1. Our report on how a last-ditch plan to convert the aircraft carrier Viraat into a maritime museum lies stalled on the desk of MoD babudom. In 15 days, Viraat will be broken up for scrap. Money IS available, is there bureaucratic will? @rajnathsingh https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uncertainty-over-plans-to-turn-aircraft-carrier-viraat-into-museum-file-stuck-2303201

2. The MD of the Shree Ram group who now own the ship says he is a desh-bhakt, pay me 100 cr and take the ship. Mumbai-based Envitech say they are willing and submitted a plan to the MoD 2 months back with the support of the Goa government. If so, why the delay?

3. If the plan is unacceptable for whatever reason, its key for the Defence Ministry to explain why it can't give an NoC. Surely, we need to give a passing thought to our maritime history, not relegate Viraat to the dustbin of history. @