Bad condition of Highways, Major R & B, Roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh.

To

The Shri C. P. Joshi
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways
National Highways Authority of India,
G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka,
New Delhi - 110 075

Phone: 91-011-23711252,23710121,23714095
Phone: 91-011-25074100 & 25074200
Fax : 91-011-25093507, 25093514.

Sir,

Sub: Bad condition of Highways, Major R & B, Village and Street roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh.

We are the residents of Costal Andhra Pradesh and I would like to complain against the status of National Highway roads (NH 5, NH 9N, H214,Nh 221,) R & B Road ( Ravulapalem-Amalapuram, Amalapuram to Kakinada, Bhimavaram to Palakollu, Palakollu to sidhantam, ) and many local Roads are damaged badly. From the past eight years have not been done any work except minor repairs like filling potholes etc. We feel very the roads are in a very bad shape, especially National Highways, Major R & B Roads, Major Canal and Village Roads. The traffic has increased so much due to tourist places, Development Industries (Like ONGC, Power Plants, Paper Mills, Sea Foods, fertilizers and Ports but the road still remains as it was 25 years earlier. The road has numerous potholes and craters, making motoring, a difficult proposition. It is a nightmare to drive during rain and during hours of darkness. Nobody cares for the roads. There are talks going on for several years regarding widening of the roads, but nothing has taken place. I want to make an official complaint regarding this, but am not sure whom to approach. Lakhs of people are suffering with the damaged roads because of the no repairing or no any modification from National Highway Authority or Andhra Pradesh State Government.

List of defect on Roads

• Potholes
• Pavement/road defects
• Flooding/drainage
• Mud/debris on the road
• Missing/damaged drain or manhole
• Oil spillage/diesel on the road
• Theft of highway equipment
• Overgrown hedges/trees
• Grass cutting
• Road signs/white lines
• Obstructed roads/pavements
• Graffiti
• Fly posting
• Grit bin refills
• And other highway defects

The situation is too bad & not possible to drive over it. Need your urgent intervention to solve or to fix the problems with the basis amenities. There are many other problem in this area such as poor drainage system etc, take action at lest minor road repairs. Now in coming days it takes a serious issue. Hence, an early and immediate action towards these paining areas will be highly appreciable & in benefit of humanity.

Awaiting for your immediate action in this regard,

Thanks & Regards,

Yours truly,

The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

C.C to:

1. Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

2. Chief Executive Engineer, APRDC, Hyderabad.

3. Executive Engineer. R & B Department, EastGodavari, WestGodavari districts A.P.

Bad condition of Major R & B, Village and Street roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh ( Ref: Amalapuram To Bobbarlanka Road)

To

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Sri Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy

'C' Block, 6th Floor, AP Secretariat

Off: 23456698,23452933,23455205

Camp Off: 23410333, Fax: 23410555

FAX :040 - 23452498

E-Mail  :cmap@ap.gov.in

Sir,

Sub: Bad condition of Major R & B, Village and Street roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh ( Ref: Amalapuram To Bobbarlanka Road)

Road are in very very bad condition of Konaseema. Road repairs should not be done as it was promised by the state government since long time. Road repairs are really creating head ache for the people of Konaseema. Areas like Amalapuram, Kottapeta, and Ravulapalem and many main road are always found in bad conditions or in repairing mode. Most of the accidents happened because of the road repairing work that is been there since long and no results are found. Don't know when the government will pay any heed to this issue. We want to know from APRDC as to where all the money is draining out when the condition of the roads are horrible. The quality of repair is pathetic and there is no one paying any attention to this. There is a road linking main road Amalapuram to Bobbarlanka road and goes to Ravullapalem. This road has been repaired 3 times in last one year and you can see the condition of the road. The vehicles are getting destroyed because of driving on these kind of roads. Is there a way out?

The works of government undertaking are always in the same condition. The main reason for this is government does not clear funds to the contractors and the contractors do not start off their work without any payments. And finally, the sufferers are the common people in the area who have to use the roads in worn off conditions.

The situation is too bad & not possible to drive over it. Need your urgent intervention to solve or to fix the problems with the basis amenities. There are many other problem in this area such as poor drainage system etc, take action at the earliest. Now in coming days it takes a serious issue. Hence, an early and immediate action towards these paining areas will be highly appreciable & in benefit of humanity.

