Sure strides in the international economic arena

No doubt, India is going ahead with sure strides in the economic sphere, the latest indication being the decision to fix a numerical symbol for the rupee.
Dollar, pound, euro and yen have numerical symbols which are recognized the world over. Now that India is considered an emerging economic power in the years to come, it is only proper that we have gone in for an official symbol.

The government has made it clear that it would become functional in two years, for the symbol has to be etched in various instrumentalities.

Running parallel to the strides, the government should ensure adequate measures to take care of the have-nots in the country. Ultimately, all should fall in the mainstream of development. Of course, the government is keen on it. One indication is the government’s concern to provide educational loans to the needy students so that they would acquire good education and contribute to the development of self and the nation.

Similarly, all sorts of assistance should be provided for food security, and proper housing.

See, the tendency of big companies is to milk the people, for example the reluctance of the petroleum companies to reduce the price of petroleum products. They have only got the power, and they are using the power the wrong way. Are they concerned about the plight of the common people?