Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: “We are at the cusp of transformational times and strategic uncertainty in world politics, engineering common good is becoming the central idea of collective survival”, said Prof. Varun Sahni from JNU while delivering key note during the Prelude Conference on “India Emerging as a Global Leader” organized by Indian Institute of Public Administration, JK Regional Branch.
While deciphering the topic, he narrated the attributes of India and strategic interests arising out of it. According to Prof. Sahni, long term interests of India include strategic economy, status transformation, deepening democratic values, projecting Indian culture, keeping the borders secure, mitigating internal ruptures and moderating the maritime power. He was of the view that old policy grooves will not navigate India through this strategic transition and a novel approach will ensure security, prosperity & identity of the country.
While differentiating between great powers, super powers, rising powers, declining powers and emerging powers, he said that India can easily maneuver towards rising power and has the capability and willingness to play a system shaping role. While deliberating on the topic, he raised a pertinent question as to – Can India reduce regional incoherence and establish its global influence? He said India is in a position to articulate an attractive and distinctive vision as a Global leader by operationalising trusteeship in the field of planetary ecosystem, a key concern in the world order.
Dr. Ashok Bhan, IPS (Retd), Former DGP, JKP and Patron, IIPA JKRB in his presidential remarks said that ,“Social cohesion and co-existence are the only ways that India- a multi-cultural, multi faith and multi-linguistic society- can grow as a nation.” Further he was of the view that India’s soft power as a civilization and a cultural hub do provide us a head start, ultimately a cohesive polity, where all citizens pull their weight in one direction, will catalyze our journey to a position where the world sees India as a leader.
Sh. B R Sharma, IAS (Retd), Former Secretary, GoI and Chief Secretary, JK and Chairman of IIPA JKRB in his address said that the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal will shape the destiny of the country and India will emerge as a developed country by 2047. He was of the view that India is leapfrogging in this direction through its pragmatic foreign policy and aggressive military strategy.
Sh K B Jandial, IAS (Retd), Director (Seminars), IIPA JKRB in his welcome address said that India has emerged as the 5th largest economy in the world and can significantly make a mark in global arena. Prof. Alka Sharma, Hony Secretary presented the formal vote of thanks. Dr. Anil Gupta, Joint Secretary, IIPA JKRB conducted the proceedings of the well attended program. The program was attended by eminent people from civil society, police, defence, administration, academia and members of IIPA. |
