The Newsletter of Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT)

VOL. 4, ISSUE 4, April 2014

ProfilePublic Concern for Governance

Trust (PCGT), a registered trust,

founded by concerned citizens,

mobilises public opinion, increases

public participation and activism

towards promoting honesty,

transparency and accountability in

governance.

VisionTo strive for good governance,

contain corruption, uphold and

inculcate values and enhance

Sadbhavna in the citizens.

Board of TrusteesCHAIRMAN

Mr. J. F. Ribeiro

MANAGING TRUSTEE Mr. Dara Gandhy

JT. MANAGING TRUSTEE

Mr. Narayan Varma.

TRUSTEES

Dr. R. K. Anand

Mr. Kumar Ketkar

Dr. Ratna Magotra

Mr. S. S. Puri

Ms. Nandini Sardesai

Mr. Gulam A. Vahanvaty

YOUTH FOR GOVERNANCE (YFG) 2014

The YFG 2014 convention took place on 27th January, 2014 at the Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India was the Chief Guest and Justice (retd.) Ms. Sujata Manohar was the Guest of Honor.

This year the theme was “Youth As Corruption Busters”.

The evening began with a brilliant performance of opening prayer by students of Takshashila Dance Academy, choreographed by Ms. Gayatri Subramanyam. The performance was hugely appreciated by everyone including Dr. Kalam. This was followed by “Crossbred Band” playing “socha hai” - a song from the movie “Rock On” and towards the end they sang A. R. Rehman’s ‘Vande Mataram’, to which the entire audience joined in with pride to salute the nation.

PCGT Trustees, Staff & Volunteers with Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

Continued on Page 3

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New paradigms in Governance

A new government will be in place in less than two months’ time after what can be called a very

interesting and keenly watched general election. The election has become very engaging not only due to many distinct personalities with their unique styles of campaigning but also because of the paradigm shift in electoral politics. This election comes after a decade of huge scams that have seen the common citizens outraged like never before. Horrendous levels of corruption were exposed through effective use of Right to Information. Citizens specially the youth became willing partners in various movements like against corruption, violence against women and voter education. Active interventions of the judiciary brought new focus on long awaited police reforms and independence of investigative agencies like CBI issues central to good governance. Lokpal Act has been passed while many other anti-corruption bills could not be brought to the house before the end of the penultimate session of the present Loksabha. 24/7 media has placed the conduct of legislatures under public scrutiny. This churn must throw up some wonderful opportunities at changing the great picture that will emerge in second half of May this year.

PCGT has reposed great faith in the young through “Youth for Governance” project. We believe in the energy and power of youth to aspire to bring about a positive change where high ethics will become essential part of governance at all levels. Even as there are 143 million new voters, we are hoping that each one takes his or her responsibility seriously and casts the vote with utmost consideration and wisdom while choosing their representatives to the 16th Loksabha. It is important that their role doesn’t end with mere voting but they will need to keep a hawk’s eye on the working of the next government.

This issue carries the excerpts from the speeches of our very popular former

President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and respected Justice (Retd.) Sujata Manohar as they addressed the youth during YFG convention. If the youth expresses the angst against corruption, injustice and inequality, Dr. Kalam nurtures their dreams with hope, optimism and self-belief. Even as he made a call for transparent homes as answer to corruption, Justice Sujata Manohar very sagely urged the youth to fulfill the promises we made to ourselves under the Constitution. The essence of their speeches is the need for eternal vigilance to safeguard our democracy and freedom.

“As I shall not be a slave, so I would not be a Master”

- Abraham Lincoln

- Ratna Magotra

VOICES

EDITORIAL

Intern Speaks

Ms. Aashna Sheth is working as an intern with PCGT from Feb. 11, 2014 To March 31, 2014

B eing a student in my first year at Law

School I decided to apply to PCGT for an internship to understand the practical aspects of the profession I was getting into. This internship provided me with the opportunity to understand what I

was seeking and gave me an insight into different aspects of law and governance which I might not even have considered when I commenced with the internship.

On my first day, I walked into the PCGT office a little nervous and confused. However after spending a mere half hour in the office I felt at home. Under the guidance of Shivani and the gentle care of Rashna ma’am I was introduced to the different projects the NGO was associated with. I learnt about the Youth for Governance Program and about the RTI cell and I decided to work with the RTI cell to ameliorate my understanding of the law. However, little did I know that the RTI

was a complicated tool and understanding the technicalities of the law was very important before learning to implement the provision. Under the leadership of Mr. Rao who spearheads the RTI campaign, I learnt about the different sections of the RTI and their importance.

