I am writing this note sitting here at my home in Monroe New Jersey.
Me and my wife are in kind of a self-quarantine as per directions
announced by the Government of United States. This also helps us and
people around us.
I am working from
home. It’s our 10th day since I even seen my granddaughter. And my
4 children who lives’ around me in the same state (N J).
this new experience of distancing from even your loved ones seems a
bit difficult, but I am working harder and putting these
pains behind me. I am staying on top of things related to my
business and making sure, we will be able to weather this storm. But
I am aware of the fact that it’s a big challenge! The
totally unexpected and unwelcome enemy attacked us. caught us by
surprise! now we need to defeat the enemy this can
only be achieved by the whole nation standing united and
following the directions issued by our government. we all need
to go through this pain for defeating this enemy. please stay united
and be responsible. we need individual accountability, no matter who
you are.
Like Me, Starting
today all of you will have to stay home due to this lock down. Hence I thought of writing this blog because working from home has
been a new and different experience for me and I thought of
sharing some of those experience has been great so far. I am
able to concentrate and work better, at the same time I am able to
read more and see more happenings all over the world by
viewing the world news and of course paying attention to
“A great leader, Donald Trump” coming and talking to all of us every day, along with his COVID task force team. I wish
India had the visionaries and wealth to fight this pandemic like USA
is fighting. After listening to learned professionals today I
feel like a semi medical practitioner. Lots of knowledge coming my
way for free.
This morning US
government approved a stimulus bill for 2 Trillion dollars to
support the sufferings of the people jobs, and suffering
businesses; big, small and medium. This money will be given to
offer support to various hospitals/ medical research and
businesses from Boeing to the smallest restaurant.
I wonder how the
Indian economy will survive with this Lock Down. While I really
respect our Prime Minister and his team, I am wondering how the
people of India will survive this unexpected situation. Without
the government coming up with bold steps to support the people and
the economy, I doubt if things are going to be comfortable. If
substantial help is not offered to support the economy, the failures
will be more damaging than the virus. People will go into depression
which can lead to catastrophic situations, Just Extending tax filing
dates and making baby steps is not going to help! At this time,
We need bold and courageous actions failing which the pain
from economic disaster will be much greater and dangerous than
the virus!
After few days
banks and loan sharks will start knocking at the doors. How will
people handle it? Think about the poor people in Rural India?
Exports will fall
which will result in closures of many small and medium exporters and
for them to get back on their feet is going to be difficult unless
the government now will help them to stay afloat.
I have just
touched base only on a few of my concerns, there are many more, The
forthcoming economic disaster can only be controlled by timely
intervention by the government and RBI. Please do it now, keep up the
spirits and hope of the business community. I wonder what will happen
to the aviation and tourism sector, they are the back bone of
Indian economy. Big houses have reserves and they have access to many
alternatives.
America has
announced bold steps besides the financial help that’s going into
effect starting tomorrow. No foreclosures of homes, banks cannot
disturb borrowers and many more. One may wonder, why is J T comparing
USA to a growing nation like India? I don’t mean that, I am
aware of the limitations a country like India has and I am sure they
can do better. I wish I was part of our PMO’s team. I
could have contributed.
Of the many ideas
why shouldn’t the Government should stall the Bullet train
project? Stop all infrastructure development for the time being and
use these allocated funds to support the financial impact that
will arise from this shut down. RBI must announce policy
changes that will ease the banking challenges give time to borrowers,
change the NPA norms and many more. I am sure they will.
My heart goes out
to the people who are suffering from this virus and to those who will
/ are / may face serious economic disasters.
Let the
Government go to WORLD BANK AND IMF and seek help. Let them
cut costs and many more initiatives can be implemented.
Now let’s think
about our current situation and make some changes to our life style
for the next 21 days and beyond as the lock down has started.
THE WORLD IS NOT
ENDING, GOD IS VERY FORGIVING. HE LOVES US ! .
Having said all
this, let me write a few ideas for all of you to practice and
implement.
Stay healthy, Eat
Healthy and Exercise (indoors). Meditate, follow the
guidelines issued by the Government for changes to your life style –
wash, wash, and stay clean.
Work harder,
practicing this trick and you will see reduction in stress
levels. Catch up on past inefficiencies if any, set new goals.
Think about the
consequences of COVID and plan. Start to anticipate. Stay positive.
Upgrade your
knowledge, read watch and read, ask people for help and learn. Build
role models in your mind and say I want to change.
Character – learn
to be honest. Let our children learn the real meaning of integrity. Spend peaceful time with family. Perhaps many of the MEN folks
are not used to staying at home experiencing new and different
scenes every day. Hence patience and calm in handling of
any situation becomes very important. Keep cool! Keep the
entire family in good spirits. Don’t be afraid. Don’t feel
lonely. find a new indoor hobby. hey music is a great idea.
Learn to play a musical instrument.
Do things that
will draw the attention of your creator and enjoy the gifts of God!
Help each other. Be kind. Learn to give, learn to ask, Be empathetic.
I am sure the
world will get over all these challenges.
THIS WILL ALSO
PASS.
Stay tuned for
more… glad I am back to writing blog’s once again!
JT