Thursday, 29 October 2026

A KING IS AS KING DOES voter 2029 loksabha election 2029

A KING IS AS KING DOES

LOKSABHA 2029: THE VOTER AS THE TRUE KING OF INDIA

Blog by Vinay Dadmal

Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Nagpur
Date: 29.10.2026

ENGLISH

A KING IS AS KING DOES

The General Elections to the Lok Sabha in 2029 may still seem some distance away, but political preparations will begin much earlier. As India approaches another democratic milestone, every citizen above 18 years of age will occupy the most important position in the nation. On election day, the voter becomes the true King.

India's Constitution grants every eligible citizen one vote. That single vote carries equal value whether cast by a farmer, teacher, student, laborer, entrepreneur, homemaker, or professional. For one day, political leaders seek the approval of the voter, making the citizen the ultimate authority in a democratic kingdom.

My statement, "A King is as King does," carries a simple yet powerful message. A voter cannot merely claim to be important; a voter must also act responsibly. Kingship in democracy comes with duties. A vigilant voter studies candidates, understands public issues, evaluates performance, and participates actively in the electoral process.

As 2029 approaches, media attention, social media campaigns, political advertisements, surveys, speeches, and debates will increase significantly. New political parties may emerge with fresh promises, innovative ideas, and new approaches to governance. Established parties may introduce welfare measures, development plans, or voter-centric schemes to gain public support. Various announcements may be made during late 2028 and early 2029 to attract voters.

However, wise voters must look beyond short-term attractions. The real question should be: Who can govern effectively? Which candidate has integrity? Which party can provide administrative efficiency, transparency, law and order, employment opportunities, and sustainable development?

Administrative control and good governance are among the most important factors affecting the daily lives of citizens. Roads, education, healthcare, public safety, water supply, agriculture, business opportunities, and public services all depend upon effective administration.

Therefore, every voter should reserve time to prepare himself or herself before the elections. Reading reliable information, verifying claims, participating in discussions, and carefully assessing candidates are essential democratic responsibilities.

Every vote is valuable. Every voter is a King. But the strength of a King is proven not by title alone but by wise action.

Let us ensure that in 2029, India's Kings and Queens of Democracy exercise their power thoughtfully, independently, and in large numbers.

After all, a King is as King does.

हिंदी

राजा वही जो राजधर्म निभाए

वर्ष 2029 में होने वाले लोकसभा चुनाव भारत के लोकतांत्रिक इतिहास का एक महत्वपूर्ण अवसर होंगे। चुनाव जैसे-जैसे नज़दीक आएंगे, देश का प्रत्येक 18 वर्ष से अधिक आयु का नागरिक लोकतंत्र के केंद्र में होगा। चुनाव के दिन मतदाता ही वास्तविक राजा होता है।

भारत के संविधान ने प्रत्येक योग्य नागरिक को मतदान का अधिकार दिया है। किसान, मजदूर, विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक, गृहिणी, व्यापारी या कर्मचारी, सभी का वोट समान महत्व रखता है। चुनाव के दिन राजनीतिक दल और नेता जनता के दरबार में आते हैं और मतदाता के निर्णय का सम्मान करते हैं।

मेरी उक्ति "A King is as King does" अर्थात "राजा वही है जो राजा की तरह आचरण करे" लोकतंत्र पर पूर्णतः लागू होती है। केवल स्वयं को महत्वपूर्ण मान लेना पर्याप्त नहीं है, बल्कि मतदान से पहले जागरूक और जिम्मेदार नागरिक के रूप में व्यवहार करना भी आवश्यक है।

2029 के चुनावों के पूर्व मीडिया कवरेज, सोशल मीडिया प्रचार, राजनीतिक सभाएं, विज्ञापन, टीवी बहसें और जनसंपर्क अभियान तेज़ होंगे। अनेक नए राजनीतिक दल सामने आ सकते हैं। वे नए विचार, नई योजनाएं और नए वादे लेकर जनता के बीच आएंगे। कुछ आकर्षक योजनाओं अथवा लोक-लुभावन घोषणाओं की संभावना भी वर्ष 2028 के अंत तक दिखाई दे सकती है।

किन्तु एक जागरूक मतदाता को केवल घोषणाओं से प्रभावित नहीं होना चाहिए। उसे यह सोचना चाहिए कि कौन-सा उम्मीदवार ईमानदार है, किसकी प्रशासनिक क्षमता बेहतर है, कौन जनता की समस्याओं को समझता है तथा कौन देश और क्षेत्र का दीर्घकालीन विकास सुनिश्चित कर सकता है।

प्रशासनिक नियंत्रण और सुशासन किसी भी समाज की प्रगति का आधार होते हैं। शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, रोजगार, कानून व्यवस्था, कृषि, उद्योग तथा नागरिक सुविधाएं प्रभावी प्रशासन पर निर्भर करती हैं।

अतः प्रत्येक मतदाता को चुनाव से पहले कुछ समय निकालकर जानकारी एकत्र करनी चाहिए, तथ्यों की जांच करनी चाहिए और प्रत्याशियों का निष्पक्ष मूल्यांकन करना चाहिए।

हर वोट की कीमत है। हर मतदाता एक राजा है। लेकिन राजा की महानता उसके मुकुट से नहीं बल्कि उसके निर्णयों से सिद्ध होती है।

आइए, 2029 में लोकतंत्र के इस महापर्व में हम सब जागरूक, सतर्क और जिम्मेदार मतदाता बनें।

क्योंकि राजा वही है जो राजा की तरह आचरण करे।

मराठी

राजा तोच जो राजासारखा वागतो

सन २०२९ मधील लोकसभा निवडणुका भारताच्या लोकशाहीसाठी अत्यंत महत्त्वपूर्ण ठरणार आहेत. निवडणुकांचा काळ जवळ येत जाईल तसतसा अठरा वर्षांपेक्षा अधिक वयाचा प्रत्येक नागरिक लोकशाहीच्या केंद्रस्थानी असेल. मतदानाच्या दिवशी मतदार हा खरा राजा असतो.

भारतीय संविधानाने प्रत्येक पात्र नागरिकाला मतदानाचा अधिकार दिलेला आहे. शेतकरी, कामगार, विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक, गृहिणी, व्यापारी किंवा नोकरदार, प्रत्येकाच्या मताचे मूल्य समान असते. निवडणुकीच्या दिवशी राजकीय पक्ष आणि नेते जनतेसमोर उत्तरदायी बनतात आणि मतदाराच्या निर्णयाची वाट पाहतात.