More so, on the second day itself I was allowed to sit in on a meeting with two BMC workers who had not received a Family Pension. During this encounter I gained an understanding about their situation and the workings of the Pension Authorities in our state. I then looked up the legal aspects of their problem to see if any law could aid them in getting what they sought to achieve. This aspect of the internship taught me how to deal with people, understand issues and apply the law to facts. It provided me with a window towards understanding the practicalities of the field and equipped me with skills I would never have learnt otherwise.

Furthermore, attending an RTI workshop at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and learning about the importance of the RTI from an eminent activist improved my knowledge about the same and I soon started filing and drafting RTI applications on behalf of different applicants.

Moreover, by attending the weekly Trustees’ Meeting I learnt about the functioning of an NGO, discussions about current events, pressing issues which need to be dealt with and fighting against corruption which is the absolute need of the hour. Working with a distinguished group of highly qualified and experienced trustees was a great opportunity.

At the end of my 1.5 month long internship my understanding of the law increased, I learnt how to deal with clients, I met amazing people and I was instilled with a drive to make a change in the society we live in. Had I not filed those RTI applications and witnessed those meetings I would never have understood the problems of the common man and the inadequacies of the political system. This internship gave me an understanding of several aspects of the law and governance and allowed me to play my part in making a change.

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Mr. Ribeiro, PCGT Chairman welcomed the gathering and the Chief

Guest Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the most popular former President of India. Shivani Akashi, Project Manager YFG, introduced ‘Youth for Governance’ project activities. A short video introduction of Dr. Kalam was followed by a traditional welcome ceremony by Ms. Rashna Master.

Dr. Kalam got the hall cheering as he entered the auditorium. His speech filled with the aspirations of youth and tempered with words of wisdom was greatly appreciated. It gave a whole new perspective on the future of youth in politics. He explained how “we need to have National Ethics for sustained growth and peace” and to build ethical values one needs to begin at their own homes looking up to parents who need to have inbuilt ethics. He stressed on the importance of having a “righteous heart” which will truly bring the desired results, building the right character in youngsters and further a just nation.

Dr. Kalam carried on with an interactive session with students and won the hearts of the students by taking direct questions. Students were enthused with such great response from Dr. Kalam and wanted more of his genial presence to continue with the interactive session as the clock ticked by for him to leave. Nevertheless the ex-president did not leave the students dismayed

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who did not get the opportunity to interact, but encouraged them to get their queries cleared by e-mailing him and assured replying.

Dr. Kalam’s session was followed by 2 different competitions - elocution and comedy skit.

The competing students had been selected during elimination rounds from across the city schools and colleges. All the skits were very well performed giving a satirical twist with perfect comic timing, leaving everyone amused and thinking. The elocutions were masterpieces exhibiting the understanding of corruption issues and a desire to fight the menace even though the contestants were all very young and of tender age.

The competitions were judged by Ms. Anuradha Prabhudesai of Lakshya Foundation, Ms. Dhvani Desai, animation filmmaker and Ms. Raell Padamsee, actor, producer and director. Mrs. Prabhudesai shared her mission of working with the army soldiers defending our borders and appealed to the youth to look at armed forces while making career choices.

Justice (Retd.) Sujata Manohar, the Guest of Honor was welcomed on stage. She released a handbook, “Youth as Corruption Busters’. This handbook can serve as a ready reckoner on how to fight corruption while staying on the right side of law with some insights into filing RTI applications or registering an FIR.

Justice Sujata Manohar addressed the gathering and shared her views on how the youth needs to be alert and what it should do to get the much desired good governance in all governmental institutions. She also spoke about how women and girls deserve protection of law and the society.

Her speech was followed by prize distribution. The winners of the competitions were awarded with trophies, medals and certificates.

The evening went really well with tons of knowledge from Mr. Ribeiro, Dr. Kalam and Justice Sujata Manohar interspersed with lighter moments; Mr. Atul Mishra, nuclear scientist rendered inspiring songs with his guitar and Suruchi Pawar, Program Manager at PCGT gave a duet performance with him and got the whole crowd singing along. Dr. Alka Subramanian hosted the evening very ably, with great charm and poise.

Mr.Dara Gandhy, PCGT Managing Trustee extended a hearty vote of thanks laced with wisdom, wit and humour.

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YFG 2014 - SPEECHES

“Courage to travel into an unexplored path and succeed is a unique quality of the youth”

I am delighted to participate in the Seminar “Youth for

Governance” organised by the Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT). I am happy to know that the Youth for Governance (YFG) event is the culmination of the yearlong activities of PCGT with the youth.

When I am with you, I would like to recall the inspiring advice by Swami Vivekananda, "how has all the knowledge in the world been gained but by the concentration of the power of the mind? The world is ready to give up its secret if we only know, how to knock, how to give it the necessary glow. The strength and force of the glow come through concentration. There is no limit to the power of the human mind. The more concentrated it is, the more power is brought to bear on one point, that is the secret”.

I would like to talk on the topic “Empowering the youth”.

