Madurai Mail
The Hindu
Poor upkeep of branch library
Poor upkeep of branch library
The conditions under which branch libraries functioning under Local Library Authority are deplorable. For instance, the building housing the branch library in Anna Nagar is old and in a poor state of maintenance with damp walls, ,leaky roof and inadequate ventilation. There are no toilets either for the staff or readers. Though new books are added periodically, a lot of them has to be kept on the floor or over the rakes in a bundle for want of space. There is no user-friendly cataloguing system by which one can readily see whether a particular book is available with reference to the subject or title or author. The authorities may take immediate steps to revamp the library and make it serve the public in a better way.
K. Natarajan,
Tahsildar Nagar
Save the strays
Stray dogs look malnourished as they sustain themselves on food disposed of in public places. An average stray dog seems to live only for 2-3 years, unlike the pampered house pets. They are at the risk of contracting fatal illnesses due to various factors - constant exposure to pollution and disease-carrying microorganisms, poor diet, no access to vaccination. Decomposing food is contaminated with a myriad of disease-causing germs that could cause serious digestive problems. In addition, plastic bags pose as a choking hazard if consumed accidentally. The solution lies in not littering and providing a safe environment for the strays.
A. Angel Christiana
In 2021, five women from Mayithara, four of them MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers, found a common ground in their desire to create a sustainable livelihood by growing vegetables. Rajamma M., Mary Varkey, Valsala L., Elisho S., and Praseeda Sumesh, aged between 70 and 39, pooled their savings, rented a piece of land and began their collective vegetable farming journey under the Deepam Krishi group.