The United Nations System and NGOs
Dr.Rao VBJ Chelikani l. Precedents: Between the First and Second World Wars, the League of Nations, albeit in an informal manner, consulted regularly with non-governmental organizations working in the economic and social fields. During those consultations, a leading role was played by the International institute for Intellectual Cooperation, a precursor of UNESCO. The foundational vision of the United Nations was subscribed and drafted mostly by the elite thinkers and scientists of the civil society like Eleanor Roosevelt, Rene Cas…
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…
Dr K S R Murthy recognized for his contributions to green environment
Dr K S R Murthy, former CSIR Scientist and currently Secretary General CoRWA, has been recognized for his contributions towards a clean and green environment. He was awarded the Green India-2022 Awards for his efforts in rainwater harvesting. The award was presented at the World Environment Conference-2022 and All India Mayors and RWAs Summit held earlier this month at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The main theme of the two-day Conference was Waste Management and included lectures by experts on the subject. A total of 10 people were awarded…
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…
Further Justification for a New Foreign Policy
Dr.Rao VBJ Chelikani We reiterate the thesis that there is an urgent need for reviewing radically our policies of external relations as well as our strategies of defence preparations. This is brutally reminded to us by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Unlike any other war in any other continent, this war in Europe among Europeans has challenges for us. So far, we have brilliantly succeeded in protecting our interests thanks to the ingenuity and tactful public relations deployed by our prime minister, minister for exte…
Tuning Out of Community Reach
What began enthusiastically eleven years back came to a nought on a cold December afternoon in 2021 and SCOTRWA's efforts to obtain a license for a community radio station were shelved for good. The community radio licensing process proved to be time consuming, expensive and frustrating as this letter to the PMO elucidates. It is totally opposite of the spirit of community radio. Supreme Court ruling of 1995 asserts that radio waves/ frequencies are public property. Community radio aspirants need to remember that there is a good chance of…
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…
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