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Keeping the wheels turning
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Bubble of Hope afloat, anew
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Keeping the wheels turning
Politics and politicians come under fire every time there is strife. But the facts remains they also represent what all Indians are proud of — democracy.
Quality of life for
people
In
the life of a state, a year is like the flashing of an eye: it’s old before you are able to say ‘new’. And yet, plans have to be made, decisions taken, budgets passed and policies floated each year. I am not exactly an “anniversaries” man, often having to be reminded of and embarrassed by my own date of birth. Yet, as we come to the close of a year and the dawn of another, one is tempted to have a few outlines of what one would like to achieve. My new resolutions would not make much reading because for the past six decades, these have revolved around a single theme: improving the quality of life of my people and the state. One of the first things I would work for in the New Year is that we won’t have to close it on a note like the death of the Delhi girl. As a government, we will constantly re-examine how we have taken care of special segments of our society. Security and welfare of three segments — women, children and senior citizens, the poor and the Dalit — will be in focus. A new year throws up new hopes, but also new challenges. In agriculture, the time has come to shift focus from productivity to value addition. We need diversification, for which we need assured markets and remunerative prices for alternatives such as maize, soya bean and cotton. Thrust on quality and affordable education for the poor, especially in the rural areas, will receive a fresh impetus. The present system is leading to an ever widening rich-poor divide. In the New Year, I would like to contribute to closing this gap. I also intend to focus on the connect between education and career, and employability of youth. Making our administration more responsive to the problems of the people will be a priority. Reforms have to become a way of life. In personal life, I will be praying for more time for “simran”, and I would like to see people smiling broader than today.
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Will work to ensure dignity for
all
I am guided by his inner voice, and the inspiration comes from a truth my father once told me: “There are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. Try and be in the first group; there is less competition there.” This is going to be the focus of my vision for 2013. I would work towards building an egalitarian, sustainable, progressive, inclusive and happy social order, and hope to see a prosperous Haryana in a strong nation. We have to work towards a crime-free society where all have equal opportunity and access to health and education. To get the youth to focus their energies, the Haryana Government has declared 2013 as the Industrial Development and Employment Year. New Year’s Eve for me is a time for soul-searching and looking over the shoulder to make an honest and critical appraisal of how we performed in the past 12 months, and draw a roadmap for the future — and 2012 was indeed a momentous year. Some of the state’s progressive and futuristic policies have not only been commended by the Central government but also emulated by other states. Haryana achieved many a milestone in all key fields, including industry, power, agriculture and education. The state is not only emerging as an educational hub but has also come to occupy a noticeable slot in sports. Our sports boys and girls have proved they can take on the best in the world. Haryana has identified thrust areas for 2013, agriculture being a particular focus. We will accelerate the process of farm diversification. During 2013, it will be our effort to make it easy for the poor and the roofless to have an affordable home. This will give dignity to life — a hope and home for everyone. With the doubling of generation capacity bringing the goal of self-reliance in power within reach, we aim at greater industrial development, creating more employment opportunities, imparting skills to people, and improving infrastructure to make the lives of people more comfortable. Our other areas of concern remain education, health-related challenges and development of the vulnerable sections of society. At the social level, I would like to work for strengthening the human bond and ensuring respect for women.
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Clean, responsive government my
aim
Restoring
good governance by revamping the administrative machinery that has been left in a shambles by the outgoing Dhumal government is my top priority. There are a host of issues clamouring for attention but making the indifferent administration people oriented is a prime concern, so that they feel the change in the political regime. The people have lost confidence in the administration because of politicisation and as a result, it virtually became an instrument to serve political masters rather than the public. The manner in which the government went about framing political opponents, from panchayat functionaries to employees, in false cases was unparalleled. The impartiality of the structures of governance has to be restored at all levels. The government will review all the politically motivated cases and take appropriate steps to provide relief to the victims. It will also restore the State Administrative Tribunal which the BJP government had scrapped to deny employees a forum for prompt redress of grievances related to service matters. The BJP government closed about 800 primary schools in the name of rationalisation. It was a wrong decision as it denied children access to basic education in remote areas. I will review the decision and take appropriate measures to ensure that they get education on their doorstep. The Congress has promised a clean, transparent, efficient and responsive government to the people who were fed up with rampant corruption under the Dhumal regime. It is incumbent on the new government to hold those involved in graft and various other acts of commission and omission accountable for their misdemeanours. A Special Investigation Team will be set up to examine the allegations, particularly those listed in the Congress charge sheet, along with special courts, to ensure speedy trial to instil fear of law among pubic servants. My government will not indulge in political vendetta and pursue the cases only if sufficient evidence, which could stand judicial scrutiny, is available.
