Once a government is formed, its foremost function is governance and to provide an effective one at that. Every citizen's need is looked into, legislation is brought out to overcome procedural or legal impediments to ensure the overall well being of the people while ensuring that they too join the activities of nation building.
In Kerala, however, I've seen similar if not same scenarios springing up with remarkable regularity. I'm gonna touch upon three things that seem to be very low on priority, which are:-
(a) Waste Management.
A Malayalee is proud of the fact that he lives in clean surroundings with an emphasis on
cleanliness every time. Not very long ago, the Tamilian came for his barbs and taunts for the
comparatively lax approach(?) towards cleanliness. All that has changed drastically over the
last few years and Kerala has had the highest incidence of illnesses - some new and the others,
not new - affecting the people and the culprit has long since been identified. Poor or absolutely,
no management of waste.
Apart from lip service, there has been no earnest desire on the part of the powers that be to tackle
this menace. Further delays can only bring untold suffering and sorrow.
(b) Coastal Erosion.
Every monsoon season, massive coastal erosion is reported but no long term remedial action has
been put into place. A systematic development of mangroves, building of seawalls etc are some of
the measures that can be put into effect, the shrinking of land by the advancing seas due to
climate change, notwithstanding!
(c) Rabid Dog Menace.
It's with grave concern that one reads of rabid/stray dogs mauling not only little children but
also elderly people. Such cases seem to be on the rise all across the state. Wonder why a
systemic approach towards management of stray animals is not thought of? Or are the lives
of the ordinary citizen considered to be cheap?
Tailpiece.
Having said the above, the citizens need not wait for the government to get into every aspect of their lives. They can organise themselves and bring about radical changes in their thinking and put things into place that can make their lives worth living!
In Kerala, however, I've seen similar if not same scenarios springing up with remarkable regularity. I'm gonna touch upon three things that seem to be very low on priority, which are:-
(a) Waste Management.
A Malayalee is proud of the fact that he lives in clean surroundings with an emphasis on
cleanliness every time. Not very long ago, the Tamilian came for his barbs and taunts for the
comparatively lax approach(?) towards cleanliness. All that has changed drastically over the
last few years and Kerala has had the highest incidence of illnesses - some new and the others,
not new - affecting the people and the culprit has long since been identified. Poor or absolutely,
no management of waste.
Apart from lip service, there has been no earnest desire on the part of the powers that be to tackle
this menace. Further delays can only bring untold suffering and sorrow.
(b) Coastal Erosion.
Every monsoon season, massive coastal erosion is reported but no long term remedial action has
been put into place. A systematic development of mangroves, building of seawalls etc are some of
the measures that can be put into effect, the shrinking of land by the advancing seas due to
climate change, notwithstanding!
(c) Rabid Dog Menace.
It's with grave concern that one reads of rabid/stray dogs mauling not only little children but
also elderly people. Such cases seem to be on the rise all across the state. Wonder why a
systemic approach towards management of stray animals is not thought of? Or are the lives
of the ordinary citizen considered to be cheap?
Tailpiece.
Having said the above, the citizens need not wait for the government to get into every aspect of their lives. They can organise themselves and bring about radical changes in their thinking and put things into place that can make their lives worth living!
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