On better government service

1) Using IT and e-initiatives to automate the process in as many government services as possible, will make availing government services hassle-free.
2) An important step would be the completion of Unique Identification Number program and integrating all government documents like PAN card, Driving License, Passport, Ration card etc with this system. If this is done, all services that can be processed using historical data from these documents, can be completed automatically. This would also result in reduction in paper works.
3) All services, their requirements and the process should be clearly displayed online.
4) As much as possible, facility to make payments either online or to a specific bank account in a nearby branch should be encouraged.
5) Each service should have proper time frame and should be tracked in almost Real-time basis. Similar process should be allotted queue number for each day and should be processed only according to this queue number. This would stop the scenario of preferential-ism and jumping -queue.

Idea 3: On truck transportation

Millions of trucks transport variety of goods throughout different parts of the country. However there are some highways where the number of trucks plying in those routes is considerably higher. Also some of those routes may be prone to accidents. Also, in some cases (in a two lane per direction roads), I have observed that trucks do not follow lane discipline and two slow moving trucks occupy both the lanes and move in parallel, thereby hindering traffic.  

Proposed solution: Prepare a system where in such routes, a number of trucks can be ferried by a larger truck. These larger truck drivers should be properly trained. These trucks can move at a constant max speed and will use only the right-most lane. Such a measures will translate to reduction in pollution, conservation of diesel, free flow of traffic in highways and reducing chances of accidents. Also more railway routes should incorporate the principles of Roll on Roll off methodology as adopted by Konkan Railways. 

Idea 2: On utility service sector:

Utility service providers such as electricians, plumbers and civil construction labourers provide important service to general public. However, as this sector is highly unorganized, there is lot of exploitation taking place. In some cases the service providers are highly underpaid, while in some cases, these people charge unreasonable fees for their service, mainly because of their monopoly. Sometimes common people who require these service, has to wait for days before any of such service provider shows up!

The proposed solution: All such service providers should be asked to register and the database should be collected. A communication and IT team (more employment opportunity!!) should be set up which will handle all the consumers requests and will assign this task to the registered local service provider who are available. A toll-free number is provided to all the people to send their request. Requests can also be given through internet. Each request will be assigned a number which can also be tracked online. The communication and IT team will also contact the consumer to get their feedback about the service before closing the service request from their system. A standard rate chart can be prepared for the most common request for which a fair service fees are fixed. Such system would enable faster service, improved quality and reduce chances of exploitation. Such a database will also enable the government to find which area has adequate number of service providers and which area doesn't and encourage unemployed people in this field to move to such areas. 

Idea 1: On Solar and Bio-energy

Few years ago I read in a newspaper about how huge solar panels covering canals in Gujarat. That was quite amazing and I would like congratulate you and your team for implementing such an innovative project. So I am sure you understand the importance and value of solar energy. With this context, I would like to present the following idea.

Solar energy, as you know, is abundantly available in India and the amount of energy peaks during summer season. Also, solar energy usage is more effective if it is directly used where it is produced. And as we all know, summer means higher usage of Air Conditioners (ACs). ACs and solar energy appear to be good fit. AC usage peaks during summer day, solar energy production peaks during summer day. Solar panel produce Direct Current, ACs can work on DC power. If there is mechanism to make ACs run on solar power, it would save lot of electricity generated from conventional resources, which translates to lower pollution and enormous savings. 

You have also mentioned in many of your speeches about how a farmer should devote 1/3rd of his efforts towards animal husbandry. To go with this, if efforts are made to promote bio-gas production at villages/ towns, it would generate more income to the farmers. Instead of asking people to build their own bio-gas plants, if the local government takes pro-active measures to develop larger scale bio-gas production, it would lead to more bio-gas production, in addition to income to farmers.