Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the Special Economic Zones as an instrument of economic policy has come to stay but promised to set in place a mechanism to redress the inadequacies in the policy implementation in a more humane, just and effective manner. Delivering the keynote luncheon address at the high-profile 6th India Today Conclave on Friday, Dr Singh said: “We have been exposed to certain problems in the implementation of SEZ policy which cannot be dismissed. We must address these concerns for the policy to succeed in the long run." The Prime Minister’s forceful and forthright defense of the controversial SEZ policy has come in the backdrop of the violent Nandigram episode and the political storm over the acquisition of fertile lands. While admitting that the SEZ policy has run into certain problems with regard to the land compensation and resettlement, he, however, made it abundantly clear that the SEZ as an instrument of economic policy has come to stay – a stand clearly aimed at dispelling the political demand in certain quarters for scrapping the SEZ policy. Dr Singh indicated an overhaul in the SEZ policy, saying that a mechanism is being evolved to address the gap in design and implementation of the policy. “The cost of delay would be much less if the inadequacies in the SEZ policy are addressed instead of bulldozing it through,†he added. Responding to another question from the select audience of a galaxy of the world leaders and intelligentsia, including former President of Iran Seyed Mohammad Khatami, Dr Singh dispelled the apprehensions in certain domestic quarters over the demand for demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir. “The professional advice, wherever necessary, will not be ignored at the cost of political expediency†he said.“ Professional advice will be given full scoreâ€. Prime Minister also referred to his recent meeting with the People’s Democratic Party leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on the issue but refused to elaborate, saying: â€I would not like to conduct the dialogue through the mediaâ€. On the question of making the bureaucracy more responsive and accountable in view of big raise in social sector investment, Dr Singh said the government would soon come out with a blue print to tone up the administrative structure. “Outlays have to be transformed into outcomes†he averred. Allaying concerns over the financial outlays for infrastructure sector, Dr Singh sounded a note of optimism, saying the investment rate has risen to 34 per cent of the GDP. “ Given the younger profile of the labor force, we expect the saving rate to go up further†he said, adding : â€Lack of resources is not to be a problem in infrastructureâ€. Earlier, in an engaging and enlightening exposition on the conclave theme : ‘Challenges for the brave new world; Can India take the lead’, Dr Singh dwelt at length on India’s strengths as a secular and liberal democracy striving for an inclusive growth in all spheres.
A good night's sleep helps you
feel alert enough to deal with everything life throws at you. increase
your chances of sleeping soundly with these five tips.
1. Work Out
Exercise relaxes muscles and relieves tension. Just make sure you
don't exercise too late in the day: Since working out is an
adrenaline-booster, you may find yourself too wired to sleep. A good
rule to follow: Don't exercise for at least two hours before you go to
bed.
2. Relax and Unwind
Relaxation techniques calm you and let you forget your stresses for
a while. Yoga or meditation often does the trick, as does massage or
even a nice, warm bubble bath.
3. Set Your Internal Clock
It's important to establish a consistent time for going to bed and
waking up. Your body becomes used to hitting the sack at a regular
time, and this helps you fall asleep more easily.
4. Divert Yourself
Once you get into bed, if you toss and turn and can't sleep a wink,
go into another room and pick up a book for a while, or listen to some
music. When you start feeling drowsy, head back to bed.
5. Factor Food In
While you don't want to go to bed hungry, be careful of what you
eat close to bedtime. Spicy, greasy, or heavy foods may not digest
well, and can cause you to wake up during the night with an unhappy
stomach. Also avoid caffeine within six hours of hitting the sack.
Better choices for before-bed snacks include foods high in
carbohydrates, such as bagels or crackers, which digest more easily.
And don't forget the old standby, a glass of warm milk -- it really may
help soothe you to sleep.
