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Adv.Vidhya Sumod

Divya Satheesh Kumarakam

Ragesh Regunath

Sheeja Anand

Jithin Krishna

Chandini Sajam

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Seva Darshan Kuwait has always been in the forefrontof being a catalyst in introducing path breaking communityservice initiatives in Kuwait. After many days of effort

Seva Darshan volunteers have announced the launchingof the Kuwait chapter of Vijnana Bharathi (NationalScience Movement), Science International Forum on04th of November 2014. The editorial team wishes all thesuccess in this upcoming important endeavor of the Indiancommunity in Kuwait.

The Nation celebrated National Unity day on 31st ofOctober in memory of our great freedom ghter SardarVallabhai Patel. The Run for Unity event was hosted bythe Central government to send a message to the Nationon the contributions of this great icon. For a citizen of aNation to be proud about his country he must remember

the contributions of the previous generations in building upwhat the country is today. Political compulsions have alwayshidden away the many important events in our history thatshaped our Nation. Sardar Patels effort in uniting ourNation geographically is one of immense importance. Whileemotionally, religiously, culturally and as a civilization wehave been on entity for thousands of years, politically weremany principalities grouped together. It was Patel who wasentrusted the responsibility of meeting all the kings andgetting them to join the new independent India. Patel is also

credited with establishing the all India Civil services as weknow it today. Our Nation should never divide and twistour legacy and history according to ideologies and politicalinterests.

While we dedicate certain days to remind the nation ofthese contributions and built statues of these great leadersacross the nation, we need to also have a thought of themighty task before us in taking the nation out of povertyand underdevelopment. The Swaach Bharat campaignhas truly caught the imagination of intellectuals and peopleacross barriers like, state and politics. Likewise we needa campaign to improve the quality of life amongst ourcitizens. This alone will ensure an able generation thatwill vigorously pursue our ambition to raise our nation tothe pinnacle of glory, Param Vaibhavam. There is a greatpolitical change happening in the Nation with changingvoting patterns and policies. Our citizens must be ready toaccept the change and challenge.

A lot more is expected from the NGOs and ordinarycitizens. Across the world our professionals are well known.Our diaspora and leaving their footprints in every nationthey reside by their hard work and character. But why doesour Nation still have to be projected as a Nation of poverty,underdevelopment, political uncertainty and a terrorist hub.The people of India need to stand united and work tirelesslyto change the face of our Nation.

Violence is never a way to express your disapproval inpublic. But at the same time an effective and strong publicreaction is required at many instances when the commonlyaccepted public behavior is openly deed creating a senseof restlessness in the society. Moral values are describedby the society. These evolve over the years and our societyhas always accepted changes that have been benecial to usand have helped develop healthy relationships and bondage.Moral policing is word now commonly used in the media.But dont we start moral policing from our homes whenwe dene the behavior of our family members and whendene how we should be. If the society develops a level of

understanding of what is right and good, there is no needfor any kind of policing. This is what we should aim at.The society in not against love, kissing or sex. But thereare limits to which this can be expressed in public. And weshould respect this right of the society.

The effort put by these youngsters must be channelizedin improving the condition of the downtrodden of oursociety. Where is this anger when so many cases of sexualexploitations, child labour, caste injustices are beingreported across the nation? The youth of today must takethe message of unity and development of the Nation to thevillages. They can surely inspire the citizens to stand for the

Nation and fulll the dreams of thousands of people whodied for our Nation.

We wish all the contestants of Gokulotsavam 2014 andgrand success.



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Republic of India - Satyameva Jayate

Meaning: Only truth prevails

Source: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6

Verse :

satyamEva jayate naanritam satyEna panthA vitato

devayanaH

yenaa kramantyaRushayo hyaasakaamaa yatra tat

satyasya paramam nidhaanam

Meaning:

Only truth prevails, not untruth; by the path of truth is

laid out, the Divine way, on which the sages of the past,

fullled in their desires, attain the supreme treasure of

Truth

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Lok Sabha, Lower House of Indian Parliament -

Dharma - Cakra Pravartanaya

Meaning: To set forth the Wheel of Law.

