Narayana Murthy Urges Indian Youth To Embrace 70-hour Work Weeks For National Progress
Renowned tech titan and Infosys co-founder, Narayana Murthy, has called for a transformation in India's work culture, emphasising that it's the younger generation that should lead the way in this endeavour.
In a candid conversation with former Infosys CFO and Board Member, T V Mohandas Pai, on 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record,' the 77-year-old visionary invoked historical examples to drive his point home.
Drawing parallels with post-World War II scenarios in Germany and Japan, Murthy recounted how the youth in these nations put in extraordinary efforts, working up to 70 hours a week, to rebuild their countries' economies and reputations on the global stage. He sees a similar need for Indian youth to embrace this level of commitment.
According to Murthy, this is a pivotal moment in India's history, where the nation has finally garnered respect on the world stage. He believes that it's not only the duty of every Indian but particularly the youth to solidify and expand upon this newfound respect.
Murthy noted that India's current work productivity is among the lowest globally and attributed this to corruption and bureaucratic delays. He stressed that without improvements in productivity and a reduction in government corruption, India may struggle to compete with countries that have made significant progress.
Moreover, Murthy acknowledged the positive role of technology in India's growth, citing successful companies like Byju's. He pointed out that technology has the power to boost confidence and contribute to the nation's development.
