Statement: The Deputy Mayor of city Z has proposed to install a plant of mineral water and to supply citizen's mineral water bottles at Rs. 6 per litre as against Rs. 10 per litre being sold by local private companies. Courses of Action: I.The local private companies of city Z will have to close their operation. II.The Corporation of city Z will have to provide for losses in this project in its budget. III.The tap water schemes of city Z will have to be stopped.
The Corporation has planned to install its plant so as to achieve cost-effective production of mineral water. Had there been a loss, it could also acquire water from private companies. So, II does not follow. Besides, the local private companies can survive by cutting costs or by extending their sales network to other cities. Thus, I does not follow. Lastly, the Corporation seeks to provide healthy drinking water to the residents. Water for general use would still be delivered through taps. Hence, III also does not follow.
Statement: The meteorological department has reported that a severe storm is likely to hit the city during the next forty-eight hours. Courses of Action: I.The administration should advise all the business and educational establishments to close down for two days. II.The administration should not make the information public as it could create panic among the residents of the city. III.The administration should activate its disaster management program to tackle any possible emergency situation.
The administration should strive to prevent the residents of the city from the ensuing danger. This can be done by persuading residents to stay indoors and putting emergency relief operation mechanism to work. Thus, both I and III follow. Further, the storm is likely to play havoc with the lives of general public if it comes as a surprise to them. So, II does not follow.
Statement: The meteorological department has issued a notification forecasting less rainfall during next year's monsoon. Courses of Action: I.The government should immediately set up a water authority for proper management of water resources. II.The water supply authorities should be asked to implement reduction in regular water supply to tackle the situation. III.The farmers should be advised to cultivate alternate crops which require less water during the coming months.
Getting the information well in advance clearly suggests that adequate water be saved for the crisis by proper management and moderate cuts in water supply. Cultivating alternate crops may not prove viable for the farmers. So, only I and II follow.
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