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Fastest Way of Development There is no doubt that tourism is the
fastest way for national development “TOURISM: Dwindling Backpackers (SPOTLIGHT June
4)”. Unlike other sectors, it does not need much investment. The country’s
economy can flourish very fast if the number of tourists visiting increase. We are at the
vantage point for our country is endowed with natural beauty, enriched with huge
bio-diversity and diverse and pleasant climate. The mountains and water resources add more
charm to it. The cultural heritage is also there. With all this, there are abundant
possibilities of improving the tourism sector. With a little improvement in the law and
order situation, the country’s economy can really bloom if we resort to tourism as
our chief foreign currency earner. Rabi Dahal Clear News Your cover story on tourism “TOURISM:
Dwindling Backpackers (SPOTLIGHT June 4)” clarified my doubts about the figures given
by the government about tourism. I have heard continuously that the tourist arrival has
been increasing continuously this year. But, as a man directly involved in the tourism
sector I did not find any change in our state. I had gone on four trekking packages by
this time last year. This year I have managed just one. On the way, I could see the hotel
and lodge owners virtually crying. There is no business. And there is no hope of the
situation improving soon. Although, official records might show increment in tourist
arrival, unless the number of backpackers increase, like you mentioned, there is going to
be no improvement in the lives of general people like us. Karma Gurung Poor Backbone When the backbone is weak, the whole body
becomes weak. Although, you have not used the same word, your writings clearly imply that
tourism is the backbone of the national economy “TOURISM: Dwindling Backpackers
(SPOTLIGHT June 4)”. However, I have a different point of view. The essence of
survival is production of consumer goods, particularly agricultural and other industrial
products. The backbone of the economy is the industrial production. If we have the
capacity to produce what we need by ourselves, we are self-dependent. Then, we can become
strong in any kind of situation. That is what is lacking in the current situation. For me,
making tourism the major source of income is a little better than begging in the premises
of religious monuments. In that case, we are dependent on others. Our fate depends on
whether the tourists come or not; whether they spend enough or not and so on. Little
fluctuations that are beyond our control, nationally and internationally, affect tourism.
So, in a way, external matters dictate our economy. That is why I say, if tourism is to be
called the backbone of the national economy then, our economy has a very weak backbone. Rabindra Sharma Deuba As Prime minister The appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba, as
the prime minister for the third time is a very opportune time for him to correct his
shame in front of the people “Deuba Bounces Back (SPOTLIGHT June 4)”. In the
past, he had got ample chances, made ample promises and broken them ample times. Not that
he has not tried, but for some reason he has not been able to deliver good results. It was
during his first tenure as prime minister that the Maoists entered jungle after the 42
points demand put forward by the then people’s front was not addressed. He had called
a ceasefire before taking oath during his second tenure. Although eventually the peace
talks failed, it was during his time that the process of dialogue got started. The
deployment of Army, although many people criticize it, has also helped quell the rule of
Maoists on one side, and has indirectly forced the revolutionaries to come to the table
for talks. So, with all this we can hope that Deuba’s third tenure will bring some
hope to the people. Shanti Maskey Water Mania Kathmandu’s water woes seems to have
taken a never ending trail “DRINKING WATER: Look Before You Sip (SPOTLIGHT June
4).” While, the shortage of water is a big headache to all Kathmanduites nowadays
throughout the year, the quality is also becoming a major problem. The Nepal Water Supply
Corporation, the Metropolitan city and all other concerned organizations should act
responsibly to address this problem. Sooner they do it the better. Jiwan Khadka |
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