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Want to speed up hydel
projects
The focus would be on the key areas of tourism, hydel power and industries, besides efficient and transparent governance. The state has vast hydro power potential but is lagging due to environmental and religious issues. We want to increase its hydel potential since power is the most important ingredient in prosperity. I had been pleading with the Centre to give permission to start the stalled hydel projects and was able to get environmental clearances for the 660 MW Kishau Dam on the Tons river, to be constructed with the Himachal Government, and 420 MW Lakhwar Vyasi project on the Yamuna. We do not want to ignore the environmental aspect and would take decisions only after proper environmental impact assessment. We would also focus on tapping the potential of smaller hydel projects that do not create any major displacement problems and are environment friendly. Tourism could be the other sector which could change the economy. We plan to develop the 42-km Tehri Lake as a hub of adventure activities. We also want to develop infrastructure at other tourist locations. We plan to hold the Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra (held every 12 years) in the Garhwal hills to expose international tourists to the pristine beauty and the unique culture of the state. The yatra is scheduled to be held for the first time after the creation of the state in August. Another area of focus would be to invite industries to the state. After the earlier Congress rule, which attracted a lot of industry, the flow of industry had virtually stopped. We have started the second phase of the industrial hub at Sitarganj in Udham Singh Nagar district to give a fillip to industrial activities. Many big industrialists have evinced interest to start their units. We are inviting them even from abroad to invest in the state.
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Connected youth a force to reckon
with
The young today have a historic opportunity because of the contributions they can make, especially in the emerging economies. They are critical to the health of the global trade and commerce. A significant part of the workforce, the youth are starting new ventures, and are authoring path-breaking innovations. Thanks to technology, their ability to interact with and learn from their peers in other parts of the world is unprecedented. Their visibility in politics and online presence make them potent agents of change, as we have seen in the last decade. Their growing participation in civic life in India has enriched the debate on many pressing issues. Going forward, they have to ensure greater participation in political and social fields. On their generation falls the responsibility of survival of our core cultural values, eradication of social divisions based on caste and gender, and to fully deploy modern technologies for greater role for the youth in policy making. By virtue of their forward-looking attitudes, they are well suited for an alternative dialogue with other cultures and countries, complementing our more traditional engagement. Their enlarged horizons, aspirations, and capacity to think beyond the conventional allow them to experiment with new forms of expression and fruitful delivery of ideation. The youth have also to become more cautious in how their collective power, amplified by social media, is used. Not-so-great ideas can go viral as easily as good ones, with consequences for the larger society. Greater freedom demands greater vigilance, and the youth, for their greater immersion in new media, must choose the right dose of moderation to balance progressive ideas with respect for institutions. There is a need to temper activism with wisdom, so that earlier lessons are not lost in the rush of enthusiasm. I would like greater participation of rural youth in questions of national importance using the digital bridges now available. Although India is emerging on the world stage, our journey has only just begun. The predominance of the youth in our population is a powerful but finite opportunity. Organisation of the young is, therefore, necessary to achieve sustainable growth and to bequeath future generations with lasting prosperity and equitable growth.
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Keep patience, cricket will rise
again
I
am quite hopeful about our future in Test cricket. Patience is bitter but the fruit is sweet! You have got to be patient. It’s a transitory phase. Mahendra Singh Dhoni took our team to the No. 1 position in Test cricket, but from that side, there are eight guys missing in the current team. With eight important players missing from the Test team, you can’t expect Dhoni to wave a magic wand and change the fortunes of the side. Giants of the game have gone — Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble to name a few. It’s not possible to replace them. The West Indies have been trying to rebuild for so many years, but the first load of bricks is yet to arrive. It’s taken them 15 years, and they are still struggling to make a competitive Test team. That’s why I think we need to be very patient with captain Dhoni. I think in One-day cricket, we have the talent. We have people who will perform well in the future. In Twenty20 cricket, it’s about finding the right guys for the right roles. These are three different products in the market. You need to keep them separate because you need different skills, different styles for the different forms of the sport. Players like Cheteshwar Pujara should be preserved for Test cricket. A great player in Test cricket might look ordinary in Twenty20 cricket. The trick is in recognising the right people to do the work. You need to fit people according to their skills in different formats of the sport. Will it happen in India? I think it will. You have a wide pool of players, and you have a lot of talented young players emerging, especially in the shorter versions of the game. I think we will find good players for Test cricket, too. We just have to show some patience.
