Engineering College in Sion derecognized..

Engineering College in Sion derecognized.. pg 7, The Times of India, 27th June 2013.

Can we have a Website either under the UGC or Education Ministry.  

This website is well publicized and all Colleges and Schools must display the URL of the site at their Notice Boards prominently.

All Universities / Boards recognized and graded are mentioned at the site. 

Click on the concerned University or Board shows a drop list of Colleges / Schools
All Colleges / Schools have their Star ratings mentioned alongside the School mentioned.

Fees can be charged by the College / School administration based on their Stars earned.
(mention Upper limit only)

Colleges or Schools having more than 5 stars to their credit are in the Green
If a College or School is at 3 Star then they are in the Orange
If a College or School is at 2 Star then they are in the RED

Once a College / School is below Green, it is a caution both for students seeking admission, and the College / School administration to improve their ratings or face de-recognition. This is the way we must act.

A Switch in Time May Ease Your Home-Loan Burden

A Switch in Time May Ease Your Home-Loan Burden.. pg 14 The Economic Times of 20th June 2013

I did write on this earlier which I copy below:

The best way to boost the Economy is to ensure housing for all. This not only creates a huge demand but keeps the Nation on the move.

You will agree that the measure of good governance is when we are able to give a comfortable life to our citizens. The best way to make all feel proud as Indians is to improve their standard of living. The very basic being affordable shelter.

If we enact a law that enables all tax paying citizens who do not have a house of their own, to avail of low interest loan for housing. The interest should be around 6% only.

The applicant of the loan should have been a Tax payer for the preceding 20 years.

Based on the response, the period can be reduced to 15 yrs and later 10 years.

Also the house cannot change hands, be sold or mortgaged for 10 years after getting possession.

The loan should be limited to flats with a carpet area not exceeding 555 square feet.

This one act will not only create a positive impetus to growth, but be a harbinger to better economy, as all will strive to be Honest Tax paying citizens to avail of this facility.

The other outcome will be in creating job opportunities in many sectors.All documents should be well scrutinized to ensure the applicant satisfies all criteria. A website should be dedicated to the cause, with names of those who have been shortlisted and inviting objections if any from others who may be aware of the true facts.This one act will create a huge demand in housing, which will have a ripple effect on Steel, Cement, Sand,Stone, and other Building Materials consumption.The economy will boom, and what is reduced in loans, will be multiplied by increases in Tax collections. For a Better India, keeping the economy growing positively with inclusive growth.

BMC suspends 3 Engineers.....

BMC suspends 3 Engineers..... Mumbai Mirror pg 9, 25th June

The Law should be revised so that BMC Officers who act in collusion with Architects / Builders and endanger the lives of others be dismissed if in service and JAILED, and even after retirement if Guilt is due to Negligence be JAILED. All their wealth be Seized and be placed at the disposal of the Authorities to compensate the affected.

24 hrs after collapse, BMC can't find building plan........

24 hrs after collapse, BMC can't find building plan........ pg 8, Mumbai Mirror, 12th June 2013

While BMC may continue to search for the concerned files, it is a better idea to digitize all documents and approved plans etc. of every structure in the city. Every ward will have its team responsible to complete the task in a given time. This will ensure such repeats do not happen in future, and responsible officers who sanction incorrect plans for a consideration, have their Benefits and Status demoted. Architects and Builders who indulge in such illegal acts are also Penalized and Black listed. This is the only way ahead.

RBI fail to clear air, won't issue Bank Licences to All...

RBI fail to clear air, won't issue Bank Licences to All.....Headlines The Economic Times 4th June 2013.

It is a better idea if RBI approves those applicants willing to open branches in areas where there are currently no services of any of the Established and Nationalised Banks. They should serve in these areas and be permitted to open 10% New branches in Grade IV regions after 5 years; further 10% in Grade III and so on. This will cause greater empowerment of the under privileged.