Letting down farmers

Apropos of ‘Paddy predicament’; it is unfortunate that farmers are being tormented by the Central and state governments, which are running away from the huge promises made by them. Farmers have to bear the brunt of the ill-will between the governments. Due to delayed procurement of paddy, farmers are forced to sell their produce below the MSP, leading to financial woes. The Centre, which talks about doubling the income of farmers, is harassing them by not lifting paddy at the promised MSP. This reveals a lack of efficient initiatives to fulfil the assurances.

Raj Kumar Kapoor, Ropar

People must report fraud cases

Refer to ‘Digital arrest’; PM Modi has cautioned the masses against digital arrest frauds. Fraudsters are exploiting people’s fear of the police. Among the common tactics employed are accusing the victim that an illicit activity has been carried out using the individual’s Aadhaar number. There are numerous examples wherein people have been duped of lakhs of rupees. The surprising fact is that it’s not just the less educated or underprivileged who are the victims. Hopefully, the PM’s warning would embolden people to file reports, as many prefer to remain quiet after being scammed. Reporting the matter is vital for initiating strict action against criminals.

Lajwant Singh, by mail

Need for constant vigilance

With reference to ‘Digital arrest’; cybercriminals are employing a new and innovative tactic to defraud gullible victims and extort money. The phenomenon of digital arrest underscores the complexities of the digital world we inhabit. It is a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and cybersecurity awareness. As we become increasingly reliant on digital communication, understanding and recognising the signs of such frauds becomes imperative. Public education and a collaborative approach between law enforcement, cybersecurity experts and the community are the key to combating this evolving threat.

Gaurav Badhwar, Rohtak

By-product of the rat race

With reference to ‘Dummy schools lay bare the deep rot’; in a bid to stay ahead, the mantra ‘nothing succeeds like success’ seems to hold sway nowadays, contrary to what proper schooling stands for — overall growth of students, including mental, physical, emotional and academic. Dummy schools are a by-product of the rat race of cracking competitive examinations, which pave the way for securing admissions in top-ranking colleges. The bigger the city, the greater is the number of dummy schools. It reflects the unholy nexus between the school authorities and coaching centres. This is how the business of coaching centres thrives, putting the real aim of education on the back burner.

Beant Singh, by mail

A snag in the education system

Apropos of ‘Dummy schools lay bare the deep rot’; the flourishing of coaching centres signifies a snag in the education system. It indicates that the syllabus and teaching methodology in schools do not align with competitive exams. Appearing for exams without fulfilling the attendance requirement is illegal. Those entering a professional course after adopting a wrong practice take infringement as their right. It marks the era of an unpromising career. A student is a customer both at coaching centres and dummy schools. In contrast, a regular classroom is a temple of learning in the real sense. Extracurricular activities in schools also help develop skills such as teamwork, time management, communication and organisation, which are absent in dummy schools and coaching centres.

Anup Kumar Gakkhar, Haridwar

Restore J&K’s statehood

Refer to ‘J&K elections break the political stalemate’; people have expressed anger over the August 2019 decision of the BJP government. Now, they have voted in favour of the NC with the hope to get statehood restored. The BJP promised to restore statehood but did not give any timeline for the same. Moreover, Articles 370 and 35A were removed without taking the people into confidence. Now, it seems that the demand for the restoration of special status has been diluted, especially in the Jammu region. The government should promptly do the needful.

DR Bhagat, Jammu

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