माझे वचन "A King is as King does" म्हणजेच "राजा तोच जो राजासारखा वागतो" हे लोकशाहीत अत्यंत समर्पक आहे. स्वतःला महत्त्वाचे मानणे पुरेसे नाही; तर जबाबदार, जागरूक आणि विचारपूर्वक मतदान करणारा नागरिक होणे आवश्यक आहे.

२०२९ च्या निवडणुकांपूर्वी माध्यमांमधील चर्चासत्रे, सोशल मीडिया प्रचार, जाहिराती, सर्वेक्षणे, सभा आणि राजकीय मोहिमा मोठ्या प्रमाणात वाढतील. नवीन राजकीय पक्ष उदयास येऊ शकतात. ते नवीन कल्पना, नवीन आश्वासने आणि नव्या प्रकारची राजकीय मांडणी घेऊन मतदारांसमोर येतील. २०२८ च्या अखेरीस काही लोकाभिमुख किंवा मतदारांना आकर्षित करणाऱ्या योजना जाहीर होण्याची शक्यता देखील राहू शकते.

मात्र सुजाण मतदाराने केवळ आश्वासनांकडे पाहू नये. उमेदवाराची प्रामाणिकता, प्रशासन चालविण्याची क्षमता, विकासाविषयीची दृष्टी आणि जनहिताची बांधिलकी यांचा विचार करणे अधिक आवश्यक आहे.

सुशासन आणि प्रभावी प्रशासन हा नागरिकांच्या जीवनमानावर सर्वाधिक प्रभाव टाकणारा घटक आहे. शिक्षण, आरोग्य, रोजगार, शेती, उद्योग, पाणीपुरवठा, रस्ते आणि सार्वजनिक सेवा या सर्व बाबी प्रशासनाच्या गुणवत्तेवर अवलंबून असतात.

म्हणून प्रत्येक मतदाराने निवडणुकीपूर्वी माहिती मिळवण्यासाठी, वस्तुस्थिती पडताळण्यासाठी आणि उमेदवारांचे मूल्यमापन करण्यासाठी काही वेळ राखून ठेवला पाहिजे.

प्रत्येक मत मौल्यवान आहे. प्रत्येक मतदार राजा आहे. पण राजेपणाचा खरा पुरावा त्याच्या शहाण्या निर्णयांतून दिसतो.

२०२९ मध्ये भारताच्या लोकशाहीतील या राजांनी आणि राण्यांनी मोठ्या संख्येने मतदान करून विचारपूर्वक निर्णय घ्यावा, हीच अपेक्षा.

कारण राजा तोच जो राजासारखा वागतो.

© Blog by Vinay Dadmal, Nagpur
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Date: 29 October 2026
Title: A KING IS AS KING DOES - Lok Sabha 2029 and the Power of the Voter

English song lyrics by Vinay Dadmal

Listen to Your Soul

Lyrics by Vinay Dadmal
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Nagpur, India
Date: 29.10.2026

Verse 1

Always listen to your soul, give it credit,
Luck is not the thing that you predict.
Every step you take can shape tomorrow,
Every smile can soften someone's sorrow.

Work is work, it may define your character,
Different roads may bring us all together.
In the journey, every role has value,
What you build today becomes the real you.

Pre-Chorus

Life is easy for you, may be hard for others,
Think twice before doing works together.
Every heart is fighting battles unseen,
Show some kindness, keep your spirit clean.

Chorus

Listen to your soul, let it guide the way,
Through the darkest night and brightest day.
One may win and one may lose the race,
But every life deserves respect and grace.

Don't believe life's always meant to cruise,
Every road has lessons we must choose.
Stand up strong, stay humble, stay aware,
Leave your mark with actions true and fair.

Verse 2

Flow may be one-sided in the river,
But your actions should be wiser than the water.
Choices made in moments shape forever,
Small decisions can change lives altogether.

When success arrives, don't lose your ground,
Real strength is where compassion's found.
Lift the people struggling by your side,
That's the place where true victories reside.

Bridge

When the storms of doubt begin to rise,
Trust the truth reflected in your eyes.
Fortune comes and fortune fades away,
Character is what remains to stay.

Final Chorus

Listen to your soul, let it light your flame,
Luck may change but values stay the same.
One may win and one may lose someday,
Yet integrity will never fade away.

Life's a journey, not a perfect ride,
Walk with courage, keep your heart open wide.
Listen to your soul and you will find,
The greatest strength is a truthful mind.

Outro

Always listen to your soul, give it credit,
Luck is not that which you predict.
Live with purpose, let your spirit lead,
And become the person the world may need.

Luck is not that which you predict

LUCK IS NOT THAT WHICH YOU PREDICT

A Lesson from a Handwriting Competition

Blog by Vinay Dadmal

Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Nagpur
Date: 29.10.2026

ENGLISH

LUCK IS NOT THAT WHICH YOU PREDICT

In life, we often make predictions about our future. We assume that success will come because we have worked hard, and sometimes we become disappointed when the expected result does not arrive. However, life has its own way of teaching us lessons. One such lesson came to me in 1981 when I was studying in Class 10 at Bhonsala Military School, Nashik.

Our school organized a handwriting competition in Devanagari script, which meant Hindi or Marathi handwriting. The competition was conducted right inside the classroom. A printed Marathi paragraph was given to every student, and we had to rewrite it in our own handwriting and submit it for evaluation.

At that time, I was confident because both my English and Marathi handwriting were considered very neat and beautiful. After submitting my entry, I firmly believed that I would win one of the three prizes.

The day of the result arrived. To my surprise, my name was not among the first three prize winners. I felt deeply disappointed. As a young student, I could not understand how my handwriting had failed to secure a prize.

The next day, however, something unusual caught my attention. On the school notice board, a page displaying my handwriting was prominently exhibited. Above it was written, "Beautiful Handwriting." Alongside my page, the prize-winning entries were also displayed according to their ranks.

I was astonished. If my handwriting was beautiful enough to be displayed, why had I not received a prize?

Curious, I made inquiries and eventually discovered the truth. The peon had mistakenly failed to send the entire bundle of entries from our classroom to the evaluator. As a result, my handwriting sheet had never reached the judge for assessment. When the mistake was discovered later, the school displayed my handwriting sheet on the notice board along with the prize-winning entries as a corrective gesture.

What had initially appeared to be an unfair result turned into a memorable and amusing incident. More importantly, it taught me a valuable lesson: our predictions are not always reality. We may be confident about an outcome, but unseen circumstances can change everything.

That day I learned that luck is not always what we predict. Sometimes success is delayed, hidden, or expressed in a different form altogether. What matters is not merely the result but the effort, sincerity, and willingness to learn from every experience.

