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National Seminar on
Advances in Bio- Sciences held at A. S. College
Shift from knowledge
parasitism to knowledge creativity: Ruhullah to students
SRINAGAR, JUNE12:
Minister for Science and Technology, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi today asked
students to inculcate scientific temper which would provide them opportunity
for channelize their talent for the welfare of mankind. He said choosing
science as career will lead them to shifting from knowledge parasitism to
knowledge creativity.
The Minister was
addressing an inaugural session of National seminar on ‘Advances in
Bio-Sciences’, organized by Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Government Amar Singh
College here today.
Mr. Ruhullah said
that the biological system is the foundation of life on earth; hence there is
need to understand how the system operates and functions naturally.
Referring to the
topic, chosen for the National Seminar, Ruhullah said that an integrated
approach needs to be put forth for understanding bio-sciences to which involve
a variety of disciplines, like engineering, industry, informatics,
Computational and mathematical Sciences to meet our requirements today.
The Minister said
that Almighty has created nothing but purposeful for the benefit of human
beings, whether it may be living or non –living.
The Minister said
that medical science has created medicines for treatment of various ailments
while as engineering sciences has discovered machinery, robots and other
equipment as per requirement of people across the globe .
Referring to a
‘Metal’ discovered by foreign scientists, Mr. Ruhullah said that this metal has
proved to be of great help in repairing the broken bone of a person.
Appreciating the
students of the state for their inbuilt intelligence nature, the Minister said
that our youth need to be encouraged and channelized properly to explore their
abilities and efficiencies for better tomorrow.
Deliberating on other
feather in the cap of the state, the Minister said that a brilliant student of
Jammu and Kashmir has been invited by NASA to Join the services of high nature
and also the scientists of the state have succeeded in producing first clone
sheep “Noori” for producing pashmina of high quality.
Mr. Ruhullah hoped
that the seminar will conclude with some concrete suggestions of providing new
generation a guideline to pursue the advances in Bio Sciences.
The Minister released
two books authored by Dr. Pervez Ahmed of Zoology department and souvenir of
the seminar on the occasion.
Earlier, Principal of
the college Prof. Zahoor Chatt welcomed the scientists, delegates and
participants from all over the Country.
He said Biosciences
at present is taking new dimensions and its scope has increased and 21st century science is being dominated by the developments taking
place in Bio-sciences, particularly in Applied and Molecular Biology. It offers
immense potentials for a developing country like India.
The objective of the
present seminar is to focus on the advances in prominent areas of Bio-sciences
by invited lectures, experts and presentations by young researchers so as to
achieve wide range of economic and social objectives, improved health and
environmental conditions and increased agricultural and energy production.
Formal Director,
Zoological Survey of India, presently Prof INSA, Senior Scientist Department of
Zoology, Aligarh, Muslim university, Dr. M. Shamim Jairajpuri presented keynote
address on the occasion through power point presentation.
During the day long
proceedings the seminar was addressed by Dr. Parvez Ahmed, Zoology Department
Amar Singh College Dr. Mymoona Akther, Dr. Khalid Rehman Hakeem Dr. M. Younis,
Dr, Sumiya Jamsheed and several other academicians and scientists.
The proceedings were
conducted by Prof Tehmina Yousuf and various principals of Government Degree
Collage including Prof G M. Tibet Baqal, Prof Gilkar and Prof Tariq Ashai were
present on the occasion.
HC directs for
speeding up of settlement process of wetland
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12:
The House Committee (HC)of Legislative Assembly constituted “to ascertain the
factual position regarding the illegal encroachment of wetland for its
conversion for residential purposes in Srinagar, Baramulla and Badipora
districts” on Tuesday directed the officers of Settlement and Revenue
department to speedy up the settlement process of wetlands at Shalteng and its
adjoining areas within 10 km radius falling within the administrative
jurisdiction of Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipora districts and submit its
report to the committee for its examination.
The Committee, which
met today under the Chairmanship of MLA Mir Saffullah with its members Mr.
Nizam-ud-Din Bhat and Syeed Bhasharat Ahmad Bukhari, decided that it will meet
in its next meeting on June 21.
The Committee asked
the concerned to furnish the details of the wetland in question with its
present status i.e conversion of agriculture and Khacharai land for residential
and commercial purposes.
Among others,
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Mr. Asgar Samoon, District Development
Commissioner, Baramulla, Mr. G. A. Khwaja, District Development Commissioner
Bandipora Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Director Land Records Kashmir, Officers of
Settlement, Revenue department and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.
Inclusion of experts’
suggestions key for hydropower development: Shabir
SRINAGAR, JUNE
12: On the concluding day 2-day of National Level Hydro-Power Conference,
organized by India-Tech foundation on “Harnessing hydro-power in Northern
Himalaya-challenges and opportunities” with special focus on Jammu &
Kashmir here a t SKICC, the speakers read-out the papers and gave their
valuable suggestions for removing certain impediments in rapid harnessing of
hydro-power potential available in the Northern Himalayan region of the
country.
Minister of State for
Power Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan chaired the Ist technical session and chairman
Chenab Valley Power Development Corporation, Mr. M Y Khan was the co-chairman
during the session.
Principal Secretary,
Power Development Department Mr. Sudanshu Panday, Managing Director, J&K
PDC MR. Basharat Ahmad Dhar, Director, Hydro Himachal Pradesh Government, Mr. R
D Nazeem and Director Project and Incharge UJVN Limited, Uttarakhand Mr.
Sandeep Singhal, Executive Director, J&K SPDC, Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Chat and
General Manager, JKPDC, Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad Kakroo were the panel members.
In his opening
remarks, the Minister reiterated state Government’s commitment to make the
J&K State self-reliant in power sector, adding that in this regard
government has taken various bold and reformative steps to harness the
hydro-power potential of the state. He said the suggestions given by the
experts of different states during the convention would prove beneficial for
exploiting hydro-power potential in Northern Himalayan region of the country.
He asserted that the thesis and practical experience of the experts presented
in the conference should be considered by the state governments as well as
Central government for development of eco-friendly hydro-power
projects.
Mr. M Y Khan said
that in present time Hydro-power has great importance, as there is much
environmental threat by thermal and nuclear energy. “Our future is either on
hydro-power or renewal energy,” he maintained and added that “we should focus
on development of Hydro-power projects in potential state”. He said the
states should join hands and took up the matter with concerned Union Ministries
for removal of various bottlenecks including forest clearance, implication of
funds confronting in early taking up of power projects.
