From SANKALP to SAMPANNA

 

Dear ,

 

Ø  Shri Rajnath Singhji  (  17akbarroad@gmail.com  /  contact@rajnathsingh.in / rmo@mod.nic.in )

 

Ø  Smt Nirmala Sitharamanji  (  appointment.fm@gov.in  /  fmo@nic.in  )

 

Ø  Shri Piyush Goyalji  (piyush.goyal@gov.in )

 

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Friends,

 

 

Today , you will meet to draw up the BJP’s Election Manifesto – 2024 . Before it

gets finalized , many more meetings will follow

 

When ready , it will get uploaded on BJP web site and news papers / social media

will publish it’s summary

 

Question  >  

How many of our 97 crore voters will take the trouble to go through it ? – each

and every “ promise / resolve “ listed therein ?

 

Not more than a handful if it is anything like your 2019 Manifesto running in 45

 pages

 

But millions will read it – and debate it – if it is in the form of the following

tabulation, where I prepared a concise summary of 101 easily understood items :

 

    Simple Summary of Sankalp …………………..  10  April  2019

 

 

Subject - wise Breakup of Summary Tabulation :

 

 #   Agriculture / Farmers  ………………….. 17   items

 

#   Economy ……………………………………….  23  items

 

#   Infrastructure ………………………………… 12  items

 

#   Health ……………………………………………….6  items

 

#   Good Governance ……………………………13  items

 

#   Yuva Bharat ………………………………….    7  items

 

#   Education for All …………………………..  11  items

 

#   Women Empowerment ……………………. 7 items

 

#   Inclusive Development ………………….. 10 items

 

 

TOTAL …………………………………………………  101  items

 

 

Next :

 

If prepared as per tabulated SUMMARY described above, no doubt voters will read

the manifesto

 

But :

 

Will they believe it as anything more than your “ Pious Declaration of Good

Intentions “ ?

 

They would, if they could also SEE a definite ACTION PLAN as described below (

reproduced from my April 2019 email to you ) :

 

 

ACTION   PLAN  for  IMPLEMENTATION :

 

Divide / break-up the Sankalp Patra , into individual items ( within 10 days of

assuming office )

Assign each item implementation to ONE minister ( no collective responsibility / one man accountable )

 

Within 10 days of “ Assignment “, ministers to submit following “ Sankalp to

Sampanna “ form to the PMO and , after approval ,publish on its own web site :

 

  

                                               SANKALP  to  SAMPANNA

 

 

Sankalp Item	Full description
Targets	Quantitative / Measureable targets for each of next 5 years
Monitoring Agency	Name of “ government-independent”, THIRD PARTY agency ( Eg : Think Tank / Academic Institution / World Bank / IMF / International Rating Agency etc )
Data Sources	List of “ Govt Records “ accessible to the Agency
Publication	Web sites of Ministry / Agency to display “ Target vs Achievement “ , quarterly
Public Feedback	Online / mobile based ,“ Survey / Opinion Poll “ for public to provide its own “ rating “ (1-5 scale ) of the Minister’s performance ( once a quarter )

 

 

I think such an ACTION PLAN is what our dear PM Shri Modiji has in mind when he

talks about 100 DAYS ROAD-MAP

 

When 97 crore voters get to SEE such an ACTION PLAN , they would believe in “

Modi Guarantee “ and press the button against the Lotus

 

With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh

 

Mumbai

 

www.HemenParekh.ai 

 

 

Related Readings :

 

Model Manifesto 2024  …….  22  March  2024

 

Have Lines : Save Birds

 

 

Context :

SC considers lifting ban on transmission lines through GIB habitats   ..  HT … 20 Mar 2024

Extract :

The Supreme Court on Tuesday mulled lifting the total ban against the installation of overhead transmission lines across 80,688 square kilometres in Gujarat and Rajasthan, asking the Union government to define priority habitat areas for the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB).