Life continues to remind us that not everything is under our control. We can work hard, prepare well, and give our best, but the final outcome may still surprise us. When that happens, instead of losing heart, we should remember that every unexpected event carries a lesson.

Luck is not that which you predict. Sometimes luck is the truth that reveals itself only after the result is declared.

हिंदी

भाग्य वह नहीं होता जिसे हम पहले से अनुमान लगा लें

जीवन में हम अक्सर अपने भविष्य के बारे में अनुमान लगाते हैं। हमें लगता है कि मेहनत का परिणाम निश्चित रूप से हमारी अपेक्षाओं के अनुसार मिलेगा। लेकिन कई बार जीवन हमें ऐसे अनुभव देता है जो हमारी सोच को बदल देते हैं। ऐसा ही एक अनुभव मुझे वर्ष 1981 में हुआ, जब मैं भोंसला मिलिटरी स्कूल, नाशिक में दसवीं कक्षा का विद्यार्थी था।

हमारे विद्यालय में देवनागरी लिपि अर्थात हिंदी या मराठी हस्ताक्षर (हैंडराइटिंग) प्रतियोगिता आयोजित की गई। प्रतियोगिता कक्षा में ही आयोजित हुई। एक मुद्रित मराठी अनुच्छेद सभी विद्यार्थियों को दिया गया और उसे अपनी लिखावट में लिखकर जमा करना था।

मेरे अंग्रेज़ी और मराठी दोनों हस्ताक्षर बहुत अच्छे माने जाते थे। इसलिए मुझे पूरा विश्वास था कि तीन पुरस्कारों में से एक पुरस्कार तो निश्चित रूप से मुझे मिलेगा।

जब परिणाम घोषित हुआ तो मेरा नाम तीन विजेताओं में कहीं नहीं था। मुझे बहुत दुःख हुआ। मैं समझ नहीं पा रहा था कि आखिर मेरी लिखावट को पुरस्कार के योग्य क्यों नहीं माना गया।

परिणाम के अगले दिन मैंने विद्यालय के सूचना-पट्ट पर अपना ही हस्तलेखन प्रदर्शित देखा। उसके ऊपर लिखा था - "खूबसूरत हस्ताक्षर"। साथ ही प्रथम, द्वितीय और तृतीय पुरस्कार प्राप्त विद्यार्थियों की लिखावट भी लगी हुई थी।

मैं आश्चर्यचकित रह गया। यदि मेरी लिखावट इतनी अच्छी थी कि उसे प्रदर्शित किया गया, तो मुझे पुरस्कार क्यों नहीं मिला?

जांच करने पर एक रोचक तथ्य सामने आया। हमारे कक्षा के उत्तरपत्रों का पूरा बंडल गलती से चपरासी द्वारा परीक्षक के पास भेजा ही नहीं गया था। इसलिए मेरी लिखावट का मूल्यांकन हुआ ही नहीं। बाद में जब यह गलती सामने आई, तो सुधार के रूप में मेरी लिखावट का पृष्ठ भी पुरस्कार विजेताओं के साथ सूचना-पट्ट पर प्रदर्शित किया गया।

यह घटना मेरे लिए बहुत मनोरंजक और शिक्षाप्रद साबित हुई। मैंने उस दिन सीखा कि जो हम अनुमान लगाते हैं, वह हमेशा सच नहीं होता। कई बार परिणाम हमारे प्रयासों से नहीं, बल्कि ऐसी परिस्थितियों से प्रभावित होते हैं जिन पर हमारा कोई नियंत्रण नहीं होता।

उस दिन मुझे समझ आया कि भाग्य वह नहीं होता जिसे हम पहले से घोषित कर दें। भाग्य कभी-कभी परिणाम के बाद अपना वास्तविक स्वरूप दिखाता है।

हम प्रयास कर सकते हैं, तैयारी कर सकते हैं और अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ दे सकते हैं, लेकिन अंतिम परिणाम जीवन के अनेक अदृश्य कारकों पर भी निर्भर करता है। इसलिए निराश होने के बजाय हर अनुभव से सीखना चाहिए।

भाग्य वह नहीं है जिसे हम पहले से पहचान लें; भाग्य वह है जो समय आने पर स्वयं सामने आता है।

मराठी

नशीब म्हणजे आपण केलेला अंदाज नव्हे

जीवनात आपण अनेकदा आपल्या भविष्याबद्दल अंदाज बांधत असतो. आपल्याला वाटते की आपण चांगली मेहनत घेतली आहे, त्यामुळे अपेक्षित यश नक्की मिळेल. पण जीवन अनेकदा वेगळाच धडा शिकवते. असा एक धडा मला 1981 साली मिळाला, जेव्हा मी भोसला मिलिटरी स्कूल, नाशिक येथे दहावीत शिकत होतो.

आमच्या शाळेत देवनागरी लिपीतील हस्ताक्षर स्पर्धा आयोजित करण्यात आली होती. वर्गातच स्पर्धा घेण्यात आली. एक छापील मराठी परिच्छेद देण्यात आला आणि तो स्वतःच्या हस्ताक्षरात लिहून जमा करायचा होता.

माझे इंग्रजी आणि मराठी दोन्ही हस्ताक्षर अतिशय सुंदर असल्यामुळे मला खात्री होती की तीन पारितोषिकांपैकी एक तरी मला मिळणारच.

निकाल जाहीर झाला आणि मला मोठा धक्का बसला. माझे नाव पहिल्या तीन क्रमांकात नव्हते. मला खूप वाईट वाटले.

दुसऱ्या दिवशी शाळेच्या सूचना फलकावर माझे स्वतःचे हस्ताक्षर लावलेले दिसले. त्यावर "खूबसूरत हस्ताक्षर" अशी नोंद होती. त्याचबरोबर पहिला, दुसरा आणि तिसरा क्रमांक मिळालेल्या विद्यार्थ्यांची हस्ताक्षरेही लावलेली होती.

मला खूप आश्चर्य वाटले. माझे हस्ताक्षर इतके चांगले होते तर मग मला पारितोषिक का मिळाले नाही?

चौकशी केल्यानंतर खरी गोष्ट समोर आली. आमच्या वर्गातील स्पर्धेच्या उत्तरपत्रिकांचा संपूर्ण गठ्ठा चुकून शिपायाने परीक्षकांकडे पाठवलाच नव्हता. त्यामुळे माझ्या हस्ताक्षराचे परीक्षण झालेच नव्हते. नंतर चूक लक्षात आल्यानंतर दुरुस्ती म्हणून माझे हस्ताक्षरही पारितोषिक विजेत्यांच्या हस्ताक्षरांसोबत सूचना फलकावर प्रदर्शित करण्यात आले.

