Innovation and creativity means to think out of the box and bring such efficient,effective and helpful change that can avail in achieving many starving heights .
Historical Background of Human Innovation
Humans as being the most wise animals have been Evolving through Innovating itself. Curiosity engenders Innovative Ideas from the discovery of zero to launching a successful satellite to mars it has been merely possible through creative approach. Innovation has been a great integral part of Human life as a Human Tends to Innovate and think. it has resulted in many profits for us Indeed If someone would not innovate then life would be dull and dreary. In ancient times the Innovation of fire and wheel then in the Neolithic age the use of agriculture has hereby created such civilisations which were more futurtic then its time. Harappan Civilization around 6ooo Bc was formed through human innovation and Creativity. A person tends to Innovate because he wants Something that will Favour him and this desire of Humans has made Huge Change in Human life The findings of lands like Cape of Good Hope and Alexander’s conquest of the world and during past in india realm like Mauryan Empire that is well known for non oppressive rule and peace uniformly throughout, Vijayanagara empire that inspired many for aesthetic Infrastructure and architectural planning, Mugal Empire during the reign of Akbar that taught India the real meaning of Secularism Has made big differences in Innovation whilst setting spur and playing a pivotal Role in Human development.
The Missile Man
A person who emerged from poverty to become one of the greatest scientist in the world an awesome indeed great personality from a newspaper boy to missile man who saw sundry storms But never gave up making his way to becoming the 11th President of India who is None other than the Great A.P.J Abdul kalam a.k.a the missile man of India. His full name was Avul pakir jainulabdeen Abdul kalam a musilm minor child with big dreams and potential he commenced his life in a small village called rameshwaram in tamil nadu
On the bright day of 15th october 1931.He even worked selling newspapers in railway stations for some monetary help and his sister also sold her valuables for his education. He wrote books like wings off fire in which he has expressed his life and his desire for innovation and space. Taking him and his achievements as a spur and setting him precedent on his birth anniversary National innovation day is celebrated. It was organised by the development cell and innovation cell of the institute.Considering his dedication for Indian space and its development and sacrifices for wonders like Agni and Prithvi which were indigenous guided missiles it’s just a meagre way of tribute To the immortal and unforgettable soul.
India’s needs
India is one of the most rapidly growing economies in this world with one of Greatest democracies and is governed by the lengthiest constitution a Country of unity in diversity and of different values and traditions having one of the wonders of the world and has seen many wars and Empires but Like a lion needs food India needs Innovation to grow and develop . To think of innovative Steps for a vast country like India isnt easy One has to be sophisticated And comprehensive to not be partial and try to satisfy the whole population. Innovation is usually associated in the improvements for science and Technology but to think for Nation as a whole It will cover infinitely many aspects, some Crucial aspects that are mainly needed for a country to Grow are : the Innovation of Its Citizen and their Society and equity for everyone , Political vision as a nation is governed through it and enhancing democracy, Innovation on basics of nature and Environment to stop barriers like global warming Biodiversity loss for a healthy and aesthetic India, Propagating Economic innovation for a Nation and To Reach higher heights and be the elite country in wherewithal and monetary advancements .A Brief elaboration of and suggestive measure of these aspects are as follows :
Social And Cultural Innovation: Indian society is full of sundry Traditions,Values,Classes,Languages and different Religions living Together with “secularism” .A Nation which comprises the oldest Religion that is Hinduism and oldest language that is tamil spoken and practised. with such traditional thinking and values it has given rise towards communalism and discrimination and History has also proved that before Independence there was Extreme communalism, untouchablity and descrimination immensly practised. British policy of divide and Rule did work well!! and even after 74 years of Independence there is a need for Reservation. This implies that there is a grave need for Special and cultural innovative measures that can augment secularism and can serve Backward classes equally . Especially in Rural areas where social norms are mostly practised, through inter-caste marriages and not just through restraint of law but also to change the mindset of people internally and mentally can bring a real change in the society.