Awaiting for your immediate action in this regard,

Thanks & Regards,

Yours truly,

The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

C.C to:

1. Chief Executive Engineer, APRDC, Hyderabad.

2. Executive Engineer. R & B Department, EastGodavari, WestGodavari districts A.P.

Selling Liquor above MRP Rates

Selling Liquor above MRP Rates in Andhra Pradesh and other States of India...!

There are several cells and Organization in India to protect and safe-guard the interest of consumers. Periodically huge advertisements are displayed in print and electronic media to create awareness among the consumers and advising them to bargain and buy products less than the 'Maximum Retail Price' (MRP) printed on the goods and products.

Contrary to this, the 'Indian made foreign liquor' shops in A.P. State ridiculously sell all liquor items much above the MRP labels, without any fear or respect to the law of the land.

All the Government Departments and machinery concerned are afraid of these 'liquor syndicate mafia' so that they are unable to lift even a small finger against them, as they are guarded by all political parties, as all these parties have a common agenda in this regard only, as they all get their share of the loot.

I request Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of EXCISE AND CUSTOMS and APBCL to take an action on the wine shops which sell the liquor above M.R.P rate.

Yours truly,

The Revitalization of Governance Forum

India.

KONASEEMA request Indian Government to complete the rail line at the earliest

The Railway that never was: Narsapur - Kakinada

A short history

In 1997-1998, a project for a railway line between Kakinada-Kotipalli and Kotipalli-Narsapur via Amalapuram was taken up, as suggested by MP Balayogi.  

Under the first phase, a 45 km new line was laid with Rs.74 crores up to Kotipalli. This line was inaugurated in 2004.

The cost for the construction of the last part, Kotipalli-Narsapur - a distance of 57 km - was estimated to be Rs. 710 crores. This was mainly due to the need for the construction of three large railway bridges in the Godavari delta:
- over the Vasista between Kotipalli-Mukteswaram (bridge of 5 km);
- over the Vainateya between Bodasakurru and Pasarlapudi;
- over the Gautami between Narasapur and Sakinetipalli.

However, until now the project has not been finished. Even the railway traffic on the Kakinada - Kotipalli line has been suspended in november 2005.

The long pending rail line between Kotipalli and Narsapur will be a reality soon with the assurance of chief minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy that the state government would release Rs 50 crore immediately towards its share for execution of the project.

Former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy who promised to sanction Rs 25 crore for the rail line project, failed to release the sum. The Kotipalli-Narsapur rail line is a decade-old demand of people of Konaseema. The cost of the rail line has escalated from Rs 720 crore to Rs 1,050 crore due to undue delay in execution of the project.

The state government which allocated Rs 19 crore for the rail line in the last budget, failed to release the amount.

Amalapuram MP GV Harsha Kumar who made a representation to the chief minister, underlined the need to lay the rail line for the prosperity of Konaseema region. The chief minister readily responded to his plea and promised to release `50 crore for the rail line.

The then Union railway minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for the rail line at Amalapuram on November 16, 2000 following the initiative of former Lok Sabha speaker GMC Balayogi who represented the constituency. But she did not allocate funds in the railway budget for the project execution.

Harsha Kumar who was elected to the Lok Sabha from Amalapuram constituency in 2004 and 2009, did not succeed in his efforts to get funds allocated for the rail line in the budget.� The state government acquired 80 acres of land for the 60 km rail line between Kotipalli and Narsapur. Two bridges between Kotipalli and Mukteswaram and between Sakhinetipalli and Narsapur on Godavari River need to be constructed as part of the rail line project. The South Central Railway had already identified places for construction of railway stations.

If the rail line was laid, agriculture produce worth Rs 6,000 crore can be exported from Konaseema per annum. It can also be used as an alternative route to the main line between Chennai and Kolkata.

According to Harsha Kumar, tenders will be invited for the rail line project soon. Steps will also be taken to complete the rail line at the earliest, the MP said.

We the people of KONASEEMA request Indian Government to complete the rail line at the earliest...

