The Ventilation Block

It is unfortunate that the owners of a plot adjacent to Good Shepherd Church have blocked the natural flow of air by installing panels (see the blue corrugated sheets) in their compound in a way that it aligns with the shade in the church compound. 

A well attended service attracts a congregation of 1000 devotees. 
The entire atmosphere for an hour of worship gets very suffocating.

If only these property owners could be considerate and  on humane grounds lower these corrugated blue panels, so that the ventilation is not blocked is much appreciated.

Let them install it when any serious construction work starts.

The Day & Night safari

Had been to Singapore a decade earlier. The way they have boosted their Tourism efforts, which is today the mainstay of their economy. 

The Night Safari is a point to talk about here
We in Mumbai who are naturally endowed with a rich forest called the SGNP,
can learn a lesson from Singapore on how to manage a precious gift and enhance its beauty.
We too can have our Night safari, Birds enclosure, etc........
The money collected by sale of entry tickets must all be ploughed back to improving the facilities, and making it at par with the best Night Safari's in the world.

Root out the Evil

One of the primary reasons for Corruption at all stages of Governance is that the Corrupt can go Scot Free. They know they can Never be traced as there is No Trace ability.                 

We can start with Digital India.  
The First initiative is to ensure all Apartments in Metros are linked to the
PAN and Aadhar Card
The next is to further the scope by including other Cities, & Towns  
Once all Assets are ownership identified & recorded, then those owning illegal assets will have them pay a hefty fine to the Government Coffers.
Simultaneously have all records digitized and posted on a secure website.
As the file moves ahead, should it come to notice that an irregularity was approved by an officer, he automatically stands demoted.
Two Demotions and his benefits at retirement stand nullified.
Soon you will witness a sea change in Governance and the Country progressing by leaps and bounds.

Aqua Guard Maintenance by Eureka Forbes

When Eureka Forbes (Aqua Guard) needs to send a new technician for Annual Maintenance purposes, 

It is absolutely necessary that the earlier technician arrives with the new staff and introduces him to us.

At regular intervals we have someone who claims to have been sent by Eureka Forbes for maintenance as I have done a 3 year contract with the Company.

I have Not allowed entry to such frauds, as we hear so much of these tricksters committing a petty or serious crime. Eureka sending their staff without intimation is a Criminal offense and this practice must be stopped forthwith.

Last week in my absence my wife allowed a techie to enter the apartment and  do the maintenance. He did attempt but was unable to open the filter unit and informed my wife he would arrive with his senior.

Now the unit lies in wait of the maintenance from the actual technician.

Will Eureka Forbes respond immediately

Road Sense under the CCTV

Now that we have CC TV cameras installed at all Major junctions, we need to draw a yellow line and ensure vehicles do not cross the line.
Those that Cross the line and make it difficult for pedestrians to manoeuvre their paths must be fined, as per the new laws, so that all ensure a correctness in traffic flow.

Also we need to educate the rash drivers whose license is held back for an offense. He must be made to compulsorily attend a One hour correction class, prior to his license being returned. Other than the person in whose name the license is issued, No proxy should be allowed to attend

The Train Theory

He was about 24 years of age when he got selected to his first job. But the process of reaching his destination involved a change of 3 Trains. As he stood on the Platform ready to board the second train, he felt threatened by the huge crowd gathered. No sooner the train halted those in - were pushing themselves out, while those on the platform were desperate to get in. The interesting observation he made was when he noticed those who arrived last were desperately attempting to cajole those on board to squeeze a bit, if only to get a toe hold, but once they got in the same individual would refrain from allowing another to board shouting that the train was full and they need to board the next.   

Sadly this is the situation in all aspects of our life. Mangroves and Forests have been felled to make way for high rises, and once these self-righteous individuals have their dwellings confirmed, they hold placards against the destruction of these very mangroves and forests, as it disturbs their view of the greens.  

Why cannot we be more humane, and help them find alternatives in the neighbourhood, rather than in remote areas where civilisation is yet to be established.

Greening Mumbai

One of the Main reasons why Housing Societies refrain from planting trees is because the costs of trimming full grown trees is prohibitive. 
If the Municipality takes upon itself the onus of trimming trees throughout the year, and for the entire area under its jurisdiction, then we will find all growing trees enthusiastically.
We can by this small change in responsibility, Green Mumbai to 200% of the present in a decade.