“Religion is for man and Not man for Religion”– B.R.Ambedkar
Political Innovation and Good governance: India is one of the most democractic countries in the world but also the most corrupt country in Asia stated by Forbes. There is Goodness and greed for wherewithal as well .Indian politics is known to be trap in a fictional way that if someone enters cannot escape But that’s not wholly a credence bodies like Election Commission, Vigilance Commission,Lokpal and lokayuktas and The Supreme Court Exists to Review Legislature. Government of India is made up of 3 pillars and they all must be working and improving through innovation if one fails government lapses
Legislative innovation: The making of a new parliament whose foundation stone was laid on 10th dec has a structure that prevents terrorist attacks like the attack of 2001 and is beautified with gardens and libraries and is mainly made to represent india precisely is a nice innovation But the most controversial topic in legislative is election to legislative and malpractices practised in it with a lack of opposition and some uneducated leaders the most productive decision is not taken. Moreover, corruption in schools, hospitals and police can be abstained through legislature and with its decision only. So, having vigilance and restraining corruption will make the innovation of people’s representatation.
Executive innovation:
“How come prices of petrol affects middle class and not the representer of that class”
The VIPs are generally more important than a common person to give interviews, conduct election campaigns, make laws for the whole country is their prime objective but innovative measures in stopping corruption and purchasing media is needed as it harms democracy.A superior executive must be bond to give interview and his characters and life should be lay open to people through media what promises he made he must be compelled to fulfill Such measures of restraint can merely conclude ill use of clout.
Judicial innovation: Judiciary works with a motive that 10 criminals can be pardoned but 1 innocent must not be punished this implies that with india which is having such a huge population have to wait for justice.Justice delayed is justice denied it seems.with numerous pending cases even after existence of A Supreme court,25 high courts,various session court,mufti court,lok adalats etc.is a potent barrier for justice system in india and more productive and innovative measures to cater justice should be made disvorce issue is an internal problem court need not to interfere but as Rape being the commonest crime and sexual harrasment augmenting every min to build special womens courts must be considered.
Environmental Innovation: Let’s divide the environment into 3 aspects: Ecosystem,Biodiversity and ClimateChange.
- Ecosystem is a body that comprises living beings and physical environment, abiotic and biotic components individual, group, population,and ecotone as its boundary.There are various ecosystem like terrestrial ecosystem or aquatic ecosystem but the major fact to look upon in environment is its pollution and an environment having pollution means a unhealthy ecosystem.
To enrich environment pollution must be forsaken as air pollution, water pollution, plastic pollution etc are very death causing. To select suitable fuel that does not emit harmful gases as gasses like carbon monoxide which is a very dangerous gas and can cause various lung disease which is also present in cigarette smoke and wood burning, carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons were are present in Air conditioner and is also very harmful ,then other particulate matters can be prevented indeed use of gases like CNG is more health concerning above all to not use engine vehicles and go for a more environment pertaining view of using a electronic vehicles can save lives and develop India. Not just vehicles but also industries and factories must be made regulated as something like bhopal gas tragedy cannot be repeated again to make less emission of harmful gasses and making eco friendly products not just for environment but for us own convenience is needed it’s a shame to think that India’s Capital is a house of air pollution and suffocation its a real need to improve such situation. Air is everywhere that we cannot see but if it’s polluted it will sting every second like a bee. Water pollution enhances dengue fever and many other disease that can take a ample number of money to be cured moreover if someone drinks unhealthy water it may even cause death .So, to keep water clean is to not let water be stored in one place also to keep sewage system clean and check the way and method in which drinking water is reached to you also to not pollute river water and pond water by washing clothes and cattle this can lead to illness returning.
Plastic is a formidable and long lasting enemy for humans.it may even last for 400 years!! That means for more than 4 generations it is not even recyclable and about 1 million water bottles are made every min in the world stated by citylab. It’s growing hard to defeat. It must be indeed made mandatory to use other cloth bags and use compostable polythene. Plastic must be lightweight, affordable and useful but gradually it can cause great peril and become a huge monster for humankind.
