Tarnaka is the noisiest, particularly in the night, says TSPCB study
Noise pollution in Tarnaka has crossed the threshold limit increasing by an alarming 33.33% over previous levels, particularly in the nights. According to the TS Pollution Control Board, the night time permitted noise level is 45 dB. The recorded night time noise level in Tarnaka stands at 59.96 dB, the highest in the residential regions of the Twin Cities. Noise pollution levels have been steadily rising in Greater Hyderabad region in the period of 2019-2022, according to Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB). Tarnaka, which was …
Reflections of a Civil Society Activist: Ten Lakh Jobs and ‘Agniveers’ ?
Dr VBJ Chelikani While many political parties and their astute leaders in government in many states are lavishly delivering cash-cheques of tax-money, at their door-steps or into the bank accounts of anybody who is likely to vote for them, the Union Government thought it better to provide employment in the government directly ‘on mission mode’ so that people can receive regular salaries. But it is totally anti-economic and inflationary to recruit ten lakh citizens as government officers, precisely at a time when the s…
RWA Commitments for Better Environment
Dr. VBJ Rao Chelikani Change or evolution is in the nature of our Nature. But changes in man and by man have become more voluntary, faster and are impacting upon this entire planet. At present, we have not yet to be concerned about other planets and other galaxies. While the universe seems to be operating and evolving on an immutable logic of its own, the human being, however is able to gradually grasp the process of the Universe and understand the mechanisms of operation of the planet and is able to make changes to suit not on…
Our All-India Civil Services and their Social Responsibility
Dr Rao VBJ Chelikani The citizens have eagerly awaited the 21 April 2022 which is the Civil Services Day to find out whether there is any reflection or discussion on their part on the ongoing crisis in the domain of public administration. This year too, the day is observed largely as a protocol of self-congratulatory speeches and awards of excellence to some officers by the prime minister, who is the real-head of the entire Executive machinery. He exhorted the government functionaries to attend to their prime responsibility, which accordin…
Ten Reasons for a New Foreign Policy
Rao VBJ Chelikani The invasion of Ukraine is a brutal reminder to us that it is high time that we radically revise our policies regarding our External Affairs and our defence preparations. Though wars are going on in many other places as in Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, etc. this particular war is an occasion to draw many lessons for us, as we are living, today in a globalised world and we are no more a poor country. 1. The wars hereafter are the most visible and open in terms of all damage and destruction that is taking plac…
An Agenda for Civil Society Action in Our Democracy
Rao VBJ Chelikan i The present Government is intentionally throwing away the baby along with the bath water. Ignoring the indispensable role and place of the civil society organisations in a democracy, as it is visible in advanced liberal democracies, there is a clear tendency on the part of the Government to change the rules of the game, constantly, so as not to allow the Indian citizens to enjoy their constitutional right to freely form associations and to operate them efficiently. The present authorities are unable to see the ro…
Recent Summit for Democracy and Its Implications
A Summit for Democracy was held on December 9-10,2021, with nearly a hundred government delegations, 50 world leaders on the screen, many civil society actors, many members of various Parliaments, and the private sector. The President of the oldest democracy in the world, Mr Biden said in this context: ” Democracy doesn’t happen by accident. We have to renew it with each generation”. One of the organising officials also said: “And our hope is that through the entirety of this process, we can really have a dialogue between participating govern…
We are in a Participatory Democracy
What Do We Want ? Firstly, democracy is a method of ordering human relations in a civilised way, so as not to allow the brute force of one person or several of them to dominate the persons in the society. We have adopted the method of governance by the Representatives elected periodically by the people, who make laws which rule all of us, including the Representatives. The process would see that ultimately the Absolute Power vests with the people and that they could effectively exercise it. To implement that objective, firstly, the Pow…
Heading towards a Super-Aged Society
Ageing societies are a global phenomenon. With improved healthcare longer lifespans are only to be expected, but when the aged begin to age further it becomes challenging. India is expected to have the highest number of centenarians by 2050.This booklet : The 80+ Among the Elderly is a must read for every senior and super senior citizen and those who take care of them. Get your copy today. Call : 98490 67498
Running RWAs Smoothly- A Guide Book
Managing an Resident Welfare Association is fraught with challenges and pain points. Not everyone finds it a palatable experience, yet it is a job that needs to be done. RWA - A Mission Statement is a useful booklet for all RWAs with essential suggestions to help navigate the way in order to run a RWA professionally and democratically to ensure the common good of all residents. A Look Inside Governance in a Micro-Urban Community Inclusive and Harmonious Community for all Ages Not Yet Utopias Relations with Municipality Local Co-Management …
Whither CSR Funds?
Observing that many Union, state and municipal governments are trying to put pressure on many enterprises in the country, to divert the CSR funds to their official and unofficial initiatives and projects, instead of their being routed through the civil society organisations, the following message is sent to many office-bearers of the federations of the enterprises in the country: Dear Sir/ Madam, When our Parliament passed a legislation on Corporate Social Responsibility, it wanted that the dynami…
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