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PRESIDENT VIEW

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April 2014

E-mail : NGO@alma.in | Website : www.nai.org.in | Tel. :0731-4225505, 4222242 | Fax: 0731-2573779

Alma's entrance in Preschool Sector is laudable: Justice Shambhu Singh Alma Kids International Preschool inaugurates at Scheme 78, Indore INDORE: Education plays vital role in our life and career through out achievements. It is high time to choose right preschool and school for children to get higher study. The leading National and International brand in computer education Alma has entered in Preschool education through Alma Kids International Preschool is really appreciated in providing scientific learning methodology with global standards. These views were expressed by Justice Shambhu Singh at the inaugural function of Alma Kids International Preschool at Scheme No. 78, Indore. On this occasion, Pt. Vishnuprasad Shukla (Chairman, Alma), Smt. Asha Vijayvargiya (Social Activist), Justice K.C. Sharma (Retd.), Pt. Ramnarayan Tiwari (Sr. Congress Leader), Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Sharma (Vice Chairman, Alma), Shri Prahlad Singh Thakur, Shri Madan Rane IPS (Retd. IGP), Shri K.K. Birla (Assistant Commissinor, Excise), Shri R.P.S. Gautam (Chairman, Bisleri Group), Shri Rajesh Jaiswal (Retd. SP), Shri Udai Singh Thakur (Social Activist), Shri N.S. Jadon (Retd.CSP), Shri Baldev Singh Thakur (Retd. CSP), Shri Santosh Shukla, Advocate (Project Head, Alma Kids), Shri Akash Vijayvargiya (Youth Leader), Shri Sudhir Banka (Businessman) and Shri Jitendra Singh Bundela (Corporator) were present honorable guests were welcomed by the staff of Alma Family.

Santosh Shukla, Advocate president@nai.org.in

To all the dreamers out there As Dr. Moses aptly says that turn off the T.V. Turn down the volume on your radio. Block out all noise.

Be quiet and listen. Listen for just five minutes. I don't want you to pay attention for my sake, but for yours. Are you not worth five minutes of your own time?

Do you have a deep desire to achieve something great? Do you want to live a more satisfying life?

Can you see yourself being happy and successful in every way? Do you believe in your own potential and that here is much more to you than meets the eye?

If so, you are a dreamer. This article is dedicated to you. Right now you are the most important person around. If you had been the only person to ever read this article, I would still have written it, just for you. You are that special. But before we go any further, let me qualify what a dreamer is because people often don't appreciate being called dreamers. In-fact, it's almost an insult to call someone a dreamer these days. It's associated with having your head in the clouds and not being realistic. So let me explain. A dreamer is a person who is not afraid to challenge society's norms and not afraid to tread their own path rather than following the well-trodden path. A dreamer is someone who is always willing to take a chance and always asks why before doing something that others are doing blindly. A dreamer is a person who has a great futuristic picture which they work to achieve at all costs. Dreamers are world changers. Dreamers chart their own course and destiny. Dreamers are always striving to be the person they were meant to be and are not afraid to be different. I believe every one of us is born unique in every way, but over the years we work very hard to become like everyone else.

Society's commonsense tells us that that is the way to go.

Unfortunately, commonsense is not always good-sense. It's just common. If you are a dreamer you cannot afford to work on society's assumptions and standards. You have to be unique. For instance, a lot of people have spent anything from 15 to 20 years getting an education so they can have that perfect job and earn a huge salary.

Unfortunately for most, the perfect job and the huge earnings never materialize.

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UN to deploy 12,000 peacekeepers FICCI slams states' moves to curb open access in power sector in Central African Republic BANGUI: UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has reaffirmed the UN's determination to deploy 12,000 peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), a country that has witnessed deadly violence for over a year.

Ban was speaking over the weekend after arriving in the country's capital Bangui for a surprise brief visit that lasted for a few hours, Xinhua reported.

The visit comes a few days before the UN Security Council votes on the proposal to send peacekeepers to the CAR to take over the charge from the African Union-led International Support Mission for the CAR (MISCA).

"I want to continue to urge the international community to act

promptly to deploy the soldiers," Ban said.

In December 2013, the UN Security Council authorised the deployment of 2,000 French soldiers and 6,000 African soldiers to help restore order in Bangui. Unfortunately, violence perpetrated by the anti-Balaka militia and the ex-Seleka rebels has continued across the country.

