A Letter from GIF President

Dear friends,

INDIA has had a great and glorious past. We are all proud of our cultural heritage embedded in the teachings of her ancient seers, rishis and wise persons. The two great apostles of peace and non-violence, viz., Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha were born here. Our sacred lore is replete with innumerable incidents and anecdotes relating to self-illumined and enlightened sages and other holy persons. It is on account of our common spiritual and moral values marking our unity in diversity that our cultural heritage is intact despite foreign invasions from time to time. In truth, India was not only the spiritual Guru for other nations she was also a model nation as regards economic prosperity and development. Our ancient legacy in all areas is singularly unique and peerless.

UNFORTUNATELY, India has not been able to retain her past glory. She is beset with numerous problems like poverty, overpopulation, under development, corruption, moral torpor, lack of sensivity and sensibility, blind copying of the Western culture, ecological and environmental degradation, ethnic and communal violence and a host of other related difficulties.

GOLDEN INDIA FOUNDATION has been established with the sole objective of restoring the pristine glory of our country in every walk of life. The path is strewn with thorns and challenges but if we have the resolute will to improve the quality of life in our country, we can once again bring back the golden era of Chandra Gupta Maurya, can give birth to a modern Chanakya to make India prosperous and can eradicate the seeds of violence responsible for making our life hellish and miserable. We are still capable of rebuilding our nation.

MERE economic prosperity will not make the people of India happy. We have, therefore, prepared a brief outline of our work which addresses the problems besetting India, our great country. It is just an outline that provides an insight into what we are going to do. It can change, develope and expand in the course of dialogues with people with similar concerns. I invite suggestions and seek cooperation of all in rediscovering India and chalking out strategies to make her a pace-setter, nay, a leader in all areas of human life.

Yours in peace,

P. C. LUNIA

 

GOLDEN INDIA FOUNDATION

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

            GOLDEN INDIA FOUNDATION is envisaged to be a large organization eventually keeping the varied activities into mind planned for it in order to fulfill its dream of seeing India grow into a powerful, prosperous and peaceful nation. It will emerge as a model nation capable of providing leadership in peace and prosperity. It is to be developed as a national non-profit organization with the exclusive aim of improving the quality of life in all spheres and making the people of India truly happy and prosperous through counseling and constructive measures. Of course its thrust is on elimination of poverty and on improving our economy but it will not confine itself to these two important areas of human needs only but will cover all major areas connected directly or indirectly with human happiness.

 

GIF is registered as a trust with Mr. P.C. Lunia as the founder and the first Chairman cum Managing Trustee. It has six other trustees. It is headquartered at Jaipur and maintains its international office at New York.

 

 

Aims and Objectives

(1)    To endeavour to make India a truly great nation in all areas by improving its economy leading it to become one of the most prosperous and spiritually elevated nations,

(2)    To preserve and enrich its glorious cultural heritage and bring about a cultural revolution and new awakening among the people of our country,

(3)    To carryout research to find ways and means to tap India’s natural resources without disturbing its ecology and environment,

(4)    To strive for the elimination of poverty and generate opportunities for employment,

(5)    To evolve a new system of education embedded in moral and spiritual values which can help young generations to stand on their own feet with awareness towards their responsibility to society.

(6)    To improve the quality of human life by undertaking a series of constructive and economically viable activities,

(7)    To publish research papers, diagnosing ailments in social, cultural, economic, agricultural, political, religious and educational areas and suggesting concrete steps to remedy the maladies,

(8)    To undertake and launch a campaign to arouse mass awakening for reviving our value system and for adopting a new lifestyle.

(9)    To organize national, international seminars, symposia and workshops from time to time.

(10)To inculcate a sense of nationalism among the youngsters of our country.

(11)To promote scientific outlook in the field of Industry and Agriculture and help researchers to find out new technology to boost industrial and agricultural production,

(12)To impart training to unemployed youths in order to equip them with necessary skills and competence to do their jobs more efficiently and start training centers in different parts of the country,

(13)To import latest technology from abroad and network with institutions and organizations in different parts of the world for improving our knowledge in various fields.

