P. V. Indiresan taught for forty years in the IIT system and was Director, IIT Madras. He is a past President of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. Among his several awards are the Padma Bhushan, Honarary Member ship of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, US, and the Honorary Doctorate from the Karnataka Technical University. He is a frequent writer on socio-economic development.
February 22, 2013
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Corruption, a systemic problem
Politicians should be paid well, so that they stay away from making money in administration. Onus for decisions, such as purchasing copters, should vest in an individual.
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February 8, 2013
Finding resources for education
The rich can be taxed more by using the proceeds to run a school of their choice, giving them a say in the use of funds.
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January 25, 2013
Justice, at slow speed
The Indian judicial system can wear you down by its slow and grinding process. »
January 11, 2013
Nurturing a Rurban habitat
Under the Rurbanisation model, medium industries and businesses could shift to villages and bring with them middle-class professionals to live in the new habitat. A similar initiative is being taken in Gujarat. »
December 28, 2012
Collapse of the rule of law
The ongoing debate on the punishment to be meted out to rapists should not overlook a basic point – justice delayed is justice denied. »
December 21, 2012
Are quotas for promotion in govt services justified? - NO
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uring the Constituent Assembly debates, B. R. Ambedkar pleaded that reservation be allowed for a fixed period of 40 years only, with no possibility of extension. Typical of our...
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December 14, 2012
Some policy tips for Modi
Modi’s advantage is that no competitor has the desire to make urban spaces liveable for the poor. However, any such move will be stoutly resisted by vested interests.
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November 30, 2012
How about a Right to Shelter?
To house a population of 2 billion, India needs 6 per cent of its land area. This may not be difficult, considering we have 15 per cent uncultivable land.
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November 16, 2012
A tax formula to beat inflation
Inflation is directly related to increases in income. If changes in income are taxed, or weaned away in the form of loans to the government, inflation can be taken care of. »
November 2, 2012
Decongest cities, the PURA way
With the provision of urban amenities in rural areas, mega cities, with all the attendant risks arising out of high population density, will cease to be necessary. »