Executive Director,
JKPDC Mr. Zahoor Ahmad read-out papers on the implications of Hydro-power
projects in J&K in the light of in Indus Water Treaty and Baglihar Dam case
study, Mr. Itiikhar gave presentation on hydro-power potential and its
development in J&K state.
Director, Hydro
Himachal Pradesh and Director Project and Incharge UJVN Limited, Uttarakhand
government gave detailed resume of the initiatives taken by their respective
governments for development of Hydro-power projects.
The Second technical
session of the conference was chaired by Principal Secretary, PDD J&K
Government Mr. Sudanshu Panday while as Managing Director, JKPDC Mr. Basharat
Ahmad Dhar was Co-chairman of the session.
On the opening of the
second key note session, Mr. Panday threw light on the initiatives taken by the
government for harnessing the Hydro potential in J&K. He said utmost
efforts of the government is to get bottlenecks cleared from the concerned
quarters for speedy execution of Hdro- power projects. He also deliberated on
the issues of recent advances in planning, design and construction of power
projects
Director, Hydro
Central Electricity Authority, Mr. J S Bawa read-out the papers on Hdyro Power
Potential and its development in Northern Himalaya. Executive Director, Power
Finance Corporation Ltd Mr. C Gangopadhyay deliberated on finance strategies on
Hydro Power, Deputy Chief Engineer, WAPCOS Ltd Mr. Amit Gupta read-out papers
on site selection and land acquisition- including space for muck
disposal, Head of Project Development- Hydro-power, L&T Power Development
Ltd Mr. Devendra K Sharma gave his presentation on impact of climate change on
Hydro-power generation in Himalayan region, General Manager, GEOTECH. NHPC Ltd
Mr. Manoj Basu read-out papers on Geological challenges in Hydro-power projects
and its mitigations, Chief Technical Principal, Tractebel Engg. India, Mr. H R
Sharma read-out papers on international best practices and latest technologies
for Hydro-power, Director (Hydro) GVK technical and consultancy Services Pvt
Ltd Mr. M M Madan gave presentation on construction aspects of Ratle
Hydro electric projects (850MW) in J&K and Executive Director-SEF and
Planning of Power Grid Corporation Ltd Mr. Pankaj Kumar read-out papers on
challenges of evacuation of power from Hydro-power projects.
During the session
threadbare discussions were held on the topic and several delegates raised
questions which were answered by the Speakers satisfactorily for development of
Hydro-power generation in Northern Himalayan region.
Urdu Translation of
Kalam-i-Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) released in CUK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12:-
Urdu Translation of Kalam Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) authored by Prof. Ghulam Mohammad
Shad was released at a simple but impressive function at Central University
Kashmir auditorium here today.
Vice Chancellor
Central University Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi presided over the function whilppe
as Prof. Ghulam Rasool Malik was the guest of honour on the occasion.
Several scholars
presented their papers on the book, which include Dr. Nazir Azad, Ghulam Nabi
Atash and Prof. G.R. Malik.
Earlier, in his
welcome address Registrar, Central University, Kashmir Dr. Abdul Gani
appreciated the work of Prof. Shad in translating the ‘Shrukh’ of
Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA).
He said that the
efforts put in by Prof. Shad shall be remembered for generations to come and
the readers of this book especially people from other languages will be blessed
by the teachings of Islam through Kalam-i-Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA).
Dr. Abdul Gani said
that by organizing the function, Central University as a whole feels blessed as
the work done by Prof. Shad on Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) is commendable and
appreciable.
Prof. Bashr Bashir,
Prof. Aziz Hajni, Prof. F.A. Nika, Prof. Riyaz Rufai and several poets,
researchers, academicians, scholars and students attended the function.
Vice Chancellor
Central University, Kashmir Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi in his address
lauded the work of translation of Kalam-i-Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) by Prof. G.M.Shad
and said that Prof. Shad is master of several languages which include Urdu,
Kashmiri, Persian, Arabic and English. He said Shad Sahib devoted his whole
life for preaching truth through his commendable works and authored several
books which became popular in literally circles of State.
He said that
Kashmiris owe a lot to Sheikh-ul-Alam for his untiring efforts to popularize
‘Tawheed’ and ‘Risalat’ in nook and corner of the state. He thanked Almighty
who grifted us such a great saint who was born in ‘Qoumo’ village of Kashmir
Valley blessed Kashmiris with all his bounties.
Prof. Abdul Wahid in
his address stressed upon the scholars of various universities, Cultural
Academy and other institutions who promots literally works to popularize the
teachings of Sheikh-ul-Alam so that the new generations would be acquainted
with such great saints and their preaching’s.
Thanking the Scholars
for their comments on the book and the audience for participating in the function,
Prof. G.M. Shad said that the book is a step towards paying rich tribute to
great saint and Reshi Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (RA).
He impressed upon one
others to do follow pursuit and acquaint ‘Shrukh’ in new generation so that
they are benefitted with his teachings.
Prof. Abdul Wahid
Makhdoomi presented vote of thanks while Prof. Muied conducted the proceedings
of the function.
Rajendra calls for
joint efforts by security agencies
JAMMU,
JUNE 12: Security arrangements made for the ensuing yatra were reviewed at a
high level meeting held at Police Control Room (PCR) here this afternoon. The
meeting, chaired by Director General of Police Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, was
attended by senior officers from JKP, CRPF, intelligence and civil
administration.
During the meeting threadbare discussions were held with regard to the police
bandubast for this year yatra at Jammu. Officers representing different
agencies gave detailed power point presentation about the deployment of
manpower along the route from Lakhanpur to Jawahar Tunnel and the places of
stay at Jammu.
The Director General of Police asked the officers to identify the sensitive
places and strengthen security grid after making joint efforts . He said that
joint patrolling should be carried out round the clock in these areas and also
national high way should be kept under continuous surveillance to foil any
attempt of disruption by the miscreants. All busy places including langars
should be brought under security cover and intelligence gathering accelerated,
shared for making preventive measures. CC TV cameras should be utilised to get
footage of busiest places.
Mr. Rajendra stressed upon the officers that while making arrangements it
should be ensured that common people and the yatris are not harassed. Parking
of vehicles at the identified slots should be ensured and recovery vans be kept
in readiness to make smooth traffic movement. Medical facilities for the
pilgrims be made available and the services of ambulances should be
utilised .Round the clock functioning of joint control rooms and supervision of
arrangements by the senior officers was also stressed by the DGP. He disclosed
that the pass out Dy. Superintendents would be deployed for yatra duty to
strengthen the deployment.