GIF Activities

1.                  National Center for Training, Research and Development

            GIF plans to set up the above institute for taking up a number of training programmes for students, youths and adults. We feel that the main reasons for our poverty and lowest per capita income are lack of patriotism, inadequate use of modern technology in industry and agriculture, lack of training to individuals to do their job in the best possible way, lack of funds, lack of initiative and a burning desire for improvement and decadence of moral and spiritual values in our society.

            The above institute will install one million videos and TVs to launch vocational training programme all over the country from Panchayat to University level, to train manpower in hundreds of vocations and crafts. It may help millions of unemployed youths to either start their own business or get employment in suitable technical institutions. The above institute will prepare a blueprint to launch a national programme to impart training to people. NCTRD will first train the trainers who will instruct and teach through these videos. The instructors will impart practical training and where necessary will refer them to bigger training centers. The basic thrust of the programme will be on helping the unemployed or semi-employed to learn a skill of such nature through which he should get immediate financial benefit through a job or self-employment.

            Apart from these training programmes, the institute will also promote the study of the areas which have a potential to provide jobs to the unemployed and will employ researchers to find out ways and means to improve Indian economy.

2.         Publications Division

            GIF will establish a separate division to publish research papers on environmental and ecological security, economic development, employment, human resource development, women and global spirituality. It will start a journal highlighting national problems providing strategies and solutions. It will employ experts to prepare information packages providing guidelines for job opportunities and identifying the areas in which the entrepreneurs can embark upon self-employment schemes. Publications Division of GIF will get monographs, articles and books written by those who have evinced practical skills and genius and are known as achievers in the world.

3.         Global Advisory Council

            Our view is that our country is lagging behind on account of our ignorance of the latest innovative techniques and scientific research. GIF will identify international talents and geniuses in different areas, viz. science, business, industry, agriculture, education, environmental and ecological security, economics, information technology, communication, health, peace, nonviolence, disarmament and religion and will invite them to join its Global Advisory Council to help us to build a Golden India. India is known for its glorious past when people were happier, healthier and prosperous in the real sense of the term. GIF will seek help from the international community of geniuses to restore India’s pristine glory and make her a pace-setter in every walk of life.

            We plan to hold an annual convention of geniuses to devise ways and means to make human life happy and comfortable. Our aim is to evolve a lifestyle which strikes a balance between materialistic prosperity and spiritual wealth.

4.         Seminars, Symposia and Conferences

            The world we live in has been reduced to a global village on account of superfast means of transportation and telecommunication systems supported by revolving satellites. Earlier the geniuses or learners of one country could not travel to other parts of the world unless they were willing to be away from their work for months together. So the fruits of the invention or innovation of a country remained confined to its boundaries and the people sitting in distant parts of the world were deprived of their benefits. We can now see an explosion of knowledge on this globe made possible through satellites and globe-trotting scholars, geniuses and experts to participate in seminars, symposia and conferences.

            GIF will endeavour to bring together at a platform replendent luminaries in different disciplines for exchange of views, discoveries, inventions and dialogues by organizing annual seminars, symposia and conferences. If necessary, it will also organize intensive workshops in a particular area for dissemination of information and for imparting practical skill in that area.

            In consonance with the spirit of its declared objective to lead India to prosperity and human happiness, GIF will carefully prepare a calendar of events wherein internationally acclaimed personalities known for their unique achievements in different fields could be invited to participate and share their wisdom with their counterparts in India. Seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences in different sphere will become our regular feature.

