India has brainpower, economic stability, but what it lacks is innovation.

Today, India cannot be termed a developing nation. It is more than that. But to wear the developed tag it has to get rid of this chalta-hai attitude.

I plan to study bio-technology and become a techno-entrepreneur engaged in drug development. While the field has tremendous scope, India's bureaucracy and lack of security deters people from making fresh investments.

The other great problem is illiteracy. Education builds confidence. The education system needs to be hauled up. The change must take place at the grassroot level, where emphasis is laid on innovation and not cramming.

The government must also channel more money in improving the country's infrastructure. I do not see the mindset changing unless we have more young blood in the administration.

The old and corrupt regime should be replaced with young people who are more patriotic.

The government has to motivate people to stay back. If you can instill the feeling that India is at par with the US, you will get the same facilities and the same return for money and education, I don't see many people leaving the country.

I am proud of Indian culture, especially the bonds we enjoy with our family. We must retain this and not blindly follow the West.