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Interest-free loans can bridge
the gap
As exhaustively elaborated in the editorial “Equality in education”
(Aug 29), the decision of the government to grant interest-free loans to the economically disadvantaged students for pursuing technical or professional courses in recognised institutes is a commendable step. Coming close on the heels of Right to Education Bill, it will definitely serve the intended purpose of providing opportunities to the deprived sections of society. The hallmark of the decision is that only economic condition has been taken as a criterion for providing interest subsidy. Caste considerations often undermine merit.It is hoped that there will be no red-tapism or bungling and the implementation of the decision would be hassle-free. The scheme can go a long way in bridging the gap between the rich and poor students. GURMIT SINGH SAINI, SAS Nagar
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II We must accept that India shall never be able to give proper education to all and inequality in education shall always remain. As things exist, most of our schools lack proper infrastructure and thus quality education eludes poor students. The interest-free loans scheme may not work because of certain vested interests that want the status quo to continue. DALIP SINGH WASAN, Patiala Swiss accounts Indeed, it is true that India (article, “Swiss bank accounts” by Arun Kumar, Aug 28) is losing much due to the adverse impact of the black economy. Voluntary disclosure scheme could be a way of converting black money into white. If the government announces a plan to “clean” illegal accounts in Swiss banks by diluting tax and penalty, it can yield good results. In India, as rightly pointed out by the writer, the rich and the powerful have the clout to prevent justice from being done. Swiss banks have denied India the names of account holders. We need a well-planned strategy to put pressure on these banks. KAMALJEET MALWA, Mansa Punish big fish The assertion of the Prime Minister about corruption in high places is timely and must serve as an eye-opener for the entire nation. Corruption is widely prevalent in India because the rule of law is not implemented. Law enforcing agencies must take their job seriously and act responsibly without fear or favour. M S BHELLA, Tanda II Till recently, we had heard of corruption among politicians and bureaucrats. Now even judiciary is not above board. The Prime Minister has rightly advised the investigating and law-enforcing agencies that the big fish should not escape punishment. P N GUPTA, Sangrur Cash-for-vote drama Mr Jaswant Singh might have annoyed a large section of Indians by his views on the role played by Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the Partition of India. But he has rendered an invaluable service to the nation by his startling revelation that Mr L K Advani was “at the centre” of the cash-for-votes scam drama enacted in the Lok Sabha. Mr Advani owes an apology to Parliament and the nation. JAWAHAR LAL, New Delhi Fight terrorism The shootout at Ludhiana (editorial, “Shooting at Ludhiana”, Aug 26) was startling and should be condemned by all. Indeed, the ISI is trying to revive militancy in Punjab. All must fight terrorism jointly. AMAR JIT SINGH GORAYA, Griffith NSW
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