Students of Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi (IIM-R) are keen to see a ‘people centric Government’ after the 2014 lok Sabha elections. A leader who not only focuses on job opportunities for youth but is also concerned for basic necessities of the countrymen is a priority for the budding managers.
Speaking about the role of such elections, Vellanki Kishore, a first year student of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) said, “Development and Employability have to increase. The elections should open up more job opportunities for the masses. Moreover, development in Tier II and Tier III cities has to be highlighted. Creation of a new state is not the only way to develop States.”
“The Government is seen as a charitable institute, but it is not so. It is more of an entrepreneurial non-profit. So if it cannot sustain, we cannot possibly hope to guarantee our future,” said Kishore’s batchmate Kanav Sharma.
Presently, most of the students here are undergoing their internships in various firms but never skip to update on the rally speeches of candidates for winning these elections. They feel that a political leader should at least possess qualities of ‘Jack of all but Master of none’ in order to associate easily with the public.
Bhavana Pandey, a member of Media Public Relations cell of the institute said, “The development of the rural sector must be given special importance. Villages in the country often go ignored. Development in such areas can take place only if children are encouraged for higher education and women are trained in vocational skills.”
“Our present leaders are disjointed from the youth of India. A leader must be effective enough to innovate and be technologically competent. A person with global perspective who can strategise holistically is required to bring the country to the forefront,” said Saneeth Bangaru.
Another student of PGDM Singdh Jha said, “There should be less friction among the partners of the coalition Government. It is necessary to enable swifter decision making. A Government with clear and inclusive vision is needed. There must be a thrust on education with skills upgradation in order to improve the employment scenario. Also, we need more financial and infrastructure support for research.”