Inspector General of Police Mr. Dilbagh Singh, briefing the meeting about the
arrangement said that all security arrangements are put in place to ensure
security of the pilgrims. He said that security has been strengthened at all
sensitive places including the railway station, bus stands and the yatri
bhawan. Civil administration is also being coordinated to make required
arrangements for the convenience of pilgrims, he said. He apprised the
meeting that pamphlets containing information about the yatra have been
prepared and would be distributed to guide them. Police help lines would be
established at different places for the convenience of the pilgrims.
Mr. Rajendra also asked to strengthen the communication network and maintain
liaison about the arrival and departure of pilgrims. Duty magistrates and the
civil administration should be provided full cooperation in the performance of
their duties. Additional Director General of Police Headquarters PHQ Dr. S.P
Vaid assured the meeting that PHQ would provide full assistance in meeting the
requirements. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Mr.Pradeep Gupta also assured to
provide all assistance from the civil administration.
Among others the meeting was attended by IGP Armed, Mr. Gulzar Singh Salathia,
IGP, CRPF, Jammu, Deputy Director IB Jammu, DIsG, Mr. T.Punchok, Mr. Jagjit
Kumar, Mr. J.P.Singh and Mr. Garib Dass, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Mr.
Sanjeev Verma, SsSP, Mr. J.L.Sharma, Mr. Israr Ahmed Khan, Mr. Prabhat Singh,
Mr. Vijay Kumar and Mr. Atul Kumar Goel.
Div Com reviews water
transport, Radio Taxi
Trail run of water
transport to be done on June 16
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: Divisional Commissioner,
Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon reviewed the arrangements for Inland Water
Transport and Radio Taxi, today in a high level meeting.
The meeting was attended by IGP Traffic, Mr. Muneer Ahmad Khan, Deputy
Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, Vice Chairman Srinagar
Development Authority, Kh. Farooq Renzushah, Joint Commissioner, Srinagar
Municipal Corporation, Mr. A.M. Raina, Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir, Mr.
Mohammad Anees, Joint Transport Commissioner, Sheikh Fayaz, Deputy Director
Tourism, Mr. Azmat Ali, Executive Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control and
service providers Kashmir Motors and Kehwa Express.
It was decided that a trail run of the water transport will be done on June 16
and trail of Radio Taxi on June 22, 2012. All impediments would be removed and
administration would provide all necessary help and assistance to ensure that
these schemes are put in place for the benefit of the local population Special
Ticket Counters shall also be established at Airport and Railway Station for
the benefit of people.
It was emphasised that adequate safety measures are taken with respect to water
transport including providing of life jackets, divers and para-medical
facilities to counter any mishap. The water transport shall ply from Pantha
Chowk to Chattabal Wier.
Three more brick
kilns demolished: DC Budgam
BUDGAM, JUNE 12: In continuation to the
ongoing drive against illegally running brick kilns in Budgam district, a
Special Squad comprising of Police, Revenue officials led Additional District
Development Commissioner, Budgam, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Ganai, who is also
Incharge of the whole drive accompanied by Tehsildar Beerwa, Mr. Abdul Hamid
Zargar today in a swift action demolished 3 more brick kilns in village Najan
Utligam and Poonch Gund of Beerwa tehsil.
People in general appreciated this kind of initiative taken by the
administration against the offenders and reiterated their demand that the
exercise must continue in full swing in future also.
Tourist trial from
Nawa Kadal to Cement Bridge to be established
DC reviews
implementation programme
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: The Government has a
proposal to establish continuous tourist trail from Nawa Kadal to Cement Bridge
with appropriate tourist infrastructure and public amenities.
In this connection, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan
conveyed a meeting of officers of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Tourism,
Health and Superintending Engineers of all disciplines here today and discussed
all pores and cons of the newly introduced development programme.
The meeting was informed that under the programme, 2 kilometres stretch from
Nawa Kadal to Cement Bridge will be developed in every respect.
The meeting was informed that Rs. 20 lakhs are proposed to be spent on
construction of surface and deep drains, Rs. 30 lakhs on solar lights, Rs. 1.45
crore on upgradation of houses and shops, Rs. 75 lakhs on improvement of river
front ghats for overall development of the site. Besides, entire 2 kilometres
stretch has to be put underground cabling.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to submitted the
proposal with photographs within one day so that the presentation of the same
could be made before the Chief Minister.
The team of the officers later visited the site for further preparation.
Among others Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Mrs.
Rukhsana Gani was present in the meeting.
20 Civil and Police
officers being deployed at Yatra 2012 Camps
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12 - As per recommendations of the High Level
Committee, set up after the Governor’s meeting with the Chief Minister and his
concerned Cabinet Ministers, the State Government has relieved 20 experienced
Civil and Police officers who have been deployed at the various Base and
en-route Camps under the orders of Shri N. N. Vohra, Chairman, Shri Amarnathji
Shrine Board.
Disclosing this, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Navin K. Choudhary said that these
officers, who have already reported to Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, have been
briefed and given a detailed order which lays down their responsibilities
within the jurisdictions assigned to them. As directed by the Chairman, all the
officers reach their assigned Camps, at Nunwan, Chandanwari, Sheshnag,
Panjtarni, Sangam, Holy Cave and Baltal, by 14th June afternoon and stay there till the Yatra is over. They will
supervise all the arrangements and facilities being set up for the pilgrims,
monitor the Yatra on hour-to-hour basis and furnish reports to the Shrine Board
Control Room five times a day, at fixed hours.
The CEO further added that the Yatra arrangements being made by different
departments are progressing satisfactorily despite the unfavourable weather
conditions which have prevailed during the past several weeks. It is expected
that track clearance and other arrangements will be put in place well in time
for the Yatra to commence from 25th June, simultaneously
along both the routes. To ensure this, the Board has deployed additional
manpower and ordered work in double shift to compensate for the loss of time
due to the adverse weather conditions.
The CEO informed that the Governor and Chairman of the Shrine Board, Shri N. N.
Vohra, is monitoring the progress made towards ensuring Yatra arrangements on
daily basis and in this connection, would be visiting Baltal and Domel on 13th June to review the preparedness. Senior Government officers,
including Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, are also monitoring
the progress made by different departments towards making necessary
arrangements regarding water supply, power, health facilities, sanitation etc.
CEO of the Pahalgam Development Authority is supervising the track clearance
from Pahalgam to Holy Cave, while the labour engaged by the Shrine Board is
clearing the Baltal-Domel-Brarimarg-Sangam track.
