SRINAGAR, FRIDAY, 16 ZUL HIJJAH
1433 AH ; 02 NOVEMBER 2012
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Omar reiterates need for comprehensive
Srinagar, Jammu city mobility plans
RITES makes presentation of draft
reports
New Delhi 01, November 2012- Chief Minister
Omar Abdullah has reiterated the need for putting in place a
comprehensive city mobility
plan for the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar to streamline the traffic and
make plying of transport hassle free.
“There is urgent need of addressing
traffic management in the twin capitals of the State”, Omar Abdullah said and
emphasized on coordinated efforts by transport, housing, R&B and other
concerned departments to move ahead in this direction.
Taking a power point presentation of
the draft mobility plans prepared by RITES for Srinagar and Jammu cities at a
meeting here, the Chief Minister asked the Planning Department to obtain input
from various state departments concerned with the project so that the
government moves forward on the reports presented by the RITES in this regard.
In the draft city mobility plan RITES
has identified areas requiring focus attention to improve and upgrade traffic
management. It has also suggested short and long term measures for improvement
of transport scenario in the cities. It has flagged critical infrastructure
needs for upgrading mobility within the cities keeping in view the traffic
growth and consequent challenges upto 2030.
RITES has also suggested implementation of mass
transport system like Monorail, Bus Rapid Transport System, In-land Water Ways
transport system, development of parking spaces and widening of roads.
The Chief Secretary Madav Lal,
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister B. B. Vyas, Principal Resident
Commissioner, New Delhi and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
CVC reviews Consumer
and Public Distribution System in Ang
Asks for streamlining
PDS, ensuring transparency
ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 01: The Chairman, Central Vigilance Committee
(CVC), Justice D.P. Wadwa today reviewed the Consumer and Public Distribution
System, Anantnag in a meeting held at Dak Bungalow, Anantnag.
While giving the PowerPoint presentation, the Deputy Director
CAPD, Anantnag, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Shah informed the Committee that 50 percent
of computerization of Public Distribution Centers has already been completed in
district Anantnag. The District which consists of 21 Supervisory Circles has
463 total Sale outlets including 189 Government Sale Centers, 182 Commission
based Sale Centers and 92 Internal Adjustment Centers, he added.
Regarding the requirements of the essential commodities, the
Deputy Director informed the Committee that the monthly requirement of the
essential commodities for the district is 45,952 quintals of Rice, 6566
quintals of Atta, 5500 quintals of Sugar and 923 Kiloliters of Kerosene Oil,
adding the PDS quota is being distributed to the beneficiaries under Above
Poverty Line, Below Poverty Line, Antodaya Anna Yojana and Annapurna categories
in the district.
The Committee was also informed that 49833 quintals of Rice, 2640
quintals of Atta, 4691 quintals of Sugar and 600 Kiloliters of Kerosene Oil
were distributed among the beneficiaries during last month.
It was also revealed that during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, 2012, 836
quintals of Rice, 728 quintals of Atta, 404 quintals of Sugar, 360 quintals of
Wheat Brand, 78000 liters of Kerosene Oil and 6200 LPG cylinders were made
available by the CAPD Anantnag for the devotees and people involved in the
Yatra activities.
Regarding LPG, the Committee was informed that 83700 LPG cylinders
are monthly required for the district and the quota required for is to be
lifted from Jammu and the district faces lot of inconvenience due to the demand
of hike in transportation. 72,000 LPG connections have so far been activated
and verified in the six LPG Agencies operating in the district.
The Chairman and members of the Central Vigilance Committee
stressed for the streamlining of the CAPD system, ensuring transparency at all
costs with lucid record keeping and conduct fortnightly proper inspections of
ratio depots/Anganwari Centers and schools under Mid-Day Meals scheme at
regular intervals.
Besides, members of Central Vigilance Committee, the District
Development Commissioner Anantnag, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, Chief Planning
Officer Anantnag, Officers and Supervisory staff of the CAPD were also present
in the meeting.
Date extended for
filing claim objections
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER
01: According to Electoral Registration Officer, Baramulla the date for filling
claims and objections in electoral rolls has been extended upto November 20,
2012, as per the notification issued by Election Commission of India.
All the Tehsildars of District Baramulla are directed to take
necessary action in this regard accordingly.