- Biodiversity includes Flora and Fauna it means a variety of life on earth but nowadays biodiversity is losing its potential There are various causes like alien species natural causes like floods, storms and mostly human causes like hunting, construction, destruction and killings for their own profit and has made certain species endangered.Very excessive killings has even made some species extinct like the Great indian bustard and many more.According to IUCN Red list there are about 132 species and 48 endanger species of plants and animals in India
During the british period about 80,000 tigers were hunted and reward was given to such “Sinful valour”.
Some measures for remission of biodiversity loss can be through strict lawful restraint and conservation. To breed the needy species and make their population augment whilst giving them enormous protection and liberation. Building national parks, sanctuaries, reserves, zoos throughout the country and reducing deforestation as animals will have no home left for plantae species making botanical gardens and special care must be given to special plants species like bird’s foot,musli etc. They are also living organisms; they have the Right to live.
Climate is the sum of 30 years of weather as it can be said as
“The britain has no climate and only weather and egypt has only climate and no weather “
Climate is made of different factors like precipitation, relief features, topography, altitude etc.The climate of India is said to be a Moonsonic climate but now the climate is going through certain unwanted changes like GlobalWarming ,Blackcarbon,Ocean Acidification and Ozone Depletion.
There are 3 Major remedies:
As a citizen one must spread awareness about such environmental issues and must take measures at the most basic level by not using products that required carbon emission and must take pledge to emit least number of pollution with using more eco friendly products and less electronic devices keep surroundings clean and throw garbage at the right place use less plastic use solar energy for the whole house plant trees and be not just a responsible citizen but also a earthain.
Being a scientist one must look upon methods of Carbon remission and Carbon Sequestration which is a technology that fights global warming through storing carbon underground or being an industrialist looking for Carbon credit that gives the right to emit 1 tonne of carbon.
Through government policies like National solar mission NWM ,NMEEE ,NMSKCC,IPCC,UNEP,WMO.
One must always remember “NO NATURE NO FUTURE”
Economical Innovation: India is a country where every fourth citizen cannot fulfill its desires through money and is poor even in India’s financial capital people are sleeping on footpaths and children’s begging .The worst complication that affects India’s economy is corruption as having a high fiscal deficit is lovely if it is invested properly like in making of hospitals,roads,highways and necessary needs but it is indeed grasped Corruption and only some amount is made useful.Moreover scams like 2g scam,satyam scam and so on are devastating for Indian economy even India’s economy during current time has incurred great loss but from 2016-2017 onwards GDP rate has been falling gradually. A pandemic was just a power push in lowering India’s economy .It even went negative and was about 10.7 percent lower than the fiscal year’s trend value.
Not just infra development and privatisation as stated in 2021 financial years budget but to consider the real needs and emphasis upon educated unemployed who are the real non used golden source of india is required to consider augmenting farmers income so new jobs will be created in agriculture sector wher is a grave need and spread entrepreneurship,commercialisation and bring new products to market for sale.basically one measure can change many people’s life for good or bad.
Quenching The Real Ills Through Innovation
India not just needs innovation on the basics of technology but the true needs for innovation is in Gender equality, abolishing poverty and overall development of India. To fight corruption and various malpractices through innovative measures is desired For welfare of India. To uphold the constitution to respect all religion and treat everyone equally irrespective of caste, religion, race, sex and place of birth and have a proper secular approch.To end communalism with conscience and whole heart.A measure/step/decision/law which can make the real need of India fulfilled is a real innovation .Every fourth person in India is said to be as poor and it is a bitter truth that in rural areas females are still doomed as inferior and even denied education after certain age such social norms must be removed from the thinking of people internally. With rape being the commnest crime and sexual harrasment augmenting every min women empowerment is necessary.The sell of liquor and cigarette which comprises of delicious crores of revenue but is posion to our own countrymen .Such grave complications have a answer that is innovation by providing women employment and securing privilege to them to ban toxicants through public demand and curb corruption . To uphold the backbone of the country means the farmers and agriculturists of India. Do not let education be wasted by providing employment to the educated unemployed of our country . By providing scholarships to one who willfully aspire for and considering Indeed using “INNOVATION FOR A BETTER NATION”
By Aditya Atram , Dhule, Maharastra