5.                  Center for Creative Art, Culture, Recreation and Sports

No nation can progress unless its people are provided a change from the monotony of their work and are allowed access to means of recreation, entertainment, leisure, creative art and sports and games. If a young person who works in an office gets an opportunity to fill his leisure hours with a variety of events in the field of entertainment, recreation, games and sports, his capacity to work will increase manifold. We can build a golden India only when we have developed techniques to give freshness and relaxation to our people through  diversion of energies. GIF will also promote innovative ideas in art, recreation and games and sports. It will strive to create heroes in these areas too which are intimately linked with prosperity and happiness. As has already been stated cultural traditions of a country are a great legacy which need to be studied, researched and preserved. The center will organize workshops to disseminate information about the glorious traditions of the past and will acquaint the young people with our precious cultural heritage. Games and sports also occupy an important place in the life of a nation. The center will be helpful in identifying young and talented persons in sports and games and in imparting suitable training to them to help them to do better in Olympic games or in international competitions.

6.                  Pravartini Sajjan Shree Memorial Lecture

One of GIF’s objectives is to train and orient people in nonviolence and make them aware that the foundation of a glorious nation depends largely on the integrity and good moral character of its citizens. Pravartini Sajjan Shree was an eminent Jain Sadhvi (ascetic) who taught the young and the old to set good examples worthy of emulation by others. She was of the view that a nation could march forward and make rapid strides in all areas only when  the people wee polite, refined, disciplined and honest with high moral character. She inspired the youths to live a good life and was revered highly for her contribution to social excellence. GIF will organize an annual lecture in her memory by an eminent national or international pesonality who has left an indelible impression on people and won international fame on account of his work, rectitude and service or on account of his writings and inventions for human welfare. He will be invited to speak on any area relating to human happiness and success. The memorial lecture series will inspire people to achieve excellence in every field which ultimately benefits a nation.

7.                  Awards and Scholarships

Making India a strong, rich and great country is our long cherished dream. It is a challenging task for it involves the strenuous task of inspiring, awakening and encouraging all sections of our society to rise and shake off despair. In order to build a great nation, every one is required to work hard and contribute his mite to its progress. Awards are incentives to make people work hard. They not only give new vigour, strength and vivacity to receivers but also inspire others to follow their examples. Thus the number of achievers is likely to increase by means of these incentives. GIF has a plan to institute awards to honour achievers in various areas, viz. value-based literature considered effective in creating formative influences in society, environmental harmony, ecological security, sustainable economy and development, ahimsa, science as a means to mitigate human suffering and hardship, employment, religion, industry, public life, service, education, peace  etc. A complete plan and a brochure with the detailed procedure for nominations along with selection committees will be formulated under the aegis of this division of GIF soon.

Besides GIF will also provide scholarships to both needy and outstanding students to enable them to prosecute higher studies and do research in different streams of knowledge.

8.                  Center for Rural Development and Poverty Elimination

More than seventy percent of Indian population lives in villages. Even after fifty years of our independence, most villagers still live below poverty line. More than sixty percent of them are illiterate.

As regards the number of educated among the rural folk, it may be even less than ten percent. A large number of villages are inaccessible as they are neither connected by road nor by railways. Of course, there has been considerable improvement in the situation during the last five decades but the lot of the rural folk has not improved much. There has virtually been little or no developmental work in rural areas as compared with what has been done for urbans. The helpless poor villagers remain unemployed and their life has become miserable. Most villages are without electricity and the problem of drinking water is becoming acute with every passing day. The cultivable land is shrinking rapidly. Utter lack of basic facilities such as health, education, sanitation and employment and apathetic and callous indifference of bureaucrats towards the villagers' just and urgent needs are responsible for their exodus to the cities.

It is being increasingly realized that non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) are in a better position to do constructive work in Indian villages and improve the quality of life of the rural folk.

GIF has a two-fold objective. On the one hand, it will utilize the experience and talent of the selected people who have an insight into the rural problems and are competent to evolve strategies and prepare feasible projects. On the other hand, it will adopt a cluster of villages as a model rural development project with the help of Government and overseas funding agencies. The main aim of this center is to raise the rural folk’s standard of living by training them to learn some economically useful indigenous trades, crafts and vocations and help them to become self-dependent. GIF will also create awareness among the rural people about the need to maintain ecological and environmental harmony and encourage them to retain their lifestyle rooted in simplicity.

