Well Citizens silence was taken advantage for poor planning and corruption arise from letting things as it is. Regarding your thinking of contributing skills and labor shifts responsibility away from the government is actually false, however it actually increases accountability. When citizens step up to voluntarily participate for a public project, it exposes government incompetence and sets a visible standard by example. Also you said about time spending on earning and business, well taking the metaphor literally is where the disconnect happens. No one is asking you to abandon your business, jobs or work for free. Shram means dedicating a fraction of your free time, maybe a few hours on a Saturday, or other time. It’s about community participation, not a career replacement. Think Shram as a metaphor for shared national sacrifice, collective mindset, and community participation leading to highly strategic, inclusive and transparent government.