Friday, 31 January 2014

Pentapati Pullarao : Government should give Relief to Forgotten People



NREGS and Farm suicides

Residual family of any farmer who committed suicide should be given NREGS card with permission to work on their own land…as is allowed for Sch. Castes and Sch.Tribes. . Right now, there is no help for such suicide victim families   from NREGs.  (Min. of Rural Development).

Small changes needed in New Land law. Either through policy or rule changes.


New Land Law is of no benefit to anyone who lost his land before Jan.1, 2014. It is being viewed very negatively as victims of land acquisitions since 2005 get no benefit at all. New Land Law was first introduced in Parliament in 2005-06. Govt. can consider giving benefits in Relief and Rehab from then. Large displacement projects like Polavaram Dam in Andhra now get no benefit though New Law was originally targeted for them.

 (Ministry of Rural Development)

If government decides to enhance LPG cylinders to 12, then the present system of Adhaar-dependent should be changed. Government will get credit for it.  (Petroleum)

Exchange of fishermen –prisoners

This should become a routine for India. We should not wait   to repatriate foreign fishermen, endlessly waiting for diplomatic reasons. Unless there are special circumstances, India should try sending back fishermen after due scrutiny…Fast repatriating ensures quicker return and better treatment of Indian.  This was tried in 2005 and worked. (Min. of External Affairs and Home Ministry).

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