“I think our cities have the dubious distinction of being the dirtiest cities in the world. There is no doubt about it. But if there is a Nobel Prize for dirt and filth, India will win it hands down. There is no competition for that and we have to do something dramatic on municipal solid waste,” Environment minister Jairam Ramesh was quoted as saying in a function to release a report ‘Green India 2047’ by The Energy Research Institute (TERI).
Well,very candid and we can say he indeed has a point there.We are not known worldwide for our cleanliness.But to say that we deserve a Nobel Prize for dirt and filth,is to stretch it a bit too far.The situation is not that bad...!!
He is the environmental minister,what has he done till now to improve the situation??
Not heard any major initiatives from him on this front.
Also,as a person who belongs to a party that has ruled India for most of the time post-independence,he should be the last person to say this.Why did his party not implemented strict laws to ensure that those who ,let me say for example,spit on road are given a fine or some sort of punishment?
Fear of getting punished can dissuade people from throwing filth on roads and other public places.
Any way,it's atleast nice that Jairam Ramesh is thinking about our cleanliness behavior.Let him,as the environment minister,comes up with plans to clean up our Country.I am sure that people will support him,if he is sincere.
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