Introduce
mechanization in farm sector to make Agriculture more profitable Mir
Machinery Melas
throughout valley Kick started
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: Department of
Agriculture has drawn 36 days schedule of holding 31 Farm Machinery Melas
throughout the valley to be held between November 01 to December 06, 2012.
The series of Melas was inaugurated by Ghulam Hassan Mir Minister
for Agriculture today at Lal Mandi, Srinagar. On this occasion Mir said that
Government is giving thrust to the Agriculture sector in view its huge
employability and economic potential. He urged farmers to introduce
mechanization in farm sector to make it more profitable. He said that our
target is to make Agriculture more profitable and glamorous for which the
Department is providing incentives on various machines useful in the sector.
He said this
will create employment opportunities for youth and would strengthen the economy
of farming community. Minister said that under protected cultivation the
Department would provide poly greenhouses so that fresh vegetables will be
available the people during the winter season. Mir said that this year
department will provide Rs 10 crore subsidy for purchase of machinery and Rs 3
crore for poly greenhouses to the farming community of the Valley. He advised
the farmers to keep in close coordination with the field functionaries of the
department for successful implementation of the schemes launched by the
department.
Director Agriculture
Kashmir said that the Department of Agriculture is making all out efforts for
achieving higher productivity by way of tapping the land resources, irrigation
potential, introduction of high yielding varieties, maintenance of soil fertility
and farm mechanization. He advised the farmers to adopt the high tech
Agriculture to boost the Agriculture and avail the benefits of various schemes
launched by the Department. He said that the main aim of the Melas is that the
farmers can purchase the Agriculture Implements and Machinery of their own
choice from the registered company.
In the said Mela
several authorized dealers displayed different kinds of Agriculture machinery.
At the conclusion of the function
Minister distributed the incentive cheques worth Rs. among the farmers who have
purchased the farm machinery.
Among others Director
Law Enforcement, Director Command Area Development Department, Managing
Director Agro Industries Corporation, chief Agriculture Officer, Officers,
Officials of the department and the large number of farmers were present on the
occasion.
Trade Fair exhibition
cum sale at Sangarmal
DSWK inspects Kishori
Shakti Yojana Unit
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 01: Director Social Welfare Kashmir
inspected Kishori Shakti Yojana Unit, set up by ICDS project of Srinagar and
Ganderbal at Trade Fair Exhibition cum Sale held at Sangarmal Shopping complex
here today.
Khawaja Bashir Ahmad Bhat accompanied by Deputy Director
Administration Social Welfare, Mrs. Rifat Aarif, Programme Officer ICDS,
Srinagar and Ganderbal districts, Mrs. Mathura Masoom, Assistant Director
Schemes Social Welfare, Mrs. Tabasum Kamli, Assistant Director Administration
Social Welfare, Mrs. Supriya Kohli, CDPO Srinagar, Mrs. Samar Naik and CDPO
Khanyar, Mrs. Rubina Hamid interacted with the craftswomen and customers and
obtained first-hand information about the pace of implementation of centrally
sponsored Kishori Shakti Yojana at the grass root level and its benefits to the
concerned beneficiaries.
Mr. Bhat on the occasion while giving resume of the scheme said
that under the scheme, adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18 are provided
supplementary nutrition, besides are empowered by skill development to set up
their own units and to make them economically independent. He said that Social
Welfare department also provides basic health education to adolescent girls
under the scheme.
He said during 11 months of training in cutting and tailoring,
knitting, crewel embroidery, sozni, paper machie, tilla, the girls are given
stipend also.
He said that the products prepared by these girls during the
training include bags, bed sheets, suits, table covers, sweaters and other mini
items of important nature.
Omar addresses India
Today conclave
‘Health
sector focused area in development policy’
J&K
receives No. 1 state award in health sector
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 01- The Jammu and
Kashmir State has bagged No. 1 State award in the health sector at the India
Today conclave held here today.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who
attended the conclave received the award from the organizers.
Addressing the conclave, Chief
Minister Omar Abdullah said that his government has flagged health as one of
the most important concerns in the development policy of the State adding that
focused attention is being paid to upgrade basic health needs in the state.
