‘Sloganeering does not change the world’
Mere slogans do not help usher in change and India can only progress by imparting skills to its youth, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj asserted on Friday.
“You do not change the world by sloganeering. Saying ‘Make in India’ does not change the world; saying ‘Aatmanirbhar’...‘vocal for local’ does not change the world; and saying ‘Viksit Bharat’ does not change the world,” he observed.
Without naming any individual or organisation he said: “Words would not change the world, unless you have the skills to put those words into action. It would certainly not change the world by saying ‘I will spend tens of thousand of crores of rupees on CSR or that I want to touch billions of lives’.”
Asking the media to introspect, Mr. Bajaj said: “You have been carrying these slogans. It is time to pause and reflect as to how much of this has turned into reality”.
Mr. Bajaj was speaking at a function organised by Bajaj Group companies, which have collectively decided to commit ₹5,000 crore investment over five years to help more than 2 crore young Indians benefit through skilling. The group’s charitable trusts will also contribute to the ‘Bajaj Beyond’ initiative.
Bajaj family members present on the occasion committed to cocreating a thriving and inclusive future for all Indians.
The various skill building programs undertaken by group companies such as mechanical engineering training provided by Bajaj Auto and financial services training imparted by Bajaj Finserv have been brought under one umbrella.
“With Bajaj Beyond, we will expand our skilling efforts across the group. Together, we will design futureproof curriculums, provide realworld, handson experiences, and equip our youth with the adaptability and innovation required to thrive in the everevolving mobility landscape,” Mr Bajaj said.
“Our initiatives have demonstrated the transformative impact of empowering India’s youth,” said Shekhar Bajaj, CMD, Bajaj Electricals Ltd.
“We are creating a versatile pool of skilled resources that will drive India’s growth story,” observed Bajaj Auto chairman Niraj Bajaj.
“Skilling has been at the heart of our social impact initiatives and we have seen the positive multiplier effect it has on the wellbeing of youth and their families,” asserted Bajaj Finserv CMD Sanjiv Bajaj.
(The writer was in Pune at the invitation of the Bajaj Group of companies)