vasudeva Rao, Dean (Planning and Development) Chowdari Prasad, Professor at the Institute R.C. Natarajan and Member of Institute Governing Council H. Shantharam, were present.

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September 20,2024

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Mandya: The Deputy Superintendent of Police of Nagamangala town in Mandya district has been suspended for "negligence and dereliction of duty" in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups during a Lord Ganesh idol procession, police said on Friday.

This is the second suspension of a police officer over the clashes on September 11 following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension here.

The situation in the town has since returned to normalcy and most of the shops have started operating. However, adequate security forces continued to be stationed here as a precautionary measure, according to police.

Sumeeth A R, DySP (Nagamangala), was suspended on Thursday for negligence and dereliction of duty, Mandya Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baldandi told PTI.

"He (Sumeeth) was not present at the spot nor was he at the police headquarters when the incident occurred. He arrived late at the spot despite the sensitive nature of events," he said.

Earlier, Police Inspector Ashok Kumar posted at Nagamangala town police station was suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the violence.

A total of 55 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to police, an argument broke out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badarikoppalu village reached a place of worship on September 11, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

The police had used mild force to disperse the crowd to control the situation.

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September 17,2024

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Mangaluru: In an act of extraordinary selflessness, a young lecturer and mother, Archana Kamath, tragically passed away just days after donating a portion of her liver to a relative. She was 33.

Archana, who had devoted her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at Canara College and most recently at Manel Srinivasa Nayak MBA College, was a loving mother to a four-year-old boy. Her sudden passing has left her family, students, and colleagues reeling in shock and grief.

The story of her untimely demise began when a relative of her husband, CA Chethan Kumar, required a life-saving liver transplant. 

With no other matching donors in sight, Archana stepped forward, her heart full of compassion. Her blood type matched, and without hesitation, she made the brave decision to donate a part of her liver—an act that would ultimately cost her life.

The surgery, performed 12 days ago in Bengaluru, seemed successful. Archana appeared to recover well and was discharged, bringing hope and relief to her loved ones. 

But just days after returning home, she suddenly fell ill and passed away on September 15 in a Mangaluru hospital. The cause of her sudden decline remains a mystery, compounding the sorrow of those who knew and loved her.

Her final act of love saved a life—the relative who received her liver is said to be recovering well. But Archana’s loss is felt deeply by her husband and their young son, who are now left to navigate a world without her warmth and strength.

As family and friends grapple with this tragic turn of events, Archana’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her as a caring educator, devoted mother, and a woman whose ultimate sacrifice was made out of love.

The full story of her passing is still unfolding, and her untimely death has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew her.
 

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

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Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

 

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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