Opinion Changing norms
Institutional incentives are palliatives with little long-term effect. We forget that politicians are not a separate institution or entity but a component of civil society,a reflection of our social norms....
Institutional incentives are palliatives with little long-term effect. We forget that politicians are not a separate institution or entity but a component of civil society,a reflection of our social norms. We elect those who we think best fit into the social code. Indian society,largely thought of as spiritual,is actually pragmatist where instrumental gain often overshadows moral integrity. Our social norms have created a milieu where instrumentality wins over integrity and when its time to achieve external incentives,we can actually bend these very norms. So do we change social norms? And if so,how? These are generational changes and one might have to understand what motivates some people to remain integrity-bound in the same society where others are motivated by instrumental gain.
Raheel Dhattiwala
Unsustainable
The editorial Low pitch (IE,December 29) has rightly argued that the poor quality of pitch at Delhis Ferozeshah Kotla was more than a disappointment; it was a warning and a reminder: ignoring governance
issues in Indian cricket cannot be a sustainable policy and Indian cricket will continue to suffer until the BCCI stops behaving like a relic of the amateur age. It is apparent that sufficient attention was not given to preparing the pitch. The BCCI cannot escape responsibility even though the local association (DDCA) is responsible for preparing the wicket. The BCCI should have kept an eye on developments but proper scrutiny of the wicket was overlooked.
Dilbag Rai
Lower them
Much to the chagrin of the aam admi,prices of essential commodities are rocketing. This appalling rise has affected particularly those from the lower and middle classes. The political parties though blame each other,forgetting the predicament of the sufferers. It is time for devising a healthy strategy to rein in the rise. Those in the political machinery should rise above their personal concerns and considerations and chalk out solutions to the problem if not,the growing frustration among the people may lead to social unrest.
Shiv Sethi
Ferozepur
Greener tomorrow
Each individual as citizen,employee,farmer,industrialist,builder and businessman can help reduce global warming by adopting natural resource conservation practices,policies and technologies. It is evident that there is an urgent need for saving energy and curbing water use in daily life,as well as in agriculture and industry. Therefore educating the people is necessary as it will build awareness which in turn may encourage the adoption of eco-friendly life styles. This will allow for future practice in green agriculture,green manufacturing,vertical farming; tree plantations and protection,production and recycling of waste water and solid wastes,etc. Appropriate policies are the need of the hour in order for progress to be made.
M.P. Yadav
Meerut
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