I returned to my home town Dhuri after a gap of 8 months. After having underdone a mental surgery in US :P , I began to see things from a different perspective here. I realized while nothing has changed on surface in my home town, wings of several changes are prevalent among the people here. I intend to note my observations here, to keep track and in hope to find more ideas.
Yesterday, I heard a conversation among several small shop owners. Everyone was cognizanance reflected the changes in customer mentality these days. Someone said “ Earlier there were 100 customers and 10 shops” and today “ There are 10 customers and 100 shops. Where will we all go”. Then someone else reflected that earlier the villagers used to come to town and used to feel that since they are in a city* , they should at least eat some sweets or buy some clothes. Today the same stuff is available in villages, so where will small towns like ours go. The people who belong here, tend to buy from larger cities. I was quite intrigued by the depth of thought and the valid concerns among these people. I couldn’t resist and joined their talk. I introduced the concept of Organized Retail and the impact of the same on these stores. The store owners in unity were aware of the threat. They also reflected that although it will take some time for Organized retail to reach small towns like Dhuri, but in awake of this threat they do not want their children to open a new shop / sit in their own shop. Wings of Change I thought. In the days, I used to study in school, the children of shop owners used to be the cool guys with lots of money to spend and with a secured future. Whereas, children of servicing parents such as I used to feel the heat to study hard or else prepared to be doomed.
Second, I also noticed the Euphoria here for the Fly-Over under construction in Dhuri. I could not resist smiling to my barber’s comments that “Dhuri will become a Heaven, an advanced city as compared to neighboring towns once the fly over opens this June”. I could not resist the temptation to visit the fly over venue and click some pics of this heavenly structure :) !! Wings of Change !! [ I did click pics, unfortunately lost the same in my old cell phone ]
Third, a long standing work that I had on my mind is getting started. The Social Activity that Dad has been doing is in shackles these days. I learnt various aspects, not so comforting, from my Dad. I hope to step up my involvement to make my father’s initiatives of free-after school tutoring a larger concept. It was, however, comforting to note that the earlier suggestions have helped Dad to open 3 more chapters of the institute in region. I believe the order of the day today, considering the unorganized functioning of the organization, is to consolidate the activities. Identify a revenue stream, form a steering committee meeting, develop a code of conduct and process to evaluate the teachers at entry point. Lot of things to be done here !! Wings of Change !!
Forth, long handicapped of not being able to drive a Car, I have taken a decision to utilize this time off back home in a constructive way. Dad has found someone who will teach me Car Driving over next 2 weeks and I hope to buy my own very soon. Wings of Changes, yet to hit the road !!
Fifth, lot of marriages. What’s going on ? As I landed here, in next 2 months I am scheduled to attend three marriages and one first lohri celebrations for my nephew. Wow !! This is what I love about India. I am pretty sure I will not know when these 2 months will pass away. And I also sure that a 2 months progress there will be lot more news from different friends. Seems like everybody is getting married. Ahhh no, I am interested yet :P !! This one is not a change I know !!
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