Crafting Own Destiny

Every day I tune to BBC radio station on my way in to and out of work, thanks to XM Radio. I always liked BBC news presentation as opposed to any others (OK NPR is my second choice). Out of a few evening news articles the one that most attracted me was contributed to this blog.

This article was all about, A railway station, financed and built by villagers near the suburbs of Indian capital, Delhi. Of course, I couldn't pick up the name of the village name etc. so when I came home, I tuned to BBC Internet Site. After reading the news article, I was so impressed with the determination of these villagers for making this happen on their own.

The BBC spokesman there interviewed few villagers, who were buying two or more tickets just so the railways can honor halting at their station. Some even buy the tickets even though they don't travel. They raised $45,000 to build the station. One of the villagers even took on his own to stay up late in the station for the safety of women (in case if any get down in their station at night). He was so proud to say in the native language that he wouldn't mind escorting them to their homes. He checks in to the station every morning and stays until late to promote safety for their station.

Many college students used to walk in the muddy roads to reach the city are ecstatic about the train station (or just a halt they call it). You hear this sort of thing in the movies, I was just moved with their determination and continued spirit to keep up with these efforts.

I am just quoting this from BBC Site, "We have been raising the demand [for a station] since 1982, but the railways told us they did not have funds. So, finally we decided to craft our own destiny" - I just have to say Bravo!