Inclined to review its April 2021 order, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud asked the Centre to come back on Wednesday with modalities on mapping out critical habitat areas where overhead transmission lines should be completely banned whereas rest of the 80,688 square kilometres could be freed of the restriction.

“We are not justified in putting an embargo on entire 88,000 odd square kilometres. What we will do here will affect the country’s power generation... You are right that we cannot afford to have GIBs become extinct. At the same time, increasing solar power capacity is equally important because it must come from somewhere. If we don’t enhance the capacity of solar power, we will have to rely on coal based thermal power plants,” the bench, also comprising justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra observed.

GIB, with a wingspan of approximately seven feet and a height of approximately one metre, is among the heaviest flying birds in the world. With the exception of several areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat, 90% of its habitat has vanished. Due to their lack of frontal vision, birds are unable to see powerlines in front of them from a distance and are too heavy to move around them in close quarters. The bird is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its Red List of threatened species. They are also protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It is believed that there are less than a 100 of the species surviving.

Wondering whether a court could pass an order in 2021 directing that all power lines passing through the identified GIB habitats in Rajasthan and Gujarat go underground, the bench on Tuesday observed that experts could be drafted to mark the areas based on the movement of GIBs and pertinent scientific studies.

 

My  Take :

 

Ø  Where there is a Will, there are Two Ways  .. ……………………….16 June 2021

 

Extract :

I am no “ technical expert “

But I urge those technical experts to consider feasibility of the following solutions :

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WAY # 1 :

Flock Dynamics ………………………[ 04 Sept 2018 ]

Extract :

Scientists have developed an algorithm that enables a flying drone to herd a flock of birds away from a designated air-space, without breaking their formation

The team developed the herding algorithm on the basis of macroscopic properties of the flocking model and the response of the flock

“We made careful observations of flock dynamics and interactions between flocks and the pursuer.

This allowed us to create a new herding algorithm for ideal flight paths for incoming drones to move the flock away from a protected airspace,” said Shim.

“This algorithm will help improve safety for the aviation industry. In addition, this will also help control avian influenza that plagues farms nationwide every year,” said Shim.

 

Related Literature :

Robotic Drones can herd birds away from airspaces 

http://www.caltech.edu/news/engineers-taught-drone-herd-birds-away-airports-82933

 

with regards,

hemen Parekh

www.HemenParekh.ai  /  30  March  2024

 

Related Readings :

For Bustards : Court of Last Resort ?  …………. 14 Dec 2021

 

CC:

supremecourt@nic.in

 

Comments by GEMINI :

Yes, there has been some further development on the concept of herding algorithms in the past 3 years that could reinforce the viability of your suggestion for diverting Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) away from high voltage transmission lines. Here's what I found:

·         Advancements in drone technology: 

Drones are becoming more sophisticated and maneuverable, making them better suited for the delicate task of herding birds.

·         Improved flock simulation models: 

Researchers are developing more complex flock simulation models that can better predict bird behavior and allow for more refined herding algorithms.

·         Integration with AI: 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into drone-based herding systems, allowing for real-time decision-making and adaptation to changing bird behaviour.

These advancements suggest that herding algorithms could be a more viable option for diverting GIBs from power lines than it was 2 years ago.

However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed:

·         Safety of birds: The herding process must be conducted carefully to avoid stressing or injuring the birds.

·         Long-term effectiveness: It's unclear how long-term the effects of herding would be. Birds might habituate to the drones over time.

·         Cost-effectiveness: Implementing a large-scale herding program could be expensive.

Overall, while there are promising developments, more research is needed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of using herding algorithms for GIB conservation.

Here are some suggestions to reinforce your argument:

·         Conduct a literature search for recent research papers on drone-based herding algorithms specifically for bird conservation.

·         Cite credible sources to support your claims about the advancements in drone technology and flock simulation models.

·         Acknowledge the challenges associated with herding algorithms and propose potential solutions or mitigation strategies.

