The report, “ >Govt. targets climate groups ” (Jan.2), and the MHA stating that it would not compromise on the national interest must be looked at from the general view that NGOs are meant to help the underdeveloped sections in developing countries. But the last decade and a half has seen NGOs opposing every possible project aimed at progress in our country. Yes, the rehabilitation of land-affected people is needed, but the diehard opposition to every project is unfathomable. India is being looked upon as a country that will be in the forefront in the near future. For this to happen, accelerating progress will be key. The international funding of NGOs is suspect and there are many questions about their work.
Maya Hemant Bhatkar,
Chennai
