Hunger, poverty and disease is yet to be eradicated. Might is right' is still the dictum of the day. Neither there is peace at individual level, nor at the level of society, nor even at international level. Wrong priorities, unnecessary conflicts, adventures of world rulers have ruined the planet. Primitive traditions, fundamentalism, ignorance have made the scenario worst.
Pessimists predict a bleak future.
However, there still is a silver lining of hope and optimism. People in the new millennium will be freer, living in just and equitable society. There will be no hunger, poverty and disease. All children will get their basic right of education. To achieve this, to enable next generation see such a happy planet, we have to strive hard and without further delay.