With borrowed ideas, no country can become a superpower: NHRC Member

Dr Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay with Prof Rohit Joshi and participants of the Post Graduate Program for Executives during his visit to IIM Shillong on October 19.

Newmai News Network

Shillong |  October 19

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Dr. Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay said that a country becomes great when it creates its own narratives, own beliefs and not superstitions.

"With borrowed ideas, no country can become a superpower.” Dr. Mulay said during his visit to IIM Shillong on Saturday.

Dr Mulay who was the former secretary to the Government of India was at IIM to deliver an expert session on “Contribution of Indian Diaspora to India's Development: Prospect and Challenges”.

During the session Dr Mulay spoke on the significance of diaspora and its various forms, while also highlighting the importance of skilled labour and student fraternity for enhancing the prospects for India.

He also talked about the various initiatives for Indian immigrants such as Pravasi Bhartiya Samman, Know India Program for youth, and the strategic relevance of such events in helping maintain a relationship with them as well as in opening further opportunities.

In addition, he shared the art and science of conducting trans - national negotiations, and the role of storytelling and goodwill to culminate a successful negotiation.

Having extensive experience of 26 years in Indian Foreign Services, Dr Mulay enlightened the audience about the intangible and valuable assets of India such as culture, language, tradition and diversity, which if channelized in the right direction, can be the foundation for India to be the global leader.

Visibly intrigued by the session, participants of the Post Graduate Program for Executives posted several questions in the backdrop of their recent China Immersion.

The session was of umbilical importance for the participants of IIM Shillong Post Graduate Program for Executives, who are honed to become the potential resources for strengthening business relations between India, China, and emerging economies.