ही घटना अतिशय मजेशीर आणि तितकीच शिकवण देणारी होती. त्या दिवशी मला समजले की आपण जे भाकीत करतो ते नेहमीच खरे ठरेल असे नाही. अनेकदा परिणामांवर अशा गोष्टींचा प्रभाव असतो ज्या आपल्या नियंत्रणाबाहेर असतात.

त्या अनुभवाने मला एक महत्त्वाचा धडा दिला - नशीब म्हणजे आपण केलेला अंदाज नव्हे.

आपण मेहनत करू शकतो, तयारी करू शकतो आणि सर्वोत्तम प्रयत्न करू शकतो. पण अंतिम निकाल अनेक अदृश्य घटकांवर अवलंबून असतो. त्यामुळे अपयश आले किंवा अपेक्षित यश मिळाले नाही, तरी त्यातून शिकणे महत्त्वाचे आहे.

नशीब हे आपण आधीच ठरवत नाही; ते वेळ आल्यावर स्वतःचे अस्तित्व दाखवते.

"Luck is not that which you predict. It is often the unexpected truth that life reveals afterwards."

Blog by Vinay Dadmal, Nagpur
Date: 29 October 2026

Handwriting of young students

HANDWRITING BY YOUNG STUDENTS

A Thoughtful Reflection on the Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age

Blog by: Vinay Dadmal
Email: dadmalv20152gmail.com
Place: Nagpur
Date: 29.10.2026

ENGLISH

HANDWRITING BY YOUNG STUDENTS

In today's digital world, mobile phones, tablets, computers, and artificial intelligence have become part of everyday life. Students complete assignments online, communicate through messaging applications, and often depend on keyboards rather than pens. While technology has transformed education positively, one important skill is slowly losing its place among young students: handwriting.

Handwriting is much more than writing words on paper. It reflects patience, discipline, personality, and thought process. A neat and readable handwriting creates a positive impression and demonstrates attention to detail. Just as our speech reveals our character, our handwriting often reflects our habits and mindset.

Many people argue that handwritten documents are becoming irrelevant because most official work is now performed digitally. This may be true to some extent. However, there are many situations where handwriting remains irreplaceable.

Imagine you are alone and suddenly a brilliant idea comes to your mind. You may receive inspiration for a poem, a song, a business concept, a scientific observation, or a personal reflection. At that moment, a handwritten diary becomes your best companion. Writing by hand allows thoughts to flow naturally and helps preserve creativity in its purest form.

Many famous writers, scientists, musicians, leaders, and philosophers maintained personal notebooks and handwritten journals. Their original handwritten pages are treasured today because they reveal the evolution of human thought and creativity.

Research has also shown that writing by hand helps students remember information better, improves concentration, enhances fine motor skills, and encourages deeper learning. Students who regularly write by hand often develop better spelling, language skills, and note-taking habits.

Unfortunately, many young students today consider handwriting unimportant. They may not realize that even in a technological era, the ability to write clearly and beautifully remains a valuable life skill. Good handwriting may not guarantee success, but it encourages discipline, patience, and effective communication.

Parents and teachers should motivate children to maintain a personal diary, write essays by hand, compose poems, and record important ideas in notebooks. A few minutes of daily handwriting practice can create lifelong benefits.

The future may be digital, but the human mind is still creative. Whenever imagination strikes, a pen and a notebook remain among the most powerful tools ever created.

Famous Handwriting Specimens

Although actual handwriting samples cannot be reproduced here, readers may search for original handwritten documents of:

William Shakespeare (English literature)
Abraham Lincoln (Statesman)
Albert Einstein (Scientist)
Mahatma Gandhi (English correspondence and notes)
Rabindranath Tagore (Literary manuscripts)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Personal notes and writings)

Their manuscripts demonstrate that handwriting carries a unique personal identity that no computer font can fully replace.

हिंदी

युवा विद्यार्थियों में हस्तलेखन का महत्व

आज का युग डिजिटल युग है। मोबाइल, कंप्यूटर, टैबलेट और कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI) ने शिक्षा की पद्धति को बदल दिया है। अधिकांश विद्यार्थी टाइपिंग को प्राथमिकता देते हैं। लेकिन इसी परिवर्तन के बीच एक महत्वपूर्ण कला धीरे-धीरे पीछे छूटती जा रही है, और वह है हस्तलेखन।

हस्तलेखन केवल शब्दों को कागज पर लिखना नहीं है। यह व्यक्ति के धैर्य, अनुशासन, व्यक्तित्व और सोच का प्रतिबिंब होता है। सुंदर और स्पष्ट लिखावट पढ़ने वाले पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालती है। जिस प्रकार हमारी वाणी हमारी पहचान बनाती है, उसी प्रकार हमारी लिखावट भी हमारी पहचान बन सकती है।

कुछ लोग कहते हैं कि आज हस्तलिखित दस्तावेजों का महत्व कम हो गया है क्योंकि अधिकांश कार्य डिजिटल माध्यम से होते हैं। यह बात आंशिक रूप से सही हो सकती है। फिर भी हस्तलेखन का महत्व समाप्त नहीं हुआ है।

मान लीजिए आप अकेले बैठे हैं और अचानक कोई अद्भुत विचार आपके मन में आता है। कोई गीत की पंक्ति, कविता, सामाजिक सुधार का प्रस्ताव या जीवन का कोई अनुभव आपके मन में जन्म लेता है। ऐसे समय में एक हस्तलिखित डायरी सबसे अच्छा साथी बन जाती है। हाथ से लिखने पर विचार अधिक स्वाभाविक रूप से व्यक्त होते हैं और सृजनात्मकता सुरक्षित रहती है।

महान लेखकों, वैज्ञानिकों, कवियों और नेताओं की हस्तलिखित डायरियाँ और नोटबुक आज भी अमूल्य धरोहर मानी जाती हैं। उनके मूल हस्तलेख हमें उनकी सोच और रचनात्मक यात्रा की झलक देते हैं।

हस्तलेखन विद्यार्थियों की स्मरण शक्ति बढ़ाता है, एकाग्रता विकसित करता है, भाषा ज्ञान मजबूत करता है तथा सीखने की क्षमता में वृद्धि करता है। नियमित रूप से लिखने वाले विद्यार्थियों में अभिव्यक्ति की क्षमता भी अधिक विकसित होती है।

आज भले ही बहुत कम विद्यार्थी हस्तलेखन के महत्व को स्वीकार करें, लेकिन यह जीवनभर उपयोगी रहने वाला कौशल है। अच्छा हस्तलेखन सफलता की गारंटी नहीं देता, परंतु यह अनुशासन, धैर्य और प्रभावी संवाद की आदत अवश्य विकसित करता है।

