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Ban polythene bags

Sir, _Environmental scientists have been warning every now and then that polythene carry bags are a menace and that they will disturb the ecological balance. The Government has made a law restricting use of such bags but has done precious little to ensure fruitful results. Why should the Government allow the very manufacture of such items that damage the atmosphere, soil and vegetation? These carry bags are non-biodegradable and get stuck in soil and drains. All use-and-throw glasses are made of polythene fibre, which is an extract from crude oil and is harmful to life and vegetation. Let this extract be banned. Exemption may, however, be given to milk sachets since it is an essential item. Used sachets would be recycled for making fresh ones. Likewise, manufacture of cigarettes should be banned because of the health hazards involved in smoking. A politician looks for the immediate needs while a statesman looks at long-term needs. We need statesmen-like decisions for the prosperity of our country.

V.V. Ramanaiah,

Vijayawada

Screening of documentaries

Sir, _Once, it was customary to screen documentary newsreels at the beginning of movies in theatres. These documentaries were designed to showcase various cultures and traditions of different countries and were very educative. In the past, enthusiastic cine-goers used to enjoy these documentaries. But, now, these documentaries are not screened in 90 per cent of the theatres across the State. But unfortunately, neither the Government nor the exhibitors are bothered to pursue a judgment of the Supreme Court, which ordered compulsory screening of documentaries at the beginning of movies. The Government should see that theatre managements show multi-purpose documentaries henceforth.

Surya Narayana,

Vijayawada

Teacher transfers

Sir, _In two to three weeks, the State Government is likely to effect transfer and promotion of the existing qualified teachers. In doing so, the Government should ensure clarity on the position of qualified teachers and guide them in the process of transfers. And also, the issue of Hindi pandits should be resolved early. We hope that the Government will keep their election promise in this respect.

T. Jayaram,

Vijayawada

Rein in corporate

colleges

Sir, _It is welcome a decision that the Government has decided to rein in the corporate colleges and regulate their style of functioning, based on the recommendations of Neeraja Reddy committee. The way these colleges have been subjecting students to stress and strain is deplorable. These days, most educational institutions are running on commercial lines, and the managements are luring parents by giving wide publicity to ranks obtained by their students. The Government is going to initiate steps to the extent of cancelling affiliation of junior colleges if they advertise ranks. They are being asked to stick to academic calendar strictly to resolve the problem of summer classes.

The decisions of the Government with regard to corporate colleges are to be appreciated, and this will prove to be a boon to middle income families in the face of increasing tuition. It is essential to issue necessary instructions to the department concerned, to conduct surprise checks in corporate colleges and see they abide by the guidelines.

N. Kripalani,

Vijayawada.

Summer classes

Sir, _After a year's strenuous work, certainly a child's brain needs maximum rest. It has become a regular practice for corporate colleges to conduct summer classes on the pretext of holding bridge classes. In the most advanced countries, they make it a point to allow maximum entertainment for children during vacation.

As a matter of routine, every year the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) issues statutory orders to all colleges not to hold classes during summer vacation and specifies a date for the above purpose. But much against the orders of the BIE, most corporate colleges have started holding summer classes. Whenever this fact is brought to the notice of the BIE, it simply expresses its ignorance. The authorities concerned should conduct surprise checks on errant colleges and cancel their recognition forthwith.

I. Subash Samuel,

Ulavapadu

Disturbing

TV serials

Sir, _In my view, the quality of TV serials and programmes is deteriorating by the day. Scenes of men beating up their wives, those showing people turning to alcohol and visuals of policemen conniving with villains -- these will have a telling impact on society at large. Even professions are not being spared -- nurses are shown scheming with villains to aggravate problems to helpless patients. Should the police, doctors and nurses' professions be allowed to take a beating in silence? Who is to turn for help to put an end to such sad presentation of values on small screen?

D. Mohanrao,

Ongole

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