APSC
trying to bring its glory back
Assam Public Service Commission is in its effort to restore the pristine glory of the Commission. It needs no reiteration that the image of APSC was tarnished by a cash-for-job-scam.
Recent question papers in CCE (Combined competitive examination) 2023, held a few days back, are eye openers. Quality of questions is of high standard, brain –taxing and exhaustive that demands deep study and knowledge. The pattern of UPSC is discernible and laudable. We congratulate APSC for its effort to raise its standard to a lofty level in its bid to infuse young, dynamic talents for the betterment of the state.
Gautam Ganguly,
Guwahati.
Maritime potential of India
It is enigmatic that India is yet to fully realize its maritime potential although every April 5 is observed as National Maritime day to defend, shield and preserve India's maritime zone. For a country with a long coastline of over 7,500 km, this only reflects a lack of political will. Maritime development can act engine of growth and development and boost the country's economic growth. The "waterways trade" or the inland waterway can supplement, or even ease, the road and rail trade load. As of now, the seaports are important cargo carriers in the country. No effort should be spared in linking seaports with road and rail.
The government's plan of doubling the port capacity by 2025 is equally ambitious. Similarly, the need to upgrade the existing ports should occupy the attention of the Centre. There should also be important infrastructural changes at seaports. Ports should be able to embrace larger ships and must be in a position to host fresh terminals for vessel--occupancy. Old and worn out ships must make way for new, robust ones. If the seaport capacity is enhanced, necessary changes will follow. Prudent utilisation of funds and effective implementation of decisions will go a long way in carrying our maritime strength to exalted levels besides generating thousands of jobs.
Dr Ganapathi Bhat,
(gbhat13@gmail.com)