Jora declares 3 day Sindhu festival open
Says such festivals
promotes communal harmony, tourism
LEH, JUNE 12:-
Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora who was the Chief
Guest on the occasion declared the three days Singhey Khababs Sindhu Festival
(SKSF) open with hoisting the national flag which was followed by a brief
prayer ceremony performed by all the religious heads in the presence of the
guests seeking blessings for peace to prevail and to ward off the impurities
made to the Indus which holds a sacred significance.
Addressing the gathering Jora said, “Celebrating this festival is a means of
paying tribute to Sindhu from which has born the most ancient civilization, the
Indus Civilization and speaks of the heritage of India and Pakistan”. Citing
the objective of the festival Jora said that the primary purpose of celebrating
this festival is to attract more and more tourists, domestic and foreigners to
this region as tourism sector is the main support system for economic growth in
Ladakh and the industry has proved highly beneficial in providing job
opportunities which in turn has resulted in improved economic conditions of the
people in every part of the district.
“We have achieved great success in promoting tourism in Ladakh as we have been
able to lengthen the tourist season and have been raising funds from Centre and
State for all the three regions of the State in equitable manner and ensure
development through tourism in all the possible ways,” asserted Jora. He made
an appeal to the guests and tourists to perform their national duty and spread
good message among their people about Ladakh which over a time has acquired a
significant place in the country.
Singhey Khababs
Sindhu Festival (SKSF) is a symbolic event on communal harmony and sends across
the message of brotherhood and peace in the country and in the world. SKSF
which in a very unique way marks the fact of unity in diversity in India
commenced today at Shey Manla Sindhu ghat with grand inaugural celebration and
festive fervor.
Amrita Rawat, Minister for Tourism & Culture, Uttrakhand who was the guest
of honour on the occasion expressed happiness over her wish of attending Sindhu
festival come true for which she credited her luck and hoped to get such chance
again and again. She said, “Sindhu, the word from which has come the name Hindustan
holds a great significance and is very auspicious in Indian culture and this
festival in true sense projects India’s unity in diversity. Uttrakhand is a new
born state and is in many ways similar to Ladakh like the mountains, landscape
and its religious importance with places like Badrinath, Kedarnath and flow of
sacred rivers, Gangotri and Yamnotri. The rivers like Ganga and Sindhu are
symbols of unity as they bound people of every caste, religion, place and class
together without any biasness and give the message of brotherhood and such
festivals play a great role in keeping the sanctity of these rivers preserved
and alive.”
To further promote tourism in both states Amrita Rawat expressed her wish to
carry a cultural exchange programme by sending cultural troops from Ladakh to
Uttrakhand and vice versa and strengthen the ties between the two states.
“I didn’t find Ladakh so beautiful before and it indeed is the exact example of
India as a secular state with people of all the religion participating with
equal importance and zeal in the Sindhu festival,” quipped Nasir Aslam Wani,
Minister of State Home and Tourism, who was the guest of honour on the day.
Calling tourism the cutting edge for economy the Minister said that the State
govt. is trying to bring development in every district in uniform way and each
department is playing a significant role in achieving the developmental goals
and the Govt. ensures participation in almost every Travel fair to promote
tourism in J&K and specially in Ladakh.
CEC, LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar in his speech expressed pride in getting the festival
inaugurated by the most dynamic leader of Ladakh, Nawang Rigzin Jora who has
contributed tremendous in bringing development in tourism sector in particular
and other areas in general of which no Ladakhi could ever dream of. “Projects
like creation of Golf Course, Trans-Himalayan Culture Centre, Food Craft
Institute and other programmes and projects on conservation and promotion of
heritage sites are the giant steps taken by our Minister in promoting tourism
in Ladakh at international level,” asserted Spalbar. He made an appeal to all
the visitors to the region to bear in their mind while enjoying their vacation
the fragile environment of Ladakh which has a limited carrying capacity and
natural resources that pose a grave challenge to the entire region.
During the inaugural function a CD on Rock Art of Ladakh by Tourism dept. was
released and as a token of gratitude CEC Rigzin Spalbar presented portraits to
all the three ministers. A colourful cultural programme was also presented by
different cultural groups and school children on the occasion.
Other dignitaries present on the occasion were his holiness the Bakula
Rinpoche, MLC Norbu Gyaltsan, Former Union Minister P Namgial, ECs, Councilors,
DC Leh Tsering Angchok who gave the vote of thanks, SP, Addl. SP, ADC, Defence
heads, religious, social, political heads, district officers and tourists and
locals in huge numbers.
SIC serves notice to
MD, PIO Housing Board for compliance within 30 days
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12-
Chief Information Commissioner in a second appeal filed by Mohammad Farooq,
President Housing Board observed that there was no reason to ask the
information seeker the details of the already asked information when he had
asked for a specific detail.
The Chief information Commissioner has further observed that Public Information
Officer of the Housing Board was under an obligation to pass orders within 30
days and also provide as much information as he could have deciphered from the
application.
The Chief information Commissioner has further observed that the first
appellate authority which was the MD had to under the section 16 of RTI Act to
adjucate upon the appeal and decide the issue. He further served notices to the
PIO and fist appellate authority to explain their conduct within 30 days from
the receipt of the order and restored the first appeal.
Malik for strict
check on child labour
Reviews functioning
of Labour Deptt
JAMMU, JUNE 12-Child
labour is a menace which needs to be strictly dealt with and stringent action
under the Law should be taken against those found guilty of employing minors as
labours, this was stated by the Minister for Higher Education, Labour and
Employment, Mr Abdul Gani Malik at a meeting to review the functioning of the
Labour Department in Jammu Division.
He directed the
concerned officers to ensure regular inspections to check the problem of child
labour. He said that labour department should work in liaison with education
department and various NGO’s to trace the whereabouts of the school dropouts
who may be probable child labours .He stressed on generating more awareness to
curb the problem of child labour and protecting the rights and interests of
minors.
The Minister stressed
on ensuring that the provisions of various Acts for labour welfare are
implemented in letter and spirit and there is strict adherence to norms by the
organisations. Mr Malik said that the department is entrusted upon with the
responsibility to maintain dignity of labourers and protect their
interests
The Minister directed
that top priority should be accorded to streamline the registration process of
the unregistered workers and said that regular check should be made to make the
organisations more accountable for providing information in this regard. He
stressed that the labours at the private construction sites should be brought
under the ambit of the act and a check should be maintained that employers do
not flaunt the laws and norms.
He also directed the
concerned officers to organise awareness camps and engross various social
organisations and NGO’s in making the workers and labourers aware about their
rights and the various welfare schemes of the department. Mr Malik said a call
centre should be set up to facilitate the labourers by providing help to them
regarding various issues and welfare measures put in by the department.
