Stay focused on inflation, RBI

In an uncertain globalised environment, there is no easy way to avoid inflation.

In an uncertain globalised environment, there is no easy way to avoid inflation (?Inflation at 3-year high?, Apr 5). When inflation was at 3.5% in October 2007, well within RBI?s comfort zone of 4.5%, Governor YV Reddy had sensibly asked the country to learn to live with a reasonable rate of inflation. Anyway, RBI?s forthcoming credit and monetary policy would stay focused on moderating inflation. While a hike in cash reserve ratio is imminent, the government should also act to cut certain import tariffs and ban foodgrain exports.

?Srinivasan Umashankar, Nagpur

Temporary experts

The debate on Monday Page (?Does the bureaucracy need reform more than a pay hike??, Apr 7) has brought to light a common point: the need for bringing structural changes in our bureaucratic set-up. That could increase efficiency, eliminate corruption and motivate quality leadership. Temporary special recruitment of experts with special pay would be a laudable step.

?Jacob Sahayam, Thiruvananthapuram

This article was first uploaded on April nine, twenty eight, at twenty-two minutes past eleven in the night.