An Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has said that India’s reality is “corruption, dirty roads, and no power” and it is the responsibility of young Indians to improve the situation.
He also highlighted that lack of proper infrastructure makes the country unattractive to foreign investment and talent.
Infosys Narayana Murthy said at the silver jubilee year celebrations of GMR Institute of Technology in Rajam, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, “In India, reality means corruption, dirty roads, pollution, and many times no power. However, reality in Singapore means clean roads, no pollution, and lots of power.”
“Therefore, it is your responsibility to create that new reality”, Narayana Murthy added.
On the other hand, Narayana Murthy added that in Singapore there are clean roads and no pollution.
He said, “Become an entrepreneur whenever possible and create more jobs, as the creation of more jobs is the only solution to remove poverty and help the less privileged”
He added, “Imagine yourself as a leader, and don’t wait for anyone else to take it. Reality is what you make it.”
He noted, “Poor infrastructure can drive away investments and talent.”
He further said, “I think I was depriving this organization of legitimate talent. I take back whatever I said. I think that every individual must have the same opportunity as every other individual if he or she is considered the best person for the role.”
Addressing students at GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) Narayana Murthy said one should look at lacunae as an opportunity for change and ‘imagine yourself as a leader, and not wait for somebody else to take it.’
Narayana Murthy is the legendary cofounder and retired chairman of Indian tech giant Infosys, in which he continues to hold a minority stake. He stepped down as chairman in 2011 after 30 years with the company but returned in 2013 to hand over management to a professional CEO in 2014.
