All season smart water way grid for Karnataka

Transcript of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's speech on 17.09.2013 at Bangalore.

He wanted to give a message to Karnataka.  To all scientists, technologists, managers and leaders.

To develop all season smart water way grid.

He was thinking in flight what is the core competence of Karnataka.

He came with following

Garden
Rainforest
Water  and
People of Karnataka

Bangalore is famous for IT and other equipments.

He asked himself what should Karnataka should be known for?

One unique system.

Brand Karnataka. 

To create an all season smart water way grid.

He asked to send an email to apj.abdulkalam.com if not understood. He will reply.

Idea of all season smart water way grid:

All flood water, excess water to route in smart way and store and supply during drought.

Not only to store but also to release it to states/areas where water scarcity is more.

This water way will have following advantages.

Navigation of heavy goods.
Transportation of equipmens and people at reduced cost.
Electricity generation.
Feeding for irrigation purpose.
Imprpved nature.
Improve in tourism.

If Karnataka has done all other states will implement this.

He asked Karnataka government to take up this job. And wished everyone for their success.

Idea of 5S (Skill, Scale, Speed, Smart and Sustain)

I was hearing to Sri Narendra Modi's speech, he tossed an idea of 3S to be followed by Indians to overtake China.

What are these 3S?

Skill
Scale
Speed

It's very interesting and innovative idea . I started comparing this 3S to every work / project / activity. It really makes some sense if you implement this 3S in any activity to achieve success. I also thought and added other 2S.

Smart
Sustain

So total 5S idea for success.

Let's discuss about each S

Skill :

One needs to be skilled and competent in his area to achieve his goals. Skill should be developed by learning and practicing.

Scale :

Scale represents mass or big. You want to achieve something then achieve big. Have a big dream.

Speed :

Whatever you do you should be fast. In this competition world we have to jog to stand at the same place. To achieve more we should be faster.

Smart :

You should be smarter to win the race. Smart thinking will give you very good results and status. More smarter you are more you achieve.

Sustain :

Once you have achieved success you should sustain. You should continually improve on your strength.

I am trying to follow this 5S rules where ever possible.

Try this and let me know your views.

Thanks

Jeevan Hebbalu

Agriculture is the back bone of Indian Economy

Agriculture is the back bone of Indian Economy

After coming to Germany, it has become part time job for me to compare India with Germany. I am worried about one thing... 

What is that?

Let's go 15 years back from now. It was the time where many villagers income was only from agriculture. India used to be called as country of farmers Depending upon the monsoon the crop use to be grown at different parts of the country... 

Agriculture is one sector where nature gambles with human.. Many farmers comitted suicide due to flood,drought,cyclone or loss.. Over a years agriculture sector has become a risky business... The profit margin is very less and mainly no fixed income.. If you see major percentage of farmers will not have second income or in other words many farmers are school drop outs and illiterates..

Present Situation: 

Consider cities like Bangalore or Mumbai, cities which never sleeps, where  job requirements are increasing day by day and people infiltration from rural area  for jobs also increasing day by day.

At one part farmers are going through tough time with no fixed income and on the other side the industries are growing.. Jobs requirement in Malls, security, catering, construction etc.. are also increasing. 

It's obvious and wise decision from farmers to come to cities to earn their bread and butter mainly to have some fixed income...

Another fact is very less educated people are moving to agriculture sector or involved in farming...

Over a period of time farmers will come to cities and educated people do not go to villages for farming. The productive farming land becomes non productive.. One day these lands will be considered as non productive and will be allotted to industries or it will be urbanised. 

                                     

Here are some statistics from Ministry of Agriculture Department, India

2001 Statistics:

Total Population (2001) : 1028.7 Millions 

Rural Population (2001) : 742.6 Millions (72.2% of total Population)

2011 Statistics:

Total Population (2001) : 1210.2 Millions 

Rural Population (2001) : 833.1 Millions (68.8% of total Population)

Agriculture share in GDP (%)

1950-1951: 56.5%

1970-1971: 45.9%

2000-2001: 24.7%

2009-2010: 15.7%

As we neglect Agriculture..

• Our GDP comes down..
• Importing of vegetables and pulses will increase.
• Cost of food items increases.
• Also cost of living increases.

So, I believe, I have transferred my worries to you .... 

But think our future the day is not far where we need to pay Rs.100 for 1 kilo Rice Or Rs.150 for one kilo onion...

We believe Agriculture is the back bone of Indian economy, but we never realised.

It's the time we should start improving Agriculture sector..

You may ask, Is there any solution?

May be yes, I will this question to you ask yourself and fin the answer, if found please share with us also..

But, Here are my ideas...

I know one of my German colleague in office, who does farming after his office work, he grows vegetables, cherries, strawberries etc..

We in India need a paradigm shift, agriculture is not only for villagers but It's for all. One should start involving in agriculture. I will bet in future years there will be huge scope for Agriculture..

In schools there should be subject on Agriculture with practicals, where a kid can learn at least how to make gardening and t how to cultivate within small garden. 

Advancement is agriculture equipments reduces human fatigue. As I can see in Germany ten acre of field will be cultivated by 2 persons and with big agri culture tractors..

There should be some organisations which takes farmers as employees, does farming/cultivation and gives farmers (employees) a fixed salary..

So this was my worry and some ideas to convince myself. I leave this topic to you and expect your ideas..

Thank you,

Jeevan