The Economy of Permanence: A Quest for a Social Order Based on Non-violence (स्थायी अर्थतन्त्र)

Economy of Permanence
Heavy Industries, Health, Education and Home Affairs. It is not imperative in
such a set-up to give Foreign Affairs, Finance and Defence cabinet rank,
however important these departments may be.
In a political structure of this nature the body of constructive workers will form
the bulwark of safety for the people against exploitation. A Government run on
this basis will give the needed emphasis to the affairs of the people and ensure
their welfare bringing in Swaraj to the masses.
'Nationalisation' presupposes that real power rests with the people, i. e., with
the masses. There should be in the first place, a wide foundation of experience
in the management of our affairs. This has to be obtained by the villagers
looking after their common needs through well organized panchayats. From
such experienced men the districts will draw their administrators and these will
also supply the requirements of the province in regard to public men and
legislation. Such well-based and properly conducted provincial administration
will be able to keep under control the Central Government and make it
function in the interests of the villagers.
When the Government of the land is in the hands of the millions as their first
care, then alone can we claim to have a National Government and
'Nationalisation' will then ensure that the interests of the masses will be taken
care of.
In the absence of such a village based and controlled by Central Government,
'Nationalisation' may lead to the greater exploitation of the 'have nots' by the
'haves'.
For instance, there has been a lot of talk recently about 'Nationalising' the
Airways. These airways, at present, are not within the reach of the villagers.
They do not need them nor are they likely to use them. As it is, at the present
time, the 'haves' own them and use them. So Government control now will
mean the Government will spend its money and though in making 'the Airways'
easily available to the 'haves' while other 'haves' will provide the service.
Aerodromes may have to be constructed and various roads, etc., provided. For
this these private bodies would like to exploit the Government to exploit the
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