Just read about Nandan Nilekani’s appointment as cabinet minister to head the ID project. Just yesterday I felt despondent on my return from Dubai. Our dismal infrastructure hits you when you return from any foreign city. My admiration for Narayan Murthy and Nandan Nilekani grows more. Also the prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh needs special kudos – its a step late but better than never. Its so simple-if just another ten to twelve more such, Intelligent individuals from the private sector took on a role of partnering with the government and improving the country it could truly transform India. Mr Nilekani’s share in Infosys is estimated as Rs.3500 crore. I am sure his exit will be missed but he has created the right atmosphere in the company for competent professionals to now take over from another perspective , After a point how much more money does an individual really need ? Why can’t our other industrialists think in the same way. How much personal fortune can one really amass? Why do they continue perusing that fortune relentlessly? Today Nandan Nilekani has clearly paved the way for others to follow. It is imperative for every successful industrialist to move beyond his or her company after setting up a succession plan in place and give back to society. It need not only be in terms of donating money or being a philanthropist. Expertise and vision is also needed in governing this country which the industrialist can impart. Nandan’s example and decision and the prime ministers gives me hope.