Infuse ‘India’ in the heart and soul of every Indian

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While going through the controversial subject of extremism, I learned how militants use religion as a weapon against mortality. Having read that the terrorists, who crushed the civil order and slaughtered hundreds of guiltless in Mumbai on 9/11, were given lessons on using heavy weapons and adjusted-history on brutality with the men of a particular community, I realized that extremists are far more tactical and strategically-adept than those who urge for global peace. They corruptly play with the minds of new blood, turn them into destroyers, and steer clear of adverse outcomes. I then hunted for any group in India which, I thought, would be linked with conveying lessons on national service and patriotism. Luckily, I came across an arm of the Indian Army, The Territorial Army, which enrolls civilians and provides them prospects to receive military training and thus creating a reserve force that could back the regular army, when circumstances warrant. Pleased was I and looked for admission. Then were the admissibility criteria, which only permitted ‘gainfully employed’ civilians possessing a graduate degree. But that did not let me down as I am ‘eligible’. The ‘criteria’, however, urged me to pen few thoughts.

Why at all is this necessary? 

Those who designed study curriculum would have had considered an authentic fact that unless you inform the kids of the nation about the contributions and sacrifices of worthy Indians, the sensation of reverting what we fetch from nation’s soil cannot be expected. Poems on Rani Lakshmi Bai and chapters on India’s struggle for independence were not for adding knowledge of science but for adding patriotism to kids’ approach. But, ‘busy and tough life’ we call it, that fades away all lessons and we just want our police, army, politicians, and activists to pursue the path of national service. Tell me, as a common man, scuffling for better work and living prospects, am I relieved of the duty of serving my nation? And if your answer is ‘No’, then why am I found polluting the roads, bribing the officials, discarding the laws of the land, and employing any and every trick for the betterment of ‘my’ house? Civilians, in any nation, far outdo the number of government employees, hence nation-building is lacking without the common man’s partaking. And then, when I imagined 125 crore ‘Indians’, with India in their heart, I foresaw cheerful and prosperous households as an outcome of equal distribution of national wealth.

Milieu in other nations

I could find a hefty list of countries, which engage civilians in enforced military training for a year. The youth is infused with a sensation to serve the nation, whenever the time demands. Along with, punctuality, use of weapons, and coordination are what that the youth learn at the very early age of their lives. Norwegian Parliament has lately adopted amendments with a view to extending obligatory military services to women of Norway. ‘Conscription’, as the world terms it, denotes compulsory enlistment of citizens in some sort of national service, which most often is the military service. Post serving the ‘active duty’, the recruits are transferred to ‘reserve force’. Even in the U.S., males between 18 and 25 are mandated to register with the Selective Service System, which helps to keep a track of persons available during crisis. 

Indian setup 

Having discussed the Territorial Army wing of Indian Army, I have shared the option of being a part in national service, however, only a few can avail the same. Unemployment rate in India is above 3.5 percent; hence this cluster becomes ‘ineligible’. Next, with the pressure of serving private and government jobs, how many of the employed ones can opt for the same? Graduation degree is another binding clause. Presently, the Territorial Army has strength of 40,000 first line and 160,000 second line troops. Do you think this is acceptable for a country with second highest population in the world? 

Suggestions 

It is evident that achieving a model similar to ‘compulsory military service’ will not be a feasible option in India. But, infusing ‘India’ in the heart of every India is indispensable if the PM is aiming for inclusive support. You would agree that the teachings we learn in schooldays fade away with time. Herein, the need is to deploy one army personnel at all educational institutions, public or private, for the purpose of teaching a lesson each day on national service until grade 12th. Plus, post High School, one hour of essential quasi-military training should be added to the learning course. Lessons on obedience, realism, physical activeness, handling tensed situations, readily accepting the call for national service, and ‘India first’ must be made obligatory. National Anthem and Constitution of India, biographies of national heroes, and vitality of contribution towards country must be a part everywhere. And when all educational institutions are talked about, taken into account should also be privately-run local schools and madrasas. 

With ‘India’ in every Indian’s soul, betrayal and brain drain will not find any place. Plus, the youth will become much more responsible post undergoing military training. India can then expect loyal, participative citizens, readily available for national service.

101 thoughts on “Infuse ‘India’ in the heart and soul of every Indian”

  1. gop kumar

    I agree with you Dr Sunil. But before that people openly luring and dividing co Indians must be traced and put behind the bars. Such people are more influential in their cause. Our Indian judiciary system working so slow that we feel we can never get justice even if we take 2/3 new births. How long you dont have bread for your stomach & justice for survival, whom for you carry the special national feelings?

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  2. Mahesh kumar

    India in the hearts of Indians is a must. Otherwise we will keep on producing doctors and engineers but nation will never grow unless collective efforts are done.

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  3. Ramesh Gupta

    From paying taxes to obeying other laws of the land, one needs the sense of belonging towards the nation. This will happen only when we understand that we are Indian citizens first.

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  4. Jayesh shah

    Lessons in schools will help for sure. Patriotism is very much required if Mr. Modi wants to involve people in his aim of better India and Make in India.

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  5. Ram shekhar

    See no one will care about streets or Ganges if he/ she does not realize that India is our nation and its sustainability is our duty. This should be taught throught the study curriculum.

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  6. Prerna gujral

    In every class, whether in school or college, syudents should be told the vitality of nation serving. Yes, millitary training can help if the government initiates this wisely.

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  7. Vibha Tyagi

    India has very large population hence accommodating all will be very difficult sir.
    But yes I agree that if this is done we will be the strongest nation in the world.

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  8. Sumita Dawra

    Military training and service are very important in a nation that has many religions and then we are divided by languages and states. I definitely say yes.

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  9. Khyati

    Territorial army should amend its functionality to produce more and more people with attributes of military,
    we will then see punctual and honest citizens in India.

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  10. Mahesk Kalra

    If the government can spend some part of budget on such programs and for rest CSR fund can be asked for,
    I am confident that long-run paybacks will exeed the cost of implementation.

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  11. Prem Mehta

    Indians truly have talent to pursue any and every goal but we lack in terms of serving the nation.
    For this, beyond caste and religion, we will have to know our basic duties towards the nation.

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