The country’s value system is its capital and asset and leaders should build confidence in people on India’s strengths and capabilities, according to S. Gurumoorthy, economist and social thinker.
He spoke at a function organised here on Thursday by Rotary Club of Coimbatore to present a Vocational Excellence Award to Ravi Sam, Managing Director of Adwaith Lakshmi Industries and chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Tamil Nadu.
Mr. Gurumoorthy said the country has a tradition and way of life. In 1750, China had 34 per cent of world GDP and India had 24.5 per cent. In 1880, India had 16 per cent of the world GDP.
According to studies, by 2030, there would be just three major world powers – China, India and the United States. “We need to build confidence in businessmen and produce leaders who will inject confidence in the society,” he said. Culture and tradition keep the society united. Hence, there should re-education, change in public discourse that will highlight the living value system in the country, he said.
Accepting the award, Mr. Ravi Sam said Coimbatore is a city that is known for entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The city is what it is today because of the CSR activities.
Several measures are needed now, especially on the infrastructure front. All voluntary and industrial organisations need to work jointly for the growth and development of the city. Encroachments on water bodies need to be removed, the city needs more green space and a museum. The museum can be developed on public private partnership, he said.
Anil Srinivasan, pianist, who was the guest of honour, said art and artists can serve the community in different ways.