Source: Teaching by Buddha at Sarnath

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Nepal - Janani Janmabhumis cha Svargad api

gariyasi

Meaning: Mother and motherland are greater than

heaven

Source: Valmiki Ramayan

Context: This was said by Ram to Lakshmana after

victory in Lanka.

Verse

api svarnamayi lankaa na me lakShmaNa rochate

jananii janmabhumishca swargaadapi gariiyasi

Meaning:

Hey Lakshman, Even though Lanka is full of gold

(Swarna Mayi), it doesn't give me happiness.

Mother and motherland are much greater than

heaven.

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List of Sanskrit MottosGoa - Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid

Duhkhabhag bhavet

Meaning: May all experience prosperity, may none

suffer

Source: Prayer composed by Adi Sankara

Verse

Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu nira-maya-

ah;

sarve bhadrani pashyantu ma-kaschit dukha-bhak

bhavet

Om, shantih, shantih, shantih.

Meaning:

Oh Lord, may all [entire mankind] be happy; May all

be healthy; May all experience prosperity;

May none (in the world) suffer. May peace, peace,

peace be unto us and all the beings of the world.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India - YogakshemamVahamyaham

Meaning: I shall take care of the wellbeing of my

devotees

Source: Bhagavat Gita 9.22 (Krishna to Arjuna)

Verse

ananyas chintayanto mam ye janaha paryupasathe

thesham nithyabhiyukthanaam yogakshemam

vahamyaham

Meaning:

For those who are always absorbed in thoughts of me,

and who worship me with one pointed devotion by every

means, I myself carry their necessities and take care of

their well being.

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Indian Navy - Shamno Varuna

Meaning: May lord of the Seas (Varuna) be auspicious

unto us

Source: Taittiriya Upanishad

Verse:

Om' shamnO mitrah sham varunah; shamnO

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Shamno indro brihaspatihi; shamno vishnu

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Namo brahmane, namaste vayo

Tvameva pratyaksham brahmasi

Tvameva pratyaksham brahma vadishyami

Rutham vadishyami, sathyam vadishaymi

Tan mamavatu, tad vaktaramavatu

Avatu mam avatu vaktaramm

Om' Shanti Shanti Shanti Hi

Meaning:

May the Sun God (Mitra), the god of the Ocean

(Varuna) and the God of the manes (Aryama) be

auspicious to us,

May Indra and Brihaspati be auspicious to us

May Vishnu be auspicious to us

Salutations to Brahman, Salutation to Vayu. You

indeed are the perceptible truth.

I understand you to be the laws of ritam and satyam.

Let the laws protect me, let them protect the one who

speaks (the truth)

Protect me, protect the one who speaks (the truth)

On shanti shanti shanti hi

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INS Vikrant Indian Navy Aircraft

Carrier(Decommissioned) - Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah

Meaning: I conquer all those who ght against me

Source: Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Sutra 8, Mantra 3)

Verse:

Indra tvotasa Aa vayam vajram ghana dadhimahi

Jayema sam yudhi sprdhah

Meaning:

O thunder armed Indra, with your help, may we lift up

the thunder bolt and conquer all our enemies in ght.

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INS Delhi Indian Navy Destroyer Sarvato Jayam

Icthami

Meaning: I seek victory from everywhere

Source: Subhashitam

Verse:

Sarvato jayam anv icchet''

putrat shishyat para-jayamMeaning:

Let a person seek victory from everywhere, but seek

to be defeated from one's own son, one's own offspring

and from one's own disciple

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INS Mysore Indian Navy Destroyer Na Bibhethi

kathachana

Meaning: Is never afraid of..

Source: Maha Upanishad (Chapter 4, Verse 70)

Verse:

Tatbrahmaanandamadvandvam nirgunam

satyachidganam

Viditvaa svaatmano roopam na bibheti kathachana

Meaning:

One is never afraid of (and from nothing) on knowing

the nature of the self as supreme happiness that is

unequalled, devoid of all properties and one mass of truth

and consciousness.

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INS Mumbai Indian Navy Destroyer Aham

paryaptham thvithamethesham balam

Meaning: I am competent to ght with that strength

(strength of enemy)

Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 1-Arjunavishadayoga,

Verse 10)

Context:Duryodhan, having seen the Pandava forces in the

Kurukshetra battle eld, told Dronacharya.

