Personal Opinion
Vision by manish kumar
June 19, 2020 by Manish Gurjar
Coming from an educated background, the realization of the importance of a vision to serve the public has come naturally to me. I believe that service devoid of a vision is bound to lose impact due to a lack of direction. To serve the people of the great state of Rajasthan, it is imperative to be in tune with the aspirations of the people.
I have the privilege of being constantly involved at the grassroots allowing me to interact with the people and develop an intuitive understanding of their needs as well as aspirations. The vision I am committed to is drawn from my wholesome education, regular grassroots experience and wisdom from the elders in my family who have served the people of our state before me. The key pillars of my vision for our great state are:
Rajasthan’s mean annual rainfall amounts to around 496 mm with just 27 rainy days in the year. As a result, water conservation assumes a central role in ensuring water security for all. Social and economic justice cannot be protected without access to appropriate quality and sufficient quantity to this fountain of life. Rain water harvesting, reducing wastage of water, promoting recycling and re-use of water, sustainable use of ground water resources and drought management will drive my efforts towards water conservation
‘Health’, a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, is a precondition to the full realization of the human potential. Healthy populations live longer, are more productive, save more and contribute positively to the economy.
Towards this end, I am committed to increased public investment in healthcare infrastructure, development of human resources in the medical field and promoting investments in the sector by private entrepreneurs to realize universal and affordable healthcare for the people of our state
A philosopher once said that ‘the fastest way to change society is to mobilize the women of the world’. Women are half our population, yet there are several hurdles that stop them from realizing their full potential. They have to battle entrenched patriarchy, gender discrimination and threats to their safety every day. I firmly believe that our state will progress further only if we empower our women folk.
My vision for women empowerment comprises of increased access to education for women, greater economic opportunities, and a safe and secure environment where women do not hesitate to step out to pursue social, economic and political opportunities.
Sports have the potential to change the youth into self-confident, organized, and capable workforce that can transform the society and economy of our State. With 75% of our population residing in rural areas, I firmly believe that we should create infrastructure for sports in rural areas.
Talent search, regular competitions at the block and panchayat levels, establishment of infrastructure (hostels, grounds, etc), increased emphasis on sports in academic curricula and sports scholarships to deserving youth in rural areas will contribute to my vision of rural sports development
A democratic polity requires an informed citizenry. Education plays a vital role in fostering a healthy democratic tradition. Education based on rote learning devoid of values fails to create a well-rounded personality. Hence a school system that is founded on value based education is essential to realize the full potential of our state and nation through a well-educated citizenry
