I hope this becomes a role model for all other states in our country for achieving faster progress i

I hope this becomes a role model for all other states in our country for achieving faster progress in development of their cities. We need to give up our slave mentality to always look at the West for everything and thereby belittle our own professionals. I congratulate the state government as well as the team at AUDA for such a commendable job in such a short period and without any financial assistance from overseas financial agencies.

(The writer can be contacted at C-507 Shilpa Housing Society, near MIT College, Paud Road, Pune-411 038.)