It is heartening to find the recognition bestowed on Dr.Seshadri Ramkumar. Scientists of Indian origin are doing wonders abroad especially in USA. We often talk of Brain Drain. Before trying to halt brain drain, it is good to understand the psychology of our scientists abroad. It is not that the Indians abroad do not want to come back to our country. In fact quite a few with a brilliant record have returned with special skills and experience which have been put to good use. But some come back and also left disillusioned. They say it is not the lack of comfort or salaries that drive them away; but it is the environment lacking in the required degree of flexibility, freedom, flow of thought that suffocates them. There is also lack of proper system for ready recognition and rewarding of merit. What is called for then is a change in our approach; a change in our vertical, hierarchical system of management and a change in environment that would permit bringing the best of our men. In a democratic system, control of mobility is not acceptable. Further, for a young scientist going abroad means a period of adventure and expanding his horizon which, in turn, has its own advantage. In countries like Japan, the scientists do go abroad but come back because the conditions at home are made conducive to their quick return. It is here we have to look into.
Re: Congratulations Dr Seshadri Ramkumar
by Atul Neogi on Jul 24, 2009 06:13 PM
Very true. My brother (an IIT alumnus) came back after 15 years in Silicon Valley when he resigned as a Director of big company.
Came to India, started a company (Which I am managing now) and got heavily frustrated in 5 years.
By this time his sons and daughters completed graduation here and he is pretty sacked and was very thankul to me for taking control of the company (I kind of know the ropes in Indian business environment).
I can fully endorse your views and I second it with first hand experience.
Re: He is not M.B.B.S doctor
by Renju Rajeev on Jul 24, 2009 05:59 PM
how the hell can you connect him with politics or cheating?? we all should be proud of him
Re: He is not M.B.B.S doctor
by mk seshadri on Jul 24, 2009 05:22 PM
What is wrong with his name and why do you talk of politics and cheating. We all Indians must be proud