He asked the
concerned officers to work on creating a data base of the migrant workers from
other states employed in various organised and unorganised
sector/units/establishment as unskilled/skilled labourer and ensure that the
contractors and employers provide an accurate information to the department
regarding these workers so that they can avail benefits of various
schemes
Deputy Labour
Commissioner Sehnaz Akhter apprised the Minister of the achievements of the
department.
Bhaderwah
Tourism-cum-Cultural festival 2012
DODA, JUNE 12 – The Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA) in
collaboration with district administration and Tourism Department is going to
organize the annual four day Bhaderwah Tourism-cum-Cultural festival in
Bhaderwah from 24th to 27th of June 2012.
The inaugural
function is scheduled to be organized at Government Higher Secondary School
(Boys) Bhaderwah where VIP will inaugurate the festival and address the
gathering. Besides, various Government Departments and private stake holders
will establish stalls to provide first hand information regarding various
schemes of the government besides displaying variety of departmental products.
During the festival,
various cultural activities will be organized including a National level
Mushaira on 24th of June at Bhaderwah by J&K Academy of Art Culture and
Languages (JKAACL) besides Cultural Jhankies by school children and colourful
cultural programmes will be presented.
Likewise, various
sports activities will be the attraction of the festival which include
Paragliding, River crossing, Rappling, Tree climbing, Monkey climbing etc which
will be conducted by the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Water Sports
at all the venues of celebration i.e Tourist Resort Jai, Khellani Top, Tourist
spot Nalthi and Tourist resort Gatha.
During the festival,
adequate boarding and lodging facility will be provided to the visitors besides
concerned agencies have been activated for providing to and fro transport from
Bhaderwah to all the venues of the festival. Besides, security, medicare,
drinking water facility will be provided at all the venues.
AP Health Minister
calls on Sham, Chib, discusses health scenario
Highly impressed by
health initiatives of JK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12:
Health & Family Welfare Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Dr. D.L.Ravindra
Reddy, who is on three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, today called on Minister
for Health, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma and Minister for Medical Education, Mr.
R.S.Chib and discussed issues relating to the healthcare sector.
During the
interaction, the trio exchanged the ideas of healthcare in both the States and
steps taken to improve the health services. Both the Ministers apprised the
visiting Minister about the initiatives taken by the Jammu and Kashmir State to
improve the health services, especially at the primary and secondary level.
Dr. Reddy highly
impressed by the steps taken by the State Government in the health sector while
revealing his experience after visiting a number of health institutions in the
Valley said that he was astonished to see excellent services at the primary and
secondary level institutions.
While disclosing that
he personally visited the Primary Health Centers, Seer, Mattan, Pahalgam and
Tangmarg to study the functioning of these institutions said that he found that
even after the duty hours the staff was rendering services to the patients.
Lauding the system,
the Minister said that even in the absence of private sector in the State, the
Government institutions are best in Jammu and Kashmir as compared to other
States in the country, including that of Andhra Pradesh (AP).
In his brief chat
with the media persons, the visiting Minister said that on the instructions of
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad, he
visited the Jammu and Kashmir to see the model of State Government in
healthcare as the State was adjudged best in the country in primary healthcare
and it also better in mother-infant mortality rate as compared to other parts
of the country. He also appreciated the well-knit mechanism for implementation of
NRHM and other flagship programmes in the State.
Dr. Reddy said that
he will suggest his counter-parts in other States to visit Jammu and Kashmir
and study the functioning of the health institutions and adopt the same
measures in their States. He was highly praiseworthy about the unique system of
professional audit adopted by the State health department to improve the health
scenario and maintained that the system is unique in the country and it needs
to be adopted by other States to achieve better results. He expressed optimism
that he will adopt some of the initiatives of J&K in his State.
He expressed his
gratitude to both the Ministers and officials for extending all assistance and
making his stay comfortable and memorable.
Empower PRIs or face agitation: Panchayat members
‘Give Govt one month ultimatum to fulfill demands’
Srinagar June
12(VOS): Association of members
of Panchayat, Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference has threatened the
government of launching a statewide agitation if their demands of implementing
the Panchayati Raj Act and empowerment of Panchayats were not met. The
Conference has given one month ultimatum to the government to fulfill its demands.
Speaking
to VOS, the Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference Abdul Majid
Mir said the organization will launch a statewide agitation and go for
secretariat gherao in case their demands were not met within one month.
“The
Chief Minister has said he will ensure empowerment with 15 days. We will wait
and watch for one month. We feel the Chief Minster is sincere and we have
decided to give him time”, said Mir. “People have elected thirty eight thousand
panches and Sarpanches. If the government fails to fulfill our demands, we will
launch agitation and gherao the state secretariat, for the whole world to see”,
added Mir. “Our voters will be with us and teach the government a lesson. We
won’t resign and run away. People have hopes attached to us and we will fight
for people”, he added.
Enumerating
its demands, the conference asked the government to fix a monthly honorarium
for panches and Sarpanches apart from constituting the block development
councils. “We want suitable honorarium to be fixed in our favour as we work day
and night and people have expectations from us”, said the Vice Chairman.
Mir
also called for early elections for Block Development Councils. “The government
had to hold elections for block councils within three months but one year has
lapsed since the village level elections were held and nothing has been done in
this regard”, he lamented. “The government was talking about 3 tier system and
they have failed to even set up the second tier. The government must initiate
steps to set up block councils at the earliest or face music”, he threatened.
“Panchayat Act necessitates the nomination or election of an MLC from among the
PRIs but that has not been done till date”, he added.
Appreciating
the efforts and sincerity of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mir alleged that
his orders are not being carried out by the officers and bureaucrats. “We are
thankful to Omar Saheb but unfortunately the things he has promised are not
getting implemented”, he said.
Rejecting
the perception of threat to the Panches and Sarpanches, Mir said personal
rivalry and misadventures of some panchayat members may be behind the recent
incidents. He also said, if the government doesn’t fulfill their demands, they
will be compelled to conclude there are some ulterior political motives behind
the government’s inaction. (VOS)
NC will pay for not empowering Panchayats: Mehbooba
‘Panches, Sarpanches starving’
Srinagar June 12(VOS): Lashing out at the coalition government for its ‘delaying tactics’
on empowerment of Panchayats, Peoples Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti
said the National Conference will have to pay for rendering the grass root
institutions dysfunctional.
