`There are no final and perfect solutions`

Q&A/ M Ramachandran

 We are convening a meeting on May 12 to discuss the proposed plans of all these 8-10 cities (we are providing them funding under the JNNURM). Transport experts, transport secretaries and urban development secretaries will all be there. We will review the plans in light of the Delhi's experience. People must appreciate that this is a process which has been initiated. So, there are no final and perfect solutions.  Even in Bogota the first mayor who introduced the BRTS did not win the next election and the new mayor said that he was also planning a metro. So, there is a correction taking place, on the basis of public reaction. There is no plan to scrap the system in any city. It has emanated at the city level. We have to work out what is lacking and what to avoid.