Role of NCC
Transformation refers to a
complete change. It signifies the essence of growth and progress. The true
wealth of a nation lies not in its foreign exchange reserves and riches, but in
its citizens, especially its youth. Youth have the power to transform and hence,
on their strong shoulders, rests the responsibility of leading the nation
towards progress and prosperity. Youth form the backbone of any society and in
this context we are extremely fortunate to have a vibrant youth potential
numerically unmatched in the world. India, in the past, has had its glories,
but much greater glories await this great nation in the future( Ramakrishna
Mission, 2008). It is here, that our youth will have an all-important and
distinguished role to play. Transformation of our youth would be the key to
this projected image of our country. Any transformation that we seek would
inadvertently have to begin from ourselves (Abdul Kalam, 2004). Our raw youth
potential is in need of maturation, without losing the essence and elixir of youth
and this can be achieved by motivation to undergo transformational exercises,
resulting in growth and awakening, which would lead to transformation in the
desired direction. Many such opportunities are available, one of which; The
National Cadet Corps.
Transformation is an
inspirational process leading to self awareness and for achieving this, only
textual knowledge will not suffice. Practical knowledge based on experience,
intensive planning, dedicated efforts are all called for. Also, change of any kind
would always be accompanied by obstacles which need to be overcome with grit
and determination and this is exactly where National Cadet Corps comes into the
picture with its vital role in the transformation of our youth and society.
The Nation cadet Corp(N.C.C) is
the organization, which is regulated under the Ministry of Defence; It act as
the body to provide the basic military training that inculcate the feeling of
comradeship, courage, honesty and above all the patriotism.
It came
into force in 1948 with a view to impart the rudimentary skills and training in
handling of weapons of different type, and make them physically tough such that
they could face the hardship easily. N.C.C training is given to student in age
group of 13 to 26 in the school and college. It is given in army, naval, and
air force stream depending upon the aptitude of students.
N.C.C training is imparted in two levels:
1. Upto
school level
2. College
level
There is enormous benefit associated with the N.C.C training,
which is listed following points:
1.
Character building.
2.
Friendship development
3.
Comradeship
4.
Confidence
5.
Leadership
6.
Patriotism
7. Honesty
8.
Punctuality
9. Sense
of readiness
10. Sense
of responsibly
Hence,
these are the few listed qualities which young students develop from this
training. Even there are lots of benefit, is derived by the student in Job, and
priority is set for NCC holder.
Government
of India expends much in the NCC organization. Because, it is offered without
any charge; even the student is given the free uniform, fooding and lodging
facility and traveling and the canteen facility is also given to the NCC
students. Thereby, government burden is tightened in the training.
The Major
General is the authority, who lead this organization and all the military
personnel is employed in the training. So as rule of thumb, sense of discipline
is developed in the student that helps the student to lead a happy life in
their rest days.
(taken from http://www.preservearticles.com/)
Old age homes: Boon or bane for the
elderly?
Parents are a
treasure that children should guard zealously. Putting them into old age homes
must never be the first but always the last option. Treat your parents as
assets not liability. Let them feel wanted and not a burden.
THE LIFE span of
human beings is marked by successive change of events beginning from gestation
and ending in death through successive periods of infancy, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and senescence. The process of growth starts with the
uterine life and ends around twenty years post natal life when all linear
increments of the body stop and the internal organs fully develop. Almost a
decade later, the body starts losing all vital capacities gradually and it is
believed to be the onset of ageing.
Growing old is a characteristic feature of all living creatures but man
stands out distinctly from others in thinking about it. Old age is inevitable.
Every person on the earth has a dream of living a long life. It is no more a
dream as it has become possible because of the advancement in the field of
medical sciences. But old age is the most critical stage a person goes through.
It is the stage where man faces problems socially, physically, mentally and
even economically.
In India, old age was never a problem. Elder abuse was considered as a western
problem and old age home was an alien concept. Earlier the elderly persons of a
family were respected a lot and they continued to live with respect till their
death. But now the times have changed. The elderly are treated as burden.
Old age is quite similar to childhood in many respects. The way a child or a baby is unable to do any work on his/her own and is dependent on their parents every now and then, an old person is also dependent on another person for getting their work accomplished as they are no longer physically fit. But here one should notice the irony. These old people are the same who took care of their children when were small. They did so willingly, without any complaint. They never considered their children as a burden.
But the same children when they grow up find it difficult to take care of their old parents. In their childhood, their parents had spent sleepless nights catering to their needs but when parents become old the children start finding out ways to get rid of them so that they can enjoy their life in peace.