Verse:

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Paryaptham thvithamethesham balam''

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This, our army, protected by Bhishma is uncountable,

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The news on television about a mother marryingoff her 15 year old girl child who was the best studentin her school, just because the child was harassed

by some goons every time she went out to defecateas there was no sanitation facility at home, set methinking about the girl child, sanitation and health.

Let me tell you that the position of a girl child andwomen in Kerala which has 100% literacy is much

better that anywhere in India, because almost everyhouse in Kerala has toilets. It is when she goes outto work, she nds that the work place does not have

proper toilets, and when the child goes to schoolshe nds that the toilets are non- existent, and thetoilets existing does not have water or cleanliness.The present Government with the help of media andcitizens have taken up this matter very seriously andis set to rectify the problem. Kudos to the media forhaving highlighted the basic problem.

Indian women in many villages is supposed tocover her face and head in front of others, so howcan she conduct her ablutions by removing her innergarments, in public? Dignity of a women suffersmuch if there is no sanitation facility at or nearhome. Our present government has understood thatthe need of the hour is to make arrangements for

building toilets with water facility in every village,where every community can do their ablutionsin private. We should try to help the governmentin carrying out this venture, and also educate theeconomically and socially backward girls in India

about hygiene and about keeping the environmentclean.

The Government is planning to launch "BETIBACHAO BETI PADHAO" scheme in 100 districtsacross the country . The scheme aims at making girlsindependent both socially and nancially.

The girl child in some districts of India are killedwhile still in womb, or are abandoned immediately

because of socio-economic reasons, even in this 21stcentury. To empower women, the Government has

allocated Rs.100 Crores, for the ambitious schemesin union budget. The Ministry of Women and Childdevelopment is working on this project in tandemwith other Ministries such as Health and Education.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Beti bachao, beti padhao scheme will soon take offacross 100 districts which have the worse girl- childsex ratio.

"It is a shame that while the county has emerged asa major player among emerging market economies,the apathy towards girl child is rampant in many

parts" remarks Shri. Arun Jailtley Ministry ofFinance. The child sex ratio has drastically dropped

(0-6 years) to 919 girls for every 1000 boys, in 2011,which is the lowest since independence. Year- 2012Unicef report ranked India 41st among 195 countriesin this regard.

All best wishes to Sri. Kailash Sathyarthi andMiss. Malala Yousef for standing up for the rightsof children, and especially for Sri.Kailash for hiswill power in the face of such resistance. Everychild should be educated on the values of mankind,the need to respect women, and to understand that

girls have the same right as boys in every eld. Ifeel that the "Dowry Prohibition Act" should bestrictly implemented with some changes, and actionagainst wrong doers should be immediate. The girlchild should be given equal rights in property as her

brothers, then the killing of girl -child would stop toa great extent.

West- Bengal has a system of enabling cashtransfers at periodic intervals for the child's education.In Punjab, Pregnant Women were registered in therst Trimester, so that the authorities could follow

up and monitor cases of feticides, and in Tamilnadu,Amma Baby Care Kit encourages institutionaldeliveries. The entire country can be rid of its stigmaof being a country ridden with atrocities againstwomen. So it is high time every girlchild in thewomb and outside is protected.

So to conclude, if every village and everyDistrict in India has proper sanitation facilities,health institution, education facilities and properimplementation of Government schemes like theabove mentioned ones, then and then only can we

eradicate the menace of Rape, Feticide, Dowrydeaths, and also infectious diseases.

Jai Hind...........

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As India cheered and clapped at the incredible

success of Indias Mars mission, certain images from

the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

centre made me ponder upon something other than

the red planet. Dressed up in formal and traditional

silk sarees, some ladies were congratulating each

other with great gusto. Who were they? Were they

among the elite team of scientists and engineers

who were behind the extraordinary success of

Mangalyaan? Yes, and it would be no exaggeration

to state that today they are rated among the worlds

best!

To be an achiever, you dont have to look different.

In fact, greatness lies in the simplicity of demeanor...

Social media started ashing comments and cheers

at the presence of so many women at the centre. A

little research told me that women comprise 20 per

cent of ISROs entire workforce, and ten per cent of

the total staff is female engineers.

