Energy crisis ...

columbus · #1 30th May 2008, 07:02 PM

The govt. has to be blamed for the present OIL CRISIS.The unfortunate thing is that we have more POLITICIANS and less STATESMEN ( better ,no statesmen).The govt thinking is very SHALLOW.It can not go beyond 5 years.Without going into the implications ,during election time ,GOVT will give all kinds of SOPS ,left and right,least bothering about future generations.For example ,take the case of DIESEL.Basically it is meant for Agriculture usage.But it is used for others also like Diesel cars ,etc.Govt ,in order to get VOTES plans to supply Free Electricity ,Loan waiver etc etc ,which certainly will put dent to govt earnings.

Adheer · #2 30th May 2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by columbus

The govt. has to be blamed for the present OIL CRISIS.The unfortunate thing is that we have more POLITICIANS and less STATESMEN ( better ,no statesmen).The govt thinking is very SHALLOW.It can not go beyond 5 years.Without going into the implications ,during election time ,GOVT will give all kinds of SOPS ,left and right,least bothering about future generations.For example ,take the case of DIESEL.Basically it is meant for Agriculture usage.But it is used for others also like Diesel cars ,etc.Govt ,in order to get VOTES plans to supply Free Electricity ,Loan waiver etc etc ,which certainly will put dent to govt earnings.

Let us say you are the Petroleum Minister.

So what would be your energy policy ?

It is easy to point fingers at others, lets see what solutions you offer :-)

columbus · #3 30th May 2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adheer

It is easy to point fingers at others, lets see what solutions you offer :-)

Well the problem has gone beyond FM's reach.At least ,the govt should wake up now o act on some other problems like FREE ELECTRICITY to farmers LOAN waivers ,etc etc,which are when within the govt control.Of course ,they won't act on them because they NEED votes.

Adheer · #4 30th May 2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by columbus

Well the problem has gone beyond FM's reach.At least ,the govt should wake up now o act on some other problems like FREE ELECTRICITY to farmers LOAN waivers ,etc etc,which are when within the govt control.Of course ,they won't act on them because they NEED votes.

Good idea. Here are few more vote bank politics that the Government should get rid of.
1) No tax sops for IT and other companies and SEZs.
2) No land to IT companies, SEZs at throw away rates.
3) No subsidized petrol / LPG prices for the middle class. Let them pay the market prices.
4) No tax-write offs and interest deductions on home-loans for the middle class.
5) No subsidized primary education and specialized (IITs, engineering, medical etc) for middle class.
6) Get the Government and quasi-Government insurance companies out of the insurance business. Let the middle class pay high premiums dictated by the markets.