अभिभावकों और शिक्षकों को चाहिए कि वे बच्चों को प्रतिदिन कुछ समय हस्तलेखन अभ्यास, डायरी लेखन, कविता लेखन और नोट्स बनाने के लिए प्रेरित करें।

प्रसिद्ध हस्तलेखों के उदाहरण

पाठक निम्न प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तियों के हस्तलेख खोजकर देख सकते हैं:

महात्मा गांधी
रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर
डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम
प्रेमचंद
हरिवंश राय बच्चन
रामधारी सिंह दिनकर

इनके हस्तलेख यह सिद्ध करते हैं कि प्रत्येक व्यक्ति की लिखावट उसकी विशिष्ट पहचान होती है।

मराठी

युवा विद्यार्थ्यांमध्ये हस्ताक्षराचे महत्त्व

आजचे जग डिजिटल झाले आहे. मोबाईल, संगणक, टॅब्लेट आणि कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता यांचा विद्यार्थ्यांच्या शिक्षणावर मोठा प्रभाव आहे. बहुतांश विद्यार्थी टायपिंगकडे वळत आहेत. अशा परिस्थितीत एक महत्त्वाची कला मागे पडत चालली आहे, ती म्हणजे हस्ताक्षर.

हस्ताक्षर म्हणजे फक्त कागदावर शब्द लिहिणे नव्हे. ते व्यक्तीचे व्यक्तिमत्त्व, शिस्त, संयम आणि विचारसरणी यांचे प्रतिबिंब असते. स्वच्छ आणि वाचनीय हस्ताक्षर इतरांवर चांगला प्रभाव पाडते.

काही लोकांचे मत आहे की आजच्या काळात हस्तलिखित कागदपत्रांचे महत्त्व कमी झाले आहे. हे काही प्रमाणात खरे असले तरी हस्ताक्षराचे महत्त्व अद्यापही कायम आहे.

समजा तुम्ही एकटे बसलेले आहात आणि अचानक एखादी सुंदर कल्पना, कविता, गाण्याची ओळ किंवा एखादा सामाजिक उपक्रमाचा विचार मनात येतो. अशा वेळी हस्तलिखित डायरीपेक्षा चांगला मित्र दुसरा कोणी नसतो. हाताने लिहिताना विचार नैसर्गिक स्वरूपात शब्दबद्ध होतात आणि सर्जनशीलता जपली जाते.

अनेक महान लेखक, वैज्ञानिक, कवी आणि नेत्यांनी आपल्या हस्तलिखित वहीत विचार नोंदवले. आज त्यांच्या हस्ताक्षरांना ऐतिहासिक आणि सांस्कृतिक महत्त्व प्राप्त झाले आहे.

हस्ताक्षर विद्यार्थ्यांची स्मरणशक्ती, एकाग्रता, भाषिक कौशल्ये आणि शिकण्याची क्षमता वाढवते. नियमित लेखन करणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांमध्ये विचार मांडण्याची क्षमता अधिक चांगली विकसित होते.

आज अनेक विद्यार्थी हस्ताक्षराला फारसे महत्त्व देत नसतील, परंतु चांगले हस्ताक्षर हे आयुष्यभर उपयोगी पडणारे कौशल्य आहे. ते व्यक्तीमध्ये शिस्त, संयम आणि अचूकता निर्माण करते.

पालक आणि शिक्षकांनी विद्यार्थ्यांना दररोज काही वेळ हस्ताक्षर सराव, दिनदर्शिका लेखन, कविता लेखन आणि नोट्स तयार करण्यासाठी प्रोत्साहित करावे.

प्रसिद्ध हस्ताक्षरांची उदाहरणे

खालील महान व्यक्तींची हस्तलिखित पत्रे व नोंदी पाहण्यासारख्या आहेत:

महात्मा गांधी
डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर
डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम
पु. ल. देशपांडे
कुसुमाग्रज
सावित्रीबाई फुले

त्यांच्या हस्ताक्षरातून त्यांच्या व्यक्तिमत्त्वाची वेगळी ओळख दिसून येते.

Conclusion

A keyboard may help us communicate faster, but a pen helps us connect with our thoughts. In an age of technology, young students should not abandon the art of handwriting. A notebook, a diary, and a good pen continue to be powerful tools for creativity, learning, and self-expression.

"Technology may store information, but handwriting preserves personality."

- Vinay Dadmal
Nagpur
29 October 2026

Future Social Transformation Vinay dadmal way

FUTURE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN INDIA - VINAY DADMAL WAY

एक नये भारत की परिकल्पना

Blog by: Vinay Dadmal
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Nagpur
Date: 29.10.2026

Introduction

India has always been a land of diversity, culture, languages, traditions and social evolution. Every generation faces a unique challenge and is responsible for shaping the future of the nation. The next ten years can become a decisive period for India's social transformation if we focus on equality, women's empowerment, economic justice and national unity rather than social divisions.

In my view, the biggest transformation India needs is to gradually move from caste-based identities toward opportunity-based identities. The objective should be to create a society where every citizen is known for his or her talent, education, character and contribution to the nation rather than caste labels.

Towards Four Simple Categories

For the next decade, India may consider simplifying social classification into only four categories:

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
SC
ST
Open Category

The long-term objective should be social harmony, where caste names lose their relevance in everyday public life. Instead of continuously emphasizing thousands of caste identities, the nation should encourage a common Indian identity.

The purpose of this suggestion is not to erase history but to create a future where opportunities, education and economic upliftment gradually reduce social barriers.

For example:

A student applying for a scholarship should primarily be evaluated on economic need and educational merit.
A job applicant should be known for skills and qualifications rather than caste labels.
Government documentation should become simpler and citizen-friendly.

As society becomes more urbanized and digitally connected, younger generations increasingly interact beyond traditional caste boundaries. Public policy should encourage this positive trend.

No Mention of Caste in Routine Documents

A future India should aspire towards minimizing the need to mention caste in routine documents and transactions.

Consider examples:

Railway reservations do not require caste for travel.
Banking transactions are completed without caste identification.
Digital payments occur without caste information.
Property purchases, online learning and e-commerce function without caste disclosure.

If many daily activities can proceed without caste identification, future governance should gradually examine where such references remain genuinely necessary and where they may be reduced to promote equality and simplicity.

The ultimate goal should be:

"Citizen First, Caste Later, Nation Above All."

Redefining EWS for Better Targeting

Welfare resources are finite. Therefore, benefits must reach the genuinely needy sections of society.

A revised vision could be to reduce the annual EWS eligibility threshold to approximately ₹5 lakh per annum, ensuring that government assistance, subsidies and welfare schemes are more focused on those who truly require support.

