Subhash
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Future of Silchar
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05/11/03 at 08:12:35 » |
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I enjoyed the city of Silchar way back to my childhood in 1963-1968. But my last visit last year got the impression that the population is still growing and the space betwen the houses or the businesses is narrowing down to the mere minimum. What happened in China may remind me of something that may happen unless we take precaution about the health of the city itself and the population living within the city. I wish we could educate the people about how to keep clean inside and outside, how to dispose the garbage of, to get rid of sick and stray animals like dogs roaming in the streets, to ask the pedestrians not make any nuisance in the streets as if those streets are almost like the corridor in their houses etc. I know the people want to see the next generation live better and prosperous in their lives. This is not the question of proverty. Hygenic education is the way to break the individual's self image and attitude towards the city. For myself, I've learned a lot about how to restarin myself from doing something that seems antagonistic to the public health in general. I know it's not a easy task. But, through the words of advice from the parents to the kids, from the teachers to the students, or from the peers to the peers will make the public become more aware of their duty towards the city as the citizens. Then, it will be possible for us to see the bad habit gradually overturn and disappear, though not completely.
Your comment or insight view on this subject will ve very welcome. I don't mind the negative comment because the people may have better perspective than I do. |
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Didibhai
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Re: Future of Silchar
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01/30/05 at 09:58:45 » |
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Hello
I am very surprised to see that no one has picked this up since 2003. It seems that no one is interested in what you said. You are right, people in India have very little civil sense. But then who is to blame? one only picks up habit what they see and experience. It should be a collective effort to educate people on health, hygiene, the environment etc. Roads, village and towns should be well planned. But all that can only happen if the 'power at be' clean themselves up first. When you have people in responsible places not being responsible it creates chaotic situations in society. This is true every where in India. India is not a third world country in the economic sense but third world country in mind set. Social develpoment and perhaps a social revolution of some kind would be necessary to bring people to their senses. Lock up and throw away the keys of all these people who buy their big government jobs to do absolutely nothing whatsoever. They should be brought out in public and paraded naked because actually they own nothing. The most poorest person is the one without a conscious. I hope that isn't many of us. And we can one day make a difference. |
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arindambose
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/09/05 at 13:21:16 » |
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Hi,
As you must have read Silchar is getting Rs. 6.5 crore as financial aid for the facelift of Silchar city. We now have to see that this fund gets properly utilised. I think local people and the local media has to step forward in this matter. Any misuse of the fund has to be brought forward to the public. I know it is a mahmot task.
Let see how we can help in the matter. |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/09/05 at 23:53:41 » |
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"I wish we could educate the people about how to keep clean inside and outside.........................to ask the pedestrians not to make any nuisance in the street as if those streets are almost like corridor in their houses etc."
Subhash Babu,
The topic is of utmost significance for the residents of Silchar.But I could not agree with you at one point.No one ever litters his own house.And so far as the topic of environmental education is concerned,it is being imparted in the schools right from the beginning.No one would litter his/her surroundings of one's own volition.As for the knowledge aspect,it is there but problem arises when it comes to the materialisation aspect.When I was in school,one dustbin was erected in the locality in which I stayed.And people started disposing their garbage in that.After a while the dustbin was full to the brim and oneday it started spilling too.The vigilant persons in the locality reported this to the Municipality.But none paid any heed and garbage kept compiling there.And you can guess what followed.The stink was unbearable for the pedestrians as well as those who lived nearby.The dustbin used to be cleaned once in six months or so.If we teach our children the proper disposing of garbage so as not to affect others health,we should provide them with the adequate means also.If dustbins were to be found in every corner of Silchar,then,I believe,very less people would throw litter on the road.If one does so some kind of punitive measures could be adopted.But alas, if the administration is at fault,no one dares to step forward.
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Tintin
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/10/05 at 18:01:04 » |
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If any funds are allocated for development of silchar, something which should be taken care are the pathetic condition of the roads of silchar which requires immediate attention. I don't know the present condition of the roads, but it was quite pitifull during the last time I visited Silchar one and a half years ago. Next comes the drainage system and overall cleanliness of the town. |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/11/05 at 01:19:20 » |
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.......and the list goes on.The things that need immediate attention are innumerable.
