6. Statement : The police department has come under a cloud with recent revelations that at least two senior police officers are suspected to have been involved in the illegal sale of a large quantity of weapons from the state police armoury.Courses of Action: I. A thorough investigation should be ordered by the State Government to find out all those who are involved into the illegal sale of arms. II. State police armoury should be kept under Central Government control.

7. Statement : Reports of steep and continued decline in the inflows into the Gobindsagar reservoir of the Bhakra Dam, coupled with a depleted stock of steam coal with the thermal power plants in the North, may lead to a serious power crisis in the region.Courses of Action: I. The supply of steam coal to the thermal power plants needs to be immediately stepped up by the Government. II. The Government should set up hydraulic power plants on other rivers in the region.

8. Statement : The rates of interest on Post Office recurring deposit accounts have been increased with effect from 1st Oct. This has been done to attract more deposits.Courses of Action: I. Efforts should also be made to make the public aware about this increase in the rate of interest. II. If the deposits don’t increase in next six months, the rate of interest should be further increased.

9. Statement : The Minister said that the teachers are still not familiarized with the need, importance and meaning of population education in the higher education system. They are not even clearly aware about their role and responsibilities in the population education programme.Courses of Action: I. Population education programme should be included in the college curriculum. II. Orientation programme should be conducted for teachers on population education.

10. Statement : Ministry of Tourism in its one of the reports revealed that due to recent social disturbances in the country, the number of foreign tourists has decreased considerably, which resulted in a financial loss of Rs.100 crore.Courses of Action: I. The Government should provide financial support to the tourism sector. II. Foreign tourists should be informed that they visit the country at their risk.