Friends,
2010 is on the verge of fading away. The first decade of 21st century has passed by as if in a jiffy.
A new decade 2011 is at our doorstep. My heartiest greetings for a happy New Year!
How did our state fare at the end of 20th century and today after the first decade of the 21st century, in what direction are we heading? Let us take stock of the situation.
The last decade meant a decade of fast paced developments. Even amidst the storms of adversities, natural calamities, nerve-wracking problems and conspiracies, Gujarat sailed through perpetually onto the path of progress.
Let’s first look into the adversities that came in all shapes and sizes!
Gujarat had not even come out of the most catastrophic Kutch earthquake which enveloped the state as a deadly shroud that another horrendous and inhuman terrorist act shook Gujarat. Innocent Karsevaks were burned alive in a train at Godhra. To add, several scams in state co-operative banks shook the economy of Gujarat. To restore the public confidence in co-operative banking was indeed an uphill task. Surat floods, terror attacks on Akshardham temple, serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad & Surat, cyclones, and other natural calamities were all unnerving challenges.
History teaches us ‘one should not stumble with the odds in life’, but Gujarat has lived up to it every moment in this decade! Gujarat, in this decade, has faced unending conspiracies, a new assault on its esteem day after day. This decade has been a living example, an opportunity for the present generation to learn to forge ahead determinedly…giving befitting replies to come what may! The generation which is made out of this experience has imbibed the spirit of success in its innate nature! And it is the result of this spirit that Gujarat even amidst the crafted calumnies by selfish political elements, conspiring to put a dent in the brotherhood of Gujaratis for vote-bank politics, has unitedly upheld the flag of development politics and won laurels one after the other.
Swarnim Gujarat is an inspiration, where 5.5 crore citizens have stood united with one goal & one direction with only progress at their heart. They have turned Swarnim Gujarat celebrations into a festival of development. They have shown to the World… the power of resolution and celebration of integration!
Gujarat ran at galloping speed on all the roads to progress…
Gujarat today has wiped off its image of being a drought-prone state… Be it water management, agriculture revolution or industrial development, Gujarat has become an icon in all dimensions. Be it the campaign against poverty or malnutrition government is supporting the poor and marginalized in every stage of life starting even before the child is born.
Gujarat has not left any stones unturned to use technology for the good of the masses. To redress the common man’s complaints, it introduced Swagat Online. By holding Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summits a never seen before self-confidence was generated to overcome the global recession. To overcome the global trouble of climate change, an action path was created to love nature and earn green credits. Unique initiatives taken in the field of solar energy will place Gujarat as ‘Solar Capital of the World'
Gujarat also realized the mantra of “development of Gujarat for the development of the country”
And Gujarat became the Growth Engine of India’s economy…
But our dream is –
Every Gujarati in this world be proud of being a Gujarati… The best in the World be in Gujarat… Let each Gujarati contribute towards making a better World.
Let Gujarat be free from sickness… Let Gujarat be clean and green… Let each and every Gujarati be committed to our Mother India.
So Come! As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, let’s pledge for a Gujarat which builds a stronger and a more capable generation.
Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat ! Jay Jay Swarnim Gujarat !
Yours,
