1947. It was a year when the world witnessed the
rise of a nation. A nation blessed with freedom, heritage, leaders and culture.
Dreams, aspirations and hope started taking shape in the lives of
thousands. Every Indian’s mind had a
varied yet splendid picture of an independent country and the several decades
that lay ahead of them.
Deep South in a small town, visionaries where
scripting the future of India even before its Independence. With the far
sighted vision, courage and determination that the soil implants into its
people even without ones knowledge the leaders of the century fore saw
Coimbatore as an industrial hub. They believed the strength of a nation did not
lie in swords and riffles, courage and bravery was not about bloodshed, not
gold or the precious stones buried deep down that can make a nation prosperous.
Their ideology was different and thus making them leaders that the city will
never forget.
The warriors of the 20th century realized
the potential of the parched land and its black soil. G.D. Naidu- an inventor,
innovator and engineer. The pride of the city is also called the ‘Edison of
India’. From electrical to mechanical, agriculture and automobile, industries
founded by him are spread across sectors. He is the pioneer in transforming
Coimbatore into an industrial city.
‘Medals, degrees and diplomas do not make a man
genius’. Get to know more about him to understand the truth in this
statement.
A magnificent journey of one of India’s leading
entrepreneur started with The Annamalai bus travels- P.Nachimuthu Gounder. Today,
Sakthi Groups speaks the legacy that was left behind by him. A legacy that is
now carried forward by Dr. N. Mahalingam- an educationalist, industrialist, a
reformer and a notable person in the Kongu region.
G.R. Damodaran Naidu who believed education deals
with developing a healthy spirit in an effective behaviour. The GRD group of
Institutions was thus altering the viewpoint towards education.
Coimbatore has given to the country many other
leaders and reformers like G.K. Naidu of Lakshmi mills, Swamikannu Vincent- the
man behind the Central Studios and never to forget the English man Sir Robert
Stanes. When the majority was passive, they chose to fly, to lay the foundation
of Coimbatore and thereby the nation strong.
When passion and skill meet the result is no less
than a revolution. Coimbatore today stands as a testimony to this abandoned
truth. We today boost of living in the
Manchester of South India, a land of opportunities, a land where the goodness
of nature joins hand with the spirit of entrepreneurship. It is the dreams of
those few who do not know how to quit that we are living today.
The life of every leader has one factor in common.
Not one worked for fame or power but in all they did was to challenge the
impossible, portray immense strength of character and turn obstacles into
opportunities. Most of all, the best
leaders history has ever known have ensured to get things done by knowing what
has to be left undone. It is our time now. To discover what is left undone for
us. Take up the challenge with gratitude and create our future and make Namma
Coimbatore a better place. Because future is at its best only if we create our
own. The journey is not always a struggle if we put our heart, mind and soul
into it. When the immense power in every youth can join hands, we can witness
obstacles and doubts shattering right in front of our eyes.
So, what is your step to take your city forward?
What is your contribution for this city of yours?
Ideas do not lead to advancements; it is the
implementation that matters.
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