Why are we surprised? Maybe because we all

tend to compartmentalise gender roles, no matter

how modern and advanced we are. Actually,

we have forgotten our own history. Right from

ancient times, women in our country have always

been with it. Women of the Vedic period (circa

1500-1200 BCE) were epitomes of intellectual and

spiritual attainments. The Vedas have volumes to say

about these women, who both complemented andsupplemented their male partners. Four signicant

names from the Vedic period that come to mind are

Ghosha, Lopamudra, Sulabha Maitreyi, and Gargi.

Women have made important contributions in

all walks of life and made inroads into new elds

like engineering and information technology. Of

the women science graduates, around 88 per cent of

the science degree holders are in pure science, 8 per

cent in medicine and 3 per cent in engineering and

technology.

There has been a recent spurt of women joining

the engineering and information technology elds.

The eld of biotechnology has revolutionized

the industrial growth of the world. In India,

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is an example for women

entrepreneurs to follow and emulate. Kiran, a biotech

entrepreneur and CEO of Biocon India group, is one

of the many scientists India should be proud of. She

received many awards, the most noteworthy being the

Padma Shri in 1989 from the Government of India.

She was accorded a very prestigious assignment as

Chairperson of the Vision Group on Biotechnologyto draw up the States Biotech Policy. She is on the

Financial Times top 50 women in business list. As

of 2014, she is listed as the 92nd most powerful

woman in the world by Forbes.

Dr Indira Hinduja produced Indias rst

scientically documented test tube baby in India

in 1986. She pioneered the Gamete Intra Fallopian

Transfer (GIFT) technique resulting in the birth of

India's rst GIFT baby on January 4, 1988. She has

rejected many opportunities to settle abroad so that

she can serve her nation. She was also the recipient

of the Padma Shri award in 2011. Do you remember

Asima Chatterjee (1917-2006) who was the rst

woman DSc (1944, Calcutta), FASc, FNA, Khaira

Professor of Chemistry, Calcutta University. She

was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, and was the

rst lady president of the Indian Science Congress.

The list is endless, but the message is the same. It is

all about hard work and diligence. It is easy to fall

prey to the stereotypes. If there is a will to excel,there are no shackles in the world that can hold us

back. If you dare to break free, maintaining your

dignity at the same time, the society will certainly

regard and reward you.

Ladies, dont be afraid to dream big. Never give

up. If situations seem too tough to handle, read up

on those women who fought the world to achieve

their dreams and succeeded. Shakti does not mean

physical strength. A womans power lies in the

strength of her soul, her convictions and her will.You are tough where it counts. As they say: When

the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Let us Take the Lead

Dream Big, Ladies

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Answers page - 21

1. Who is the author of Adi Bhasha?

2. Ancient Vikramashila University was situated in which modern

state of India?

3. Which Vijayanagara Emperor was popularly known as Andhra

Bhoja?

4. Which Indian percussion instrument name literally means bodyof clay?

5. Which tree is called Wonder Tree of India?

6. The Sanskrit poet Harisena was the courtier of which Gupta Em-

peror?

7. Which city was the capital of Odisha before Bhuvaneswar?

8. Which war ended at 11:00 AM on the 11th Day of the 11th Month in 1918?

9. According to Acharya Vinoba Bhave Spirituality + _________ = Sarvodaya

(welfare of all)?

10. Pingalli Venkayya is credited with designing which national symbol of India ?

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Vichar Bharati & Yuva Darshan hosted

career guidance talkVichar Bharati and Yuva Darshan, Kuwait joining hands with Indian Central School hosted a career

guidance talk on 4th October 2014 at Indian Central School, Abbassiya. The function presided by Sri.

