In the last two years, the prices of fuel have sky rocketed in India with Petrol currently being sold at about ₹70/- a litre. The continues rise has been attributed to the steep rise in the global crude oil prices. Now the price of the diesel has been increased by ₹5. The government has decided to ration the number of gas cylinders being supplied to each household every year. In a way, the common man is put to great hard ship.
The government argues the current steep hike on the fluctuating prices of crude in the International market. But is this trend needs to be reconsidered? What is going on in India? It ought to be noted that the government imposes steep taxes on petrol which if reduced would bring down the prices to about ₹59. Hence the present demand for diesel cars would wane away. The government needs to be blamed for mismanagement of the fuel policies. By restricting the number of gas cylinders to 6 per family, the government has put many families in additional burden. Gas these days are not a luxury but essential needs of any modern family. The present hike is yet another glaring example of the government failing to understand the pulse and pain of the common man in a society where in the ruling class increasingly finds themselves alienated from the common man. A policy of implementation and management of fuel prices which cushion the impact on the common man needs to be implemented.
Lastly what is required is a development of sustainable energy resources moving away from fossil fuel which is nearing exhaustion. This is the policy that the government has continually failed to develop in India. Much has been due to the short shortsightedness of the government. Serious research needs to be undertaken in this regard which sadly to say is non existent in India. Gas gusslers need to be restricted. Modern cars like the hybrid ones like Toyota Prius are an example of how things are developing in other parts of the world. It is time for us to implement policies paying way for moving to other resources. The government is duty bound to take policies by which common man is not severely burdened. Yet again prudent policies are the need of the hour. If the government fails the common man, I am sorry to say that they do not have any further right to remain in power. Let us hope that good senses prevail with the government.
Jaihind
The government argues the current steep hike on the fluctuating prices of crude in the International market. But is this trend needs to be reconsidered? What is going on in India? It ought to be noted that the government imposes steep taxes on petrol which if reduced would bring down the prices to about ₹59. Hence the present demand for diesel cars would wane away. The government needs to be blamed for mismanagement of the fuel policies. By restricting the number of gas cylinders to 6 per family, the government has put many families in additional burden. Gas these days are not a luxury but essential needs of any modern family. The present hike is yet another glaring example of the government failing to understand the pulse and pain of the common man in a society where in the ruling class increasingly finds themselves alienated from the common man. A policy of implementation and management of fuel prices which cushion the impact on the common man needs to be implemented.Lastly what is required is a development of sustainable energy resources moving away from fossil fuel which is nearing exhaustion. This is the policy that the government has continually failed to develop in India. Much has been due to the short shortsightedness of the government. Serious research needs to be undertaken in this regard which sadly to say is non existent in India. Gas gusslers need to be restricted. Modern cars like the hybrid ones like Toyota Prius are an example of how things are developing in other parts of the world. It is time for us to implement policies paying way for moving to other resources. The government is duty bound to take policies by which common man is not severely burdened. Yet again prudent policies are the need of the hour. If the government fails the common man, I am sorry to say that they do not have any further right to remain in power. Let us hope that good senses prevail with the government.
Jaihind
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