Raise morale and extend suitable support system: CS

            SRINAGAR, JULY 11 –Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal Wednesday asked J&K Rehabilitation Council to adopt a proactive approach while dealing with widows, orphans, handicapped, old person and militancy victims. “Establish direct contact to reach out to these people for ascertaining their needs and extend support to them”, he emphasized.

            Chairing its Executive Council meeting here, the Chief Secretary insisted on raising the morale of the affected individuals by arranging and extended suitable support system so that they can carry out routine activities like rest of the population. “Furthermore, the Rehabilitation Council link them with other concerned departments and look out to establish partnerships with committed organizations for lending extra support and care to these people”, he asserted.

            The Executive members reviewed the working of the Rehabilitation council during the previous years and took stock of its functioning and requirements. It also discussed and approved the Action Plan for the year 2012-13 amounting Rs. 644.46 lakhs to cover 7193 general category beneficiaries and Rs. 260.61 lakhs for 2098 orphans of killed militants. It also approved continuation of various important programmes run by the Council.

            The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Finance, M. I. Khandey, Principal Secretary Home, B. R. Sharma, Commissioner Secretary Revenue, B. A. Runiyal, Secretary Social Welfare, Gazenffar Hussain, Executive Director State Rehabilitation council Ms Hafeeza Muzzafar and other senior officers.

DDC Budgam suspends ZEO Beerwah

On charges of irregularities in SSA

      SRINAGAR, JULY 11:- Zonal Education Officer, Beerwah, Mr. Najam-ud-Din has been placed under suspension today by District Development Commissioner Budgam and attached with the office of Chief Education Officer, Budgam till pending inquiry.

          The said officer was found involved in grave irregularities while implementation of Serva-Shiksha-Abhiyan SSA in the education zone Beerwah.

          It is pertinent to mention here that in this regard government has formulated a committee consisting District Education Planning Officer Budgam, Assistant Director Planning office and in-charge civil works CEO’s office Budgam as its members, who pointed out in their report grave irregularities have been committed by the said zonal education officer in implementing SSA in the area.

Cabinet enhances conveyance allowance for blind, handicapped employees

       SRINAGAR, JULY 11:- The State Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah here on Wednesday approved revision of conveyance allowance in favour of blind and orthopedically handicapped employees of the state.

The new revised conveyance allowance shall now be 5% of basic pay (pay in pay band plus grade pay) or maximum to Rs 1000 per month whichever is less. 

Power shut down on July 12

            SRINAGAR, JULY 11: According to Power Controller, Power Development Department, Kashmir Province, Bemina, Srinagar, power supply to the areas fed from 33 KV Shariefabad-Wadwan Tap Line shall remain affected on the July 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for carrying out branch cutting of trees in the concerned areas.

MLA Beerwah flagged off farmers’ tour

BUDGAM, JULY 11: MLA Beerwah, Dr. Mohammad Shafi, Wednesday flagged off a group of 163 progressive farmers belonging to three blocks of Beerwah Budgam for study tour within district at Narbal. The Farmers were deputed under Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Programme, shall be visiting to Fish Farm Narbal, Sericulture Farm Mirgund, Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Krishi Vikas Kendra, K.D. Farm (Maize), Sheep Husbandry Farm Kral Pathri, Agriculture Seed Farm Harran & other relevant places.

On the occasion, MLA Beerwah said that the Government is committed for upliftment of Farming Community. Visit of Farmers shall not only boost their moral but shall also provide them opportunity to interact with fellow farmers, Agriculture scientists and get awareness about latest research in Agriculture & allied sectors and apply that technology in their fields & also educate same to other farmers.

            Chief Agriculture Officer Budgam M.A. Parray said that the Department of Agriculture is going to organize more such educational tours for the farmers both men and women. He called upon the interested farmers of Budgam district to contact respective Zonal Officers so that their names could be enlisted for such tour programmes in future.

World Population Day celebrated at GWC Sgr, Kupwara, Bandipora

                SRINAGAR, JULY 11:  To mark the celebration of World Population Day, an impression function was held at Lali Arifa Auditorium of Government Women’s Degree Collage, Srinagar today.

            The Director Health Services, Kashmir, Dr. Saleem-u-Rehman presided over the function while Director Family Welfare, Dr. T.K. Moza was the Guest of honour.

            Speaking on the occasion, Director Health Services Kashmir underscored the need for launching a massive awareness campaign at grass root level regarding this year’s slogan “Khushali Ka Aadhar Chota Parivar” means a small family is a source of happiness. He said World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year to raise awareness of global population issues. He said Central Government is providing huge financial support to carry out the welfare schemes of Health department adding thrust area is survival of Mother and Child. He said increasing literacy rate make every problem easier.

            Director, Family Welfare, Dr. T.K. Moza, Principal, Government Women’s College, Mtr. Tanveera Ara, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Nazim, Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar also spoke on the significance of the event.

            A cultural programme was presented by the ASHA Workers of Batmaloo Zone besides a musical programme by College students covering the theme of the event.

            Kupwara: World Population Day was also observed at Kupwara where Member Parliament Mr. Sharief-ud-Din Shariq was the chief guest while Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez was the Guest of honour.

            On the occasion, speakers delivered lectures on the family welfare and population growth and its effects on resources.

            Bandipora: On the eve of World Population Day, a function was organized by District Rural Health Society at Higher Secondary School, Kaloosa.

            Additional District Development Commissioner, Bandipora presided the function. The function was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Bandipora, District Officers, Senior Doctors, Health Workers, ASHAs and the students.

            Speakers on the occasion discussed the theme of the Day and stressed for better implementation of National Health Programmes.

            The ADDC while speaking to the gathering impressed upon the field staff to generate awareness among common masses so that they can get maximum benefits from various schemes launched under NRHM.