The CAR Red Cross has so far counted 1,400 dead people and 960 others have been injured since December 2013.

While in Bangui, Ban held talks with CAR's transitional President Catherine Samba Panza, religious leaders as well as members of parliament.

He also visited camps for the internally displaced persons at the Bangui airport and the main mosque in the capital which hosts mostly Muslims targeted by anti-Balaka militia.

We need corporate funding: NGOs

BANGALORE: There may be 20 lakh NGOs in the country, but most are finding it extremely tough to run their programmes, expand their reach, balance out costs and pay staff salaries. With corporate social responsibility (CSR) becoming mandatory for companies from April 1, city NGOs are hoping for some concrete and long-term funding support from the MNCs and tech giants dotting the landscape.

The current support from companies, specially towards smaller NGOs, is minuscule. Officials from NGOs working in the field of education say getting as much as Rs1200-2,000 per

child per year is a Herculean task.

One Billion Literates Foundation, which provides English and computer skills to 400 children from 15 government schools in Bangalore and Anekal, has been going from door to door, asking companies for some funds. “We need just about Rs89 lakh per year to operate, which is peanuts for corporates. We are located close to Electronics City.

Often, we have taken corporates with us to these schools to show them the work we do. Companies only give words of encouragement, but nothing much in terms of funding,” says Ruby Kamdin, director, One Billion Literates. NGO officials say they need funds primarily to pay salaries of staffers working in rural areas and to run their programmes. Most have minimised their costs to the extent of doing away with offices by working virtually from home, taking cuts in their own pay etc. “But we still need some funds.

NEW DELHI: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Monday strongly opposed the recent move by states to curb competition in the power sector and restrict open access.

"FICCI strongly opposes the recent move by states to curb competition in the power sector by invoking Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and restricting open access," the industry chamber said in a statement here. "Instead of provisioning for sufficient electricity to meet consumer power demands, states have decided not to pursue the spirit and provisions of the Act. Even after 11 years, the implementation of

the Act continues to remain a challenge," it added. "Open access to the transmission and distribution network is the cornerstone of the Act, which was meant to unshackle the power sector by fostering competition, transparency, efficiency for the ultimate good of the consumer as well as the sector", said A. Didar Singh, secretary general, FICCI. Saying such incidents are expected in view of the approaching general elections, FICCI drew attention to certain imperatives for bringing in real competition into the sector. "Strengthening of Section 11 is vital in order to prevent its misuse by the states.

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Mitchell Johnson fit to play in the IPL MELBOURNE: Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson was declared fit to play for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League that starts in the UAE April 16.

The toe infection Johnson suffered in the series against South Africa had spread to his leg and also ruled the left-arm fast bowler out of the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. But Cricket Australia (CA) removed all doubts and in a statement said that Johnson was cleared to resume training. "Mitchell Johnson has been cleared to resume playing duties after recovering from an infection in his right leg that ruled him out of the ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. Johnson's next playing commitment is with Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. The tournament starts in the UAE next Wednesday, April 16," CA said in a statement. Australia had a disastrous World T20, losing three of their four group matches. Their only victory in the tournament came against Bangladesh, who went winless.

Memorable Snaps

NGOs get Rs 11,500 crore in foreign funds, but only 2% file returns NEW DELHI: Despite voluntary organizations receiving over Rs 11,500 crore in foreign funds annually, only 2% of the 20 lakh-odd NGOs operating in the country file annual returns with the government, raising eyebrows in the home ministry. According to a home ministry report, although there is no centralized database on the number of NGOs in the country and the quantum of finance involved in their operations, unofficial figures indicate that there are over 20 lakh NGOs registered under S o c i e t i e s Registration Act, Trusts Act etc.

H o w e v e r, t h e number of NGOs registered under F o r e i g n Contribution (Regulation) Act would be less than 2% of the total number of NGOs. "Though the number of associations reporting receipt and utilization of foreign contribution is increasing, it is a matter of concern that a large number of registered associations still do not submit their statutory annual returns mandated by the law," the home ministry report on receipt and utilization of foreign contribution by voluntary associations said.

