INDIA SHOULD NOT JOIN SPACE RACE

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INDIA SHOULD NOT JOIN SPACE RACE

by waves @ 2007-11-01 - 17:29:14

INDIA SHOULD NOT JOIN SPACE RACE

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in THE WEEK,NOV.04,07)

Shrinivas R.Kulkarni rightly states that India need not to enter in space race , wasting huge sums of money in projects having nothing to do with welfare of people .The developing countries cannot have the luxury to materialise space dreams at the cost of problems plaguing the downtroddens . However , one cannot ignore the fact that the ISRO's grateful accomplishments have changed the face of India .Right from it's beginning in mid-1970s , it has been involved in several key projects aimed at social benefits . Yes , our space programmes need to be people-oriented , helping India to frame better disaster relief operations , mapping of agricultural areas and locating new groundwater spots . In sum , the space programmes need to make substantial contributions to the development of India instead of being swayed by flashy manned
missions .

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The_Walrus [Member]
http://www.doctor-dark.co.uk
01/11/07 @ 17:46

I couldn't agree more. Even the UK is considering joining in, and we can't even afford hospitals because we spend so much on atom bombs.

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waves [Member]
02/11/07 @ 18:05

Dear Walrus ,

It really gives me lot of happiness to find you on my blog.I expect better appearance rate ,on your behalf, on my blog , with meaningful observations ..Anyway , I endorse your thought that poverty -stricken people should be given more importance than execution of rosy plans .

Many Thanks For Visting The Blog .

Yours Arvind

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deleted user [Visitor]

01/11/07 @ 19:59

Namaste! (Diwali is nearing!).

I totally agree with you, that India should't join the space race. India has many many problems in politics and poverty in certain areas to deal with.

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waves [Member]
02/11/07 @ 18:09

Dear Goodbar ,
May thanks for your comment . Thanks for the premature Diwali Wish .I 'm extending it to you . I do agree with your observation that India cannot afford to be part of space race , when other complexities need our attention .

Read you piece on Ramrali's blog as well.It was nice .

Yours Arvind

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waves [Member]
13/11/07 @ 18:17

Dear goodbar,

I will be in Mumbai between Nov17-Nov.19.I would love to meet you (if time permits me).
Yours Arvind

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Miki [Visitor]
http://bloginii.blogspot.com
08/11/07 @ 23:41

intersting issue i will follow up

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waves [Member]
11/11/07 @ 18:26

Dear Miki ,