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2012 is ending on a rather distressing note, but just as the 23-year-old Delhi rape victim told her mother till her last breath, we all ‘want to live’. Here’s a look at what people in public life see 2013 ushering in
Fiscal consolidation, recovery on wishlist
As we look back on 2012, what stands out is the sense of gloom that set in as economies across the world experienced plummeting growth rates. In India, too, the GDP growth rate fell to sub-6 per cent levels after many years as interest rates remained high and the investment climate deteriorated. The one expectation I have from the coming year is a recovery in growth. Many indicators are pointing in that direction and I believe that barring any unexpected shocks, it will be a year of recovery. The industry is looking forward to key reforms being taken forward by the government, which will ensure a conducive business environment. The government has already shown its will to take quick decisions by going ahead with measures such as FDI in more sectors despite stiff political opposition. The passage of the banking Bill has also laid the ground for the entry of new banks. One thing that is still a concern is the fiscal deficit remains high and measures to reduce it are still very few. Subsidies remain high even as our tax base remains narrow. The implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) will be a path-breaking reform that could take the economy on a higher growth path. I am hopeful of major progress towards this. With the general elections approaching in 2014, this would be a good time to take measures that ensure inclusiveness of the growth experience. I hope this will be done by providing greater access to the poor to various services such as public health and education. Building better quality infrastructure and low-cost housing are also areas that need to be emphasised. I am hopeful that in 2013, the government and private sector can form a partnership to work together in these areas.
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Restore balance for wildlife to prosper
Awareness among the youth on the need for conservation of natural resources and understanding the role that wildlife plays in our lives is increasing. This is what India needs in 2013. There is urgent need to restore the balance of the only home we have, the Earth. Policy makers must ensure illegal mining and plunder of natural resources does not take place. If we are serious about conservation and want wildlife to prosper, politicians need to put the money where the mouth is. Political will is crucial and I hope corruption disappears because it is hindering conservation efforts. No country, law or regulation alone can protect wildlife. It requires the collaborative effort from everyone. The government does not pollute water bodies. Almost 80 per cent of pollution in our rivers and water systems come from our homes and nearly 80 per crippling diseases today are water borne because this is the water that we eventually drink. So if you want a healthy mind, body and future, the time to act is now and also by you. About 87 per cent of food and fruits that we eat are thanks to butterflies and bees but many of their species are now on the verge of extinction. Butterflies are the second largest pollinators in the world after bees and if their population increases, so will food production. Awareness, knowledge and inspiration are the key factors. I am happy big names are now joining the efforts to protect environment and wildlife. I have the support of celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and John Abraham, with whom I am producing a film, “Return of the Tiger”. The film explains to the audience why it is important to save big cats and how they are linked to our lives. My films have been able to bring in legislative changes and even ensure a ban on a drug responsible for killing vultures. It is inspired by this success that we are continuing making films that share information because if we want the change, we have to educate people and generate
awareness. It is only when we begin to respect that we begin to love and protect.
