Leadership at the Time of Kerala Flood

It’s one of the worst flooding which Kerala has seen in the recent past. Right now, things are limping back to normalcy – thought not an easy task. People have lost lives, property, money, documents and all the bearing to lead a normal life.

IT would take huge amount of  money for the state to build the broken infrastructure, and system to get it going. So, where is the money coming from? While there are contributions from private sources, there are still more to be done.

Raising Funds – Kerala Floods
So, what are the ways administration or private entity can raise funds? How to get the message out to the public to donate generously? Is there a system that can makes things easier? Who is appealing to whom?

Here are few thoughts I would like to share.

1. CM or any charismatic leader who can move the masses should appear on prime time Tv everyday with an appraisal of the day’s activities. This perfectly scripted message will summarize the activities, task done, work and areas where more help is required. Also, appeal how much more money is required. For instance, if 20,000 core is required, then the person or the administration should work for a amount of 30000 cores. Keep an audacious goal to achieve the goal.

2. Create a micro site to carry the latest information. Only verified information will be posted where people can refer as the ONLY source of right information.

3. To raise fund of this scale, an state level event ( like Live Aid) should be organized.

4. A website should list out all the location of broken infrastructure. Each item should have a bar which should show the progress ( work started, progress, work in progress) also picture ( real time) and how the repair is carried out. TRANSPARENCY

Who are the leaders and unsung heros who acted during this Kerala floods

1. Volunteers ( Mostly young Turks)
2. District administration and beurocratcs
3. District Collector ( Vasuki and T.V Anupama
3. Fishermen folks 
4. Residents
6. Cine actors ( Tovino) and politicians
7  Donors ( Those who contributed small to big part of their savings to CM’s Fund)

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FREAKY IDEAS to RAISE FUNDS

1. Open more booze retail outlets across the state ( more sales, more tax)
2. Opportunity to donate black money to CM’s fund
3. Make it mandatory or voluntary to donate 1000 to 10000 to CM’s fund. Each citizen. ( Exceptions allowed – those who can’t donate)
3. Appeal to NRI’s in Each region ( North America – Rs 5000 crores, Europe Rs 3,000 crores and South East Asia Rs 2,000 crores). Let these people raise funds through events, etc.

4. Start a FREE ZONE!

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I’ve shared a little of what I heard from the news sites. Moreover, there are many other unsung heros who had worked and recused many.

So, if you come across such heroes, make sure you give a pat on their back and also give them due credit.

Feel free to leave a comment if you like this post or feel free to join me for tea if you’re in Trivandrum or Bangalore. 🙂