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'The Inspector Raj Factors'

This is with reference to the editorial written by Viveka Roychowdhury in the July issue. I found it most appropriate and it is indeed a contemporary topic. Recently, the newspapers carried an advertisement for noise pollution control of DG sets in hospitals and medical establishments, issued by the Delhi Government.

The site would be inspected after a fee of Rs 5000 is paid to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). The results of this inspection will depend on 'the inspector raj factors.' This is yet another means adopted by the Government to institutionalise corruption or else the certificate might not be issued.

Rajesh Gothi
Delhi

A Great Effort

This refers to the reported article titled 'Bringing Back the Smile' written by Sonal Shukla in the issue dated July, 2008. The project has really taken a mammoth effort to make it reach to the needy, with help pouring in from all corners of the world. The cause of correcting cleft and palate which is seen as a deformity in the physical appearance and this surgery helps people in reviving their lost confidence and it is a feel good factor. The effort by Shija hospitals in co-ordination with other organisation to help them out in this project has to be applauded as the surgery comes without any profit-making intention which is generally the norm in most of the projects today. The offer of free transport, free accommodation, free medicines and food, really should attract people from north eastern states. Hats off to Shija Hospitals and others involved in this genuine effort. Now, it should spread its wings in other parts of the country.

S Sundaresh
Secretarial Assistant,
Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore

Interesting Article

The article written by Sonal Shukla titled 'Bringing Back the Smile' is a very refreshing and interesting article. I also liked the article 'Connecting Rural Health' which is yet another excellent article.

Bhavin S Bhagat

Impressive Article

I read the article 'Connecting Rural Health' written by Sonal Shukla, in the issue June 2008. It is indeed an impressive article. The model is very innovative, self sufficient and could be an answer to the woes of the health problems of the third world.

Samir Udani
Me Cure Industries

Excellent Article

Congratulations to Rita Dutta on the cover story, 'Its Raining PE Funds.' It is an excellent article. It's a well-researched article on healthcare venture funds

Dr Vinay Kothari,
Managing Director
Hospihealth Private Limited