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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Skills for success

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We all want to be successful. There are some skills that we need to develop over time. These may seem redundant, but they are essential. When you analyze a successful person, you will notice these traits. As a budding student, you are to be mindful of them.

1. Writing

We have always been writing since our school days. Yet, we need help with writing a report. In the future, you will be asked to write a report about anything. Knowing how to draft a report is a good skill. One should master it as quickly as possible. I still see people needing help with writing a report and depending on others. Now, you must see it is due to your need for more expertise in a certain language or knowledge. Sometimes, it could be both. Nothing is impossible. One must be diligent in mastering anything. Sometimes, you may need more writing skills. That can be honed by writing a few paragraphs each day. This could be on anything, or you can write a diary. I see Ph.D. students struggling to write papers. Now a day, you have a lot of online software which can help you with grammar and rephrasing sentences so that your language is not redundant.

2. Public Speaking

Sooner or later in life, we have to go out and address people because we will no longer be trainees or novices in any field for our whole life. You have to move forward and take responsibility. People will look up to you for leadership. You have to address people. Many people get exposure to public speaking through reciting, debates, quizzes, etc., during their early days, but some still need such exposure. The stage of fear stays. We have to address stage fear gradually. While talking about something, one can express things clearly that one has experienced oneself. Otherwise, if you want to fabricate something, it becomes a drama, and one makes a mess.

Moreover, people are always interested to hear a story because we are made like this. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have stayed in groups and shared stories as a lesson or form of entertainment. That is why we see films, plays, and novels in our culture. Over some time, I have gone through books by Dale Carnegie and devised a way for myself. This may be useful to you. You record your daily activities on your smartphone and replay them. Once you become an expert, you make it more challenging by putting news items in your sessions and then work on your verbal fluency by taking a random word and saying a few lines by using that word. Initially, you may see many things that could be improved while speaking. Once you become an expert, you have to work on your 'umms' and 'ahhs' in your sentences through strategic pauses. By doing so, you will achieve a lot. You will become more confident. It takes time but worth it.

3. Problem-solving

Problem solvers are the asset. I have seen many people who need more problem-solving abilities. It could be anywhere in offices, schools, colleges, etc. They make any minor issue a big one. Working with such people is very painful. People stay away from them. When we have a problem, we have to find a simple solution. Sometimes it is common sense, and implement it. If you cannot find a solution, talk to people who can show you the way. Sitting on the problem will only magnify it.

4. Generosity

When you think that you have enough, you become generous. It is different from donating all the time. You can be generous by helping people in any endeavor. If you help someone junior in his studies, that can be considered generous behavior. People remember these small acts of kindness.

5. Ego

People may have egos about their caste, money, and even knowledge. Keeping an ego check can help us achieve a lot. The ego sets our attitude. I have seen people who think that they know, and at the end of the day, they know nothing making a fool of themselves. People mock such people behind their backs for their ignorance. So, one should be humble and keep the ego in check to absorb knowledge. In our days, after passing in flying colors in 10th, people became very pumped up, and then the 12th result would badly hurt the egos of such pumped-up kids.

6. Negotiating

Negotiation is a skill. One has to have it. Even in our day-to-day life, we do a lot of negotiation. When you become an expert in any negotiation, the other parties also become happy for being consulted and coming to a mutual decision.

7. Emotional intelligence

Now a day, people stress a lot about emotional intelligence. It is an extensive topic. In a nutshell, it deals with the understanding of the emotions of oneself and others at the same time. So, A person with high emotional intelligence can effectively communicate with others. When you share well, you connect with people easily in society.Suppose, in a working place, you can be a selfish & childish brat making others' lives difficult or you can be an understanding one taking others along with you. You make the place comfortable to work in rather than a snake pit. The highest example of emotional intelligence in India could be Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People of every state can relate to him when he starts his speech in their language; however, it may be a few broken lines.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

India's Industry Sector

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IMF says that India's GDP will be more than 6%. India's growth is on a good trajectory since the world's major economies are spiraling toward recessions. As mechanical engineers, we are more concerned about the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing industry is one of the sectors which can provide significant employment. Currently, the manufacturing industry contributes between 16 to 19% to India's GDP. It has been stagnant for years due to many issues, such as infrastructure, labor laws, land acquisition, unreliable power supply, unskilled labor, etc. To be at the forefront, like China, Singapore, Indonesia, etc., Indian manufacturing has to contribute up to 30% to GDP in coming years. It is a massive task. However, it is achievable.