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Yours truly,

The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

Bad condition of Highways, Major R & B, Village and Street roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh

To

The Shri C. P. Joshi
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways
National Highways Authority of India,
G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka,
New Delhi - 110 075

Phone: 91-011-23711252,23710121,23714095
Phone: 91-011-25074100 & 25074200
Fax : 91-011-25093507, 25093514.

Sir,

Sub: Bad condition of Highways, Major R & B, Village and Street roads in Costal Andhra Pradesh.

We are the residents of Costal Andhra Pradesh and I would like to complain against the status of National Highway roads (NH 5, NH 9N, H214,Nh 221,) R & B Road ( Ravulapalem-Amalapuram, Amalapuram to Kakinada, Bhimavaram to Palakollu, Palakollu to sidhantam, ) and many local Roads are damaged badly. From the past eight years have not been done any work except minor repairs like filling potholes etc. We feel very the roads are in a very bad shape, especially National Highways, Major R & B Roads, Major Canal and Village Roads. The traffic has increased so much due to tourist places, Development Industries (Like ONGC, Power Plants, Paper Mills, Sea Foods, fertilizers and Ports but the road still remains as it was 25 years earlier. The road has numerous potholes and craters, making motoring, a difficult proposition. It is a nightmare to drive during rain and during hours of darkness. Nobody cares for the roads. There are talks going on for several years regarding widening of the roads, but nothing has taken place. I want to make an official complaint regarding this, but am not sure whom to approach. Lakhs of people are suffering with the damaged roads because of the no repairing or no any modification from National Highway Authority or Andhra Pradesh State Government.

List of defect on Roads

• Potholes
• Pavement/road defects
• Flooding/drainage
• Mud/debris on the road
• Missing/damaged drain or manhole
• Oil spillage/diesel on the road
• Theft of highway equipment
• Overgrown hedges/trees
• Grass cutting
• Road signs/white lines
• Obstructed roads/pavements
• Graffiti
• Fly posting
• Grit bin refills
• And other highway defects

The situation is too bad & not possible to drive over it. Need your urgent intervention to solve or to fix the problems with the basis amenities. There are many other problem in this area such as poor drainage system etc, take action at lest minor road repairs. Now in coming days it takes a serious issue. Hence, an early and immediate action towards these paining areas will be highly appreciable & in benefit of humanity.

Awaiting for your immediate action in this regard,

Thanks & Regards,

Yours truly,

The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

Psychological pressure on students in india

Parental pressure can result in suicides

Any exam results to be declared, helplines are all set to offer help to stressed-out parents and students. Last year's figures reveal that during times like these, suicidal tendencies run high among students. MJ Thomas, consultant psychiatrist of Sagar Apollo Hospital, gives a few tips to Arunima Rajan on how to handle anxiety attacks in the time of exam results.

How important is it to discuss the expectations of parents with the child?

Firstly, parents should have a relationship based on trust and understanding with their wards. Proper communication with their parents will help children to cope with stress better. The fact that the performance of a child is not only evaluated by parents but also by neighbours and relatives makes the situation even more difficult for him or her. Parents should encourage children to prepare as best as they can for the exams; but once the results are declared, they should accept them. They should not set unrealistically high goals.

What drives students into taking extreme steps?

Competition in developing countries like India is far greater than in developed nations. Parents often consider good education a passport for a secure life. Expectations of parents often overshoot the potential of the child. If there is a wide gap between expectation and performance, the child will be disappointed and can resort to an extreme step. It's important for parents to do a reality check and gauge a child's actual capability.

If the child gets low scores, how should the parents handle it?

Instead of telling him or her that they are disappointed, talk about why the child performed badly. Parents as well as teachers should talk freely with the child. Students also should have a clear idea about their potential. They must talk to parents and analyse the reason for their poor performance. Also parents often compare the result of a child with that of his/her siblings. This makes the situation worse. In many schools 15 % of students are under-achievers. Comparing scores of siblings should be avoided. Exams often evaluate the student's ability to memorise. It is not based on his problem solving skills. So it's important to keep in mind that students, who might not score in exams, might perform well in jobs.

What are the warning signs that parents should look out for?

