It is high time,India should also look at alternative source of Power generation,besides Nuclear.At the end of the day, we still are dependent on US or other countries for Uranium.We will have to have a balance outlook of Nuclear vis a vis other source of Power Generation.We have enough rivers where dams can be constructed & small Hydel power project put into action.Our Engg can work out the economics for Hydel Projects.Besides, we should look for Wind mills in mass scale, in the region where these are feasible.Solar is another source, which can bring power to many small villages throughout the country. This Nuclear deal with US, should be looked in totality, considering our minimum dependence on other countries for fuel resources,as well as not losing our own rights of developing our resources & technology. Our Scientist should be supported technologically,financially & politically to develop alternative source of Energy on Top Priority.With this,I am confident our Engg /Scientist will prove to the world & come out with the best technology suitable for our country.
RE:Support & Motivate our Scientists & Engineers
by indiman on Jun 03, 2007 08:31 PM Permalink
exactly Tamilnadu produces 30% of their power from Windmills and another 10% from Biomass. Windmills are all privatises in that farmers install them and sell electricity to goverment. If a state with enough coal for next 300 years is doing other states invest in non renewable sources. Why put unecessary pressure on our scientists at this point by begging for help from abroad that will make us slaves forever.
RE:Support & Motivate our Scientists & Engineers
by sandeep kriplani on Jun 01, 2007 09:51 AM Permalink
Most of the people think like you, but the real culprits (read politicians) do not think like-wise. Maybe, they have their own vested interests.
I think our democratic system has certain flaws in it. The "adult franchise" system has either to be changed in favour of "educated adult franchise" or all the adults need to be educated. The govt. has not taken any steps to do either, otherwise the vicious circle of politics-crime-money-power-politics will start to diminish.
It required a big revolt from within and I hope a day will come when the common man will think "enough is enough"