“Panchayats
are the basic institutions of democracy and should be empowered. These
institutions are in the interest of people’s welfare and delaying their
empowerment will harm the people of the state”, Mehbooba said while talking to VOS.
”If they fail to empower them, the National Conference will have to pay dearly
for it”, she added.
Calling
the setting up of Panchyati Raj Institutions a cruel joke with the people of
the state, Mehbooba called for early delegation of power to Panches and
Sarpanches, which according to her will help in upholding the sanctity of
people’s emotions in general and those of the Panchayats in particular. The PDP
President also demanded that honorarium in favour of the Panches and Sarpanches
be fixed at the earliest. “They risked their lives, people came out to vote and
it all ended up in nothing”, Mehbooba said. “Panches and sarpanches left their
jobs and came into the system but unfortunately they are starving”, she added.
“The government must fix a suitable honorarium for Panches and Sarpanches so
that they could also honorably carry out their work. We had done the same in
respect of urban local bodies members” Mehbooba said.
Rejecting
the idea that the empowerment of PRIs will result in disempowerment of MLAs,
Mehbooba said their empowerment could have been on the contrary helpful to the
legislators. “MLAs responsibilities could have been shared by PRIs. Panches and
Sarpanches are always on the ground and they could easily take care of smaller
grievances of people”, she said. “MLAs would have benefited from PRIs as they
know the requirements and priorities of development in their areas first hand”,
she added.
Alleging
the National Conference of disempowering and destroying the state institutions,
Mehbooba said the party has never trusted state’s institutions. “They believe
in centralizing powers to keep everything to themselves, which is against the
basic tenets of democratic setup”, she said. “They (NC) were compelled to hold
Panchayat elections as pressure had mounted on them because they were not able
to avail central funding and assistance”, she alleged.
Castigating
the government for not having a clear cut policy for empowerment of the PRIs,
Mehbooba criticized the government for not being able to ensuring security of
Panches and Sarpanches, after rendering them vulnerable. “We believe they
should not resign but they have to live in danger, they are not secure. What is
government’s policy to ensure their safety”, she asked. (VOS)
Shahid Malik completes term as Pak High Commissioner to India
Calls Geelani, Mirwaiz, Shah
On
completion of his term as Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi, Shahid Malik
Tuesday said he will keep raising the issue of Kashmir wherever he finds an
appropriate forum.
Before
leaving for Pakistan Malik called senior Hurriyat Conference leaders to bid a
good bye to them. Senior Hurriyat leaders lauded Malik for his exemplary
services while raising the plight of Kashmiris at appropriate fora. Malik, on
completing a record 5 years as Pakistan High Commissioner to India, also
thanked the Hurriyat leadership for their support during his tenure in New
Delhi.
While
speaking to Senior Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani, Malik said although he had
completed his term as High Commissioner to India but he will always be by the
side of Kashmiris in pursuit of their aspirations. “My emotions have always
been for Kashmiris and would continue to remain with them”, Malik was quoted of
having told Geelani. “I also congratulated and thanked Malik for successfully
representing the wishes of Kashmiris apart from his country”, Geelani told VOS.
“I also asked him to raise the Kashmir issue and the plight of oppressed
Kashmiris people wherever he goes”, he added.
Meanwhile,
Ambassador Malik also called Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umer
Farooq to bid good bye. “I appreciate the ambassador for his positive role in
representing his country in India. I conveyed my good wishes to him and desired
that he takes up the Kashmir issue wherever he find the appropriate opportunity”,
Mirwaiz told VOS.
“Malik
sahib promised that he will take up the issue and raise the problems of
Kashmiris wherever he goes”, added Mirwaiz.
Ambassador
Malik also called Democratic Freedom Party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah in this
context. “Although you have been relieved of your duties in India but you have
a role to strive for the resolution of Kashmir issue through various means”,
Shah told Malik. Conveying his good wishes to Malik, Shah said he expects the
outgoing ambassador to raise the plight of oppressed Kashmiris wherever he
finds an opportunity.(VOS)
Peoples problem should be taken up on priority – Sheikh Nazir
“Directs Ministers and MLA’s to be reach out to the people”
SRINAGAR June 12: The National Conference (NC)
General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmad has directed the party ministers to reach
out to the people at the remotest part of the state and remain available to
them to ensure that their problems are redressed. He also asked the party MLA
to be present in their respective constituencies and make sure that their day
to day problems are immediately addressed.
Meeting
various deputation from far of places like Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kistwar,
Gool, Arnas, including present and former MLA, MLC’s the party
general secretary assured that all the ministers will tour far of places and
make sure the problems are addressed immediately
Sheikh
Nazir Ahmad also assured the delegations that party will direct all the MLA’s
and ministers to remain available to the people in their respective constituencies
for the speedy redressal of the grievances of the
people.
While
interacting with the delegations from various areas the party general secretary
said that the party has always favored that all the traditional routes must be
open, “We had started work on the Mugal road in 1996 with the intention that
people on the either side of the round would be connected and it becomes
another route for trade.
Sheikh
Nazir Ahmad said that not only internal routes, but also traditional road with
Pakistan must be open. He said that it will help to create a better atmosphere
of talks. “More road links will also help business community of both the
countries to export and important commodities,” he said.
The
NC general secretary asked the people to support Omar Abdullah as he is
striving to make the state progress and prosper He said that various
initiatives started by chief minister for the welfare and betterment of weaker
sections should be appreciated and Omar Abdullah will continue to deliver
better with the support of people.
The
party general secretary said that it was because of NC that injustice was
eliminated from the state. The NC always stood for the welfare of the state. He
said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah always preached brotherhood and harmony
between all the regions of the state and party leaders must follow the same
roadmap as given by the Sher-e-Kashmir.
He
also said that the party never discriminated on the bases of region, religion,
cast, colour or creed unlike our adversaries. He also said that secular character
of the party is being endorsed by people of all the regions.
Only
NC can ensure development of remotest areas – Dr. Kamal
“NC leaders conclude tour of Chenab valley”
Jammu (Kishtawar) June 12: The National
Conference today renewed their unflinching commitment to reach out to the
remotest corner of the State with a message that NC is the only party that can
ensure development, peace and progress of the entire state.
Concluding
their three day extensive tour of Chenab Valley additional general secretary
Dr. Mustafa Kamal, along with Rattan Lal Gupta NC Provincial President
addressed Party conventions at Kishtwar and Kastigarh. They assured the people
that the party will redouble their efforts to ensure that the benefits of
development percolate to these remote and backward areas and that essentials of
life like rations, water, electricity, education, health and road connectivity
are made available by the government headed by young and dynamic Omar Abdullah.