9.                  GIF Council for Peace and International Amity

The world is passing through a critical period when the very survival of humanity is threatened by ever-increasing armed conflicts, ethnic and religious prejudices, nuclear weapons, abject poverty, population explosion, environment and ecological degradation and rapid degeneration of moral and spiritual values. When we think of the nuclear holocaust caused by the atom bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 in 1945 it gives us the shivers and we wish that never again should this ghastly spectacle be repeated.

Our country is known for its glorious tradition of nonviolence and its commitment to global peace.

This division of GOLDEN INDIA FOUNDATION will network with international and national NGOs who stand for peace through nonviolence and believe in international amity and will join national and international campaigns that address the issues and problems elucidated above. We believe in the unity of humanity and give a clarion call to all countries to develop the cult of peace and amity towards one another.

We will establish intimate and firm relations with United Nations, UNESCO, UN University for Peace, Costa Rica and other reputed peace organizations and will extend support to them in their efforts for building lasting peace on this globe. GIF will develop official relationship with UN and UNESCO and work in close cooperation. It will also work hard for national integration and communal harmony in our own country.

In essence, the Council for Peace and International Amity will popularize nonviolent methods to resolve conflicts between nations and will get peace and nonviolence kits prepared for the benefit of students and children.

Golden Rule For Your Golden Future

A New Year’s Gift from

GOLDEN INDIA FOUNDATION

‘Golden India Foundation’ promises and is

Dedicated to your economic and social

Development in a planned manner.

 

“Money Saved Is Money Earned”

If you want a saving of Rs. 10,000/- to 10,00,000/- then please take a VOW that you will not spend more than three months' earning on your Son’s/Daughter’s marriage. No matter what the world may say.

Your life is your own, and you have all rights to live it the way you want.

After following the above Golden Rule:

·        You will realise that within 2-3 years your family has become prosperous.

·        You will have your own regular saving scheme, which will bring happiness and confidence to your family.

We have complete faith and hope that you would act with determination and extend your full co-operation in building a bright future for your children and family and the society at large.

            This will save your precious time, labour and wealth.

PREFACE

            The India of my dreams is a country where there is no poverty and unemployment, no scarcity of essential commodities and water, where people are computer savvy and where Information Technology has led them to the path of progress and prosperity.

            But dreams are only dreams unless they turn into reality. However, I am sure the glory of ancient India can be restored and it can once again become the Golden India which can provide leadership to the nations of the world. We can achieve this goal by a determined effort in the development and use of Information Technology taking a cue, where necessary, from the advanced countries of the West.

            Framing of right type of policies, proper planning and meticulous implementation within a time frame and with a sense of purpose and dedication can help us achieve our dreams in the shortest possible time. To work for national causes, motivation always comes from a sense of nationalism and love for your country.

            In the following chapters I have made suggestions for leading India to prosperity by making it an I.T. savvy country, by removing poverty and unemployment, rationalizing interest rate, strengthening our Defence Forces and solving the problem of chronic water scarcity in the country.

            I hope there will be a free and fearless discussion among intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats and others on these topics and we will implement the schemes without losing anytime. The Golden India Foundation is ready to undertake the implementation of various programmes free of charge in the service of the country and humanity at large.

(P. C. LUNIA)

Dr. P.C. Lunia - A Profile

Dr. P.C. Lunia, a profound thinker, prominent jeweller and renowned social worker, was born in Jaipur on April 13, 1943. His family originates from the erstwhile Multan State of India. One of his forefathers, Shri Dhingarmal Shah was the Prime Minister of the State of Multan. Some 150 years back the family moved first to Jaisalmer, then to Delhi and finally to Jaipur, the Pink City of India and were engaged in the business of Jewelley. Dr. P.C. Lunia is now a leading jeweller of Jaipur. He had the first and only jeweller's showroom at Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur. His grandfather late Sh. Gulab Chand Lunia and father, late Shri K.C. Lunia were among the prominent jewellers of Jaipur.

