a knowledge based society

The 21st century will be the century of knowledge and research! The country which can quickly upgrade its institutions and make them knowledge intensive will lead the world. Capital and labor will soon take a secondary position to know-how. Innovation,creativity,enterprise,cooperation and exchange will be the buzz-words of the present century. Individuals and organisations who can re-invent themselves will reap the harvest.
Education is on the cusp of a revolution! The internet is enabling millions of people to upgrade their skills without payment or joining any institute. The class-room is increasingly becoming irrelevant  It is possible for a student to choose his mentor depending on his interest. The notions of language,qualification,age and location are changing and new paradigms are emerging.
In my opinion,the sun-rise industries will be food-processing,renewable energy,tourism,traditional medicine,yoga,education,entertainment and bio-technology.
India is well poised to lead the world since all these areas are human intensive and we have the largest number of youth. Its USP is its unique cultural heritage!The barriers are- caste,traditions,hierarchy,chauvinism and a dynastic culture.

Let the 21st century be the Indian century!