It is not the laws, we have lots of laws. It is their implementation which is the problem. EIA reports will say barren land, when three crops are grown there. That's why there is always local resistance to large projects. No urban dweller has ever been a PAP, otherwise they would talk differently. This is a headline from the Times of India. "50 years on, Bhakra Dam oustees wait for rehabilitation". Here's the link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/50-years-on-Bhakra-Dam-oustees-wait-for-rehabilitation/articleshow/24504585.cms. Keep in mind that we urban dwellers get our electricity at the cost of these PAPs. All that we say is, "how sad, but there has to be development". We require a different developmental model, not handled by the Centre at all.
Published by Hartej Baksh Singh, Managing Partner at Quintillion Business Solutions LLP
It is not the laws, we have lots of laws. It is their implementation which is the problem. EIA reports will say barren land, when three crops are grown there. That's why there is always local resistance to large projects. No urban dweller has ever been a PAP, otherwise they would talk differently. This is a headline from the Times of India. "50 years on, Bhakra Dam oustees wait for rehabilitation". Here's the link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/50-years-on-Bhakra-Dam-oustees-wait-for-rehabilitation/articleshow/24504585.cms.
Keep in mind that we urban dwellers get our electricity at the cost of these PAPs. All that we say is, "how sad, but there has to be development".
We require a different developmental model, not handled by the Centre at all.
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States are very lax in implementing and enforcing laws enacted. That is why I always maintain that a central legal authority with full responsibility can be entrusted with projects of national importance. We do need to grow and at least implement some good national projects concerning river systems and water bodies, railways and national highways. NHAI is making progress and so are railways but both are not doing that much as is required to match the levels with developed neighbours even in asea.
Published by LOKESH PUNJ, A B.TECH. Agr Engg, PGDM-SPA IIMA (1977-9) 25 yrs in Water Piping / Irrigation/Infra Projects