Benefits of better targeting may include:

More efficient use of public funds.
Greater impact on poor households.
Reduced leakages.
Improved educational support.
Better health and nutrition outcomes.

The guiding principle should be:

"Maximum Support to the Most Needy."

Women-Led Development: The Real Game Changer

India's future transformation will not be achieved merely through economic growth. It will be achieved through women's empowerment.

A nation becomes strong when women become economically, socially and politically strong.

Vision: Female-Male Ratio 55:45

A healthy society should not discriminate against daughters. Every girl child represents future leadership, innovation and social strength.

The focus should be on:

Improved maternal healthcare.
Better nutrition.
Equal educational opportunities.
Financial independence.
Safety and dignity for women.

A balanced and empowered female population creates stronger families, healthier communities and a more productive economy.

33% Women Representation in Parliament

Women bring unique perspectives in governance, social welfare, education, healthcare and community development.

Therefore, achieving at least 33% representation of women in Parliament and legislative institutions can strengthen democratic participation.

Potential outcomes include:

Greater focus on family welfare.
Improved health policies.
Better education initiatives.
Increased attention to grassroots development.
Stronger focus on women and child safety.

A modern democracy should reflect the participation of all sections of society.

33% Women in Armed Forces

The future Indian Armed Forces should increasingly reflect the talent and determination of Indian women.

Many countries have successfully expanded women's participation in defence services.

India can continue progressing toward greater representation of women in:

Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Strategic Services
Defence Research Organisations

Examples already demonstrate that women officers have excelled in aviation, command roles, engineering, medicine, intelligence and administration.

National service is not determined by gender but by capability, dedication and patriotism.

A New Era of Women-Centric Economic Schemes

The next decade should witness large-scale economic transformation through women-led development.

Suggested Initiatives

1. Women Entrepreneurship Fund

Special funding for:

Rural businesses
Small industries
Food processing
Digital enterprises
Agricultural value addition

2. Property Ownership Incentives

Additional benefits for:

Property registration in women's names.
Agricultural land management by women.
Housing support for female-headed households.

3. Women Cooperative Development Mission

Support for:

Self-help groups.
Rural production units.
Handicraft clusters.
Agri-based industries.

4. Rural Women Digital Empowerment Program

Training in:

Digital banking.
Online commerce.
Artificial intelligence tools.
Financial literacy.

5. Women Employment Incentive Scheme

Incentives for employers who provide:

Safe workplaces.
Leadership opportunities.
Skill development programs.
Equal pay practices.

Education: The Foundation of Social Transformation

Every major social transformation begins in schools.

Future education must teach:

Constitutional values.
Gender equality.
Financial literacy.
Digital skills.
National unity.
Scientific temper.

Children should grow up learning that:

Hard work matters.
Character matters.
Knowledge matters.
National contribution matters.

Social divisions should not define their future.

The India of 2036: A Vision

Imagine an India where:

Women lead businesses, villages and ministries.
Girls receive equal opportunities.
Welfare reaches the genuinely needy.
Citizens are identified by talent and contribution.
Rural families are economically empowered.
Parliament reflects greater women's participation.
Armed forces benefit from wider female representation.
National identity becomes stronger than social divisions.

Such an India would be more confident, productive, inclusive and future-ready.

Conclusion

The next ten years provide India with a historic opportunity to shape a more unified and progressive society. Social transformation cannot occur overnight, but clear goals can guide the nation toward a better future.

The essence of the "Vinay Dadmal Way" is simple:

Empower Women. Support the Needy. Simplify Social Structures. Strengthen National Unity. Build an India where every citizen's identity is defined primarily by capability, character and contribution to the nation.

If India succeeds in these areas, the coming decade could become one of the most significant periods of social transformation in the country's history.

"A strong India will emerge not from divisions, but from opportunity, dignity, equality and women-led development."

— Vinay Dadmal
Nagpur
29.10.2026
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Petrol like pricing for EDIBLE OILS in India Vinay Dadmal way

PROPOSAL TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND GST COUNCIL

SUBJECT:

Proposal for "Petrol-Like Daily Pricing System for Edible Oils Across India" with GST Calculation on Factory Printed Daily MRP and Necessary Legislative Reforms for Consumer Protection, Price Transparency and Uniformity

Submitted By:

Vinay Dadmal
House No. 55, Swarajnagar, Behind Omkarnagar,
Manewada Ring Road, Nagpur – 440027
Maharashtra, India
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com

Place: Nagpur
Date: 28.10.2026

TO

1. Hon'ble Union Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance, Government of India
North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Email: fm@nic.in

2. Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Department of Consumer Affairs
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Email: secy-ca@nic.in

3. Hon'ble Union Minister of Food Processing Industries

Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Panchsheel Bhawan, New Delhi – 110049
Email: minister-fpi@gov.in

4. Chairperson, GST Council Secretariat

GST Council Secretariat
5th Floor, Tower II, Jeevan Bharati Building
Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Email: gstcouncil@gov.in

5. Chairperson

Competition Commission of India (CCI)
9th Floor, Office Block-I, Kidwai Nagar East,
New Delhi – 110023
Email: chairman@cci.gov.in

6. Secretary

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011
Email: secy-dipp@nic.in

7. Chief Secretary

All State Governments and Union Territories

RESPECTED SIR/MADAM,

I respectfully submit this proposal for introducing a Petrol-Like Dynamic Daily Pricing Mechanism for Edible Oils throughout India, ensuring complete transparency, consumer confidence and real-time transfer of market benefits to citizens.

Petrol and diesel prices across India are revised daily based on international market conditions and domestic factors. However, edible oils, despite being an essential commodity used by every household, often continue to be sold at old prices even when wholesale and import prices decline significantly.

As a result, consumers do not receive timely benefits of lower market prices and often pay substantially higher rates, causing dissatisfaction and reducing trust in the pricing system.

Therefore, legislative intervention is required to establish a transparent and uniform daily pricing framework for edible oils.

PROPOSAL

1. Daily MRP Revision System

Every edible oil manufacturer, importer, packer and refiner shall:

Determine a daily national MRP for each product.
Update MRP every day based on:
- Crude edible oil prices.
- Import prices.
- Currency fluctuations.
- Transportation costs.
- Processing costs.
- Government taxes.

The revised MRP shall be centrally published on a public portal.

2. Digital Daily MRP Declaration Portal

Government shall establish:

"National Edible Oil Price Portal"

Features:

Daily price publication.
Product-wise MRP.
Brand-wise MRP.
State-wise availability.
Historical price trends.
Public access free of charge.

Consumers should be able to verify prices through:

QR code scanning.
Mobile application.
SMS service.