Indian Government has brought some systemic changes, and the effects are visible. Labor laws were recently amended, making way for a strategy for four days a week. Labour unions' criteria were also changed. The Indian education system is considered too bookish per the world's standards. The new education policy has been initiated to focus on vocational courses right from class five onwards as per changing needs of the time.

Since the time of Independence, India has been neglecting infrastructure allocating only 3% of its GDP. In advanced economies, infrastructure accounts for 6% of GDP. Due to a lack of investment in infrastructure, India has been lagging in the manufacturing sector. Foreign investors stay away from India. To turn the tide, the infrastructure is to be developed quickly. Off late, we can see national highways are being developed, and corridors are being set up to move goods more quickly. Therefore, as mechanical engineers, we must keep a close eye on the infrastructure sector as it may be a lucrative option in terms of job opportunities.

Indian Government is launching various schemes such as 'Start-Up India' to promote entrepreneurship. Apart from that, 'Make in India,' PLI schemes are some steps in this direction. Currently, a lot of companies are applying for the schemes mentioned earlier. The biggest beneficiaries are from the sugar, ethanol, textiles, auto, pharma, renewable, and electronics sectors.

For quite some time, the Indian sugar sector has been stagnant. The demand is rising again due to ethanol demand. India is inching towards net zero carbon emitter by 2070. For that, the automobile sector has to reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, India wants to reduce fossil fuel imports to save foreign exchequer. Therefore, the Indian Government is promoting ethanol production and distribution as India intends to increase ethanol blending in petrol from 10% to 20%.

The transport ministry also vows to introduce a flex engine that can run on 100% ethanol by 2025. The automobile sector is also gearing up for changes by manufacturing parts compatible with ethanol blends. Hydrogen has become a new source of energy in the modern world. Ambanis and Adanis are acquiring companies in this sector. The sector is going to be very lucrative in the near future as it has functionality in automobiles.

The renewable energy sector has been transitioning for quite some time. We see enhanced acceptance of solar and wind power plants for power generation. Solar has been witnessing phenomenal growth in the last few years of its ease of operation. The solar sector does not mean only installing solar panels. It also encompasses semiconductors, solar refractories, solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, and consulting sectors.

The automobile sector has been India's most significant employment provider, directly and indirectly. There is no alternative for the automobile sector because transport via highway accounts for 60 to 65%. Moreover, if the automobile sector gets developed, the parts manufacturing and distribution will also get boosted. However, the automobile sector has been trying to go towards electric vehicles. The automobile manufacturers are concentrating on electric cars and launching model after model in India. It has become visible. As it is parting away from conventional IC or CI engine vehicles, we must look for opportunities in the new domain. The electric vehicle has opened opportunities in battery technology and car software. We see a spurt in dedicated car software-providing companies in India. So, mechanical engineering students with a knack for software can go in this direction. Moreover, engine parts' conventional designing and product prototyping are definitely on the rise. If someone intends to skill up in software such as ANSYS, Pro-E, KATIA, COMSOL, etc. can reap fruits in future.

The consumer goods & FMCG sector also shows good opportunities for mechanical engineering students. When we mean consumer goods, it can be any product we use at home. These products are produced at factories, and a factory means a thriving ground for mechanical engineers. India will probably surpass China by 2023, and the sector will have a great demand shortly. When demand is high, the industry also grows. When the sector grows, opportunities also increase.

Now, let us come to future technologies such as drones, 3D printing, automation, etc. The world is embracing the technologies already. Recently, I have seen a cyber farm in Russia operated by QR codes and drones to take care of cattle. 3D printing has been increasingly used in manufacturing. Sometimes, we need small batches of components or parts. 3D printing solves this issue. The world's factories are going towards automation. Automation saves time and money. Automation requires knowledge of integrating physical systems with virtual systems. In the future, as we see factories going in this direction, we know a lot of opportunities for a mechanical engineer if he becomes an expert in mechanical and IT systems.

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