Dr.
Kamal in his address highlighted the achievements of the coalition government,
he said that in the short span of three and a half years the government headed
by Omar Abdullah has crossed many milestones and one of them is the successful
Panchayat elections.
“Formation
of Panchayat Raj system has certified the adage/ dictum that “power by the
people, for the people and of the people” and it has finally come true in the
state” Said Dr. Kamal
Dr.
Kamal further renewed the commitment of NC to safeguard communal harmony, amity
and justice to all without discrimination of religion, region, language,
colour, caste or creed and the determination to fight tooth and nail all
communal and disruptive forces towards this end. He also appealed to the people
to extend their whole hearted support to NC and work from now to wrest all the
seats in Chenab belt which we lost in 2008 and not to lend ears to the enemies
of NC party particularly Mufti Syed and his communal and anti national the PDP
party.
“PDP
is a bundle of lies and falsehood, everyone should be cautioned not to give
credence to this party whose agenda is to spread lies and falsehood and they
are draped in blood of thousands of innocent live.
Provincial
president Jammu province rattan Lal Gupta also urged the people to support the
National Conference. He asked the people to ensure that the coalition is
strengthened till the government’s term is completed.
Others
who spoke include Provencial President Rattan Lal Gupta, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo
MLA Kishtwar, Khalid Najeeb Sohrawardy District President Doda, , Tanvir Ahmad
Kichloo District President Kishtwar, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary,
Dr. Chaman Lal District President Ramban, Ch. Haroon Rashid and a number of
block presidents, Sarpanchs and prominent citizens.
Meanwhile
Dr. Kamal and others greeted the pilgrims at Pul Doda who were on their way to
Chandi Mata Asthapan at Mendal in Pangi Valley of Himalchal Pradesh in District
Chamba via paddar and Gulabgargh in J&K the yatris in a large number of
vehicles had started from Agaar Jatu in Katra.
Salvation Movement condemns arrest of Hurriyat leaders
Leader
of the AJK Chapter of Hurriyat Conference and Salvation Movement Vice Chairman,
Tufail Altaf Bhat has strongly condemned the arrest of Hurriyet leaders
ZafarAkbar Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Khan, Yasmeen Raja, Mohammad Yousuf
Naqash, Javed Ahmad Mir. He also condemned the use of brute force on them when
they were peacefully marching towards the United Nations office at Sonwar in
Srinagar.
Tufail
Altaf Bhat in a statement said unresolved Kashmir is the major stumbling block
in establishing cordial relationship between the two neighbours. And the
lingering dispute should be settled according to the aspirations of the
Kashmiri people.
He
expressed solidarity with the bereaved family of 2008-2010 martyrs who laid
their lives for the freedom movement.
He
appealed to the international community to play its role in bringing the
culprits to justice and protect the honour, dignity, life and property of the
people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhat
urged India to withdraw its troops and revoke draconian laws like Armed Forces
Special Powers Act (AFSPA), to create conducive environment for the resolution
of Kashmir in accordance with the aspirations Kashmiris.
DFP Unit Chadoora Launches
Publicity Campaign on Integrated Child
Development Schemes.
Srinagar, June 12, 2012
The Field Publicity Unit Chadoora under the directives of Directorate
of Field Publicity launched a vigorous campaign at various places in
district Budgam for the theme of ‘Integrated Child Development
Scheme’.
According to a press statement, the campaign stated on Ist June 2012
and concluded on June 12, 2012. During the campaign, various types of
publicity programmes were conducted at Chari Sharief, Kakaw-ring,
Sarawni, Kani Dajan, Byari Pathri, Phutlee Poora, Nowgam, Kani Mohalla
and Traji Bal.
The prorammes at above places were conducted in coordination with
Song & Drama Division, Education Department, Rural Agencies, ICDS and
Voluntary Workers. During the said campaign two specials seminar type
programmes besides other inter-active/ oral communication type
programmes were conducted. During all these programmes, the common
public was made aware of the various schemes which Govt of India has
launched for the growth, nourishment and physical development of
children. During the seminars and lectures delivered in the
programmes, main emphasis was laid on Nutrition programmes for
children, Child care programmes, Immunization (Vaccination
Programmes), Polio Eradication Programmes, Providing of free Napkins
to new-born children and providing of free medicines and free health
care to new born children.
Gifts prizes were distributed among the outstanding participants in
two special programmes in Byari-pather and Kani-Dagen Schools. [VOS]
Development Schemes.
Srinagar, June 12, 2012
The Field Publicity Unit Chadoora under the directives of Directorate
of Field Publicity launched a vigorous campaign at various places in
district Budgam for the theme of ‘Integrated Child Development
Scheme’.
According to a press statement, the campaign stated on Ist June 2012
and concluded on June 12, 2012. During the campaign, various types of
publicity programmes were conducted at Chari Sharief, Kakaw-ring,
Sarawni, Kani Dajan, Byari Pathri, Phutlee Poora, Nowgam, Kani Mohalla
and Traji Bal.
The prorammes at above places were conducted in coordination with
Song & Drama Division, Education Department, Rural Agencies, ICDS and
Voluntary Workers. During the said campaign two specials seminar type
programmes besides other inter-active/ oral communication type
programmes were conducted. During all these programmes, the common
public was made aware of the various schemes which Govt of India has
launched for the growth, nourishment and physical development of
children. During the seminars and lectures delivered in the
programmes, main emphasis was laid on Nutrition programmes for
children, Child care programmes, Immunization (Vaccination
Programmes), Polio Eradication Programmes, Providing of free Napkins
to new-born children and providing of free medicines and free health
care to new born children.
Gifts prizes were distributed among the outstanding participants in
two special programmes in Byari-pather and Kani-Dagen Schools. [VOS]
Indo-Pak Siachen Talks End
Both Sides to Continue Serious Efforts for
Early Resolution of Issue
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
India and Pakistan today reaffirmed their resolve to make serious,
sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable
resolution of Siachen.
In a joint statement issued at the end of the two-day Defence
Secretary level talks in Rawalpindi, it was agreed to continue
dialogue on Siachen in keeping with the desire of the leaders of both
countries for early resolution of all outstanding issues. The talks
were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
Both sides acknowledged that the ceasefire was holding since 2003.
The Indian delegation was headed by Shri Shashikant Sharma while Ms.
Nargis Sethi led the Pakistani side. Shri Sharma also called on the
Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar.
It was agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in
New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic
channels. [VOS]
Early Resolution of Issue
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
India and Pakistan today reaffirmed their resolve to make serious,
sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable
resolution of Siachen.
