Rajouri road accident

Sir,

The horrible Rajouri road accident has once again put a question mark on the functioning of the traffic system in Jammu and Kashmir. Innumerable precious live are lost on these roads every where. The approach of the authorities and legislators does not go beyond the customary 'regretted the loss of lives'. The traffic cops who are responsible for checking over-loading in the buses remain mute spectators most of the time. Their carelessness has killed many an innocent. The drivers have become quite irresponsible towards their job despite repeated requests by commuters, not to run rashly their vehicles, they care two hoots for their calls. With the result such accidents keep on Occuring every year.

Moreover, the conditions of roads in rural areas in quite bad. Lakhs of rupees are alloted for constructing roads in rural areas. But this money is not used properly. Projects are delayed. It takes pretty long time to get them executed. If the whole system is not corrected, problems looked into and acted upon these accidents will continue to occur.

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Harvinder Singh
Nanak Nagar

Good governance

Sir,

The words ''Good Governance'' are something which attract the attention of everybody. This is in fact, the most wanted and cherished goal the public long their political bosses to achieve and sustain while governing the country. And this is also something which is expressedly desired by those true and sincere to their jobs at the helm of affairs.

While elaborating on the concept of Good governance I would not like to go into the definitions or explanations given by the intellectuals or political philosophers because that would be purely an accidemic exercise, instead I would like to delineate on the concept of good governance from the common man's point of view who is ultimately the most affected one and at times who have to bear the brunt of the policies and schemes launched and adopted by the administrative machinery. Presently the common man on the street is definitely feeling perturbed because of the fact that he has to face myriad problems almost on a daily basis. He seems to have lost faith in the system itself for which the top brass as well as the ruling class is basically responsible, besides of course the plummeting of morality and values in the society. He harbours a feeling that there is no body to bother about the plight of the common man though all Govt's from time to time have been claiming to be looking after the interest of the common man while framing policies for them. Then if this is true, then why the perception of the common man on the street do not change for the better. He wants good governance in the sense that he should not have to face any trouble during getting any work done in the offices. The files must move swiftly and sans any pecuniary considerations. He should not have to run from one officer to another any anything rather the system should be such that the works of the people are get done automatically and one receives all papers relating to one's work at home itself within the stipulated time frame. His life must be hassle free wherever he goes. And surely the public perceptions about the obtaining scenario would definitely change for the better if the things move towards that direction.

Yours etc...
Ravi Sharma
Shakti Nagar
Jammu

Harnessing solar energy

Sir,

Apropos the news item 'Kalam for popularising solar power' Daily Excelsior Jan 18. President APJ Abdul Kalam's call for harnessing solar power should be given due consideration. This is because the country may face energy crisis in the future. The country's capacity to generate power from hydro electric and thermal power stations is not quite sufficient to meet our requirements. So solar energy is a viable option. Though experiments to harness more and more solar power are going on, lot of research is yet to be on this front. We can electrify our remote village by using this source of energy. It should also be made cost-effective so as to serve the people on a large scale.

It is suggested that each State Government in India should create a separate department for this purpose. If it receives nation wide attention and priority, solar energy sector may emerge on the top.

Yours etc...
Sunil Gandotra
Pacci Dakhi
Jammu