'Why do you want to go in IIT?' I asked this simple question to a sixth class student named Sumit. 'I want to become like you.' he replied innocently. After seeing his innocence I further asked him,'Do you know what I am doing? Would you be able to walk among poors, in villages?' 'Yes I will do that.' he replied confidently.
One may claim that every child will answer in the same fashion. That was not the case as I am observing my nephew and his outlook towards life.
One thing is pretty clear that there is scope of positive change in future and students need a live example in front of them. Till now all of seniors, teachers have glorified some unnatural things like going abroad, earning hefty amount and for that becoming engineer or doctors. There is need of change of thought and outlook. People working for common cause should be given more place in their daily discussions rather pouring thoughts about accolades earned by individuals.
