LETTERS

Heartiest congratulations on the international recognition for your efforts. You have been singularly responsible for success of NABH. I request you to ensure that this august body grows from strength to strength under your guidance. Assuring you of full cooperation at all times.

Anil Kumar Mulpur, Andhra Pradesh

The cover feature/interview, ‘Government thrust to quality in education’ (July 2009) made interesting reading. Mr Kapil Sibal is indeed taking educational reforms to a new level. As a matter of fact, he has a daunting task ahead to initiate these educational reforms in a phased manner. With the ambitious Right to Education Bill, the responsibilities of the minister have grown manifold. Such a momentous Bill will definitely show the capabilities of the minister in the coming future.

Ram Dubey, Shimla

The article, ‘Water is must for quality for life’ (July 2009) was an analysis on the overall water scenario in India. Water crisis in the country has worsened over the years. The government should take vital steps for the conservation of water. Even after sixty years of independence, providing quality drinking water still remains a challenge for the government. The water policies which have been taken up in the past have yet to bear fruit. It is time the government took necessary steps to provide clean drinking water to citizens by introducing various water conservation schemes; or else, the problem could assume alarming proportion in the future.

E Venugopalan, Madurai

I liked reading the interview of first time minister R P N Singh, ‘Taking a ‘quality’ leap’ (July 2009). Mr R P N Singh seems to be quite a confident minister. He is actually in the thick of action as he holds a very important post as Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. Talking about the roads and highways in India, he has a very large vision. But only a large vision will not work. The resources which are required to put that vision into shape should also follow.

Manjeet Singh, Chandigarh

Ensuring food safety is indeed a quality step. The government has done the right thing by declaring 2008-2009 as ‘Food Safety and Quality Year’. Certainly, the availability of safe and quality food is still a challenge in the world and India is not an exception. Providing quality food should be on the priority list of the government. The facts and figures illustrated in the story are really disturbing. The government should consider these seriously to bring changes in the food sector. Also, new schemes pertaining to the food processing industry should be introduced. This will enhance the availability of safe and quality food in India.

Partha Dasgupta, New Delhi

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COVER STORY

Reforming the judicial system

A comprehensive report about the initiatives
taken by Union Law minister M Veerappa Moily to strengthen the judicial foundation of India. Among these moves that promise to better the quality of life of the common man are the reduction in the number of pending cases in courts, declaration of assets of judges, etc.

Spotlight

In the next couple of years, India and its people will, for the first time since independence, get a Unique ID. It will be a step towards making life easier for citizens and the poor to avail of services that they have often found difficult to get.

Focus

‘Customer Service Excellence’ launched by the British Government to enable and reward organisations that understand the needs and preferences of customers could be a practice that India can follow.

Education

Quality education is the prerogative of every citizen and the government schools are not lagging behind. In fact, Delhi’s Navyug schools have received accreditation for providing a high quality of service.

Health

An interview with the Union Minister for Health and Medical Education, Ghulam Nabi Azad, on various issues like amplification of healthcare, measures taken for H1N1 prevention and much more.

QCI News

QCI is an affiliate member of ANQ now; NABET workshop for analysis on changes made in NCF 2005 and more.