Vice President Radhakrishnan urges deepening of Keralam rivers to prevent floods
Vice President Radhakrishnan urged Kerala authorities to deepen rivers to prevent flooding during his visit to the state for the 115th anniversary celebration of Malayalam daily Kerala Kaumudi. He cautioned against becoming "fanatical" about environmental issues and stressed the importance of balancing environmental protection with economic development.
Radhakrishnan highlighted the challenges posed by unpredictable rainfall and the reduction in river depth due to sand removal. He encouraged journalists to raise awareness about these issues and noted that Keralam became the first state to achieve 100% literacy under the efforts of reformers like Adi Shankaracharya, Sree Narayana Guru, and Mannathu Padmanabhan.
The Vice President also praised the media for its role in fostering political awareness, social reform, and giving ordinary people a voice.
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