“Facing one’s self,
before complaining about the issue, is not only the major problem in our
country, but it is the only problem.” Says Dr. Sarkia Mehta.
“The issue could be any.
From diminishing gender ratio to noise pollution on roads to environmental degradation….every
issue has a solution. And it is right in front of us. It is in front of you. When
you, yourself stop complaining and begin to contribute at your own level.”
Dr. Sarika, a surti, is
a true prodigal daughter of our city. Surat is proud to have a daughter, who
has done something remarkable, to create awareness on poor gender ratio of
country.
Dr. Sarika is not an unknown
name for those who love to ride bikes. She is a known biker, mountaineer and a
socialist. As we all know, she, and her three friends have recently rode ten countries in south Asian region for creating awareness to save the girl
child. Her trip, has also opened up a road route connecting these Asian countries for the first time. She has put our Surat on international map. Made us all proud, inspired many.
On top of it, she has
her PhD in ‘Behavior Science’. Her experiences on road, with her knowledge in
human behavior makes her one of the most appropriate person to give opinion on environmental issues.
“And the solution may
not be immediate. But over the course of time, it always helps.”
After speaking to Dr.
Sarika, you become sure that it indeed does not take many people, or rallies or
seminars to bring solution to the problem that is bothering us. What it takes,
is one person. And that one person is not someone else. Not some angel. It is
YOU. When everyone stops complaining and starts acting, there is no issue that
cannot be solved.
“During my ride in
different countries and regions, I have observed a striking, and obvious
difference in the attitude and approach of the people towards the problem. Everywhere
else, people contribute. They contribute even with a single hand. People take initiative.
We don’t take initiative. We remain.”
Her words, though
harsh, are true. Those are the words of a daughter, a person who has seen world
and felt environment first hand. Directly…..
Sincere thanks Dr Sarika….keep
the rubber on the road!
Himanshu Padhya
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