| Mr. Reddy knocks at the door, seeks permission, and walks in. |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Good morning Madam, Good morning Sirs. |
| CHAIRMAN: |
Good morning Mr. Reddy, please be seated. (Chairman and Members peruse his profile in the Mains application form) You are working in a software concern. Could you tell us what is this grid computing that we hear about these days and now it is different from the traditional use of the internet? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, grid computing refers to utilizing the processing capability of several computers connected through a network to accomplish a computational task. This is done by dividing the entire computing into several parts or clusters and using the processing capabilities of the various computers. Thus grid computation is a parallel processing of a computational problem by distributing it to the computers on a network problem by distributing it to the computers on a network that may be connected either via LAN or internet. (Chairman interjects) |
| CHAIRMAN: |
How is it different from the traditional use of the internet? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
In traditional internet usage, it is the memory or the data stored on the various computers on the network that is shared and put to use. While in grid computing it is the progressing or computing capability of the numerous computers that are put to use. Thus grid computing is akin to parallel processing of the computational data. |
| CHAIRMAN: |
You said that grid computing involves parallel processing of the data. Isn’t the same thing done in a supercomputer also? Then how is grid computing different from a supercomputer? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, it is true that supercomputers also involve parallel processing. Grid computing is essentially a special type of parallel computing that involves a large number of complete computers that have their own storage, CPU, power supply, and network connectivity. In a supercomputer a large number of parallel processors are connected through a computer bus. In grid are computing, individual computers maybe spatially or geographically far. Their connectivity may not result in high speed and therefore unlike supercomputer only those processing tasks can be accomplished where the intermediate results are not to be communicated back immediately for further processing. But in grid computing, the cost of computation is much cheaper as compared to a supercomputer. |
| CHAIRMAN: |
Can you identify a some important ongoing experiments where this technology is to be applied? (Mr. Reddy thinks for a while) |
| CHAIRMAN: |
One such experiment was conducted in the organization where the internet also originated? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, I think it is the CERN where the data of collision of sub – atomic particles the LHC was analysed using grid computing technology. (Chairman passes to the next Member) |
| LADY MEMBER: |
Which are the salient provisions of the Indian Constitution dealing with the protection of rights of woman? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Madam, the most important provisions regarding the rights of women are enshrined as fundamental rights. These include, right to equality which is equality before law and equal protection of law, right not to be discriminated on the grounds of sex, inter – alia on the grounds of religion, race, etc. Equal opportunity in matters of public employment that includes equal pay for equal work. Then, there is right to life and personal dignity as enshrined in Article 21. Also denouncing practices derogatory to the dignity of women is fundamental duty under Article 51 – A ( question passes to the next Member) |
| LADY MEMBER: |
In India there are plethora of laws and constitutional provisions to safeguard the interest of women. However, they remain among the most vulnerable and marginalized sections of society who are often the victim of crime and social discrimination. Do you agree? If yes, why do think it is so? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while). Madam it is true that there are plethora of constitutional and legal provisions to safeguard the interest of women and yet they are the worst victims. The issue related to crime against women are often due to poor law and order situation as well as women being comparatively easier prey. This has led to violence against women and crimes like rape, acid attacks etc. |
| LADY MEMBER: |
(Interrupts). But what about issues of domestic violence. Can poor public law and order be considered as a reason for domestic crime against women? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Madam, domestic violence is often the result of deep rooted prejudices against women and male dominated social structure. The lack of awareness of women of their rights and mechanism for legal redressal, particularly for women in rural areas is another reason for perpetuation of atrocities against them. Further, dependence of women on men whether financially or socially or both, is another reason why they become easy victim of domestic violence and prejudices. |
| LADY MEMBER: |
So as a District Magistrate or as a superintendent of Police what measures would you take to make you district safer for women? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Madam, amongst the first measures, I would take is to sensitize the police force about women related issues, register FIRs/Complaints pertaining to crime against women promptly and follow it up for early investigation, so there is faith in police and district administration. Creating social awareness, be it through media or public meetings, on issues such as dowry, education of girl child and female infanticide is another step. I would also like to emphasize on schemes for skill generation and financial inclusion of women, so they are financially not dependent on others. |
| 2nd MEMBER: |
