Vultures
face extinction
Sir,
The
population of vultures, the scavengers of nature
is sharply declining in Asian countries including
India, The birds are out of sight for the last
decade in Jammu area. Even common men in rural
areas as badly missing these creatures. The
causes and reasons for their disappearance need
scientific investigation. Meanwhile, however, all
wild life authorities, eco-friends' lovers of
nature, birds and animals, and ornithologists
must do something possible to save this useful
bird from being extinct. Survey on the movement
tracks of Vultures, their natural habitats and
ecology are areas where we can contribute and
co-operate to some extent. A project on ''Vulture
census'' is reported to have been taken up at
Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural
History Coimbatore. We can make contact with such
institute for feedback exchange.
The
procurement of a few pairs of Vultures from
surviving areas, their maintenance and brooding
under protected conditions in suitable locations
should be attempted for further study and spread.
Keeping of some Vulture pairs in zoos, at present
can be source of attraction for visitors to see
disappearing creatures of nature.
Yours etc...
Harbans Singh Chib
Rani Talab Digiana,
H.No. 304/4, Gangyal,
Jammu
Ban on child labour
Sir,
Apropos
the article 'ILO urges ban on Child Labour'
published in the Daily Excelsior dated Aug 30,
though the author has touched the children
working in mine and coal field, it is essential
that every child working in any field be taken
into consideration.
Child
labour in India is a stigma which needs to be
obliterated at once. Though the attention of the
Government has been drawn towards the evil most
of the times, much success has not been achieved
so far. Thousands of children continue to work in
hazardous conditions. They neither enjoy
childhood, nor schooling. Every year Governments
allocate huge sums of money for their education
but do not get benefitted. By working in
hazardous conditions, they fell prey to various
diseases. Even some of them turn into hardcore
criminals and then land into jails. As a result
their life usually remains disturbed.
Therefore,
it is incumbent upon the Government and the NGOs
to make endeavours to put an end to child labour.
Yours etc...
Rajesh Bargotra
Rehari
Srilanka in crisis
Sir,
This
has reference to the article 'Sri Lanka in crisis
again' published in the Daily Excelsior.
After
the assassination of Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister
Kadirgamar peace seems to be fragile in the
Island nation. Now, India should not remain a
mute spectator to the happenings in Sri Lanka.
Peace in Island nation is in India's interest.
Therefore India should play an active role by
brining the warring factions closer to each other
and resolving the ethnic issue once for all.
India,
the emerging super power have to extend its area
of influence to another countries by helping them
financially and politically.
Yours etc...
Ramesh Sharma
Akhnoor
Indian hockey in crisis
Sir,
The
condition of the present India Hockey Team is on
the extreme ebb following their dismal
performance in the recently concluded Rabo Bank
Trophy in which India managed to finish lowly
seventh out of eight teams. That too after a
surprise 2-1 victory over England in the 7th -8th
place play off match. But this has not been any
thing new for the Hockey fans as the poor show by
the team has been continuing for some years. Gone
are the days when the Indian tricolour was
considered as a symbol of doom for the opposition
in Hockey. Now it presents itself as a complete
walkover.
Not
even the Premier Hockey League (PHL) which was
started last year with great anticipation has
done any good. Even the disciplinary records of
the Indian Hockey players have not been so great;
a couple of them were involved in a brawl and
penalized with match bans. The coaches are made
the scapegoats and are regularly being changed by
the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF).
And
with many other tournaments just around the
corner, the India chances of a victory are
already looking very bleak.
Yours etc...
Yatin Sharma
Channi Himmat Jammu
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