3. Factory Printed Dynamic MRP

Every edible oil package should contain:

A. Base Printed Information

Brand Name
Batch Number
Manufacturing Date
Quantity
QR Code

B. Dynamic Price Information

The final MRP applicable on any day should be accessible digitally through QR code linked with the Government Portal.

4. GST Calculation on Factory Declared MRP

For all edible oils:

GST should be calculated on factory declared MRP.
Uniform valuation mechanism should be established.
Artificial intermediary markups should not affect GST calculations.

This will enhance:

Tax transparency.
Audit efficiency.
Reduction in tax disputes.
Consumer confidence.

5. National Uniform Pricing Framework

A consumer in:

Nagpur
Delhi
Chennai
Guwahati
Srinagar

should receive substantially similar pricing except for genuine transportation differences.

Large arbitrary price variations should be monitored.

6. Mandatory QR Code Verification

Every edible oil package should carry a Government-compliant QR code displaying:

Today's MRP
GST amount
Manufacturer
Batch details
Previous week's price trend
Consumer complaint mechanism

REQUIRED LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS

A. Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Amend provisions enabling:

Dynamic electronic MRP declaration.
QR-code based real-time pricing.
Digital verification by consumers.

B. Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

Amend rules to provide:

Daily MRP revisions.
Centralized digital disclosure.
Mandatory QR code incorporation.

C. CGST Act, 2017 and SGST Acts

Suitable amendments may be examined for:

Harmonised valuation procedures where MRP-based taxation is adopted for edible oils.
Integration with digital MRP reporting systems.
Simplified audit mechanisms.

D. Essential Commodities Framework

Government may prescribe transparency obligations and reporting standards for edible oil manufacturers and importers.

E. Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Introduce provisions requiring:

Daily transparent MRP disclosure.
Digital consumer verification.
Penalties for misleading pricing information.

FEASIBILITY REPORT

Economic Feasibility

Advantages

Real-time transmission of market benefits to consumers.
Reduced possibility of excessive profiteering.
Improved market competitiveness.
Better price discovery.
Increased transparency in supply chains.
Enhanced consumer confidence.

Technological Feasibility

India already possesses:

GST Network (GSTN)
UPI Infrastructure
QR Code Ecosystem
Digital Public Infrastructure
Aadhaar Enabled Systems

Therefore, implementation costs are manageable.

Administrative Feasibility

Daily petroleum pricing demonstrates that India is already capable of operating nationwide dynamic pricing systems.

The same model may be adapted for edible oils using existing digital frameworks.

Benefits to Consumers

Consumers will receive:

✓ Transparent pricing

✓ Daily updated prices

✓ Fair market value

✓ Reduced exploitation

✓ Easier comparison among brands

✓ Improved purchasing decisions

Benefits to Government

Government will receive:

✓ Enhanced tax compliance

✓ Better market intelligence

✓ Reduced consumer grievances

✓ Improved inflation monitoring

✓ Digital audit trail

✓ Better policy making through real-time data

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

If implemented nationally:

Greater transparency in edible oil pricing.
Improved consumer trust.
Faster transfer of benefits from falling global prices.
Better GST compliance.
Reduction in arbitrary pricing practices.
Strengthened digital governance.
Increased public satisfaction.

PRAYER

In view of the above, it is respectfully requested that the Government of India, GST Council, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Food Processing Industries Ministry, State Governments and all concerned authorities may constitute an Expert Committee to examine the proposal and recommend suitable legislative and administrative reforms for implementation of a transparent "Petrol-Like Daily Pricing System for Edible Oils Across India."

Such a reform would significantly strengthen consumer rights, improve market transparency and support the vision of Digital India and Consumer-Centric Governance.

Yours faithfully,

Vinay Dadmal
House No. 55, Swarajnagar, Behind Omkarnagar,
Manewada Ring Road, Nagpur – 440027
Maharashtra, India
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com

Date: 28.10.2026
Place: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Annexure: Key Recommendations at a Glance

Daily edible oil MRP revision.
National Edible Oil Price Portal.
QR-code linked dynamic pricing.
GST linked with factory-declared MRP framework.
Amend Legal Metrology laws.
Amend GST valuation provisions where appropriate.
Consumer verification through mobile apps.
Real-time market transparency.
Anti-profiteering monitoring.
National consumer awareness campaign.

Monday, 26 October 2026

INDIAN RAILWAY catering service need reforms

BEYOND CONTROL INCIDENCES IN MY LIFE - Part E

Railway Catering: A System That Still Needs Ground Reality Reforms

Blog by Vinay Dadmal
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Nagpur
Date: 26.10.2026

ENGLISH

BEYOND CONTROL INCIDENCES IN MY LIFE - Part E

During my years of association with railway travel and railway environments, I received numerous complaints regarding catering services. I also personally experienced many situations where the quality of food and service failed to meet the expectations of passengers. Even today, despite some improvements over the years, many of these issues appear to be "beyond control" from the passenger's perspective.

One of the primary reasons behind these recurring problems is corruption and weak accountability within parts of the service delivery system. When the basic necessity of food is involved, policies must be designed after carefully understanding ground realities. Unfortunately, there is often a significant gap between policy formulation and actual passenger experience.

It is a matter of concern that even today we have not been able to consistently provide free drinking water and quality tea that genuinely satisfies customers travelling on Indian Railways. Every day, millions of passengers spend valuable time during their journeys. On average, a passenger may spend around four hours or more within the railway ecosystem. Therefore, railway catering policies should be designed by keeping passenger needs, comfort, affordability, and convenience at the center.

The challenge is not merely administrative. It also relates to broader policy, innovation, operational standards, and intellectual property-driven solutions that can create sustainable improvements. However, the ultimate objective must always remain customer satisfaction.

I strongly believe that with sincere efforts, transparency, technology, and effective monitoring, it is entirely possible to serve every railway passenger with affordable, high-quality, hygienic, tasty, and hot food directly at their seat. The necessary infrastructure, logistics, and technological capabilities are increasingly available. What is required is commitment and a customer-first approach.

Railways are not only a mode of transportation. They are a lifeline connecting people, cultures, and economies. Therefore, providing safe and satisfactory food services should not be considered an additional facility but an essential responsibility.

The day every passenger receives quality food and beverages with confidence and dignity, railway travel will become a far more comfortable and memorable experience for millions of Indians.