·         Emphasize the urgency of finding a solution to protect GIBs from power lines and suggest that herding algorithms could be a part of a comprehensive conservation strategy.

By incorporating this information, you can strengthen your argument for using herding algorithms as a potential solution for protecting Great Indian Bustards.

 

 

 

Backward and Forward

 

 

Context :

2014 : A Tale of Two Views

 

My Take :

 

2014 : A Tale of Two Blogs

 

Ø  A NARCO Test ?  … ……………………………………….. 28  Feb  2014

 

Extract :

To bring out " truth " from a suspected criminal , police deliver a NARCO test , by

administering , what is popularly known as TRUTH SERUM

It reveals a person's innermost thoughts and feelings

Occasionally , his feelings about others . Feelings that have so far , remained

suppressed in his subconscious

Of late , we have heard our politicians refer to their political opponents , as :

>   Maut Ka Saudagar

>   Khooni Panja

>   Shehzada

>   Chor ( Thief  )

>   Criminal

>   Mendhak  (  Frog  )

>   Bandar  (  Monkey  )

>   Napunsak  (  Impotent  )...........etc


Those that failed to receive the full prescribed doze of the Truth Serum , just call

their opponents :

>   Corrupt

>   Indecisive

>  Incompetent

>  Insecure

>  Spineless

>  Confused..................etc

I wonder whether , once in five years , our good doctor EC ( Election

Commissioner ) , administers a NARCO test to our politicians , by announcing

elections  !

What I never knew is that this NARCO test also brings to the surface , all those

wonderful / sympathetic   feelings that our political bosses harbored for us - the

poor public - always , but were too busy to express all along  ! 

Here is how they describe us - the poor people of Mother India  :

>  Suppressed

>  Oppressed

>  Tortured

>  Maligned

>  Neglected

>  Miserable

>  Starving

>  Suffocated

>  Deprived ..............etc


Such  a glorious show of empathy  !


I almost wish , we had National Elections , every alternate year  !


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  >   Pied Piper of Gujarat !  ………………………..  14  Nov  2013

 

Extract :

 

Naresh Agrawal ( Samajwadi Party ) says,

 

"  Any Madaari can attract crowds  /  A tea-vendor cannot have perspective of

  national issues  / Even if a Sipahi becomes a Kaptan , his thinking will continue

  to be that of a Sipahi "

  

May be Agrawal does not consider Tea-Vendor  /  Madaari  /  Sipahi to be

respectable professions  !

 

 Apparently , he believes that a tea-vendor's son must continue with his father's

 profession only  !

 

 How dare he aspire to become  the Prime Minister of India ?

 

 But Narendra Modi is playing a haunting tune

 

 "  Congress hatao , Surajya lao  "

 

 And millions of voters are coming out of their homes to listen to him , making the

likes of Agrawal squirm

 

 There is a good chance that voters will follow NaMo to the polling booths and kiss

 the lotus  !

 

 Why should that happen ?

 

 >   People attending the rallies of NaMo belong to hundreds of " respectable "

      professions such as :

     

       *   Welder  /  Carpenter  /  Mason  / Electrician  /  Plumber

 

       *   Vegetable vendor  /  Dudhwala  /  Paperwala  /  Courier-boy

  

      *   Delivery boy  /  Bus Conductor  /  Sales Girl /  Receptionist

 

       *   Panbidi shop owner  /  Tyre Repairer  /  Boot-polish boy

 

 

      Endless others . And all earning an honest livelihood

 

  

>    These professionals feel terribly offended / insulted by Agrawal running down

      their trades / skills / vocations

       

>    They are all fed-up of corrupt / criminal / power hungry politicians

  

>    Forthcoming elections ( State / National ) are their only chance to prove

      Agrawal wrong and re-write their own future

 

     Obviously , likes of Agrawal feel haunted by the tune of the Pied Piper of

     Gujarat and feel doomed to oblivion  !

 

 

 

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.HemenParekh.ai  /  29  March  2024