Manmohan singh is trying to bring in nuclear' energy, to the volume of 20 thousand KW . India requires 2 lakh kw, at present statistics. With Indian conditions we should go for hydro and solar based generation, sources of which are plenty. More so, these modes do not contribute to the global warming and carbon burning as in the form of thermal based generation. Why he is not turning to these natural resources is not a mistery, as it is very clear that he wants to please the capitalists, America. The world bank and ADB are already in the potential Indian energy market through monetary support for distribution of solar lanterns, which are being manufacutered in Hongkong and China and sold in India through World Bank funding (loaning). Smart enough, the American Capitalists will launder money and reap for a long period. Poor indian villagers will be too happy with their 'solar lanterns' and continue plucking betal leafs and save the world from greenhouse emissions.
Now what will happen to the 20 thousand kw hard earned n.e.? Certainly will be utilised for the enhancement of 'reliance' s power as the energy production is open to private also. So at the cost of the nation sitting at the tomb of a nuclear bomb, the ambanis will become richer and the poor villagers' (40 crores- il-lit) dream of getting light in their villages remain dream. The BJP knows it all.
Electricity was brought to kudamaloor by late Shri R.P. Nair when he was the Chairman of the Kerala State Electricity board. His was the first multi room concrete roofed house in Kudamaloor. His beautiful daughter (classmate of Chinnamony) was married off at the age of 13. The marriage was a grand affair, I still remember. The entire village was invited irrespective of castes and all were served meals in the huge three storeyed 'Kottil' '( large pandal). The feast was another wonder of the time, with 101 items of different cuisines, unheard then.
The church was illuminated soon. 'Kedavilakku' (the ever lit lamp) and the tall candle sticks in the altar gave way to electric bulbs. Kudamaloor was slowly opening up to urbanisation. The red muddy road was 'mettled' soon with 'tar' sprinkled on the surface. The kudamaloor bridge was already a reality. Very soon came the 'Medical college' and the inflow of outsiders. The village has become home for different people from different parts. The kudamaloor school kept their rank in the SSLC from the bottom of the table year after year. I took the exam of 1968 despite Thomas sir's warning of me being a sure failure case. I took the challenge, either this time or never. Surprising (not to me) I was one of the eight in the 100 odd candidates appeared.
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