Even the usually dour Janab Cynic Ali could not help but smile looking at this cartoon in Mint (Sep 30, 2010).
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| (Source: Mint, September 30, 2010) |
Recently KPMG identified 3 projects (KG-D6 project, 4,000 MW Mundra plant and IGI Airport Expansion at New Delhi) out of one hundred examples of great projects that are at different stages of development across the world.
Hummingbird wonders if we have done anything well and within the right time, except for a few projects like Delhi Metro etc. The efficiency and energy which we see in the private sector with clear incentive structure for good performance, is generally absent when government ends up implementing big projects. We usually have delays, himalayan corruption, etc where Government is directly involved. Sadly, that's the state of affairs of this country.
Hummingbird lives in hope. He still looks forward to better days... when this great country will be ruled by enlightened and visionary politicians and honest bureaucrats. A time in the near future when we won't become the laughing stock of the world. He is not asking for the best in the world.. he would be very happy to have something better than we have today...
