The incident emphsises the need for an overview of the management and operations of Government run companies. While privatisation may certainly not be the ideal solution for crucial industries as these, a revamp to incorporate better management and working procedures is definitely called for. India is at a critical stage of development and it is a must to avoid such unfortunate episodes that may affect in turn numerous other economic and social parameters. We have to make excellence a habit not in just the board rooms but on the floors as well.