The Chief Minister said that the
primary, secondary and super
specialty health care sectors are receiving equal attention of the government
to universalize modern health facilities in the State. He said that while hospitals and
health centers in rural areas are being equipped with adequate medical and para
medical staff, the necessary investigation facilities are being put in place in
these centers besides modern health gadgets.
The J&K Chief Minister said that
like other sectors health sector also received severe setback during the long
period of militancy. He said the sustained efforts of his government have
helped to bring this important sector back on rail along with other public
services delivering sectors. He said that the bagging of No. 1 State award by
Jammu and Kashmir in health sector for two consecutive years is indicative of
the improvement achieved in this sector by the State.
The J&K Chief Minister said that
his government has laid emphasis on strengthening of institutions in health,
education and other sectors to reach out to the people across the State and
ensure equitable and balanced development. He said during the last three and
half years various new initiatives have been introduced to give fillip to the
growth and development of these sectors and the results achieved are amply
visible on the ground.
Omar Abdullah said that under a
sustained approach strengthening of institutions is receiving continuous
attention which would be carried forward with added zeal and commitment during
the coming years.
Dy CM lauds efforts
of Info Dept for mega event
Maa ni Mildi, JMC
documentary screened
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 1– On
the seventh day of fortnight long Festivals Mega Show 2012 Deputy Chief
Minister Mr. Tara Chand today visited Kala Kendra, Jammu and attended the mega
event being organized by the Department of Information.
The department has
organized the Mega Show to showcase the state’s rich composite culture and
provide a platform to local as well as national level artisans, government and
private organizations to exhibit their products and art forms.
The evening visual
show programme was started by showing a documentary by Jammu Municipal
Corporation, followed by screening of Dogri movie ‘Maa Ni Mildi’.
The day also marked
beginning of four day long, All India Painters Camp (graphics).
Mr. Tara Chand
visited the photo exhibition and appreciated the role department plays in
projecting achievements of the present government. He said numerous welfare
initiatives and mega development projects have been initiated by the government
and people at large need to be made aware, so that maximum benefit can be
derived from these exemplary programmes and schemes.
While visiting
various stalls at the event, the Deputy Chief Minister showed keen interest in
the government stalls and interacted with private stall owners. He expressed
special interest in the stall of Basholi handicrafts.
Lauding efforts of
Information department in organizing the show, Mr. Tara Chand said that the
department has done a commendable job by organizing the event, adding that such
shows go a long way in promoting rich culture of the state as well as providing
an excellent opportunity to the artists and business concerns to present their
talent and products.
Commissioner, JMC Mr.
Khajuria, Joint Director Information, Jammu Mr. Soujanya Sharma, SP, South Mr.
Rajeshwar Singh, prominent citizens, journalists, officers and staff of the
department were present on the occasion.
The mega show
involves, screening of Dogri movies, photo exhibition, cultural programmes,
painting camps (graphics), photo exhibition by photo journalists, departmental
stalls, joy rides, societies stalls, home appliances, local traders stall
besides healthcare products and children book fair.
Pottery stall has
been a major crowd puller in the event and book stall, health care products,
electric gadgets, picnic tables sets, herbal products, melamine crockery, and
handicraft stalls of private and government organizations are also getting good
response from the visitors.
Dental Health Camp organized at GHSS Baja Bain
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 01-
The Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Government
Dental College, Jammu organized a dental health camp at Government Higher
Secondary School Baja Bain, Sunderbani in district Rajouri.
About 415 students
were examined for various dental diseases in the camp. During the camp the
specialists apprised them about dental care, effect of nutrition on dental
care, gingivitis, periodontitis, ill effect of smoking and use of tobacco
products. Demonstrations were also given about correct methods of brushing and
flossing.
The camp was attended
by a team of doctors comprising Dr. Sangeeta Bhagat, Dr. Rakesh Raina alongwith
40 students of Pre-final year and Ajit Kumar (Dental Hygienist).
It was informed that
Dental College is making all out efforts to reach far-flung and remote pockets
of the state to generate awareness regarding dental care and dental diseases
among the people.
This camp was
organized under the supervision of Acting Principal, IGGDC Jammu Dr. Romesh
Singh, and was facilitated by Medical Superintendent, Dr. Mohan Singh.