Earlier joint family system was prevalent in India and the elderly enjoyed a respectable position in the family. But now with the deterioration of the joint families into nuclear units, the respectable position which the elderly enjoyed earlier has also eroded. If a couple has got more than one son and they are staying in nuclear families then the parents have to stay with each son for equal period of time. This system should not be mistaken with the thought that the sons love their parents so much that they want their parents to spend equal time with each one of them. Instead it is the burden which they want to divide among themselves.
The old parents are burden to them both physically and economically. How do such children forget that these old people are the same parents who never thought of sharing them with others, no matter how many problems they faced in bringing them up?
A couple with four sons is asked to spend three months with each son when they grow old. But when they were small their parents never thought of sharing their four children with other people to reduce their problems. And if the elderly are equipped with a healthy bank balance then there is a fight among the children to keep their parents with them.
Though it sounds unbelievable but it’s true that there are children who leave their old parents as destitute to die. This has added to the mushrooming of old age homes in India. What I think is that old age homes should be homes only to those types of people who don’t have anybody to look after them in their old age. But it’s very sad that this is no more a reason for the old to live in such homes. Rather it has become a blessing for those children who consider their old parents as burden and have no time for them. These homes are a bane for the old.
They find it convenient to leave their parents in such homes once they get old and thus the children get rid of their parental responsibilities. Now earning more and more money has become the sole motive of the people. To fulfil this desire, both the husband and wife are opting to go out to earn money.
As a result these old parents are left behind neglected with no one to take care of them. This does not mean that women should not go out to work but it also does not mean that they should neglect their in-laws. They should try to balance their official and family responsibilities.
Instead of putting their parents in old age homes, they can hire a person to take care of their parents at home when they are out in their offices. They shouldn’t forget that their old parents are a treasure for them and their children. Their parents are the ones who transfer the age old traditions and culture to the grandchildren.
When the old have to live in the old age homes in spite of having children to take care of them, they have to go through severe mental trauma. They get the feeling of being unwanted and unproductive in the society. Nowadays awareness campaigns on various social issues are being conducted but it seems everyone has forgotten this valuable section - the elderly of the society. The younger generation should be made aware of the fact that the elderly are an asset to the society and not a burden.
Putting old parents in old age homes should be considered as a secondary option by the children and not as the only option for taking better care of their parents. The people who do not have enough economic resources to fulfil all the necessities of their old parents and if they find that they can be given better care in old age homes then they can go for such options.
When till date, parents don’t find it a better option to put their children in crèches when they go out for work then why at all shall the children think of putting their parents in old age homes? The government and the non- governmental organisations should think seriously about this problem. This problem can also be solved to some extent if the elderly also give it a serious thought. They should prepare for their old age gracefully and should secure their old age economically. They should save enough money for themselves so that they don’t have to depend for each and everything on their children. Economic security will also enhance their decision making power in the family. –
Old age is quite similar to childhood in many respects. The way a child or a baby is unable to do any work on his/her own and is dependent on their parents every now and then, an old person is also dependent on another person for getting their work accomplished as they are no longer physically fit. But here one should notice the irony. These old people are the same who took care of their children when were small. They did so willingly, without any complaint. They never considered their children as a burden.
But the same children when they grow up find it difficult to take care of their old parents. In their childhood, their parents had spent sleepless nights catering to their needs but when parents become old the children start finding out ways to get rid of them so that they can enjoy their life in peace.
Earlier joint family system was prevalent in India and the elderly enjoyed a respectable position in the family. But now with the deterioration of the joint families into nuclear units, the respectable position which the elderly enjoyed earlier has also eroded. If a couple has got more than one son and they are staying in nuclear families then the parents have to stay with each son for equal period of time. This system should not be mistaken with the thought that the sons love their parents so much that they want their parents to spend equal time with each one of them. Instead it is the burden which they want to divide among themselves.
The old parents are burden to them both physically and economically. How do such children forget that these old people are the same parents who never thought of sharing them with others, no matter how many problems they faced in bringing them up?
A couple with four sons is asked to spend three months with each son when they grow old. But when they were small their parents never thought of sharing their four children with other people to reduce their problems. And if the elderly are equipped with a healthy bank balance then there is a fight among the children to keep their parents with them.
Though it sounds unbelievable but it’s true that there are children who leave their old parents as destitute to die. This has added to the mushrooming of old age homes in India. What I think is that old age homes should be homes only to those types of people who don’t have anybody to look after them in their old age. But it’s very sad that this is no more a reason for the old to live in such homes. Rather it has become a blessing for those children who consider their old parents as burden and have no time for them. These homes are a bane for the old.
