At a time when public service channels which form an essential part of overall governance hardly meet the desired levels of expectations, restoration of  a damaged power transmission tower of  the Aalo-Pasighat transmission line in East Siang district  within a record time has drawn good attention as well as appreciation. The  tower collapsed  due to the falling of trees triggered by  landslides and it was feared that full  reinstallation might  take  at least a fortnight  or so. But contrary to the ‘usual speed’ that is generally observed, it has been a case of exemplary performance which once again reinforces the belief that if there is real commitment and dedication to reach targets, apparently impossible deadlines are also reachable. This is a standout instance of smooth delivery of public services and should act as an example of encouragement for the entire governmental apparatus of the state.
Failing to meet deadlines in any  public utility endeavour  in the country  is an age-old  problem  and in  spite of  the commendable  advancements in many fronts, this is something  which  we are  yet  to get rid of.  It will be really painful to observe that the country  is perennially on a struggling mode to perform smoothly even the most basic functions  meant  for  public  welfare and the causes are all open secrets. High levels of corruption in public life, lack of competence both at policy design and formulation levels and the larger challenge of effectively implementing these policies will be counted as the undisputable causes. It’s always a puzzle as to why a country that organizes the biggest electoral process in the world involving nearly 90  crore of its populace and is on the verge of becoming a space superpower, fails to build or repair roads, bridges or any such  infrastructural undertaking  within schedules. And the segment which bears the maximum brunt from these ‘failures’ is  the  poor and marginalized  one who  unlike the economically advantageous  middle and upper classes, do not have a viable ‘exit’  route  from these deficiencies  and thus  continue remaining  outside the orbit of  proper economic and social inclusion.
Few will differ that the above symptoms have their manifestations all throughout the length and breadth of the country including Arunachal. And it needs little emphasis that there is need for their minimization in the state, keeping in view of the fact it is trying to revive itself  in  all frontiers of development. Sustaining the existing infrastructures  and adding new ones in the backdrop of constant threats from nature  will need a concerted and prolonged effort which will necessarily demand that the entire public service machineries are free from ailments.
The above example is a silver lining which enkindles hope for better days and is worth emulating.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
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