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Peoples Voice / जनता की आवाज़
Citizens' contributions to the Janata Ki Awaaz reform conversation.
जनता की आवाज़ के सुधार संवाद में नागरिकों के योगदान।
Reservation Reform
Very well written article on the reforms in reservation.
The problem is any reform or change for the betterment will be opposed by the opposition and may cause electoral losses to the ruling party.
Any major reforms should be done immediately after winning a election. 5 years period will give the ruling party time to absorb the nagative impact of the reforms.
आरक्षण में सुधार पर बहुत अच्छी तरह लिखा गया लेख।
समस्या यह है कि बेहतरी के लिए कोई भी सुधार या बदलाव यदि होता है तो विपक्ष द्वारा विरोध किया जाएगा और इससे सत्तारूढ़ पार्टी को चुनावी नुकसान हो सकता है।
कोई भी बड़े सुधार चुनाव जीतने के तुरंत बाद किए जाने चाहिए। 5 साल की अवधि सत्तारूढ़ पार्टी को सुधारों के नकारात्मक प्रभाव को झेलने/सम्हालने का समय देगी।
Addressing Helmet Disinclination: Key Challenges & Solutions:
The government should investigate the practical reasons why two-wheeler riders avoid wearing helmets.Main Hurdles for Riders:Storage Hassle: Malls and public places lack helmet-keeping facilities, making them a burden to carry after parking.Blocked Side-View: Many standard helmets restrict critical peripheral vision, making city traffic hard to judge.Proposed Policy Actions:Storage Mandates: Direct two-wheeler manufacturers to build secure helmet locks, and commercial facilities to provide mandatory helmet storage.Design Guidelines: Order helmet manufacturers to design helmets with wider, unobstructed side-views for better situational awareness.
हेलमेट पहनने में अनिच्छा का समाधान: प्रमुख चुनौतियाँ और उपाय:
सरकार को यह जाँच करनी चाहिए कि दोपहिया वाहन चालक हेलमेट पहनने से क्यों बचते हैं, इसके व्यावहारिक कारण क्या हैं।
चालकों के सामने मुख्य बाधाएँ:
स्टोरेज की परेशानी: मॉल और सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर हेलमेट रखने की सुविधा नहीं होती, जिससे पार्किंग के बाद उसे साथ लेकर चलना बोझ बन जाता है।
साइड-व्यू में बाधा: कई मानक हेलमेट महत्वपूर्ण परिधीय दृष्टि को सीमित कर देते हैं, जिससे शहर के ट्रैफिक का आकलन करना कठिन हो जाता है।
प्रस्तावित नीतिगत कदम:
स्टोरेज अनिवार्यता: दोपहिया वाहन निर्माताओं को सुरक्षित हेलमेट लॉक लगाने के निर्देश दिए जाएँ, और व्यावसायिक प्रतिष्ठानों को अनिवार्य हेलमेट स्टोरेज उपलब्ध कराने के लिए बाध्य किया जाए।
डिज़ाइन दिशानिर्देश: हेलमेट निर्माताओं को बेहतर परिस्थितिजन्य जागरूकता के लिए अधिक चौड़े, बिना रुकावट वाले साइड-व्यू वाले हेलमेट डिज़ाइन करने का आदेश दिया जाए।
अनुसूचित जातियों तथा अनुसूचित जनजातियों के क्रीमी लेयर के लोगो को वर्तमान आरक्षण व्यवस्था के अंतर्गत जो आरक्षण दिया गया है उससे हो रहे आरक्षित वर्ग के कुछ खास लोगों द्वारा आरक्षण के सारे फायदे लिए जाने और दूसरी और अनुसूचित जातियों तथा अनुसूचित जनजातियों के अधिकांश लोगों तक आरक्षण का जरा भी लाभ न पहुंचना और इस कारण इन वर्गों से जुडी बहुत बड़ी आबादी का राष्ट्र की मुख्यधारा से बाहर रह जाना एक अत्यंत ज्वलंत समस्या और चुनोती है और इस बारे में सभी नागरिकों को अवगत कराना जरूरी है। जनता की आवाज़ द्वारा आरक्षण के असल हकदारों अर्थात गरीब वर्ग और आज तक आरक्षण के लाभ से वंचित अनुसूचित जाति, जनजाति और अन्य पिछड़े वर्ग के भाइयों और बहिनों को भी शिक्षित किया जाना चाहिए। साथ ही साथ उन्हें यह भी बताया जाना होगा कि आपका हक आपके समाज के संपन्न लोग पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी मार रहे हैं।
The fact that people belonging to the creamy layer of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are taking all the benefits of reservation under the present reservation system, while on the other hand most people of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes do not receive even the slightest benefit of reservation, and as a result a very large population connected with these classes remains outside the national mainstream, is an extremely burning problem and challenge, and it is necessary to make all citizens aware about this.
Through Janata Ki Awaaz, the real rightful beneficiaries of reservation, i.e., the poor class, and the brothers and sisters of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes who have been deprived of the benefits of reservation till date, should also be educated. Along with this, they will also have to be told that your right is being taken, generation after generation, by the well-off people of your society.
1. One election all legislatures
2. Minimum graduation education qualification for all candidates
3. Transparency in election funding
4. All indicted candidates be disqualified
A Suggestion for Reforming the Reservation System
In the present situation, the Government is unlikely to completely abolish the reservation system, and perhaps it should not do so. However, certain changes in the eligibility criteria could make the system more balanced and merit-oriented.
The passing marks and cutoff marks should be the same for candidates belonging to all categories. Reservation may continue in terms of the number of seats, but the minimum academic standard should not be compromised. This would ensure that only candidates meeting the same minimum standard are selected for important positions and institutions.
If reserved seats remain vacant because candidates do not meet the common passing marks or cutoff, the Government could instead provide financial assistance, fee concessions, scholarships, and free or highly subsidized education to economically disadvantaged people from reserved communities. This would help genuinely underprivileged students compete on an equal footing without lowering the academic or selection standards.
In this way, reservation can continue as a means of social support, while merit, competence, and quality of selection are maintained at the same level for everyone.
Law enforcement is a matter which is a serious concern to the citizens.the authirities entrusted with the responsibility of law enforcement do not act in an independent and impartial manner with the result that crimes and offences which require immediate attention and action are not considered in the right manner which deny quick responses from them because of their inability to redress the grievances of the citizens in accordance with the laws of this country . in other words they are not very serious while performing their duties. They should be made people oriented to gain their confidence.
Thoughts:
Great initiative. Today’s youth need level playing field where everyone gets equal opportunities based on economic need, merit, and individual circumstances. A system that gives greater support to economically disadvantaged students and families, regardless of caste, could ensure that help reaches those who genuinely need it. India should invest more in quality education, scholarships, skill development, and employment opportunities so that every child can compete on a more equal footing.
- Shivani Bhardwaj
Thoughts:
This is an amazing initiative, so relevant to the times.
Demographic diversity needs to be appreciated by the those in power, starting with how it comes to play and what changes it demands. With 60% of Indian population being under 30 by 2030, all reforms need to be preceded by reform in thinking style, hence my top 3 will be-
Mindset reform
Education reform
Reservation reform
- Gyanendra Kumar
Thoughts:
Reservation should be strictly on the basis of -
Children of people who have spent their lives serving our nation through uniformeed forces (Army Navy Airforce para military forces, Police )
No reservation - if the parent is above a certain economic level, whichever caste he/she may belong to.
Equal opportunities for all citizens
Reservation should be only 15 percent
- Rakhi Sharma