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Next stop is Mars Space Programme aiming for dizzy
heights
The Indian space programme looks forward with a lot of hope and determination as the New Year brings daunting challenges in terms of flying the GSLV with Indian Cryo stage, launching of the Mars orbiter spacecraft, realisation of four more advanced satellites and ensuring the reliability of PSLV missions. Apart from the launch of PSLV-C20/SARAL mission in February, we have a number of missions lined up. The much-awaited launch of GSLV-D5 mission, with the indigenous cryogenic stage, is scheduled in April. A lot of perseverance and perspiration has gone behind the GSLV. The detailed analyses of the previous failure of the cryogenic engine stage, design modifications and a number of successful ground verification tests give us confidence for the coming launch. The GSAT-14 satellite, payload for this mission, is into its final level of integration at Bangalore. The Mars Orbiter Mission is one of ISRO’s most ambitious projects. This is our first-ever inter-planetary mission and the towering level of intricacies can be imagined. The project is progressing well, with the targeted launch in October. The schedule is of utmost importance as the next opportunity of a voyage to Mars will arrive only after 26 months. Two of our very important satellites, GSAT-7, a multiband communication satellite, and INSAT-3D for meteorological applications would be launched onboard Ariane-5 from Kourou, French Guyana, in May- July. A new era of indigenous satellite navigation will commence in the country, as we prepare for the launch of our first navigation satellite IRNSS-1A onboard PSLV-C22 in May. There will be six more satellites to follow to complete the constellation by 2015. Our next-generation launch vehicle, GSLV-MkIII, is getting ready for an experimental mission in July. The objective is to characterise the atmospheric ascent phase of the new vehicle before taking up the developmental flight. Our determination is taller than the complexities facing us, and our aspirations are stronger than the expectations from us.
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Equal growth, opportunities for all in society
It would be unrealistic to expect that 2013 will be dramatically different from the year ending now, yet it could mark a watershed for changes that this society and the world at large need most desperately. What India needs is an era of transformative change. There are trends at the global level which have crucial relevance to the future of our society, and which call for major changes, in the absence of which we would have to pay a high price. The trends in existence — which we fail to perceive — represent a malaise in society. There is growing insensitivity to challenges such as the existence of widespread poverty, hunger, lack of healthcare as well as degradation and damage to natural resources and the environment. The gap between the rich and the poor has grown and the problems of the poor do not adequately stir the conscience either of the government machinery or those who possess the means to bring about a transformation. Efforts by the government often fall by the wayside because of weaknesses in implementation, ill-conceived policies and vested interests that hijack benefits. The spread of television and the crass display of wealth by the rich only help to fuel the aspirations of the poor who also want air-conditioners, automobiles and household appliances advertised on a wide scale. Industrialisation and the development of markets have provided choices for a large section of society, enhancing their well-being, but this is only one side of the picture. Those who are deprived develop a craving for goods and services which they are in no position to access or afford. The cohesive thread running across society gets snapped, leading to tensions and a disregard for law and order. On an even more serious level, the problem of rivers being polluted, thinning of forest cover across the country and high levels of air pollution are problems that we are all familiar with. The solutions to environmental problems and social tensions require major transformative changes. The emphasis has to shift from protest, disillusionment and cynicism to a collective effort in finding solutions. This will require the involvement of all stakeholders. I hope 2013 is a year of widespread acceptance of this reality and awareness that India needs to be transformed in several areas for a future that is brighter, cleaner and more egalitarian.
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Holding a mirror to
reality
The challenge and aspiration for 2013 is to stop the slide. There is little that knowledge institutions such as the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) can do in the face of the social pathology that has set in except to hold a mirror to reality and describe what is reflected in it, explain the causes of the warts and blemishes, and recommend responses to all social agents: individuals, groups and the state. The challenge for 2013, as for all years ahead, is to ‘speak truth to power’. This is a deep phrase ‘speaking truth to power’, and let me here try to explicate some of its meanings. In an obvious sense it would involve pointing out to those in power that they have erred, that their silence — as in Delhi during the agitation against the gang rape when they did too little too late to assuage the anger that had swept the country — causes grievous injury to our common social fabric. It would involve telling those in the Secretariats of Chandigarh that the violence that is being reported from across the region is a cause of serious concern since the social contract is itself under threat and that the response to it is not dissimulation, ‘we are the safest state’, as we saw in response to the shooting of an ASI in Amritsar, but truth. Sirs, a major transgression has occurred. When the police themselves feel unsafe then we have begun the journey to hell. What happened was a symptom of the growing malaise. Speaking truth to power requires us to elaborate on the implications of such ‘silence’, ‘transgression’, and ‘dissimulation’. Another meaning of the phrase is to uncover the many faces and layers of Truth, here with a capital T. It is the aspiration of knowledge institutions, such as IIAS, to discover the diversity of the world in which we live, an expression of the essential human creativity. This diversity must be revealed and that which is still not uncovered must be discovered. To describe the beauty of a miniature painting or the logic behind Tibetan grammar, to identify the causes behind the glaciers melting or the promises of a demographic dividend, to debate the pros and cons of the Aadhaar initiative or the moral message of Draupadi’s disrobing, are truly privileges that the IIAS enjoys. The wonder that is India, that is life, that is humanity and the cosmos, must be continuously spoken about. The IIAS is especially tasked, by that great gesture of Dr Radhakrishnan when he set it up in 1965, to speak about this Truth, these truths. In 2013, this is what we shall continue to do and do so more purposefully. And we look for allies in our quest.