A total of 43,527 NGOs were registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act up to March 31, 2012. During 20112012, 22,702 NGOs reported receipt of foreign contribution amounting to Rs 11,546.29 crore. In all, 9,509 NGOs have reported no receipt of foreign contribution while many have not filed returns.

Among all states and UTs, NGOs in Delhi received highest amount of foreign contributions — Rs 2,285.75 crore— in 2011-12.

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World Autism Awareness Day: Mumbai NGOs doing good work

'I love painting... I love colors... anything to do with them,' says Vikram Menon, a student currently pursuing his grade 12th from Holy Cross Special School, Thane. The school has been a pioneer in the city, imparting wholesome education and development to children affected

by Autism, Down's syndrome, primary or mild mental retardation. "In our school, we don't believe in distinguishing between children. Our children are special and we are proud of each one of them. Classifying them and putting them in different classes on basis of their deformity will be unjust. Thus they are put in different classes based on their artistic and qualitative abilities," says Divya Gohil, a teacher associated with the institution. While Autism is a generic disorder caused due to neurological discrepancies; it cannot be called as a mental disorder. The simple reason being, the people or children suffering from autism are different from those suffering from other mental

Manisha Koirala Fights Cancer With Courage And Wants To Act Again MUMBAI : Manisha Koirala, who was earlier diagnosed with ovarian cancer and has now recovered, says there is always a fear the disease may recur but she believes in being positive in life.

“Cancer is a huge challenge, a huge test some of us survive and some don't due to various reasons. There is lot of stigma attached to cancer, you lose all hope, your family is also living in a negative environment and you feel there is a dead end. But I was fortunate to have people around me who helped me and were there for me emotionally,” stated a very confident Manisha. Manisha Koirala, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the year 2012, a type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and may often be detected late as it does not have typical symptoms. “I did not take care of my health earlier. I was not looking after myself.

Cancer made me realise the fact that health is important, eating right is important, and

exercising is required. There is a fear that Cancer can come back anytime. But one must be positive,” Manisha told reporters, at the launch of Prevention Magazine. The actress plans to do something for those suffering from the disease. “Cancer is not the death sentence, there is hope. Science has changed by leaps and bounds. Today we are able to deal with the treatment. I want to raise hope for people who don't have hope, who don't have access, resources. I will do something through a certain platform, in certain ways. I want to repay back to the needy,” she said. Manisha said that people like Subrata Roy, Shatrughan Sinha, Tabu and Gulshan Grover enquired about her welfare during the time she was undergoing her treatment. Manisha Koirala is looking forward to betting back to acting and stated, “I want to see myself on screen. I want to be back. I do get offers. I get roles like important one's in the film but I am there for two scenes or so, something that I would not want to take up. I am waiting for a good director and a good role,”Here's wishing Manisha Koirala all the strength, good health and a disease free existence. We do hope that she has a healthy life ahead.

disabilities.

Sometimes due to low i n f o r m a t i o n processing levels in their brains, these individuals experience impaired social interactions. It is characterized by impaired verbal and n o n v e r b a l communication, phobias and also by repetitive behavior.

Till 2013, complex mental disorders strikingly similar to Autism like Aspergers syndrome, pervasive disorder and childhood disintegrative disorder were recognized as different subtypes. With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were merged into one umbrella diagnosis of Autism Spectrum disorder.

The disorder is more common in men than in women and according to a recent research, it affects 1/150 individuals. The causes are varied just as the various types. The main factor causing autism is the default fragile X syndrome. For most people the X chromosome contains a Fmr1, a brain protein gene. However sometimes (in cases common in autism) the chromosome appears broken, twisted or plain fragile. In some other cases it is associated with agents causing birth defects while in some it is associated with affects of external factors during early stages of pregnancy.

NGOs vulnerable to risk of terror financing: Govt NEW DELHI: With voluntary organizations receiving more than Rs 11,500 crore of foreign funds annually, the Union home ministry has warned that the NGOs in the country were vulnerable to risks of money laundering and terror financing.

In its latest annual report on receipt and utilization of foreign contribution by voluntary associations, the home ministry said since the NGOs work independently outside the government, it is expected that they should be self- regulating and law abiding.

One of the objectives of the national policy on the voluntary sector is to "encourage NGOs to adopt transparent and accountable system of governance and management".