Bukhari reviews
functioning of AH, SH deptts
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 01- A review meeting of
Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments of Jammu province was held under the
chairmanship of Secretary, Animal /Sheep Husbandry Department, Mr. Mohd. Ashraf
Bukhari here today.
The meeting was
attended by Director Animal Husbandry Dr. P.K. Magotra , Director Sheep
Husbandry Dr. S.K. Sharma , Joint Directors, Chief Animal Husbandry Officers
and District Sheep Husbandry officers.
The progress of 19th livestock census, centrally sponsored schemes, ESVHD,
establishment of mobile veterinary centers and other departmental activities
were reviewed in the meeting. The Secretary impressed upon the officers to work
with zeal and dedication so that the benefits of various departmental schemes
reach the target groups.
Deptt of Legal Metrology refutes
allegations made by CCI
JAMMU, NOVEMBER
01-The department of Legal Metrology has refuted the allegations made by
General secretary of CCI and termed the same as baseless & far from the
truth as the department has not conducted any kind of extensive checking
specially on the eve of coming festivals as the recent inspection as
highlighted by CCI was on the complaint of tourist and department is legally
bound to protect the interest of consumers.
The department is in
routine conducting the inspections taking along with representatives of the
associations and consumer organization and it is found that during festivals,
the market is flooded with lots of deceptive goods & all the departments
are geared up to protect the interests of
the consumers .
The Law being questioned by CCI came to
existence long back in 1977 and department
is continuously through print /electronic media and through different seminars trying to educate and aware
consumers as well as traders but some traders are still resorting to unfair
practices.
The department
further clarifies to apex body of trade that all the
imported goods which came through green
channel are being marked with mandatory declarations like MRP, PKD, Net Weight,
address of importer along with Consumer helpline number on the pre-packed
commodity, it is only the smuggled and undervalue commodities are left
unmarked with MRP so as to deceive the
consumers. It is appreciable that CCI has stressed for educative programmes to
make traders more aware of Laws and department endorses the same and extend
full co-operation to CCI to take necessary steps as it is one of the duty of
the organization.
Legal Metrology books
another trader for smudging MRP
JAMMU, NOVEMBER
01-Continuing with their efforts to protect consumer interest, the department
of Legal Metrology redressed another complaint of consumer and booked a businessman at Raj Tilak road for smudging MRP on the packages of
ready made garments and putting self made sticker on them.
The team also seized
the sticker marking gun on the spot used by trader along with stickers and
deceptive packages. according to a complainant, the said trader was marking MRP
stickers on all the garments in evening hours and this made the consumer
suspicious of the about the actual prices of the
commodity .It is pertinent to mention that marking self made MRP by retailer is
an offence under law, accordingly the trader was booked under the relevant
provision of law.
35 farmers to attend NSFI Global Agri CONNECT-2012 Conference cum Exhibition
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 01-
As a part of the efforts of the Department to provide exposure to the farmers and officers of the Department of
Agriculture about the latest technology in the field of agricultural practices,
a group of 35 farmers and 8 officers representing different districts of Jammu
Division was flagged off by Director Agriculture Jammu Ajay Khajuria, for
participation in NSFI Global Agri CONNECT-2012,
Conference cum Exhibition organized by NSFI in association with Indian
Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) Pusa at New Delhi on 2nd and 3rd November 2012 under ATMA Scheme from Krishi Bhawan, Directorate of
Agriculture Jammu.
Director Agriculture Jammu during his interaction with the farmers
and officers disclosed that the Conference organized on the theme “High Value
Agriculture: A Gateway to Farm Prosperity” aims at sensitizing the farmers and Agri Industry towards maximum
value creation in high value agriculture. He added that the focus areas of the
conference will be high value agriculture, horticulture, farm mechanization
& plasticulture, financial inclusion, etc and besides the focus on
technology, international conference will also provide opportunities in emerging
markets through Farmers Training and Exhibition. He further said that there is
a great need to modernize the agriculture to make it more profitable for
sustainability. He advised the farmers to get themselves abreast with the concept of High Value
Agriculture which represents an important area of potential income growth both
as a share in agricultural output and in the food basket, as the economy
develops.
