02-15-2005, 03:16 AM
<b>Gujarat poised for 20% growth, concludes seminar</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->On the energy and infrastructure front, it was recommended that subsidy to farmers be targeted through the use of a coupon system where farmers were given a specific number of coupons amounting to certain number of units every month. The panelists also emphasised the need for a world-class infrastructure, especially an integrated road and rail network linking up the ports. With a 1600 kilometre coastline, strategies were discussed to channelise wind and tidal power for energy generation.
The seminar also discussed the advantages of the Sardar Sarovar Project. Prof. Alagh said that Gujarat was the first state in the country to link seven rivers. He said the waters of Narmada were now flowing in Sabarmati. It was also revealed that Gujarat is ready for a second green revolution and this revolution would involve value additions in the form of agro-based and food processing industries.
The seminar debated the human and gender development policies of the state. It was felt that the state should do a lot more for empowerment of women. It was argued that empowerment of women will lead to better health for the entire family, including lower infant mortality rates.
The seminar also discussed the need for highway network and a good mass rapid transit system for cities like Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. It was also emphasised that environmentally friendly technologies and material are available for construction. The seminar also witnessed a lively and an intellectually stimulating panel discussion chaired by Prof. Abhijit Sen, Member Planning Commission.
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The seminar also discussed the advantages of the Sardar Sarovar Project. Prof. Alagh said that Gujarat was the first state in the country to link seven rivers. He said the waters of Narmada were now flowing in Sabarmati. It was also revealed that Gujarat is ready for a second green revolution and this revolution would involve value additions in the form of agro-based and food processing industries.
The seminar debated the human and gender development policies of the state. It was felt that the state should do a lot more for empowerment of women. It was argued that empowerment of women will lead to better health for the entire family, including lower infant mortality rates.
The seminar also discussed the need for highway network and a good mass rapid transit system for cities like Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. It was also emphasised that environmentally friendly technologies and material are available for construction. The seminar also witnessed a lively and an intellectually stimulating panel discussion chaired by Prof. Abhijit Sen, Member Planning Commission.
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