Date:17/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/17/stories/2008101758650300.htm

It came as a complete surprise to many on the dais and off it. That students of government schools and that too from rural background could speak is difficult to swallow. But not only did they speak but held forth boldly on ticklish topics. In fact there was a big clamour for mike whenever a question was put. Several hands went up in the air when asked to express their views on how to make India a truly global leader. The boys and girls sizzled with ideas . Even more incredible is the fact that this transformation among the youth was brought in just five days. The performance of the school children at the Lead India 2020 day organised the other day to celebrate former president, Dr. Abdul Kalam’s 77th birthday was amazing. Invitees were pleasantly surprised at the training imparted by N.B. Sudershan Acharya’s Lead India 2020 Foundation. Many were left wondering how many Kalams were among the students.

J.S. IFTHEKHAR