If your child shows a sudden change in his/her behaviour, then you should be careful. If you find your child depressed and not eating properly, get professional help. Some students might not be able to deal with stress and might resort to anti-social behaviour. They may also turn violent. Try to talk your child out of depression. Single parents might find it difficult to handle the child. He/she can seek the help of a mentor who should be someone the child can look up to.

Yours truly,
The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

The Indian Education

PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN INDIA –

IS IT ALL ABOUT MONEY?

Other than one detail that primary school education in India is an extremely expensive affair, there is little that parents know about it. A child is hardly 2 years old and parents start worrying. Which would be a good school or how much will it cost for the admissions or what if my child does not clear the admission procedure? Situation in metro cities is worse.

Consider Delhi for example. The admission to a primary school here is a real pain. Frankly the procedures are somewhat funny. The schools here have innovated a point system, wherein based upon the points a students earns, he or she is granted admission. And what are these points? No primary schools are not interested in judging the mental capability of a student, but instead more concerned about the following:

• Is it a girl child or a boy child: extra points for a girl child. Poor boys, they pay for the favoritism.

• Parent’s education: extra points if parents are educated. So if for any financial, personal or healthiness reason, you couldn’t study, your child will be denied admission to the primary school.

• Distance between your home and school: If you stay close to the school you’ve applied for, good enough, or else be ready to lose another few points.

• Locality: Children from few specific regions are not eligible for primary school education. No this is not a government rule, but a criterion followed by many private schools extending primary education in India or specifically Delhi. An example here is Shahdra, east Delhi.

• Parent’s profession: Parents from professional work background are preferred over business families. What do you think could be the rational behind this discrimination?

• Single parents mean more points and easy admission.

And this is just the situation of primary school admissions in the capital city; other regions are no better.

Due to the stated or whatever, admissions at primary school level are denied. And then comes the hidden clause – donations or charity or unreasonable fees.

Well don’t take my word on this, but trust UNESCO at least.

UNESCO report finding: Primary school education in India is costlier than university.

Primary school education is the basic level or let’s say something that every child deserves. It is for this reason, that it is a fundamental right. However this fundamental right is proving to be very expensive for an average India family. As per the UNESCO report on the subject, an Indian family spends quite a huge amount on primary school.

Yours truly,
The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.

Congratulations and worm Welcome to Pradeep Kumar is New INDIAN CVC

Welcome to Pradeep Kumar is New INDIAN CVC

Defence secretary Pradeep Kumar was unanimously chosen on Saturday as the next central vigilance commissioner, four months after the Supreme Court had quashed the appointment of PJ Thomas to the post.

Though no official announcement has been made yet, sources said Kumar, who retires as defence secretary on July 31, was chosen by consensus by a panel comprising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, home minister P Chidambaram and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj.

Pradeep Kumar, who will be 62 in September, is a Haryana cadre IAS officer of the 1972 batch. He was secretary, defence production, before becoming the defence secretary. He will have a tenure of little over three years when he will have to demit office on attaining the age of 65.

Swaraj, who had opposed in writing the appointment of Thomas as CVC, had no objection to Kumar's candidature.

"The name has been finalised... I have not raised any objection," Swaraj told reporters after the 20-minute meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence but she did not disclose the name.

Sources had said that a list of probable candidates were prepared by the department of personnel and Training which placed it before the selection panel.

Those whose names figured in the initial list included Pradeep Kumar, former home secretary GK Pillai, former chemicals and fertilisers secretary Bijoy Chatterjee, former secretary, legislative affairs VK Bhasin, former urban development secretary M Ramachandran and personnel secretary Alka Sirohi. Pillai and Sirohi are said to have opted out of the race.

Thomas' selection in September last had created a major controversy with reports coming out about his facing a charge sheet in the palmolein import scandal in Kerala.

A war of words erupted between the government and the opposition after Swaraj had recorded her dissent to the selection of Thomas, a Kerala cadre officer.

The Supreme Court had on March 3 set aside the appointment of Thomas as central vigilance commissioner.

In the midst of a raging controversy, the Prime Minister had also accepted responsibility for the selection.

The apex court had termed as "illegal" the September 3, 2010 recommendation for appointment of Thomas as CVC since the high-powered committee did not consider the pending charge sheet against Thomas in the palmolein import scam.

Yours truly,
The Revitalization of Governance Forum
India.