A prize winning essay by my son Venkat Karun Venugopal during his school days at Abu Dhabi Indian School (Year 1997)
I have a dream, a Nostradamus vision, of a phoenix arising, rejuvenated and vibrant, that of India as a superpower. As the dawn of millennium approaches, India will sparkle a hope for Asia, a hope for the world.
In the field of technology, India will surge forward and attain global leadership in terms of production and distribution. More and more technocities and silicon valleys will develop . India will be the pioneer in the development of the fifth generation computers, the computers which can think like human beings and act logically. India's superiority has already been demonstrated with the development of the Param series. Further, Bangalore will possibly become the silicon capital of the world.
In the field of medicine and biology, our scientists will revolutionise the field with breakthrough such as a cure for the HIV virus which by then would have been a monstrous epidemic with several millions mercilessly and brutally wiped out by it. Moreover, we would have also completed the final phase in the development of a cure for cancer. We will have achieved tremendous success in the field of genetic engineering such as cloning human organs, the need for which today is very apparent. Further, Indian healing techniques such as Ayurveda and Yoga will spread to each and every corner of the world with overwhelming results.
In the field of space technology, we have already displayed our prowess with the development of the INSAT series. Further, we will have revolutionised the techniques of remote sensing wherein weather forecasting and geographical surveys will enter a new phase. We will also have played a major role in paving the way for human settlements on the moon. Furthermore, in the field of nuclear power, we will have harnessed the full capacity of the Uranium atom, mainly in resolving the present energy crisis, which has a dastardly effect on our economic development. Further, India will play a major role in condemning the use of nuclear and biological weapons in warfare.
India will hold a prominent position in the United Nations entering the Security Council and leading the UN in the attainment of peace and harmony in the world. Further, India will play a major role in the development of the third world countries by means of monetary and technical support, and lead the world to bridge the chasm believed that there will be peace in the world only if all the countries follow the policy of disarmament. I shall see to it that there won't be any war in the world.
These are not just empty promises made to make the people believe that I am the ideal Prime Minister for India. These are promises that are made by a man who has gone through his experiencing the sorrow of illiterate and poor people. These promises will be kept and I hope that the world will cooperate with me for I think I have made up plans for the best use of my money. Oops! I have run out of time, so I will just put my dream ahead of me and strive to achieve although I know it will just remain as a distant dream for me.
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