Jisha Surya
First Published : 12 Oct 2010
KERALA: Novelist and scriptwriter Susmesh Chandroth, hailing from Vellathooval in Idukki, is a staunch advocate of environment conservation in Idukki district. Susmesh urges all the political parties and its candidates to work towards making the high ranges a 'green range.'
"Unlike the other districts which rely on industries or IT, Idukki depends solely on cash crops and agriculture. Before the new officebearers of the local selfgovernment bodies assume office, I would like to remind them of one thing Idukki needs an overall green conservation," says Susmesh. "Apart from financial aid, the farmers must be made aware about the new markets for flowers, sericulture etc, which could be effectively implemented in a naturefriendly place like Idukki," he says. Susmesh wants the LSG representatives to focus more on environment conservation and alternative forms of energy.
"The government's policy to conserve Munnar alone won't help. It must conserve the entire Thodupuzha, Udumbanchola, Devikulam and Peermade taluks. Steps must be taken to check unauthorised constructions in the district. It must be converted into a green garden, thereby, preserving its unique ambience," he says. "Unnecessary political interference is delaying the commissioning of the windmill at Ramakalmedu. Efforts must be taken to tap the strong wind energy in the district. As shortage of water is a major problem, it is high time we shifted the focus from hydroelectric power to wind power," he says.
Susmesh feels that the bureaucrats' attitude is one of the reasons for the backwardness of Idukki. "Bureaucrats are often posted in Idukki on punishment transfers. They are arrogant and lazy. A number of illiterate and naive people depend on them. The people's representatives must urge the government to post efficient officials who will be sympathetic towards the needs of the poor," says Susmesh
First Published : 12 Oct 2010
KERALA: Novelist and scriptwriter Susmesh Chandroth, hailing from Vellathooval in Idukki, is a staunch advocate of environment conservation in Idukki district. Susmesh urges all the political parties and its candidates to work towards making the high ranges a 'green range.'
"Unlike the other districts which rely on industries or IT, Idukki depends solely on cash crops and agriculture. Before the new officebearers of the local selfgovernment bodies assume office, I would like to remind them of one thing Idukki needs an overall green conservation," says Susmesh. "Apart from financial aid, the farmers must be made aware about the new markets for flowers, sericulture etc, which could be effectively implemented in a naturefriendly place like Idukki," he says. Susmesh wants the LSG representatives to focus more on environment conservation and alternative forms of energy.
"The government's policy to conserve Munnar alone won't help. It must conserve the entire Thodupuzha, Udumbanchola, Devikulam and Peermade taluks. Steps must be taken to check unauthorised constructions in the district. It must be converted into a green garden, thereby, preserving its unique ambience," he says. "Unnecessary political interference is delaying the commissioning of the windmill at Ramakalmedu. Efforts must be taken to tap the strong wind energy in the district. As shortage of water is a major problem, it is high time we shifted the focus from hydroelectric power to wind power," he says.
Susmesh feels that the bureaucrats' attitude is one of the reasons for the backwardness of Idukki. "Bureaucrats are often posted in Idukki on punishment transfers. They are arrogant and lazy. A number of illiterate and naive people depend on them. The people's representatives must urge the government to post efficient officials who will be sympathetic towards the needs of the poor," says Susmesh
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