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Waiting for change Years On... the Issues Still Knocking
B.S. Thaur is an authority when it comes to dealing with the financial plight of the marginalised due to his exposure to various strata during his tenure in bank service and subsequent retirement as Regional Bank Manager. An avid writer, he has been penning his thoughts and has had many articles published over a course of more than 30 years. The book, Years on…the Issues Still Knocking, is a compilation of 55 of his articles written over the years for varied publications, which not just make for an insightful read but have also attracted the attention of the authorities concerned and persuaded them to introduce changes where required. He also has to his credit a book regarding the Formation of Punjabi Speaking State that forms a part of a book for SGPC. He starts with the article Rural Moneylenders that shows how small farm owners are gradually reduced to mere labourers on their own land as they fall prey to the vicious and scheming local moneylenders. For the many problems that he highlights in most of his articles, he puts forth a set of solutions that he believes can help the situation. While waiving debts for the poor seems good on paper, he discusses how it can greatly affect the economy in a negative way. He talks about the efforts of every single person like Srilata Swaminathan and how they can bring about change. From concerns about neglect of North India's onion belt to disregard for the cauliflower seed producer in the Sproon Valley, he shows regard to all. He discusses the need of the government to consider the viability of policies before launching them. He describes how various people have benefitted from taking up newer avenues like growing roses, engaging in poultry farming, beekeeping, shoe-top cutting, screw manufacture and many more. Unlike many who keep quiet when they see a problem or a scope for improvement, he has brought forth issues plaguing the banking system, offered viable solutions and even held the institution in good light where praise is due. From encouraging savings to increasing the efficiency of banks, he covers all aspects with the deftness of a seasoned writer.
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Change
in society is not just anticipated but also imperative; and a change
for the better is an indication that the society is evolving. But some
situations remain as they are over the years, impervious to
improvement, regardless of the growth all around. In India, we have
many communities and people whose situation has only gone from bad to
worse.