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by v_john
12 Feb 2003 00:28
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Water: Linking major rivers in India
Replies: 130
Views: 85777

Re: Water: Linking major rivers in India

Originally posted by s_nick: v_john, Actually the total cost is US $ 117 billion / 560, 000 crore. With govt. deficits expected to continue.... where will the money come from? If we take loans, there will be huge interest payments! Wats the opportunity cost here (will money be better spent elsewher...
by v_john
11 Feb 2003 01:12
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Water: Linking major rivers in India
Replies: 130
Views: 85777

Re: Water: Linking major rivers in India

Originally posted by s_nick: Personally, i dont see how the project can be financed. I don't see why not- though when it was first proposed I used to think this was over the top. The cost (US $58 Billion) is over 10 years (I think). Even the recently concluded Global investor meet in Kerala fetched...
by v_john
26 Nov 2002 21:41
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Survey: What got you interested in defense matters?
Replies: 53
Views: 42636

Re: Survey: What got you interested in defense matters?

1) Why are you interested in defense/security issues, especially those relating to India? Dad worked in DRDO in the 70s, Relatives in all armed forces, Kargil (2) How (or when) did you get interested in defense matters? High school (3) If you are an Indian expatriate, did you develop your interest i...