prakash n rao, mangalore

It is so sad to learn that a Govt. Undertaking has decided/threatened to withdraw Volvo buses, because the roads are not in motorable condition. It is a shame that the ruling party is not bothered about the welfare of the State, but only speaks about them on all the available platform abou the concern for the State. Now the Assembly is in suspended animation, hence the Governor should immediately take up the matter for resurfacing of all the Roads in Karnataka State, so that decision of this kind are not taken atleast by Govt Organisations.

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reena goveas, saudi

Nice to have a information about this, Thank You

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satish, Hassan

Road repair to Mangalore to be taken up on warfooting. Qualitative work should be done, so that Roads will be remain intact at least for a coulple of years. If big pot holes are filled, major problem solved

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Mohan H Naik, Mangaluru

This should be an opener for all those who advocate, liberalisation, globalisation with out understanding the ground reality. The process of modernisation, renovation, and development should be compatible to the surroundings and end users. It’s just like buying the buffalo and ignoring the tie rope. India needs such technology that works on its soil. The Indian software industry has grown from a mere US $ 150 million in 1991-92 to a staggering US $ 5.7 billion (including over $4 billion worth of software exports) in 1999-2000. No other Indian industry has performed so well against the global competition. This clearly endorse our technological superiority,ability, capability and equally pin points our negligence in other sectors apart from IT.

The agriculture sector has become a scapegoat leading to chain of suicides by farmers. Unless otherwise we wake up and move in the right direction, realise our strength and weakness, make maximum utilisation of available resources, instead of just eying on imported stuff and technology, we are not going to succeed. The research and development should be indigenous, cost effective, that can answer our requirements in all sectors.Automobile industry is one such were in we can stride and make our debut, which is not an impossible task for India which exports software and services to more than 100 countries around the world. On the contrary we find Indian roads are ruled by foreign cars, which are status (false) symbol. TATAS have already set the trend by their tie over with MG Rover group of UK, by introducing Indian made Indica passenger car, called City Rover there.

The country should welcome such ventures instead Maruti selling Suzuki technology in India. Our universities and technological institutions which have become only IT oriented must also be geared up in other fields, such as Agriculture science, Animal husbandry,Bio-technology,Mechanical and Automobile technology. If this happens we need not shell out our hard earned foreign exchange for paying Rs 50,000 for a front glass and Rs 5,000 for a side glass of an imported bus. As rightly mentioned by Mr. Purushottam, the present buses of KSRTCt needs periodic maintenance and renovation. KSRTC officials in this regard may consult TATA or ASHOKA LEYLAND and plan for up gradation Of these buses which my not be an HUNDRED PERCENT alternate to VOLVO but also not miles away.

 Last but not least, the transparency in road construction, which should impede our Road contractors and Politicians unholy nexus. I hope other knowledgeable readers will throw light on this subject.

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K.Raghava Mayya, Padil,M'lore-7

In our land only a portion of the earmarked money actually goes on the road upkeep and the rest goes to pockets. Until there is no end for this process, one cannot foresee an end for road deterioration for which the authorities blame only on rains.

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Purushottama, Byndoor

It could be wise step. But the KSRTC should also take care of many of its Rajahamsa buses which have become obsolete due to wear and tear. The leaking roofs, the vibrating seats and window glasses, the dangling luggage berths all have made many Rajahamsa buses into RAJA HIMSA for passengers. Surprisingly the KSRTC website's feedback page is not accessible to the Net users. It may be that KSRTC authorities do not want the public to air their their views/grievances/sugestions.

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Joe M, Mangalore/Bangalore

Corruption is rampant in PWD and their bosses - the politicians. The condition of Shiradi Ghat has been deplorable for more than two years now. Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy are busy with the CHAIR. Where do these people have time for the public good.

Their stomachs are bulging and their pockets are full with money. They care for themselves and not for others. Selfish and greedy people like them can never do any public good. God save our country from these type of corrupt leaders and officials.

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Mahesh Bondal, Mangalore

I don't think anybody has anything to comment because things cannot be worse than this.At this rate Mangalore may be cut off from Bangalore in a short time.There is no sign of the Bangalore Mangalore Train as yet.VVIPs can manage without Bus and Trains but what about the common man.

Can everybody afford air travel.Nobody seems to be interested excepting issuing statements after statements making tall claims about funds having been released.If funds have been released where have they gone? Infact this week most of the time the buses have reached their destinations after about 12-14 hours.This is a great tragedy.

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