In 1970, after his marriage, Dr. Lunia went on a world trip in connection with his business and chose to settle in America. since then he has been living there and giving new dimensions to his business of jewellery. he is a very innovative and dynamic figure in this field and by using information technology has expanded his business. he has gained expertise in precious stones like ruby, blue sapphire supplier, emerald, etc. his special achievement in this field was acknowledged as far back as 1973 when on march 22 in that year New York Times  and Palm Beach Daily News published a write-up on his work on their front pages under the heading 'Jaipur Jewel Collectors'.

Though he is settled in America, he visits India quite frequently. he has a deep sense of affinity with Jaipur where he has established Golden India Foundation, a non-profit social organization, for the sole purpose of bringing back the glorious days of ancient India and putting it on the road to prosperity and power so that it can once again play the role of a leader of nations. the foundation works as a think-tank and gives valuable and timely suggestions to the govt. of India through its various ministries regarding solutions to the major problems and issues the country is facing today. Quite a few of the plans and projects prepared by him have been adopted by he government in the ministry of finance and the country has benefited a great deal from them  and earned huge sums of foreign exchange. Golden India foundation is working relentlessly in search of ways to help the unemployed in India and till now if has not sought any financial assistance form any government agency.

Dr. Lunia believes that if we work hard and implement our plans sincerely, India will certainly once again become Golden India. To earn more foreign exchange, to root out unemployment and generate employment opportunities and work for the upliftment of the poor and weaker sections of the society, we have to take to Information Technology in a big way and lead the country to the path of development. Dr. Lunia was a member of TIE Group (The Indus Entrepreneurs) from SILICON valley, California (USA) which met the Prime Minister of India on January 13, 2000 in New Delhi and suggested ways and means for the greater development of software industry. Dr. Lunia brought out a souvenir "Amity" to mark the historic visit of U.S. President Bill Clinton to Jaipur on March 22-23, 2000. He has also tried to identify the areas in which the two great countries can co-operate and learn from each other and embark upon a joint venture to bestow prosperity and happiness on the people of both the countries.

Dr. Lunia contested the 1998 Parliamentary election from Jaipur and also from Lucknow against Shri Atal Bhiari Vajpai, though his intention was neither to win the election nor to achieve any political mileage. His sole aim was to draw the attention of the people and the political parties towards his plans and projects for the upliftment of the country. Dr. Lunia's election manifesto included among other things several proposals for the beautification of Jaipur, for example, making Jaipur the sister city of Paris, the beautification of main crossroads or crossings, conversion of Jaipur airport into an international one, etc. It is a matter of great pleasure to him that Rajasthan Government has already started working in this direction.

On march 4, 2000, the award of "international man of knowledge" was conferred upon Dr. Lunia by Shri Arun Jaitly, then minister for information and broadcasting, government of India, in New Delhi. Besides, several social organizations and institutions have felicitated and honoured him from time to time.

There is a religious dimension also to his personality. he was brought up in a family which gave him religious samskaras. his aunt (father's sister) Agam Jyoti Pravartini Sajjan Shri Ji Ma Sa has been a well-known and scholarly Sadhvi of Jain religion. she was publicly honoured in 1989 at Ramlila ground in Jaipur. his excellence, the governor of Rajasthan, Shri Sukhdev Prasad presented the festshrift Shramini published in her honour. Dr. Lunia himself has been actively engaged in the furtherance of religious causes. Recently, in a ten-day Anjalshalaka Murti Pratishthan Samaroh at Malpura,   Dr. Lunia presented a 25 Kg. precious ruby studded statue of revered Dadaguru Shri Jinkushal Suri Ji. he has also extended full support to religious programmes held at various places from time to time.

            In order to propagate Indian wisdom and philosophy among common people, especially in foreign countries, Dr. Lunia has made available quite useful material on internet in the website "India Gyan.com" in 12000 interactive pages. It finds a prominent place in the five important portals on Alternative Health in the world. More useful material is being constantly fed into the website.