Friends, it is said, “History has proven that those who dare to imagine the impossible are the ones who break all human limitations. In every field of human endeavor, whether science, medicine, sports, the arts, or technology, the names of the people who imagined the impossible and achieved are engraved in our history. By breaking the limits of their imagination, they changed the world.”

What can I do for you? – The Leadership quality

Every one of us has gone through the various phases of education from childhood to profession. Please visualize a scene - a child, a teenager, an adult and a leader. How does each one react to a particular situation? The situation is human need. The child asks, “What can you do for me”? The teenager says, “I want to do it alone”. The young person proclaims, “let us do it together”. The leader offers, “What can I do for you”. So, the Principals have got a tremendous responsibility to transform a child into a leader – the transformation of ‘what can you do for me’ to ‘what can I do for you’.

Excerpts from Speech By Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

My message to you, young friends, is that education gives you wings to fly. Achievement comes out of fire in our sub-conscious mind that “I will win”. So, each one of you assembled here and elsewhere, will have “Wings of Fire”. The Wing of Fire will indeed lead to knowledge which will make you to fly as a Doctor, or an Engineer, or a scientist, or a teacher, or a political leader, or a bureaucrat or a diplomat or anything you want to be.

In order to bring inclusive governance the first and foremost requirement is to build a transparent home.

My conscience says, compared to any law against corruption, definitely this movement of the youth against corruption, will be extremely effective. How many of you young friends, will offer yourself to be a participant of such a great mission of making the home transparent if it is not. If you make your home a transparent home, then the “youth” can certainly bring a transformation which leads to inclusive governance.

Friends, finally I would like to ask you, what would you like to be remembered for? You have to evolve yourself and shape your life. You should write it on a page. That page may be a very important page in the book of human history. And you will be remembered for creating that one page in the history of the nation – whether that page is the page of invention, the page of innovation or the page of discovery or the page of creating societal change or a page of removing the poverty or the page of fighting injustice or planning and executing mission of energy independence. I will be happy if you could write this page and mail it to me (apj@abdulkalam.com).

My best wishes to all of you for success in the mission of development and prosperity of the nation and the world.

May God Bless you.

I am delighted to be present at this Youth for Governance

convention. You have had the inspiring presence of Dr. Abdul Kalam. He has put his faith in the youth of this nation with confidence

that you will not fail the nation.

This convention is against corruption – that all pervading cancer which if not checked, will destroy all of us. Every institution of governance set up under the Constitution that we have given to ourselves as an independent nation, appears to be malfunctioning. We set up our systems so that we can be a true democracy underpinned by informed public opinion and governed by the rule of law. To have such informed public opinion, we have finally made the right to education a fundamental right. We have an extensive communications network. We also have a fairly effective right to information. But it is important that the education, the knowledge and information are used properly to create and sustain our basic institutions that sustain democracy. In search of honesty and integrity we cannot destroy our institutions. That will destroy the rule of law and all our liberties and rights.

The Constitution and the laws may prescribe how these institutions should function. But it is clear that however good a system one sets up, the ultimate requirement for its proper functioning is that it should be operated by men and women of competence and integrity. Corruption which corrodes a system from within and makes the laws and control mechanisms dysfunctional, is the single major factor responsible when institutions fail us.

The environment of insecurity for women that pervades mega-cities and villages alike, is a direct result of the breakdown of law & order.

15 years after Vishakha we finally got Sexual Harassment Act passed in the aftermath of that rape and murder in Delhi of a young woman in a horrifying manner. It remains to be seen whether it can be used effectively. Basically we do not want legislation in a hurry or legislation enacted on the spur of the moment to appease public opinion. Legislation must be well thought out and effective.

We are unfortunately witnessing a failure of the police system and a failure of the criminal justice system. The two are interconnected. How can the system produce only 7% convictions? The youth must use all tools – old and new to repair our institutions and re-establish security and the rule of law so that the next generation can contribute to the best of its ability to the nation’s prosperity, political stability and social equity and equality. There is an old saying that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Democracy and freedom require continuous public vigilance and an alert and informed public opinion. We look to you to fulfill the promises that we have given to ourselves under the Constitution.

****Excerpts from Speech By

Justice (Retd.) Ms. Sujata Manohar

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“Political corruption !In who should we trust?It seems there is no protectionFor any of usOur future they spendWith no hesitationI wonder if there will be an endTo their indignation !”

Yes, this is the political scenario today. There is corruption everywhere. During birth, to get

a birth certificate we give a bribe; to get admission in a good school, we give a bribe; to get good jobs, bribes are used and so much so that to get a death certificate also we need to bribe the officials.

Today, in every phase of life corruption is eating us. Corruption is the name of that termite which is slowly eating our country from within and making it hollow. Legislature to the executive, nothing but corruption speaks. Policemen, doctors, lawyers, government officials – no one does the work unless they receive some “under the table” amount. In any field today, we progress or we don’t, corruption surely does.

