Opinion Greater good
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshits rejection of E. Sreedharans resignation is a wise move.
• Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshits rejection of E. Sreedharans resignation is a wise move. Though it may be regarded as a commendable and moral act Sreedharans exit would have jeopardised the Delhi Metro project. One should be concerned about other such mishaps. The Delhi Metro is a prestigious high-quality project but these accidents raise doubts about design,technical standards and technological quality. The Delhi government must inquire into the cause of the accident.
M.C. Joshi Lucknow
Right track
• E. Sreedharans resignation is a glimmer of hope,markedly different from the opportunism of other politicians. The fact that his resignation came so quickly demonstrates his professionalism. Usually,ministers dont shoulder responsibility. Further,outcries by politicians over his resignation should be questioned. Are the upcoming 2010 Commonwealth Games their only motive in supporting Sreedharan? If this is the case,such politicians should be reminded that Sreedharan is one of the icons of New India.
Amaninder P. Sharma
Green economic zones
• This refers to Tonne differences (IE,July 10). India should separate itself from China on the subject of climate change. In fact,it may serve the country well to take a more radical stand on the issue. Comparative statistics aside,a look at data reveals that an environmental disaster is looming in India. Given the countrys dependence on agriculture,climate change spells doom for India especially when the risks involve crop failure and rising sea levels. An idea the government can pursue would be shifting focus from Special Economic Zones to Green Economic Zones where clean technology can be used to empower people. This would achieve the twin objectives of indigenous welfare and developmental compatability with nature.
Pallavi Shetty Mumbai
Dont give in
• Developing countries cannot be expected to pay for the damage done to the environment by developed ones. The developing world should unite and force the developed countries to find ways of
cutting per capita emissions. Ultimately,we cannot remain for ever exploited. India should approach the climate change issue diplomatically,and not be at the receiving end either way.
Adit Suneja Delhi
On prohibition
• Our policy on the consumption of alcohol has generally drifted between the two undesirable extremes of prohibition and prohibitive taxes; ironically,both have failed to achieve the desired goal. Prohibition has provided an opportunity to the liquor mafia to operate as can be seen in prohibition-zones where cheap yet lethal varieties of brews are available. It would be wiser for the government to ensure easier access to cheaper but better-inspected supplies of alcohol.
Ved Guliani Hisar
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