Career path: English as a communication medium & maths in education, hold the key in India

I have a strong belief, rather a conviction, which is grown out of my long and personal experiences in meeting the challenges of our day-to-day life. Our entire education system revolves around two subjects. I believe these two subjects are the foundation on which knowledge develops. Those who master them at a young age never fail or regret them in their lives since as a child, they have inculcated the basic tools and acquired skills for healthy and stupendous growth later in their lives.

It is not to deny that while all subjects are important, the English language and mathematics hold a predominant place in the entire knowledge system.  English is the language of communication in most parts of our world and mathematics of unimaginable calculations.  If a child has command over the language, it makes his understanding of all subjects easy because he has conquered one of the major impediments in the pursuit of knowledge.

Admittedly, English is the major source of communication as far as our part of the world is concerned. If one lacks in the power of expression, one can hardly convey or explain what he is capable of or desires to convey.

As per the findings of WORLD POPULATION REVIEW, the English language is the preeminent language of business, diplomacy, and international communication around the world. It is one of six official languages used by the United Nations and is used by organizations including the International Olympic Committee, the European Free Trade Association, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. It is the most widely taught foreign language around the world and the most-used language in scientific studies, with roughly 50% of English-language science writing created by researchers whose native language is something other than English.

It says that Asia has few native English speakers, with most speaking English as a foreign or second language. This continent has about 460 million people who can speak English. India leads as the country with a high number of people who can speak English at 265 million. Pakistan has 25 million, Bangladesh 29 million and the Philippines has 50 million.

The number of people speaking English in East Asian countries like Japan, and Korea is not so great because of the obvious reasons.

Similarly, if one is good at doing mathematics and has assimilated its fundamentals, it is going to be a great asset for his or her understanding of other subjects like science, economics, commerce, computer science, engineering, technology, business studies etc. which essentially are the outgrowths of mathematics.  Thus, one needs to give a greater emphasis on these two subjects to become a master of all and to be successful in this highly competitive world.

About the author:

S. Jagdip Singh, a renowned businessman and industrialist, was born on 5th November 1944. His career took off at a very young age. And by dint of his hard work, vision, initiative, drive, and zeal, he was able to establish Sigma Group of industries. S. Jagdip Singh is the Chairman of this group. The Group also had Sigma Vibracoustic India Pvt. Ltd. and Sigma Freudenberg NOK Pvt. Ltd., joint ventures of Sigma with Vibracoustic and Freudenberg of Germany and NOK of Japan, in its fold till sometime back. The group companies are engaged in manufacturing of Automobile components, which are supplied to almost all car/truck/bus manufacturers in India, Germany and USA.

Due to its large manufacturing base and reach, Sigma is considered as one of the largest and well-respected groups in the field of Automobile components manufacturing. The Group employs over 4000 people in its manufacturing facilities located in the State of Haryana and has a manufacturing facility and marketing office in Chicago, USA as well.

Sigma Group is one of the largest Exporters of Automobile components in the country and a government recognized Export House. It has been awarded with more than 80 National Awards for promoting exports.

He achieved another milestone in his illustrious career when he was appointed as the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of the Republic of Korea for the States of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir & Union Territory of Chandigarh. A widely travelled man, S. Jagdip Singh is also a member of several prestigious Chambers of Commerce and Industries in India like FICCI, CII, ACMA, EEPC, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry etc. and also various well-known Clubs like Delhi Golf Club, Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar, India International Centre, India Islamic & Cultural Centre and several others in the country.

The humanitarian and public-spiritedness aspect of the personality of S. Jagdip Singh is equally effective and strong. The trust created by him with the name “Sundar Santokh Foundation Charitable Trust” speaks volumes for his philanthropist activities which extends financial help to widows, sick, destitute, old and helpless people and work for the promotion and propagation of universal brotherhood and equality of all as per values and teachings of the Great Gurus.