Ajayakumar ( President, Seva Darshan) was ofcially inaugurated by Sri. T. Arul Dharmaraj, Vice Prin-

cipal, ICS, by lighting the traditional lamp. Sri. Antony Noel Nazreth, (activity co-ordinator, ICS) gave

the felicitation speech. Ms. Pratyusha was felicitated for her humane initiative to collect nancial support

for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Sri. Santosh Taneja, a renowned social activist and founder memberof the civil service training academy Samkalp based in New Delhi, addressed the audience on ROAD

MAP TO THE INDIAN CIVIL SERVICE explaining various job opportunities to serve the nation as

a proud and responsible civil administrator. Audience was given chance to interact with the key note

speaker. Sri.Vibheesh Thikkodi handed over the memento to Sri Santhosh Taneja. Adv.Sumod welcomed

the gathering at the function coordinated by Master. Nipun. Ms. Aditya Prakash extended the word of

gratitude.

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Vichar Bharati and Yuva Darshan, Kuwait inassociation with Indian Central School hosted a career

guidance talk by Sri. Santosh Taneja, a renowned

social activist and founder member of the civil service

training academy Samkalp based in New Delhi on

Road Map to Indian Civil Service explaining various

job opportunities to serve the nation as a proud and

responsible civil administrator. Sharing the few moments

spent with a man dedicated to nation.

Sir, what was the motivation behind the birth of

Samkalp?

The feel of oneness and a national spirit and

commitment should be built in a person at initial stage

itself. Samkalp tries to identify and guide students who

can contribute towards nation building through civil

services and help them inculcate true Indian values and

ethos. If one administrator comes out well prepared, he

/she can bring tremendous changes. Just imagine many

with such quality. The realization of the importance of

such a social and national commitment made us involve

ourselves in such an act and Samkalp was born.

How do you compare the caliber and commitment

of our younger generation?

Both matters a lot in this profession. I would add, caliber

is even less important. It is the commitment to achieve

the satisfaction force anyone to take the responsibility.

As mentioned in our prole, we try to imbibe the values

of honesty, integrity, compassion, social commitment,

excellence, foresightedness, determination, devotion to

duty, loyalty and dedication to the national cause andthe leadership qualities and management skills besides

innovative thinking.

Dedicated to

build committed

Bureaucrats- Santhosh Taneja

Reshmy Krishnakumar

A notion exist on civil service that it is a risky job.

It is absolutely wrong. Once the aspirants are

completely prepared mentally and ethically, there is

nothing to worry. He/she can perform well as a civil

servant once that courage and condence is developed.

Rather, I would say, it is the safest job.

In that case the orientation has to be given to parents

who compel kids to pursue other professions?

Pursuing any profession or taking up any subject forhigher studies does not matter in civil service. Actually

Indian needs bureaucrats from all faculties. It is not

about taking up any other profession as earning. It is

about joining civil service with a clear objective and a

strong backing of academic specialization in various

faculties including MBBS, Engineering and Chartered

Accountancy.

What is the basic criteria for pursuing Indian

Civil Service?

Basic criteria is the passion to be a committed and

responsible citizen, a passion to be serve nation. From

past experience I have noticed that there are three

common factors among the successful aspirants, an IQ

above average, passion and a strong will and strength to

work hard.

What is Samkalps role. How Samkalp adds to the

effort of an aspirant ?

Samkalp rst creates the awareness. The we provide

proper guidance and counseling and further, if they need,

we provide coaching. The results and the acceptance of

Samkalp products among the pass outs give us condence

on this path. Samkalp strives to install value in all the

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candidates, to rise above self and think of our country asa whole.

Who can approach Samkalp?

Samkalp has aspirants of different age from all

parts of India and also those following various subject

streams. We conduct intense course on vacation period,

yearly twice. For school students we have such courses

which will help students to prepare for civil service

examinations along with their studies. Also we have

resident students too at Samkalp.

How can Samkalp help the young aspirants from

middle east?

From any part of the world Samkalp is accessible on

email. They can post queries to us via mail id. Anyone

can keep constant touch with Samkalp for information

on intense courses.

What is your message to our kids?

Keep a will to serve nation. Start preparing right fromthe 6th grade. Enjoy reading a lot and write even more.

Keep an awareness about the world and share new things.

Get in touch with newspapers and magazines. Study for

information and not for nancial benet. All the best

Thank you Sir for your valuable time

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10. National ag of India

Let positive, strong, helpful thoughts enter into

your brains from very childhood. Lay yourselves open to these

thoughts, and not to weakening and paralysing ones.