Joint Director Agriculture Extension Dr. S.S Jamwal also
interacted with the farmers at the occasion and called upon them to acquire the
latest knowledge about agriculture and allied activities after attending the
Conference cum Exhibition. Jt. Director Inputs Sh Sushil Sahni, Soil Chemist Sh G D Gupta and other officers were also
present at the occasion.
Samuel launches Home
Delivery of Parcels upto 8 p.m.
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 01: Chief Post Master General, J&K
State, Mr. John Samuel said that as a part of initiatives to improve postal
services in the State, a new service “Home Delivery of Parcel upto 8 p.m.’’
will be launched from today.
Inaugurating the service today, Mr. Samuel hoped this will revolutionize
the postal services in Srinagar and will benefit the people in a big way. He
further said that Department of Post witnessed more than 10 percent increase in
the parcel business particularly in Kashmir and Ladakh regions. He announced
opening up of Parcel Booking Centers in Lal Chowk, Srinagar and Karan Nagar
Post Offices apart from Srinagar General Post Office shortly.
Speaking about the Festive Discount on sale of India Post Gold
Coins, Mr. Samuel said that India Post Gold coin Service is available at
Srinagar GPO and many other sale outlets.
The coins are of 0.5 gm, 1 gm, 2 gm, 5 gm, 8 gm, 10 gm, 20 gm and
50 gm, 7 percent special discount will be provided to the consumers on the sale
of gold coins during this festive season from November 01 to December 31, 2012.
Speaker visits
Sonawari, inspects developmental works
Directs for
formulation of DPR for playing field at Kartargund
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 1: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir
Legislative Assembly Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone today conducted extensive tour to
various areas in Sumbal Sonawari constituency and took stock of the various
ongoing developmental works in these areas. He also inspected NTPHC, Naidkhai
and took stock of the Medicare facilities available in the centre. Mr. Lone
directed the hospital authorities to ensure availability of drugs and maintain
other available equipments including ultra sonagraphy besides up keep of
cleanliness in and around the hospital. Mr. Lone directed the R & B
authorities to speed up the pace of work on construction of footpath and
filling up of the ground of the health centre.
During inspection of playing field at Naidkhai, the Speaker
directed the concerned to start construction work of the fencing of the ground
immediately for which Rs.13.10 lakh have already been released. He asked them
to develop it by 700 by 350 feet field size instead of 500 by 350 feet.
The Speaker also visited Kartargund village and directed
on-the-spot to the concerned authorities to prepare Detailed Project Report
(DPR) for the development of playing field of 800 by 500 feet field size so
that funds could be arranged for the purpose.
Interacting with the youth of the area, Mr. Lone said that the
government is concerned about the progress and prosperity of Sonawari
Constituency and several concrete initiatives have been taken for fulfilling
the aspirations of the people of the area. He said sports talent is present
among the budding youth of the Sonawari but need is to channelize it in a
proper way. He said for the purpose playing fields are important to help in
providing a chance to players to showcase their talent.
Referring to the developmental works under execution in the
Constituencies, Mr. Lone said several micro and macro projects under various
sectors have been taken in hand in the Sonawari with an aim to uplift the
lifestyle of the people especially weaker sections of the society.
Later, the Speaker addressed a large public gathering at Kaniyari
village and listed various developmental and welfare schemes registered by the
government for the development of the people of the State during last three and
half years’ service.
Peerzada lays
foundation stone of School building at Anantnag
ANANTNAG,
NOVEMBER 01: Minister for Public Enterprises,
Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed today laid foundation stone of school buildings at far
flung areas of Laisu Barnard and Larnoo villages of his constituency.
Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, Mr. Sayeed said that
Rs. 49.19 lakh would be spent under RMSA on two storey building of Laisu
Barnard while as Rs. 3.16 crore would be spent on Higher Secondary School,
Larnoo.
The Minister further said that Government is committed to provide
educational and adequate power and drinking water to the people particularly
living in far flung areas of the State, so that the people become self-reliant
and live a dignified life.
He said 126 new transformers have been provided to people living
in Kokernag constituency under RGGVY scheme while as 26 new road projects have
been taken in hand under PMGSY so that far flung areas are connected with
tehsil and district headquarters.
The Minister was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag,
Chief Executive Officer, Kokernag Development Authority, senior officers of
Education, R&B, Power, PMGSY, Health and Engineering departments.
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