Sethusamudram Project Facts Vs. Myth

[narayanan]

Ah! Thank you!

Now it comes out:
(Only progress between <b>1998</b> and <b>May 2004</b>):



<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->As per instructions of the Ministry in February, 2002, NEERI was entrusted to conduct the following studies:- 
(i)  Techno-economic viability, and
(ii)  Environmental Impact Assessment. 

Tuticorin Port Trust later engaged M/s. L & T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers, Chennai in 2004 for preparation of a Detailed Project Report, <b>which has clearly established the financial viability of the Project </b>and <b>has also prescribed a stringent Environmental Management Plan for preserving and conserving the rich bio-diversity in the project region.</b>

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So even to a no-expert, it is obvious that engagement of NEERI was the only progress made during NDA's rule at the center. The scope of NEERI's engagement too, seems to be in RE-evaluating the IEE's recommendations. <b>All the project progress has been made quickly after 2004.</b> <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

So the Energizer Bunnies did NOTHING other than their usual hyperventilation, while they had the chance to do the job "right", do "complete studies" etc. - for 6 long years. The NEERI established that there was indeed good baksheesh to go around for all, and showed how the environmental concerns could be satisfied, but STILL the EBs did not move their behinds. Very typical tale.

Now that the Government of India is actually moving ahead, the EBs are bemoaning the lost baksheesh.

Sheesh!!

I believe this is what is caled

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--> Shunakah in da go-shaala <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> to avoid using westernized / Xtian Evanjehadic terminology. They won't move their own behinds to do anything useful, and when others do it, they jump up and down and spread garbage.


Again, I must thank the author for so kindly posting above, the glaring contrast between the calm science and engineering behind the project, and the sheer shrill political hype of the Opposition. I could not have asked for better teamwork in exposing the hollowness of the RSS propaganda.

Now we ARE able to separate out the Facts vs. the Myths.

Thanks!