Prime Minister Modi delivered  a great speech at the UNGA.  My English teacher in 8th grade used to say “The proof of pudding is in eating. “ India is a highly developed country with developing country’s problems. Just look at the recent report presented by the Indian Council of Medical Research, Public Health Foundation of India and National Institute of Nutrition. Two of three deaths in children are due to malnutrition . Despite India ‘s 50% increase of GDP since 1991, more than 1/3 of world’s malnourished children live in India. Among these, 1/2 of children are under weight and the 1/3 of wealthiest children in India are overweight or obese. What a paradox!

Prime Minister Modi in his mega UN address, very succinctly expressed about Vishwa shanti. Mahatma Gandhi once said,  “If we are to teach real peace in the world…….we shall have to begin with the children.”

I am mindful about the midday meals and the efforts of the government as well as the NGOs. Did you know about the recent scandals about the midday meals? What is the solution?

The policy makers should revisit the roots of our culture, Manasa- Vacha-Karmana and put into practice.

May I ask your audience to read a book “ In spite of the Gods, the rise of modern India” by Edward Luce?

Jai Hind.

Dr. VK Raju

Morgan Town, VW