In Dubai..

Its getting to summer here in the middle east, and the time is nearing for a full out effort on the yatra. Lots of people approaching me and saying ‘great effort - but why?’. Hmm.. interesting question.

Why would a well paid consultant like myself want to do a jagriti yatra? What do I get out of it?

I get a chance to play my small part today in the development of entrepreneurship in India. I get a chance to be with the real India - the colorful, vibrant India. I get to meet other interesting people who share the same thinking, and most importantly - in a small way, I get to wish India a happy 60th anniversary.

Its a strange life right now. Working till 9 / 10 at night, and then making a few presentations to generate awareness. Forgoing lunch breaks to go meet a media partner. Having tea with a TV network. Everyone is enthused, and everyone wants in… but its not enough. Not nearly enough.

We need more individuals who dont just sit on the fence, but are ready to do something for India. More people who are ready to step forward and say ‘we will help with this effort which aims at raising entrepreneurship in India’. More friends.. more moderators.. more everything.

Someday in the distant future, I hope to meet an entrepreneur who would have participated in the Jagriti Yatra.

Till then… we keep striving…

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