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Diversify, make region bakery
hub
The future of Punjab and Haryana lies in crop diversification and value addition. Soft options are not available anymore. Asking for a higher MSP will not take farmers far. They have to come out of the paddy-wheat cycle and get back to roots-maize, wheat and poultry, and the state should create a market within. The region has the advantage of wheat and ghee, build on that. Diversify from paddy to maize and soyabean and make the region a bakery hub for the country to reduce transportation cost. Farmers must look beyond paddy and at least one million hectares of rice should be shifted from the Punjab and Haryana belt to the eastern parts of the country. Wheat is not really harmful for the water table as it takes only four irrigations, but rice is a killer as, on an average, it takes over 25 irrigations. The water table is declining 3 to 4 metres annually. As long as farmers get free power and water, they will not give up paddy. The region has exploited its potential in wheat and rice. Punjab is the highest cost producer of wheat, and today there are more efficient wheat producing areas in the country like Madhya Pradesh. Punjab was known for ‘sarson’ and ‘makki’ but it went against the traditional cropping pattern to grow paddy. The country is saddled with surplus foodgrain but it has to import edible oil. Bring ‘sarson’ and ‘makki’ back and grow soyabean, which will fix nitrogen in the soil and save water. Farmers will not accept lower returns and marketing is an issue. Recommendations are that maize and soyabean get the same price and a certain amount is procured so that farmers get around the same amount they get for paddy. To fill the gap, there can be a diversification package — an advantage of perhaps Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000 per hectare for not growing rice. This can be compensated from savings on power subsidy and fertiliser usage. Bihar and Chhattisgarh sell paddy at 15 per cent below the MSP. Punjab and Haryana farmers should diversify to poultry, which will also give an assured market for maize as poultry is 70 per cent maize. The Centre is ready to help but the state should also pitch in so that it can be a win-win situation for everyone — the state, farmers and environment.
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Taking people along on
N-energy
The Indian nuclear programme is poised for many important milestones in the coming year. The commissioning of the first VVER reactor (Russia designed pressurised water reactor) at Kudankulam and delivering electrical power is on the top in that list. The launch of the second reactor should also follow later in 2013. The need to further expand and strengthen outreach activities to enhance better public perception and acceptance of nuclear energy will be addressed, building on the already launched initiatives, and in a more structured manner. The operating power plants of the NPCIL are envisaged to maintain high capacity factors, as has been the case in the recent past. We also expect considerable progress in techno-economic negotiations with prospective vendors in connection with the plans to set up imported light water reactors (LWRs) under the civil nuclear cooperation agreement. The manufacture and supply of indigenous fuel from Tarapur for India’s first prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR), nearing completion at Kalpakkam, would be completed while its commissioning may spill over to 2014. In connection with the launch of the third stage of the nuclear power programme, the important step of site selection for the advanced heavy water reactor (300 MWe) is likely to be undertaken. This project, along with several other important ones, forms the basket of flagship tasks contemplated under the 12th Plan that started this year. We will make concerted efforts to expand exploration and extract uranium from new mining sites like Tummallapalle. All of these tasks will be implemented with an emphasis on nuclear and radiological safety aspects, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and enhanced measures of nuclear safety post-Fukushima. The Department of Atomic Energy will continue to facilitate adoption of as well as foster greater deployment of radiation and allied spin-off technologies developed by its units in the areas of healthcare management, water purification and availability, agriculture, food safety and security and industrial process management. Continued contributions will be made to basic scientific research and academic activities.
