NEET-UG and hardship
The hardship and the trauma that many candidates faced during the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2025, mainly because of power breakdowns, needs to be highlighted. It is appalling that they have not been adequately compensated despite many an appeal. That many examination centres did not provide a backup source of power is deeply disturbing. The utter negligence and lack of seriousness on the part of the officials concerned is nothing short of an offence. One waits to see what happens after the Madras High Court directed the NTA to investigate this and respond by June 2.
N. Visveswaran,
Chennai
Tourism development
The Prime Minister’s suggestion that every State should develop at least one tourist spot that is on a par with international standards is most welcome. It will lead to development and to unity amidst diversity. However, it should not be forgotten that there must be cultural diversity, which is the need of the hour. The State of Uttar Pradesh, for example, rather than concentrating on Varanasi alone, should develop the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, which, unfortunately, has fallen into a state of neglect and disrepair for a variety of reasons. Similar considerations of diversity of history will attract tourists and make it clear that India is one.
N.G.R. Prasad,
Chennai
Published – May 28, 2025 12:24 am IST