Brain Drain

The brain drain is the problem of almost all the developing nations. As far as India is concerned, there is no dearth of brains in the country. India has a very large and sound infrastructure of science, technology and industry. However, the uninterrupted brain-drain from India of experts, technocrats, scientists, engineers and doctors to the advanced nations of Europe and America has become a cause of concern. It seems that our IITs and IIMs have just become nurseries for the Silicon valleys in the USA, Canada and Europe. This has neutralized the great advancement which India deserves. India has made significant progress in the field of science and technology to a large extent. It is really a very apologetic state of affairs that India and its people cannot harvest the fruit of their understanding and skills. Many of them desert their mother country for green meadows outside. It is not in the favor of our country.

There are many causes of the brain drain. Similarly, there are many side effects of this problem. This dilemma is an outcome of development in both population increase and the technology especially information technology. The biggest cause of brain-drain is the monetary consideration. Scientists, engineers and doctors are tempted by the hefty salaries and perks in America and Europe. The increasing population has been facing the problems of unemployment, poverty, deficiency of opportunities and lack of basic things. All these form a bitter experience. One who manages to such situations improves oneself and tends to fulfill what one dreams of. It is natural. We all are made of emotions and dreams or desires. It is not a kind of philosophy but a true and natural nature of all human beings. In addition to the said reason, many other reasons also increase the process of brain drain. Lack of facilities, especially, of good laboratories, equipments, training and competitive atmosphere also compel one to go overseas. It is not true that India is devoid of such facilities. Actually, those facilities do not cover entire population. That is why the brain drain seems a safe and advantageous way. Lack of promotion, stagnation, corruption, nepotism and red-tapism are some other irritants. Perhaps all brains have felt them at the core of the heart. It is important to pay attention here on the role of our politics in this direction. No one deny this fact that Indian political environment has also contributed in the brain drain. The administrators, the rich and the political leaders exploit the resources of our country and what they do in return. Simply, they are eager to send their off springs to the abroad for studies and jobs. It seems that they do not care its results. They should be careful about the brain drain as they are the keys to success in India.

Who does not know the potential of Indian education? It is India where there were many prominent universities like Nalanda, Takshashila and Vikramsila. All these universities were great center for knowledge. These universities taught every subject including the study of art, literature, philosophy, religion and science. A number of students from the several parts of the world were come there to learn. Those universities were the symbol of the most glorious period of our history. It was not only due to the thirst for knowledge blossom here into the finest shape but was also due to the fact that it bound together the various parts of the Asia with links of knowledge, at that time. The history of Nalanda, for example, dates back to the age of Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira. Scholars from such distant countries as China, Korea, Tibet, Turkistan and Magnolia came to Nalanda to study and collect Buddhism literatures. The academic attitude was freely kept exposed itself to the religion and philosophy of all mankind without any whatsoever. However, the entrance examination for those universities was too difficult for ordinary students. These things from our history signify the importance of Indian knowledge and her cultures. Now, the whole scenario is changed. The Indian students and the Indian brains are migrating to the foreign countries. The Indian students acquire education in higher and reputed institutions in India, and go to the other countries for earning wealth. It is depressing; our students cannot serve our country doing so.

The problems of the brain drain are perilous and infectious. The developed nations are utilizing our talents for their own benefits. Indian brains are utilized by the foreign countries at any cost. The countries that are benefited from those talented brains know their values. It is, therefore, the migration laws are made in such a way which promotes migration and brain drain. The motiffis behind it is clear. They want to be winners in the race of development, progress and making wealth. Their dreams will complete when they will use the best brains of the world.

According to a survey, about 10,000 talented students migrate to serve other countries from India. It is a large number and an alarming symbol for India. About 25% of all the students of the reputed institutions like IITs and IIMs go abroad. The students from medicine, engineering and computer sectors tend to migrate in a large number.

It is the age of globalization. The migration is not damaging. Indian students should go to acquire knowledge to the foreign countries, but they must serve their own country first. They should not stay there. They should not influenced by wealth and comforts of other countries. It is their prime duty to serve their own country first.

Everyone has freedom to make its future bright and full of achievements. But one cannot forget and ignore one’s own country. The pomp and show catches the attention of us. It is not a good sign after all. If we do not feel proud of our country, our culture, our languages, and our customs and traditions how will then we pay our dues to the country where we have grown up? This attitude of love and duty must be rooted to the heart and mind of Indian students by the members of their family and educational institutions.

The major changes are required in the present education system. It should be our aim to revitalize the educational system of the past age. Cultural revival can come about in the life of the nation only when a large number of determined scholars of every field devote a life time to search after truth.

One more Indian name has been added to the pantheon of noble prize winners this year when the name of fifty seven year old Venkatraman Ram Krishnan was announced for the Noble prize in Chemistry. He himself graduated in India. His message for Indian students is very motivating. He told the Indian students that they should avoid their feelings of backwardness because they have the strong and wider platform for development and progress in India.

We can also gain several benefits from our brains, but we have to do several things for achieving them. First of all, the brilliant students should be provided required financial support and other basic amenities. Besides this, the development of human resources is preferred to other things. The feeling of patriotism should be stimulated through educational medium. The opportunity for employments should be increased and given priorities. The Indian students should be familiar with Indian culture so that they feel proud of their glorious culture.

Only some effective and positive steps taken by the government in this direction can retain best of our brains for the development, growth and glory of our own country. If Indians want to make India a developed nation, they need those talented candidates who are migrating on an alarming rate.