New Mining Laws...

Government is all set to clear a new law, regarding the Mining industry. This law will provide the affected tribal area a large sum of money, estimated at around 1.6 billion per month for development works. This is a novel idea, but government must look into other side of this bill. If this money is not channelized properly, the very idea of this bill can go awry and, in worst case, can backfire.
First of all, keeping in view the current situation of the politics it is not hard to predict that some big scandals will soon be surfaced regarding this money. For instance, word bank had provided millions of dollars to develop the KBK zone of Odisha, but little has changed and many allegations against the responsible department and persons have kept surfacing from time to time. Simply relying on the current political and bureaucratic structure to cater to demand of development in that area will be a fool’s play. These areas are much more sensitive and any new policy or scheme can play decisive role in government’s stand in the area. At a stage when government has realized that it has a bigger role to play in naxal affected areas and when naxalism is no more a regional force, government must not pass the bucket to state governments. Historically, it is proven that naxalism is more about the state’s failure to recognize and provide the basic amenities to already underdeveloped and suppressed population and hence government must ensure that history is not repeated. Badly formed policies alienate the local population from mainstream country and government which makes them staunch supporters of the Naxalites movement.
It has been very clear that in spite of tough stand from Supreme Court and growing unrest among public, our political leaders are not doing away from corruption. Some of the biggest scams of free India took place only in 21st century, when most of the people think that Indian public is becoming much more aware towards cleaner and progressive politics. If this aid by central government fails to improve the condition of the poor people, it will surely reinforce the Naxalites position in these areas. Naxalites get support in these areas only because they are able to project the government as an inefficient system which is unable to deliver and which only exploits. If this latest step by government again fails to make discernable differences, Naxalites will get vehemently exaggerate the State failure and reinforce their position there.
Although a full proof solution cannot be guaranteed under any supervision, Central government must look beyond failed and corrupt state level politics and bureaucracy which is the biggest culprit in failing of the State mechanism in Naxal affected areas. Central must take leading role and directly monitor the welfare programs, infrastructure developments in that areas rather than adopting the conventional approach of multilevel transaction system for aide.
Put aside all allegations and charges, and start with some fresh and innovative approach. It is of no doubt that UPA-II has some of the brightest politicians this country. But certainly political discourse matters less than the humanitarian and innovative approach in this case. Losses have been innumerable on both sides and no matter who bears the brunt; it is this country which has to pay the cost.

Corruption in India

Corruption is not a kind of “out of blue” thing. Scourge of corruption has existed in human history from staring of the civilization itself. Roman and Greek history is full of corruption in one or other forms.
Corruption has always been a global scourge. Developed and abundant nations like Japan are also one of the top most corrupt countries. But for India is problem is much more serious than any other country. It may seem like paranoia, but our country is going to face serious troubles. Major issues like external securities, Naxalism, defence development, scientific research all are being ignored and whole politicians and bureaucrat (almost) are busy in making money like never before. While at one hand China is making dams and sending more satellites to space, our leaders are busy in internal issues. Sharp minds are not getting chance to perform due to this corruption.
Ok! They may say that every country is facing these problems. But this is wrong, we cannot compare ourselves with other countries, we are surrounded by arch rivals, China (in the wake of mitigating the effect of America over south Asia) will always be a threat to India.
My Dear Leaders, now it is enough, everybody is answerable to that supreme power one day. Wake up; before it’s too late, it’s not necessary that all of the leaders become Harishchandra, only 33% of the whole community will be sufficient.
Mr. PM this country is facing a precarious situation, save it. India's future generation will always take you in high spirit. We all know you are an honest man; all you need is to muster courage and take the mask off from these corrupt politicians. Set an example for others to follow....

Binayak Sen

Real cause of worry and point of investigation should be what is making such educated man supporter of this Naxalism? It is very right that Naxalites are taking a wrong route for right purpose. All people who are posting blogs filled with hatred for Naxalites cannot be blamed because most of them have never seen the place from where these Naxalites originate. I guarantee you that you people cannot live one day there. When people like A. Raza and Pawar are plundering country with both hands like never before, government has totally forgotten about the poorest people of the country. Naxalites must be punished harshly but with them should be punished these men who have contributed in making of these Naxalites, by siphoning off taxpayers money which could have been used for these poor people. Government must not punish only because you sympathise with Naxalites and also it should not let you free because other criminal are also roaming free. Act prudently otherwise country will have to face more Binayak Sens, and will have to lose more of its doctors, engineers, scholars to its own policies, who would have been a great asset for this country.
When budget is announced and government generously doles out big schemes for farmers and backwards, government thinks its role is over and basks in the glory of big schemes. But reality is far more bitter, people who are in dearth and need these schemes badly hardly get any advantage out of this high profile budgetary session.