Dear All
In continuation, look at the comments made on the LAND utilization for various purposes which includes both for need & greed. More on this can be read at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/need-or-greed
The comments made on this key issue were pasted below as:
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The article on "Need or Greed?" (DTE, 15th Nov. 2012) reflects the reality of utilization of land for various purposes during 11th Plan.
One side, it is surprising to note that the land diverted for the Social Services during the 11th Plan is minimum compare to other activities.
On the other side, except the land diverted to the social services, all other areas are going affect the health & wealth of the people and environment.
As reflected, India has got resources for the "needs" of the people and not for "greed". This should be the mantra for all of us while tapping or utilizing the natural resources including LAND.
In view of the challenges faced due to the divert of lands for various purposes other than social services, the suggestions made includes:
1. This needs to be considered while balancing the allotment or diverting the land for various activities in further plans.
2. Land is not growing based on the increase in population and their needs. So land utilization should be done carefully with out any damage.
3. The priority should be given for the needs of the larger number of people rather than the greed of the selected people who wants to business with the land and its natural resources.
4. When the land has to be diverted to activities other than social services, priority should be given to the "Resettlement & Rehabilitation of the project affected people(PAPs)and the health & wealth of the environment.
5. Move from "Business 2 Business (B2B)" to "Business 2 People (B2P)" as the second approach works for the health & wealth of the People & Environment.
Let us develop creative & innovative strategies for the effective utilization of the LAND for achieving development with sustainability & quality.
One side, it is surprising to note that the land diverted for the Social Services during the 11th Plan is minimum compare to other activities.
On the other side, except the land diverted to the social services, all other areas are going affect the health & wealth of the people and environment.
As reflected, India has got resources for the "needs" of the people and not for "greed". This should be the mantra for all of us while tapping or utilizing the natural resources including LAND.
In view of the challenges faced due to the divert of lands for various purposes other than social services, the suggestions made includes:
1. This needs to be considered while balancing the allotment or diverting the land for various activities in further plans.
2. Land is not growing based on the increase in population and their needs. So land utilization should be done carefully with out any damage.
3. The priority should be given for the needs of the larger number of people rather than the greed of the selected people who wants to business with the land and its natural resources.
4. When the land has to be diverted to activities other than social services, priority should be given to the "Resettlement & Rehabilitation of the project affected people(PAPs)and the health & wealth of the environment.
5. Move from "Business 2 Business (B2B)" to "Business 2 People (B2P)" as the second approach works for the health & wealth of the People & Environment.
Let us develop creative & innovative strategies for the effective utilization of the LAND for achieving development with sustainability & quality.
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Looking forward for better sharing.....
with thanks
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