We had invented zero, we invented plastic surgery, we invented numbers, we invented many astrological phenomenon but all these inventions are few centuries or millennial older. As an Indian I feel proud on this rich scientific heritage but when I see recent past, current scenario and imagine nearby future it looks like India has lost its glory in promoting innovations. Whenever this issue being discussed first argument in defense come is: we are short of resources and infrastructure, we don't have big developed labs. Now just try to remember examples of some great innovations of past century, have they been forcefully innovated in a giant lab or some scientist with limited resources came up with that 'Eureka moment'? Second excuse given is of language barrier, if that is true than there were no innovations from non-english speaking nations, but surprisingly they have innovated number of things. For creating innovative culture we need social transformation first then infrastructural development. We are make celebrities from actors, cricketers and others from glamour world there is nothing wrong but how many scientists are being treated with same enthusiasm? Our society gives respect to those who has a job with handsome salary and stability, if you are working on something innovative on your own you will be considered as someone who hasn't got job hence doing something silly. This attitude has demotivated many potential minds who may have turned into great innovators. As an Indian I believe that it it true that our policies and educational systems have not done any significant work to promote culture of innovation but let's not forget that as a society we have failed first. Let us motivate those who want do some research and has bright ideas, we give lot of money to religious places so let us donate little amount to the youth who want to do something good for society with their new ideas. Also support them in their struggles and give moral support too. My dream is to see India as leading in innovation. I want to see our nation not just celebrate achievements of golden past but get same place in present. We have to come out of our colonial mindset and must accept original principles of Indian culture which leads us to find something new. All those who read this, my request to them is that support someone who wants to create or discover something new. Give them moral support at least and celebrate those who are dedicating their lives for innovations. Share your views and ideas on how we can create society of innovative minds.