They find it convenient to leave their parents in such homes once they get old and thus the children get rid of their parental responsibilities. Now earning more and more money has become the sole motive of the people. To fulfil this desire, both the husband and wife are opting to go out to earn money.
As a result these old parents are left behind neglected with no one to take care of them. This does not mean that women should not go out to work but it also does not mean that they should neglect their in-laws. They should try to balance their official and family responsibilities.
Instead of putting their parents in old age homes, they can hire a person to take care of their parents at home when they are out in their offices. They shouldn’t forget that their old parents are a treasure for them and their children. Their parents are the ones who transfer the age old traditions and culture to the grandchildren.
When the old have to live in the old age homes in spite of having children to take care of them, they have to go through severe mental trauma. They get the feeling of being unwanted and unproductive in the society. Nowadays awareness campaigns on various social issues are being conducted but it seems everyone has forgotten this valuable section - the elderly of the society. The younger generation should be made aware of the fact that the elderly are an asset to the society and not a burden.
Putting old parents in old age homes should be considered as a secondary option by the children and not as the only option for taking better care of their parents. The people who do not have enough economic resources to fulfil all the necessities of their old parents and if they find that they can be given better care in old age homes then they can go for such options.
When till date, parents don’t find it a better option to put their children in crèches when they go out for work then why at all shall the children think of putting their parents in old age homes? The government and the non- governmental organisations should think seriously about this problem. This problem can also be solved to some extent if the elderly also give it a serious thought. They should prepare for their old age gracefully and should secure their old age economically. They should save enough money for themselves so that they don’t have to depend for each and everything on their children. Economic security will also enhance their decision making power in the family. –
See more at: http://www.merinews.com/
Educated
Unemployment
Educated
Unemployment is unemployment among people with an academic degree. Research[1] undertaken proved
that the unemployment, and much more so, the underemployment of graduates, are devastating
phenomena in the lives of graduates and a high incidence of either, are
definite indicators of institutional ineffectiveness and inefficiency. Since
the start of the economic recession in the US economy in 2007, increasing
numbers of graduates have been unable to find permanent positions in their
chosen field. Underemployment among graduates is high. Educated unemployment or
underemployment is due to a mismatch between the aspirations of graduates and
employment opportunities available to them. It was found that two factors are
important regarding graduate unemployment or underemployment, namely incidence
and duration. The duration of graduate unemployment in particular, appears to
be a sharply declining function of age. It is principally a youth problem, most
graduates find a job after some time, and once they have work experience in
their chosen field, find subsequent job search efforts relatively easier. Given
the effects of the current economic recession in the US, some graduates have gone
more than a year since graduation without finding work in their chosen field,
and have had to rely on odd jobs or work in the service industry, along with
living with room-mates or moving back in with their parents to keep themselves
current on their substantial student loan payments. High levels of long term
graduate unemployment represent a massive threat to institutions of higher
education within the US, which stand to lose a significant degree of social
relevancy if the job market for graduates does not improve within the near
future.
Why is the educated unemployment a peculiar
problem in India?
Educated unemployment has become a common
phenomenon in urban areas in our country. The reasons for the same are the
following:
1. Defects in the Educational System
After spending so many years in schools and colleges, our young generation, come out in large numbers without any practical training whatsoever. They add to the number of already educated unemployed thus, making the problem all the more complex. In this way our educational system failed to deliver the goals as was expected.
2. Growth in the Industrial and Service Sectors is not Adequate
No doubt that these two sectors have shown some improvement in creating employment opportunities over the years. But this improvement is not adequate to absorb the educated unemployed persons. The continuous migration of unskilled labour to urban areas has further added to the problem of the educated unemployed.
3. Visa Restrictions imposed by the Developed Countries
Some of our educated unemployed are prepared to seek jobs in foreign countries like USA, Britain, Germany etc but Visa Restrictions imposed by most of the developed countries have further worsened the employment opportunities for the educated people.
1. Defects in the Educational System
After spending so many years in schools and colleges, our young generation, come out in large numbers without any practical training whatsoever. They add to the number of already educated unemployed thus, making the problem all the more complex. In this way our educational system failed to deliver the goals as was expected.
2. Growth in the Industrial and Service Sectors is not Adequate
No doubt that these two sectors have shown some improvement in creating employment opportunities over the years. But this improvement is not adequate to absorb the educated unemployed persons. The continuous migration of unskilled labour to urban areas has further added to the problem of the educated unemployed.
3. Visa Restrictions imposed by the Developed Countries
Some of our educated unemployed are prepared to seek jobs in foreign countries like USA, Britain, Germany etc but Visa Restrictions imposed by most of the developed countries have further worsened the employment opportunities for the educated people.
(From Wikipedia)
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