I just fail to understand the current opposition the Indian government is facing on the issue of ‘privatization’ of the public sectors. The strike by the airport workers regarding this just indicates the Indian government's faltering efforts to open economy. It is the time that the Indian government stuck on to its initial disinvestment policies and allowed an environment of freely competitive markets. Only competition begets excellence and such excellence is an essential ingredient to improve the infrastructure of our country. With world’s second largest population and highly corrupt politics, time has come for India to move forward, leave behind some ancient policies our founding fathers adopted and go ahead with privatization scheme. For those who fear loosing jobs, well….. Tough luck…. A good employee is almost always retained and a skilled person will always find work aplenty. I may sound tough but well world no longer is a place for inept. Privatization brings with it a policy of “be good or be gone” and I think that is something which will make the present public sector employees (those with a “who cares” attitude) sit up and tighten their belts. I foresee goals being met on time, work being done with diligence and our country making progress by leaps and bound ….hmmmmm……….sounds great ..doesn’t it?
Well, for this dream to become a reality it is essential for the common man to have a sense of clarity about the objective of privatization (I am still trying to figure out the pros and cons. So far my balance leans heavily towards privatization). The government should have a clear time table and needs to be strong about its stand in this issue. Dilly dallying would be no good and the privatization could become yet another famous “5-year plans and policies”. And for educated people like you and me, it is our duty to know the difference and voice our opinions. You may wonder to yourself “Blah! How does voicing our opinions make a difference?” . Well. It may not matter much, may not have an effect… but mabbe someone who is not aware of existence of such an issue may read about it… know about… get curious enough about it to form his/her own opinion about it..perhaps then someday our "for the people, by the people" goverment will actually listen to the logic. Perhaps someday then, a country like ours which deserves the best ….will get the best.. and be the best!
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In my opinion privatization sure brings in competition therefore better product, but I disagree that the best people are always retained. Again it is the most influential that always suceeds to maintain his/her position. Also lets compare the prosperous US economy. What has privitization produced? A bunch of retail chains and hoards of mass produced goods. An economy reeling under the pressure of lobyists controlling the reigning government. I feel that certain things are better controlled by the government else we will see an oncoming uproar of Cheney's and Halliburton.
what i fail to understand is if u do find time to write blogs then y on earth cant u reply to mail or call up (both Shuchi and I r worried IDIOT)
aparna,
excellent post, as always.
I agree with you on India's need for privatization to a point. However, I think it is more pertinent for India to rid itself of the new imperialists (US corporations exploiting cheaper Indian labor). Perhaps the government should pressure these companies to pay Indian workers the same as their American counterparts with the same benefits. However, I am afraid with privatization, the gap between the haves and have nots will only widen...especially with continued exploition by US corporations of the young Indian workforce.
Belvin,
Thanks for ur appreciation... it certainly feels good:)
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