But who will cater to the needs of the people? |
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Eyeshore
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/11/05 at 09:05:54 » |
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The local govt should allocate the funds to the private bidding contractors, who can compete with the municipality to do better job in the city projects. Competetion is the way to get the youths more interested and make more money from waste management business. Anyone can become millionaire through sweats and dirts. Babugiri has no place watsoever. Inspite of my high tech position, I will not mind to voluntarily sweep out the roads clean or carry the filled dustbins far away at no cost to anybody. The business or well paid people should at least do the community service once per weekor per month to show their patriotism towards the homeland. The youths should not get embarrassed to ask the wealthy sponsors if they can finance the projects etc. That way they are helping eachother and keeping the city clean. Youth is very important asset to the future of the city because they have the muscle and brain necessary to build up ideas from the scratch. All they need is the financial support from local/central govts and business community. |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 02:55:56 » |
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"Babugiri has no place watsoever. Inspite of my high tech position, I will not mind to voluntarily sweep out the roads clean or carry the filled dustbins far away at no cost to anybody"
Is it eyesore or eyeshore(what does that mean?) ;).Anyways,it really feels good to know that inspite of your high tech position,you don't mind to take up the responsibility of cleaning the dustbins and keeping the city clean.By the way,are you a Silcharite?I am asking this because you sound quite unlike the common people of Sichar.If you are outside,please,materialise what you have written when you visit Silchar next.Many a times we don't do what we don't mind to do.I'm sure those who write in this site will certainly join you in this noble mission of keeping our small and dear town clean.Keep up the spirit! |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 02:57:49 » |
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"Babugiri has no place watsoever. Inspite of my high tech position, I will not mind to voluntarily sweep out the roads clean or carry the filled dustbins far away at no cost to anybody."
Is it eyesore or eyeshore(what does that mean?) ;).Anyways,it really feels good to know that inspite of your high tech position,you don't mind to take up the responsibility of cleaning the dustbins and keeping the city clean.By the way,are you a Silcharite?I am asking this because you sound quite unlike the common people of Sichar.If you are outside,please,materialise what you have written when you visit Silchar next.Many a times we don't do what we don't mind to do.I'm sure those who write in this site will certainly join you in this noble mission of keeping our small and dear town clean.Keep up the spirit! |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 03:59:50 » |
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Sorry for posting it twice ;D!!! |
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Red_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 10:43:17 » |
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The name implies eyesore, not eyeshore. Sorry for fat finger. Just as I am about to post my comment here, I have come across the silchar news that say 6.5 crore Silchar facelift. No mention about allocating funds to the private sectors or interested contarct bidders. The central, state and local govts as well as the business communities should give the independent contractors especially energetic and highly educated persons the opportunity to execute their skills in the civic development and construction. The contract must come with obligations and penalties in case they did not do a good job. Once they completed the city and park beatification projects, we as the private citizens should maintain them or encourage the youths to get involved about keeping the city clean on daily basis almost like they keep their mouth clean and fresh in the morning, otherwise they smell very bad. Now, turning to the question about my origin, I used to be a Sicharite for a long time. I was born there, too. No question about it. But, it's no matter I am there or gone, it is an opportunity for the young geneations to do something different, not like we used to say - "No way that we can do the cheap job. The methors (janitors) do their job, period".
Can you imagine in the foreign land, I use to clean inside and outside and hiring the people to do such things is expensive?
Even janitors in the advanced/developed countries are not cheap. They are making a lot of money from the janitory business. I am not making a fuss about this posting, just trying to give my thoughts/opnion about what the silcharites can do to make the city become a sight of attraction for tourists since it's surrounded by tea plantations, forests and mountains. The city is also lended with cultural mix from various tribes like mizoram, manipuri, naga, cachari or more. |
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ravi
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 12:05:50 » |
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how many eyes ::) |
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/12/05 at 22:56:30 » |
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Hey Ravi,
Well said ;D!!!My name is brown-eyes.But if everyone starts naming himself/herself with eyes (just to reply to my postings) at this rate,then I am afraid,Silchar.com will be full of eyes in future.
To,eyeshore alias eyesore alias red_eyes,
I understand that you want Silchar to prosper.I,and for that matter, all the Silcharites want so.But there are some hurdles in materialising what you have written.I am jotting them down.
(1)So far as the privatisation of affairs in India is concerned,I don't think it has been privatised from the grass root level as yet.
(2)I too am residing abroad and I also clean my house myself.Everyone for that matter does so as there is no way out.But the thing is we clean our house only and don't have to think about garbage disposal.We throw the garbage in the trashcan and after that it is not our headache. As for the cleanliness in Silchar,I have seen that when the Indians who are so much used to the cleanliness here turn a blind eye to the filthy surroundings and they manage to bear with all the problems.I have not seen a single person doing community service.Rather they would exclaim how neat and clean America/ The U.K is(I am not an exception,of course).Wish all the persons were progressive like you(No offence meant to you).Then Silchar would not have been in this miserable condition :'(.