Corruption has left a very bad impact on India today. Everyday we hear about new scams and famous reputed names are the ones behind it. India was, in the past called the golden bird but today I won’t be wrong in calling it a “corruption bird”.

India has always been proud of its rich and cultural heritage but has always been let down due to corruption. Corruption crept in during Aurangzeb’s time and is still ruining our country. We have to put a stop to it.

In almost all the fields India is far behind the other countries, all thanks to corruption. Because of this, deserving and hardworking people are not getting high, respectable posts which are in turn given to undeserving people. Poor people are dying out of starvation because during famines rich people pay more and buy the food. Due to this reason rich are becoming richer and poor are becoming poorer.

Corruption is destroying India, plundering it, but even in this darkness, there is a ray of hope. This ray of hope is our youth, the new generation. I am sure the new generation will come up with great ideas to conquer corruption and let India be free of this ghost (corruption) again.

YOUTH AS CORRUPTION BUSTERS

There have been scams like the Satyam Computers scam, The Commonwealth Games Scam (Suresh Kalmadi) or the A. Raja 2G Spectrum, but at the same time we even have people like Kiran Bedi and Anna Hazare who have spent their lives fighting against corruption. Anna Hazare went on a hunger strike and the government was forced to initiate the Lokpal Bill. Today new political parties are being formed which has the tremendous support of the youth. Some of them are strongly against it. Some years ago, a new Act called the Right To Information Act was passed in which the common people can ask questions to the government about its working and its policies and it can take copies of documents.

These days all big corporate houses are joining politics and helping us become corruption free. Even schools have plays and are and craft competitions based on corruption. There are rallies which take place frequently and the government is trying to enlighten people about corruption.

The youth should help in India becoming corruption free. It should be every citizen’s moral responsibility to not indulge in bribing and be true to one’s own self and country. They should stand up against what is wrong and get untruthful people punished. They should be active and know about the government’s working.

The Income-tax Department should be strict and people should be encouraged to pay their taxes on time and not make any secret profits. People would whole heartedly pay taxes only if they get a good result. The government should make sure that they give a good result to the people by ensuring the bridges, roads, dams, rest-houses, public toilets etc. to be built with proper inspection.

As it is rightly said by APJ Abdul Kalam, “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal

members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher”. If these three can make a difference, this will encourage the child not to be corrupt. Many a times elders set a wrong example for the child. When caught by the traffic policemen, the father just slips his hand in his pocket, takes out a hundred rupee note and gives it to the traffic police. The child sees it and learns the same. Sometimes mothers go to the government office and when told to come again and again, they are ready to bribe the official and get their work done. This serves as a wrong example for the child and the child learns to do the same. Teachers should be teaching the kids to be honest and sincere and work for the welfare of the country.

Corruption, if not checked, will ruin the whole of India and everyone will start becoming untruthful and cheating. The gap between the rich and the poor will increase resulting in wars (like the French Revolution). It will become difficult for people to survive when hard work and determination don’t pay. All that will work will be money. People will understand no other language but the language of money.

India can have two futures – one in which everyone is like I just stated – dishonest, or another in which there is no corruption. People are honest and deserving. The youth decides India’s future. Arshad Warsi, an actor, once said, “Dealing with corruption and staying calm is a talent most of us in India have mastered and learnt to live with.” The next generation has to stop putting up with corruption. We have to punish the guilty and those who have black money. We should promise to abide by the rules and always remain true to our country. So let’s all join hands together and it won’t be long before India will be called the “Golden Bird” again.

In India now bribes we won’t pay

“No Corruption” the youth will say.

And one day corruption will surely go away.

And everyone will become happy and gay.

- Bhavika Daga- Std. IX - Greenlawns High School

- First Prize – Essay Competition

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BCAS Foundation : 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday of every monthbetween 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.● For appointments and details call 66595601-05Address: 7, Jolly Bhavan No.2, Ground Floor, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020Email: bca@bcasonline.orgVisit us at www.bcasonline.org

Indian Merchants’ Chamber 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.Resource Person: Mr. S. K. Nangia● For appointments and details call 22046633Address: IMC Building, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020

RTI Clinics In PunePune Municipal Council : Every Friday between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.● For appointments and details callMr. Marutirao Sail – Tel. 020 - 64005613Address: Nagrik Suvidha Kendra, Pune Municipal Council, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005Email : pcgt@rediffmail.com ● Visit us at www.pcgt.org

PCGT: Every Saturday between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.● For appointments and details call C. R. Kutpelli – Tel. 020 - 64005613Address: No 3, Thube Park, 16 Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005Email: pcgtpune@rediffmail.com ● Visit us at www.pcgt.org

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