In a joint statement issued at the end of the two-day Defence
Secretary level talks in Rawalpindi, it was agreed to continue
dialogue on Siachen in keeping with the desire of the leaders of both
countries for early resolution of all outstanding issues. The talks
were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
Both sides acknowledged that the ceasefire was holding since 2003.
The Indian delegation was headed by Shri Shashikant Sharma while Ms.
Nargis Sethi led the Pakistani side. Shri Sharma also called on the
Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar.
It was agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in
New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic
channels. [VOS]
Facilities and Affordable
Technologies
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) undertakes various
schemes and programmes for the holistic development and promotion of
khadi and village industries which includes reaching to the grassroots
level and providing facilities and affordable technologies.
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at
Wardha, a national-level institute, undertakes research, design and
extension activities in the rural industries sector.
KVIC and Coir Board also implement a specific programme for cluster
development, viz. Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries (SFURTI), under which assistance for replacement of
obsolete equipment, setting up common facilities centres, product
development, market promotion and other support are provided. So far,
76 clusters in khadi and village industries sector and 20 clusters in
coir sector have been developed.
In addition, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is
also implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) for setting up micro-enterprise in the non-farm sector. Under
PMEGP, general category beneficiaries can avail of margin money
subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban
areas. For beneficiaries belonging to special categories such as
scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/women the margin money subsidy is 35%
in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. The maximum cost of projects is
Rs.25 lakh in the manufacturing sector and Rs.10 lakh in the service
sector. So far, 1.66 lakh projects have been assisted under PMEGP with
margin money subsidy of Rs.3062.40 crore, creating employment
opportunities for an estimated 16.10 lakh persons. [VOS]
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) undertakes various
schemes and programmes for the holistic development and promotion of
khadi and village industries which includes reaching to the grassroots
level and providing facilities and affordable technologies.
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at
Wardha, a national-level institute, undertakes research, design and
extension activities in the rural industries sector.
KVIC and Coir Board also implement a specific programme for cluster
development, viz. Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries (SFURTI), under which assistance for replacement of
obsolete equipment, setting up common facilities centres, product
development, market promotion and other support are provided. So far,
76 clusters in khadi and village industries sector and 20 clusters in
coir sector have been developed.
In addition, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is
also implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) for setting up micro-enterprise in the non-farm sector. Under
PMEGP, general category beneficiaries can avail of margin money
subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban
areas. For beneficiaries belonging to special categories such as
scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/women the margin money subsidy is 35%
in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. The maximum cost of projects is
Rs.25 lakh in the manufacturing sector and Rs.10 lakh in the service
sector. So far, 1.66 lakh projects have been assisted under PMEGP with
margin money subsidy of Rs.3062.40 crore, creating employment
opportunities for an estimated 16.10 lakh persons. [VOS]
Indo-Pak Siachen Talks End
Both Sides to Continue Serious Efforts for
Early Resolution of Issue
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
India and Pakistan today reaffirmed their resolve to make serious,
sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable
resolution of Siachen.
In a joint statement issued at the end of the two-day Defence
Secretary level talks in Rawalpindi, it was agreed to continue
dialogue on Siachen in keeping with the desire of the leaders of both
countries for early resolution of all outstanding issues. The talks
were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
Both sides acknowledged that the ceasefire was holding since 2003.
The Indian delegation was headed by Shri Shashikant Sharma while Ms.
Nargis Sethi led the Pakistani side. Shri Sharma also called on the
Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar.
It was agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in
New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic
channels. [VOS]
Early Resolution of Issue
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
India and Pakistan today reaffirmed their resolve to make serious,
sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable
resolution of Siachen.
In a joint statement issued at the end of the two-day Defence
Secretary level talks in Rawalpindi, it was agreed to continue
dialogue on Siachen in keeping with the desire of the leaders of both
countries for early resolution of all outstanding issues. The talks
were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
Both sides acknowledged that the ceasefire was holding since 2003.
The Indian delegation was headed by Shri Shashikant Sharma while Ms.
Nargis Sethi led the Pakistani side. Shri Sharma also called on the
Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar.
It was agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in
New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic
channels. [VOS]
Facilities and Affordable
Technologies
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) undertakes various
schemes and programmes for the holistic development and promotion of
khadi and village industries which includes reaching to the grassroots
level and providing facilities and affordable technologies.
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at
Wardha, a national-level institute, undertakes research, design and
extension activities in the rural industries sector.
KVIC and Coir Board also implement a specific programme for cluster
development, viz. Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries (SFURTI), under which assistance for replacement of
obsolete equipment, setting up common facilities centres, product
development, market promotion and other support are provided. So far,
76 clusters in khadi and village industries sector and 20 clusters in
coir sector have been developed.
In addition, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is
also implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) for setting up micro-enterprise in the non-farm sector. Under
PMEGP, general category beneficiaries can avail of margin money
subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban
areas. For beneficiaries belonging to special categories such as
scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/women the margin money subsidy is 35%
in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. The maximum cost of projects is
Rs.25 lakh in the manufacturing sector and Rs.10 lakh in the service
sector. So far, 1.66 lakh projects have been assisted under PMEGP with
margin money subsidy of Rs.3062.40 crore, creating employment
opportunities for an estimated 16.10 lakh persons. [VOS]
New Delhi, June 12, 2012
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) undertakes various
schemes and programmes for the holistic development and promotion of
khadi and village industries which includes reaching to the grassroots
level and providing facilities and affordable technologies.
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at
Wardha, a national-level institute, undertakes research, design and
extension activities in the rural industries sector.
KVIC and Coir Board also implement a specific programme for cluster
development, viz. Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries (SFURTI), under which assistance for replacement of
obsolete equipment, setting up common facilities centres, product
development, market promotion and other support are provided. So far,
76 clusters in khadi and village industries sector and 20 clusters in
coir sector have been developed.
In addition, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is
also implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) for setting up micro-enterprise in the non-farm sector. Under
PMEGP, general category beneficiaries can avail of margin money
subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban
areas. For beneficiaries belonging to special categories such as
scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/women the margin money subsidy is 35%
in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. The maximum cost of projects is
Rs.25 lakh in the manufacturing sector and Rs.10 lakh in the service
sector. So far, 1.66 lakh projects have been assisted under PMEGP with
margin money subsidy of Rs.3062.40 crore, creating employment
opportunities for an estimated 16.10 lakh persons. [VOS]
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