Opinion Not yet
Not yet This refers to IOA presses panic button,12 days to go,no word on Asian Bid (IE,November 1). Taking into account the allegations of corruption in CWG 2010,I feel theres no harm if we miss the bus to hold the 2019 Asiad. The government will have to budget at least Rs 10,000 crore,which will escalate […]
Not yet
This refers to IOA presses panic button,12 days to go,no word on Asian Bid (IE,November 1). Taking into account the allegations of corruption in CWG 2010,I feel theres no harm if we miss the bus to hold the 2019 Asiad. The government will have to budget at least Rs 10,000 crore,which will escalate to Rs 1 lakh crore by the time we actually host the Asiad. Instead,this amount could be earmarked for improving our living standard,especially that of those below the poverty line. We could also unearth at least 10 budding sportspersons in each event and give them all facilities they need to excel in their fields. Well then be sure of increasing our medal tally in the 2019 Asiad.
N. Mahadevan,Mumbai
Early vocations
Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has been introducing many useful reforms in Indias educational system (Vocation at school,IE,November 1). His latest idea of introducing a Vocational Education Qualification Framework to allow students opt for a vocation as early as Standard VIII,under the CBSE system,is another welcome step. Its a fact that Indian industry is short of skilled workers. A large number of school-drop-outs find it difficult to get appropriate jobs due to their lack of a complete education. So this vocational framework may save them from poverty and hunger. For opening more avenues to such skilled workers,the government should introduce and encourage the concept of cottage industries across the country. This will also take the nation forward in terms of industralisation.
R.K. Kapoor,Chandigarh
Scared to act?
P. Chidambaram has said that the Delhi police acted in the letter and spirit of the law by deciding not to charge Arundhati Roy for her remarks about Kashmir (J&K interlocutors have had impact: PC,IE,November 2). What else could be expected from a government scared of taking on those challenging the integrity and sovereignty of the Indian state,whether through words or guns? Those in power in Delhi and their interlocutors must know that the Valley and the separatists are not the entire state of J&K.
M.C. Joshi,Lucknow
Shameful aggression
This refers to the editorial Ways of arguing (IE,November 2). The attack on Arundhati Roys views on Kashmir is absurd and shameful,which puts violence before voice in our democratic system. This will bring Indian pluralism to disrepute,which has stood tall in respecting the rights of the individual,without individual or state intervention. However,the nations sovereignty is paramount,which reminds us of our fundamental duty to uphold the integrity of the country. Personalities like Roy should uphold the message of peace and integrity.
Syed Khaja,New Delhi
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