India is now the world’s fastest growing economy. On one side, it is witnessing an accelerated growth in all the major fronts and on the other, there is a large portion of people which is fighting for a hand-to-mouth existence. There are many who go to sleep with empty stomachs. This is quite alarming.

The children are the ones who suffer a major impact. This lack of food hinders their growth and cognitive development. They cannot concentrate on the daily chores, leave aside studies. Their performance is never up to the mark in academics and these children are more vulnerable to infections and diseases. The government is doing its duty to help them. Why can’t we fellow beings help them too?

It is often said that Education is both the means as well as the end to a better life; it makes us capable of being successful and achieve targets in life. This broadens our horizons and gives an insight to the world around us.

Our government is strong; we are witnessing growth in all fronts – thanks to education! But, there are many who never attended a school in their lifetime while there are some who drop out because of various constraints. Let us pause for this cause and help change the lives of some if not all with development in education.

The healthcare sector in India is moving on a very steady pace. Our country is being confronted with the measures to be taken to curb the spread of infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies, and also the big challenge of escalating epidemics of non-communicable diseases. All this is a major threat to the nation’s development.

The government is doing its bit by focusing on increased medical care and prevention of diseases. It is striving for a better quality of life of the people. Can we do our bit too and promote good health among our people?