(3)In my opinion,the citizena can help to a certain extent to keep the town clean after which the action of the Government is necessary. |
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/17/05 at 20:49:28 » |
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I hope the citizens can't turn blind on the city facelift. I read another news. The students' complaints about road conditions will surely arouse the mass oponion and support, that will drive the corrupt/greedy officials out of their prestigious positions, if they did not act honestly and properly. The money that the officials are getting from the local/central govts are actually tax money paid by the people. Hence, the local people have the right to monitor the project development and expenditure. The officials shouldn't play mouthpiece to save the tax money in their pockets. The young people have the ability to overpower the oponion and therefore the local/central govts should pay attention to their needs and demands. It is true that govt action necessary, but without involvement and empowerment of the youths and business communities, the local officials can decide for themselves how the money will be spent, whether it's necessary or unnecessary. Firing/dismssing incompetent and hiring compotent/highly skilled should be approved as the way to keep the project development going forward positively. It is heartening to know the students were able to bring the officials' attention to the condition of roads leading to their educational institions. But, not only the specific problem area where they were complaining, the other communities shoukd come forward and demand for better transporation, civic facilities and sanitation around their homes. |
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brown_eyes
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/17/05 at 23:06:41 » |
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Eyeshore alias eyesore alias red_eyes alias blind_eyes,
Are you undergoing identity crisis?You will defeat criminals also in changing names >:(.When you are writing on a message board, you always should abide by some decorum.What's your problem ????
Why do you always write about the 'should-be' aspect?That is known to everybody.Please,suggest some means as to how to turn the 'what should be' aspect into 'what is' aspect. |
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Didibhai
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/17/05 at 23:36:05 » |
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I was reading the news on the 'road works' in Cachar districts, and the
apparent threat of the student Ass. to stir up problems for the PWD if the
road work is not started. I visit the Barrack district
regularly for the last 20 years or so. I am so appalled by the roads. The safety issues on these roads are the worst in the world.
Why are roads being built without pedestrian paths?
Where do pedestrian walk ?
It should be one of the first priority in road building, to safe guard people first.
Perhaps, student association should look these issues too. However, the fact that, people are waking up, making service providers actually provide services and the funds utilised for the indented projects are reassuring. keep it
up!
And yes, its not just Silchar that needs to be greener and cleaner but it should be everywhere, and people also need to be educated in disposing their garbage in a manner that does not pollute their environment. It should be both an offence by the people to dump garbage anywhere, also for the
authorities who do not clean up. A BIG FINE.
The need of the hour is to "Empower Citizens," AND "Zero Tolerance" on corruption. Both 'donor' and ' recipient' should be severely punished. Corruption is one of the main cause of under-development.
We should endeavour to make a difference in Barack valley and work towards better governance for the whole area.
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/19/05 at 09:38:24 » |
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I agree that I shouldn't say "what should be". The silcharites are not stupid about something that seems not right. I think the giant India already slept for many years since independence and is beginning to wake up that the opportunities for foreign investments are abound in the south and spreading northward and probably eastward. So, I am telling them to roll up their sleeves and do something for their homeland. I have not seen any improvements in Silchar yet. It's upto the silcharites to decide what they want to do for their homeland. I will visit Silchar city someday and evaluate how much changes have been made since my last visit and then offer the viewers my oponion/perspective (feedback), whether it's positive or not. I am sure they will use the feedback as a measuring stick for success or failure. But, it doesn't mean to discourage their efforts in the projects they have already been undertaken to do. One thing is that is still bothering us is the population in the city has not been stabilized enough. I don't know if they have already taken care of population issue before going further on the economic developments. People who have no talents or desire for success may seem like they don't care about anything except thinking about what they have now, not for their children, who will suffer later. |
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/20/05 at 09:28:40 » |
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I am leaving this post with a thought the silcharites seem able to pay a heed to the needs for changes and there is no need to remind them. I wish them the best of luck in thier endeavor for success and prosperity in their lives. |
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mrinmoyb
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Re: Future of Silchar
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02/21/05 at 17:33:15 » |
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How true...thanx for reminding....things can only change with youth participation. Yestreday and day before a RAASTA ROKO was called by shillongpatty residents, the impact is visible n prompt. PWD has started work on the road.
Now, the same thing should happen in rest areas with greater mass participation. One thing that has been noticed is 90% of women participation. Shame on all of us guys. |
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