- Vinay Dadmal

हिंदी

बियॉन्ड कंट्रोल इन्सिडेंसेज़ इन माई लाइफ - भाग ई

रेलवे से जुड़े अपने अनुभवों के दौरान मुझे खानपान सेवाओं (कैटरिंग) के बारे में अनेक शिकायतें प्राप्त हुईं। स्वयं मुझे भी कई बार ऐसी परिस्थितियों का सामना करना पड़ा जहाँ भोजन की गुणवत्ता, उपलब्धता और सेवा यात्रियों की अपेक्षाओं के अनुरूप नहीं थी। वर्षों में कुछ सुधार अवश्य हुए हैं, परंतु आज भी कई समस्याएँ मुझे यात्रियों के दृष्टिकोण से "बियॉन्ड कंट्रोल" अर्थात नियंत्रण से बाहर प्रतीत होती हैं।

इन समस्याओं का एक प्रमुख कारण भ्रष्टाचार तथा जवाबदेही की कमी है। जब भोजन जैसी मूलभूत आवश्यकता की बात आती है, तब नीतियाँ जमीन की वास्तविक परिस्थितियों को ध्यान में रखकर बनाई जानी चाहिए। दुर्भाग्यवश नीति निर्माण और वास्तविक यात्री अनुभव के बीच आज भी एक बड़ा अंतर दिखाई देता है।

यह अत्यंत शर्म की बात है कि आज तक हम रेलवे यात्रियों को लगातार मुफ्त स्वच्छ पेयजल और ऐसी चाय उपलब्ध नहीं करा सके हैं जो अधिकांश ग्राहकों को संतुष्ट कर सके। प्रतिदिन लाखों लोग रेलवे यात्रा करते हैं। औसतन एक यात्री लगभग चार घंटे या उससे अधिक समय रेलवे व्यवस्था के भीतर व्यतीत करता है। इसलिए उसकी आवश्यकताओं, सुविधा और संतुष्टि को ध्यान में रखकर नीतियाँ बनाई जानी चाहिए।

यह विषय केवल संचालन तक सीमित नहीं है। यह नवाचार, नीतिगत सोच, गुणवत्ता नियंत्रण तथा बौद्धिक संपदा आधारित समाधान (IPR) से भी जुड़ा हुआ है। परंतु हर सुधार का अंतिम उद्देश्य यात्री संतुष्टि होना चाहिए।

मेरा दृढ़ विश्वास है कि यदि ईमानदारी से प्रयास किए जाएँ, पारदर्शिता बढ़ाई जाए, तकनीक का प्रभावी उपयोग हो तथा निगरानी व्यवस्था मजबूत बनाई जाए, तो प्रत्येक यात्री को उसकी सीट पर ही किफायती, उच्च गुणवत्ता वाला, स्वच्छ, स्वादिष्ट और गरम भोजन उपलब्ध कराया जा सकता है।

रेलवे केवल परिवहन का साधन नहीं है, बल्कि देश की जीवनरेखा है। इसलिए गुणवत्तापूर्ण भोजन और पेयजल उपलब्ध कराना कोई अतिरिक्त सुविधा नहीं, बल्कि एक महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारी है।

जिस दिन प्रत्येक यात्री को भरोसेमंद और गुणवत्तापूर्ण खानपान सेवा प्राप्त होगी, उस दिन रेलवे यात्रा करोड़ों भारतीयों के लिए और अधिक सुखद एवं यादगार बन जाएगी।

- विनय दडमल

मराठी

बियॉन्ड कंट्रोल इन्सिडेन्सेस इन माय लाईफ - भाग ई

रेल्वेतील वास्तव्यात आणि प्रवासादरम्यान मला केटरिंग सेवांबाबत अनेक तक्रारी प्राप्त झाल्या. स्वतःलाही अनेकदा निकृष्ट दर्जाचे अन्न, अपुरी सेवा आणि ग्राहकांच्या अपेक्षांना न पुरणारे अनुभव आले. वर्षानुवर्षे काही सुधारणा झाल्या असल्या तरी अनेक समस्या आजही माझ्या दृष्टीने "बियॉन्ड कंट्रोल" म्हणजेच सामान्य प्रवाशांच्या नियंत्रणाबाहेर असल्यासारख्या वाटतात.

या परिस्थितीमागील प्रमुख कारणांपैकी एक म्हणजे भ्रष्टाचार आणि जबाबदारीची कमतरता. अन्नासारख्या मूलभूत गरजेबाबत धोरणे तयार करताना प्रत्यक्ष जमिनीवरील परिस्थिती लक्षात घेणे आवश्यक असते. मात्र धोरणे आणि प्रत्यक्ष ग्राहक अनुभव यामध्ये आजही मोठी दरी दिसून येते.

आजही भारतीय रेल्वेमध्ये प्रत्येक ग्राहकाला समाधान देईल असे मोफत स्वच्छ पाणी आणि दर्जेदार चहा उपलब्ध करून देण्यात आपण पूर्णपणे यशस्वी झालो नाही, ही खरोखरच चिंतेची बाब आहे. लाखो प्रवासी रोज रेल्वेचा वापर करतात. सरासरी एक प्रवासी चार तास किंवा त्याहून अधिक वेळ रेल्वे व्यवस्थेमध्ये घालवतो. त्यामुळे त्याच्या गरजा, सुविधा आणि समाधान लक्षात घेऊन धोरणांची रचना होणे आवश्यक आहे.

हा विषय केवळ प्रशासनापुरता मर्यादित नाही. तो नवकल्पना, गुणवत्ता व्यवस्थापन, ग्राहककेंद्री दृष्टिकोन आणि बौद्धिक संपदा हक्कांशी (IPR) संबंधित सुधारणांशीही जोडलेला आहे. परंतु कोणतेही धोरण आखताना केंद्रस्थानी ग्राहकाचे समाधान असले पाहिजे.

माझा ठाम विश्वास आहे की प्रामाणिक प्रयत्न, पारदर्शकता, आधुनिक तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर आणि प्रभावी देखरेख यांच्या मदतीने प्रत्येक प्रवाशाला त्याच्या जागेवरच परवडणारे, उच्च दर्जाचे, स्वच्छ, चविष्ट आणि गरम अन्न उपलब्ध करून देणे पूर्णपणे शक्य आहे.

रेल्वे ही फक्त प्रवासाचे साधन नाही; ती भारताच्या सामाजिक आणि आर्थिक जीवनाला जोडणारी जीवनवाहिनी आहे. त्यामुळे उत्तम दर्जाची खानपान सेवा देणे ही अतिरिक्त सुविधा नसून एक मूलभूत जबाबदारी आहे.

ज्या दिवशी प्रत्येक प्रवाशाला विश्वासार्ह, परवडणारी आणि दर्जेदार खाद्यसेवा मिळेल, त्या दिवशी रेल्वे प्रवास अधिक सुखकर, समाधानकारक आणि संस्मरणीय बनेल.

- विनय दडमल
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