Swami Vivekananda

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For 16 year old Dhuvuri Rohini Pratyusha, (Student of Grade 11 studying

in Indian Educational School, Kuwait.) a letter from the Prime Minister

Shr. Narendra Modi for her humanitarian efforts to collect 2.15 lakhs of

Indian Rupee for the ood ravaged inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir, was

a thrilling and proud moment.

She had taken up the project on her own, when she came to rst know

of the horric damage caused by the oods in the state through the newschannels and various news paper reports. Jammu and Kashmir had been a

state which she had visited and few months back during her vacation. The

warmth of the people and beauty of the state had so engrossed her mind that

she was devastated when she came to know the natural disaster.

With support from her parents and her school, she personally visited the

houses of many Indian expatriate in Kuwait and personally appealed to them

for funds to contribute to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. The expatriate

community as always, extended whatever possible help they could.

Her efforts have been accepted as an eye opener for the student community and youngsters of today's world.Her actions are truly inspiring. Below is an interview done with her when the students of Yuva Darshan Kuwait

and Vichar Bharati Kuwait honoured her for her noble work.

What motivated you to take up this noble

attempt?

I went to Jammu and Kashmir this summer. The

people are as beautiful as the place itself.

Despite the fact that they were not very well off, they

were kind and helpful. I developed a strong connectionwith both the place and its people. When I heard about the

J&K oods, I felt really disturbed and I thought I had to

do something for my fellow Indian brothers and sisters.

The only solution before me was a Donation Drive, and

so did I embark on my mission.

How was the community response? Did you face

any negative answers from the people you met?

The Indian community in Kuwait is very supportiveand empathetic. The response I received from it was good.

I wouldnt say "very good because some people were

apprehensive about the donations. Regardless, I would

like to thank everyone who contributed to this noble cause.

People from different economic backgrounds offered

their support, but I feel that the amount contributed does

not matter. This gesture of the many Indians and a few

non-Indians residing in Kuwait is indeed touching.

How did you manage to do this campaign in between

your studies and other activities? An inspiration tomany children who always complain of lack of time

for any kind of extra curricular activities.

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With the goal of helping my fellow Indians in my

mind, the question of time never arose. As soon as I used

to come back from school, I rushed out to meet people. I

spend all my evenings in doing so for about two weeks.

Even while dining outside I communicated with the other

customers at the restaurants without any difdence.

What is your life goal? Who do you aspire to be?

It is tough to express my ambitions in just a few

words. However the most precise answer would be -I

want to be a responsible human being and contribute

to society not only through social work but also by

inventing something in the future. I have learnt a lot from

my wonderful parents, who are very helpful and socially

outgoing.

What kind of cooperation did you expect and

receive from the Embassy of India in Kuwait?

The Indian Embassy was very responsive; they

appreciated my thought and motivated me to carry out the

collection drive. They helped me deposit the collection

in the PMRF.

Are you content with what you have done? Do

you have any ideas for the future where you could

organize such campaigns in a bigger canvas?

No, service to mankind and society is a continuous

process, I feel. I am prepared to serve the society in

different ways and at different levels.

How did you accept the news that the Prime

Minister of India Shri. Modi has sent you an

appreciation letter?

Ecstatic and awed. This was unexpected. I feel happy

that this deed of supporting my fellow Indians in J&Kby raising money was recognized. I now feel more

responsible. Shri Narendra Modi's recognition of my

effort has motivated me to continue to help society in

many ways, as is the motto of Sevadarshan. I feel proud

of our truly great and ebullient Prime Minister. India

is lucky to have such a scrupulous leader. For him to

recognize this deed itself shows how active, dedicated

and updated our Prime Minister is.

As a representative of the younger generation how

do you see the new initiatives taken by the Indiangovernment and how do you think the younger

generation can contribute?

The Government, since its inception, has taken lots of

positive measures and initiated much needed campaigns

such as the "SWACCH BHARAT" campaign. It is very

transparent and public-friendly. The government under

the able leadership of Shri Narendra Modi is doggedly

pursuing its endeavor of inspiring and helping Indias

youth reach greater heights. This wonderful turn of

events instills condence in the youth of today, for wefeel encouraged to contribute to our motherland.



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