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Theatre will absorb and
adapt
The late Pt Satyadev Dubey said theatre can never die, and I believe so. It is simple human nature to want to engage in communicative interactions and theatre is one such engagement that can also challenge the mind and fill the senses and make one feel utterly alive! It is this strength that will keep theatre alive, always! I believe that any amount of technology will never be an actual threat to live theatre. It may go through dips in audience attendance but in the long run, there is nothing that can replace the magic of live interaction and engagement as well as communal and transformative nature of theatre. In the past three to five years, we have seen an increase in the number of annual theatre festivals, both national and international, and an increase in prestigious and meaningful awards for theatre practitioners. And I believe, these add to the general growth in the value of theatre in urban centres. However, this growth is minuscule compared to the possibilities. I believe we need a huge overhauling in the infrastructure that theatre could benefit from both the public and private. And if this were to be addressed, we could see a surge in growth in the theatre world in urban India. I believe we have the “soft ware”, the theatre practitioner, and the audience. What we need are greater opportunities and facilities to bring the two together. I am sure theatre will absorb and adapt and constantly respond to the world around — that is in the core nature of theatre.
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Art scene set to
flourish
I
am just back from the Kochi Muziris Biennale, which is a big success. It is a biennale with a difference, unlike many biennales across the world, as it is entirely an artist-led initiative. It will certainly have an impact on the art scene in India in the coming years as in this biennale alone, people have had an opportunity to see about 90 artists, who work at the cutting edge of the art scene from across the globe, participating. That’s really important. The community of artists working at the cutting edge of art is going to grow. The Indian contemporary art flourished even long before the boom came. The brief period of boom may have brought in some money. I am not sure the quality of the art produced can be said has changed, except it helped most galleries become more professional. Art fairs are conventionally considered to be on the business side of the art activity, and galleries provide for that interface between artists’ work and the business of art. Yes, artist-led art fairs are now held, but I do not understand how it helps artists participate directly in a fair. Hence, I can’t say anything about their future role. Then there are these assumptions that the “tribe of art critics has perished”. I don’t believe this, nor do I agree “galleries continue to define good and bad art”. I think both have a crucial role to play in propagation of art, and they will continue to play their roles. International exposure of contemporary artists helps in creating a larger audience and a wider recognition, which will surely influence the infrastructural support for the arts in India. We have already seen a few private museums come up in the last few years, which is a great beginning for a long road ahead.
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Time for pop
literature
The entire literary world today stands
polarised. On one side are the so-called custodians of literary excellence, whose books take time to fly off the shelves. And on the other are the so-called popular authors, who for some strange reason (and incorrectly so) are seen as perpetrators of poor literature, but somehow manage to get the audience to pick up their book in thousands and read. A casual glance at the AC Nielsen bestseller list or even a stroll into any of the bookstores will tell you what sells. Armed with stories that touch a chord and superlative story telling skills, these popular authors are storming what was till now seen as the bastion of exponents of English literature. Come 2013, all this has to change. The faster the industry accepts that readers have given the popular authors their due, the better it will be for it. In 2013, I would like the industry to make a beginning with a changed approach to literary festivals. Critically acclaimed authors and books dominate almost all of them. Chetan
Bhagat, Amish Tripathi, Ravi Subramanian, Ashwin Sanghi and Ravinder Singh, all sell more than a Salman Rushdie in India. But come festival time, no prizes for guessing who will get the invite ahead of the rest. I expect this to change in 2013. Realisation that writing a hundred thousand words in simple English is in no way easier than writing flamboyant prose will dawn. Someone will take the initiative and showcase popular talent at festivals, which will begin to focus on authors who write for the masses, wherein the qualifying criteria could be the number of books sold and the number of bestseller lists, in India, an author has got on to. There is no doubt readership of popular fiction in India is on the rise. Such a focus on the popular author and presenting a glamorous side of authors to the public at large will only motivate more people to reach for their laptops and start typing out their stories. In a country where 65 per cent of the people are in the age group of 15-65, the demographics and increasing urbanisation make it an attractive marketplace for books. Any publisher who realises this and focuses on the popular authors will obviously reap the benefits in 2013.
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2012 is ending on a rather distressing note, but just as the 23-year-old Delhi rape victim told her mother till her last breath, we all ‘want to live’. Here’s a look at what people in public life see 2013 ushering in
