Ranvir Singh Dalal (Apr 25, 2003 08:55 a.m.):
As we all know that Haryana(even Delhi) does not have regular electricity and drinking water. Some might say that it is because of shortage, But if it is just because of shortage, how come villeges in Maharastra have 24 hrs power supply.
How to get
-- undistrupted Power supply
-- Drinking water
-- Good Phone connectivity
Is there any possibility to invite local politicians to talk about here on jat land on these issues ?
Ranvir Bhai !!! Politicians will come only where they get exposure and very unlikely we can get them here. At best we may be able to rope in only some one who is ineffective and as good as not having...
In villages we were told a story by our great grand mother;.." every night when the moneky is shivering in cold, decided to built a house next morning, but forgets it again the moment sun appears...Same is the strory of Indian Planners...It is not a technological issue, its purely a will power issue. All these problems can be solved in 5 years if there is a will. I am posting below my views on some of these issues;
1. Water Problem: Water problem no where in the world has been solved without storing the rainwater (purest form of water).Most countries in west (including very small ones) have built large water reservoirs which are beyond human approach. It is much easier to clean this water and supply for drinking purpose than the ground water which has many minerals and chemicals dissolved... In India we hardly have reservoirs...Most rain water flows to ocean....Even liking rivers is not going to solve the issue...
2. Electricity:.Often poor people are blammed for electric thefts, but its the rich and powerful who steal the most..everyone knows it. In north India the consumer habits have become so bad that no one wants to pay for electricty. result is no investment into power. Though politicians give lip service on privatisation, but most in North oppose it as they will have to pay for using electricity..In maharastra the main reason is that Tata power remained in private hands ever since it came in existence and things are fine because of sheer momentum. Look at later On project of Enron in very same maharastra...whole world knows about it...So problem in India is in our mentality ...and our mentaility has its roots in our religion...where our own individual deeds are responsible for everything...and that being the case, no one is willing to work for others and community, except very few...
3. Phone connectivity: Don't think its an issue now. though telephone lines are still noisy.
whole problem here is that people want controls to show their power...this comes again from our culture..where saas enjoys control over bahoos and father over sons...same animal instinct of domination .. So to me most of our problems are still social and not technological...Our mindset is the root cause of all problems...I know its a big topic and we can spend life time talking...
Rajendra