You have indicated listening to music as your hobby. What type of music do you listen to? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, I listen to film and light music. I also listen to Carnatic music. |
| 2nd MEMBER: |
Can you tell me, what is the fundamental difference between Carnatic music and Hindustani music? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while): Sir, I do not know |
| 2nd MEMBER: |
who is commonly referred as the Pitamaha* of Carnatic music? In fact the Carnatic music is traditionally taught according to the system formulated by him |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while): Sir, I am not sure |
| 2nd MEMBER: |
who are regarded as the Trinity of Carnatic music? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, it is Thyagraja, Muthuswamy Dikshitar, and Syamasastri. (Question passes to the next Member) |
| 3rd MEMBER: |
Mr. Reddy, there has been a demand from several regions of the country for creation of new small states. Why is there a demand for smaller states and do you support it? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, the demand for the creation of new or smaller states is for several reasons; firstly due to the aspirations of people on account of cultural, linguistic, or regional identity, then because of the lack of development, demand for economic progress and disenchantment vis-à-vis the political powers or political haves. Smaller states are perceived to be administratively more efficient and can progress at an accelerated pace. But at times it is the political aspiration of certain parties or groups of people that voice demands under the garb of the aspirations of people. (Member interjects) |
| 3rd MEMBER: |
But do you support such demands? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, such demands have to be seen by considering the merits of each case. There can be no blanket ‘yes’ or ‘no’. but it is not true that small is always better and beautiful. |
| 3rd MEMBER: |
what problems do you perceive if the pending demands of creation of a large number of small states were to be conceded? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while): Demand for new states are often preceded by agitations, bandhs, and demonstrations that many a times are not peaceful and take a toll on the society and on the economy too. Conceding the demands of a few states is likely to encourage such demands and aspirations from many more regions that can be chaotic for the nation as a whole. Further the creation of new states involves the creation of new capital cities, and seats of power that is heavy draw on the resources and on the time of the state. Partition of assets and manpower also take time and resources. Other serious consequence are: creation of new inter – state borders, issues relating to taxes, lack of coordination between states, and law and order problems that often arise due to new borders.. |
| 3rd MEMBER: |
You said law and order problems arise due to new borders. How is that? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
what I meant was that the border districts and border areas are most susceptible to law and orders problems and creation of new inter – state borders worsens it. This is so as criminals find it easy to commit crime and escape into the neighbouring state. Since the coordination between state police is often slow it helps the criminals. This makes border areas safer for crime and illegal activities. Besides the focus of the state police is more on the capital cities and the adjoining areas and less on the border districts.(Passes the questioning to the last Member) |
| 4th MEMBER: |
Mr. Reddy do you have an agricultural background? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Sir, some relatives have agricultural land but my exposure to agriculture is limited. |
| 4th MEMBER: |
Mr. Reddy we often hear about suicide of farmers and numerous problems that are plaguing the agricultural sector. What should be done to ameliorate the situation? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while): Sir, of immediate importance to the farmers will be availability of cheap micro – credit and facilities for economical crop insurance. Considering the scarcity of water and failure of monsoon the emphasis has to be laid on the improvement of the irrigation system. The government should also consider the traditional techniques of water conservation like small check dams, bunds, etc. research in the field of drip irrigation should be carried out, especially in the context of the Indian environment. (Member interjects) |
| 4th MEMBER: |
What about issues like loan waiver, chemical fertilizer subside, etc.? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Loan waiver as a one – time measure can bring relief to many, but it cannot be a long – term solution. Agriculture has to be economically viable. As far as fertilizer subsidies are concerned the dependence on subsidy to chemical fertilizer, as means to give a boost to agricultural productivity, should be reduced. The long – term impact on soil fertility and productivity is not good. Instead, focus should be on organic fertilizers. The money spent on subsidy could be diverted to the improvement of transportation and storage facilities. This will make up for losses in the interim period may result from the reduced use of chemical fertilizers. |
| 4th MEMBER: |
How about increasing the support price of crops? |
| T.K. REDDY: |
(Thinks for a while): Sir, I am not sure of the present support prices and their appropriateness. |
| CHAIRMAN: |
Thank you Mr. Reddy. That will be all. |
| T.K. REDDY: |
Thank you and have a good day Sir. Thank you to all of you |
| REMARKS: |
Mr. Reddy has answered the questions very well and to the satisfaction of the Members. He has given good factual as well analytical replies to the issues of creation of new states and issues pertaining to agriculture, women related issues, etc. A better reply was expected of him on the issue related to Carnatic music ads it is part of his hobby and considering his association with Spic Macay |
