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Hans India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 24th June 2025
Three-language formula is unviable Implementation of the three-language policy, introduced as part of NEP 2020, looks seemingly difficult. Introduced to foster multilingualism among children, the formula, despite its good intentions, is hardly finding many takers due to a multitude of reasons. It calls for introduction of Hindi as a third language in non-Hindi speaking States. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have already expressed their dissent as they feel Hindi is being imposed on them. There are problems of a different kind in other States. For instance, in West Bengal, where the third language is introduced as a subject from Class 5, there are very few Hindi language teachers. In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Urdu and Sanskrit are offered as third language choices. Many states are suffering from a dearth of proficient third language teachers. Schools prioritise English and their regional language instead of investing in third language teachers. Meanwhile, rural schools and government schools lack funds to print third language textbooks. Though the policy looks good on paper, its implementation is quite difficult, given the linguistic and regional divide in a multilingual country like India. Parimala G Tadas , Madinaguda, Hyderabad-50 Promises remain unmet in AP The recent survey by People's Pulse Research Organisation highlights the NDA government's first year in office in Andhra Pradesh as a mixed bag. Despite cooperation from the central government, the state's economic progress has been modest, while several public expectations remain unmet. The government's claims of being 'good' are not shared by the people. Unfulfilled promises, such as the 'Super Six' employment guarantees and farmer welfare schemes, have caused dissatisfaction, all over. The ruling coalition's 'Red Book' culture is widely resented. The people desire welfare and development to proceed in a coordinated manner. It's time for the government to deliver on its promises and address the growing concerns about regional disparities and inequality. Raju Kolluru, Kakinada GHMC must spring to action People from both Hyderabad and Secunderabad are subject to avoidable agony on an everyday basis. The civic authorities are flooded with countless complaints, especially regarding problems pertaining to inundation and waterlogging, drainage, lighting, roads and footpaths, water supply, heaps of garbage in colonies and on the roads, and sewerage, among others. I request the GHMC authorities to sort out all such issues by coming up with permanent solutions. First and foremost, the city needs underground drainage lines that can help avoid leakages and blockages, following which even roads would turn safer. Every traffic junction should have zebra crossings and digital indications, and transmission lines must be duly insulated. Citizens from every locality bear the brunt of this sorry plight, which gets worse in the rainy season. The onus is on the authorities to bring respite to the people. G Murali Mohan Rao , New Bowenpalli, Secunderabad-11 Alarm bells ringing after US strikes Alarm bells are ringing all over the world in the wake of a brazen US attack on Iranian nuclear processing sites, which were close to making atom bombs in the not distant future. Israel is naturally happy about the development as the country knows that once the bombs are ready, there is no telling into whose hands these nuclear arsenals would fall into. Targetting the nuclear research facilities across Iran has been a long pending strategic military ambition of Israel, which hopes to pre-empt Iran from fabricating nuclear bombs as the first target would be Israel. In the meanwhile, Iran had claimed that its nuclear program was entirely for peaceful purposes, and they had no intention, whatsoever, to fabricate bombs as claimed by the US and Israel. Meanwhile, many EU countries have been sharing similar concerns and are happy that Iran's nuclear bomb making program is stalled for the moment. S Lakshmi, Hyderabad
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 12th June 2025
Kashmir's rail revolution The launch of the Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir is a monumental achievement, showcasing the Union Government's unwavering resolve and grit. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, despite being a challenging endeavour, has been successfully completed. This rail revolution will have a profound impact on the valley, fostering economic development, improving connectivity, and bridging distances. It will open doors to new opportunities, connecting local artisans, apple growers and carpet weavers to markets beyond the valley. In turn, this will widen their reach, while also boosting revenue from exports. The government's determination to complete this project will undoubtedly shape the destiny of the population. Raju Kolluru, Kakinada Railways new initiative is praiseworthy The pilot project initiated by Indian Railways whereby it will release passenger charts with confirmed seats 24 hours ahead of the scheduled departure of trains is a welcome move. At present, the final chart is prepared four hours prior to a train's departure. Though it is only a trial measure being undertaken in the Bikaner division of the Western Railway zone, railway authorities have promised to extend it to other divisions once they see the feasibility reports. This initiative will certainly reduce travel-related anxiety and stress among the passengers. Moreover, those whose tickets are not confirmed in the advanced chart as per the new arrangement, can reschedule their journey according to availability of tickets in other modes of transport. Hope the government will implement this new system across all divisions, sooner the better. S. Sankaranarayanan, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40 India's silence is baffling The reluctance of the Indian government to protest the unilateralism of Trump's America is raising a lot of questions about the attitude of the government as regards protecting our interests. The video of a student treated like a dangerous criminal and handcuffed after being made to lie on the ground has raised serious questions which the Modi government must answer. The charade of being good friends with Trump must end and it's time the Indian public put pressure on the government to retaliate against this treatment and call a spade a spade instead of trying to beat around the bush in trying to give the American government a way out! Anthony Henriques, Mumbai Low fertility rate as the growth indices India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level, reaching 1.9 births per woman, below the 2.1 threshold. It is good for the country, which is the most populous in the world. India accounts for 17.78per cent of the world's population, with land area covering only 2.4 per cent of the Earth's total surface leading to high population density, with 492 people per square kilometre. Therefore, it is rather beneficial for the country in many ways. A lower fertility rate can ease strain on resources, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability and facilitate better healthcare, education, and economic stability, as families can invest more in fewer children leading to improved quality of life. Also, job opportunities increase, reducing the unemployment rate. But it has challenges too. Over time, fewer births may lead to an older population, increasing the burden on healthcare and pensions and may face labour shortages that can affect productivity. Some states still have high fertility rates while others are well below replacement, creating uneven demographic shifts. The key is balanced population management, ensuring economic, social and environmental sustainability and good health for all. Dr O Prasada Rao, Hyderabad