"While it is not proper to make sweeping generalizations, it is necessary to note that the NGO sector in India is vulnerable to the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing," the report said.

In his foreword, Union home secretary Anil Goswami said the general policy of the government is not to encourage soliciting of foreign contribution and the endeavour of the

ministry has been to bring in transparen cy and accountabi lity in the operation o f t h e Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act while ensuring national security.

Interestingly, the returns have not been received from nearly 19,000 organizations for which appropriate action has been taken by the home ministry for non-compliance of their statutory obligations.

A total of 43,527 NGOs were registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act upto March 31, 2012.

Amongst the purposes for which foreign contribution was received and utilized are: rural development (Rs 945.77 crore), welfare of children (Rs 929.22 crore), construction and maintenance of school/college (Rs 824.11 crore) and research (Rs 539.14 crore).

India NGO distributes empty pots WHO criticised for not following policy on recognising NGOs to mark World Water Day BANGALORE: Water is soon to be the most precious liquid in this planet. Considering the importance of c o n s e r v i n g w a t e r, March 22 is observed as World Water Day across the globe. A non-profit organisation in Bangalore did something different to mark the occasion- United Way of Bengaluru (UWBe) in association with students of Surana College and corporate volunteers identified 6 prime locations in Bangalore to hand out empty clay pots to the general public. And what message does this symbolic act convey? The pots were used to signify the colossal issue of water scarcity, said the organisers. The campaign intended to deliver one strong message to all the citizens of the city - No Lake, No Water. The organisers encouraged people to save water

for a secured future.

Why Bangalore? Once a city with numerous lakes and blessed with the most perfect weather, Bangalore is now losing its lakes to urbanization. More subways, layouts, malls and flyovers have taken a toll on the city's climatic conditions too. BBMP, with the help of organisations like UWBe has undertaken an initiative to restore and rejuvenate the city's water bodies. They have been working on the revival of several lakes such as Yelahanka Lake, Kaikondrahalli Lake, Chinnapanahalli Lake etc. More about United Way of Bengaluru (UWBe) UWBe is a non-profit organization which is committed to raising community levels in education, healthcare and livelihoods in and around Bengaluru.

NEW DELHI: Civil society groups have expressed disappointment with the number of "industry groupings" that have "incorrectly gained NGO status" with the World Health Organization (WHO).

There are 187 organizations or networks recognized as NGOs in official relations with the WHO. According to the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), a new entrant into this WHO list of NGOs, industry groups which have been recognized as NGOs by WHO include Croplife International (representing Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer, CropScience, Dow Agrosciences, DuPont and other companies promoting GMO technologies ) the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufactures and Associations, International Life Sciences Institute (representing Nestle, Coca Cola, Kellogg, Pepsi, Monsanto, Ajinomoto, Danone, General Mills and others) and the Industry Council for Development (representing Nestle, Mars, Unilever and Ajinomoto). "All are guided by market profit-making logic (whose

primary interest clashes with that of WHO). Their inclusion goes against WHO's current NGO policy," said a statement issued by IBFAN. One of the main criteria for admission of NGOs into official relations with the WHO is that "its aims and activities shall be in conformity with the spirit, purposes and principles of the Constitution of WHO, shall centre on development work in health or health-related fields, and shall be free from concerns which are primarily of a commercial or profitmaking nature." WHO's principles governing relations with NGOs states: "The objectives of WHO's collaboration with NGOs are to promote the policies, strategies and programmes derived from the decisions of the Organization's governing bodies; to collaborate with regard to various WHO programmes in jointly agreed activities to implement these strategies; and to play an appropriate role in ensuring the harmonizing of intersectoral interests among the various sectoral bodies concerned in a country, regional or global setting."

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Mr. Brijrajsinh Gohil (Sr. Div. Commander, First-ever International Preschool opens in Gujarat Gujarat Home Guard) gets felicitated by IBP Child education is sensitive issue of social to perform his / her moral responsibility no matter what Harshadbhai Presides over Function Along with Prominent Guests s o r t o f profession they education through are in. This scientific learning. social service Addressing over not only satisfy scientific learning, our own spirit Shri Santosh Shukla, but generate the Advocate expressed right flame of the utility of dedication for innovative learning other people. among children and He felt highly their skills power appreciation on during initial being honored. Ahmedabad Political learning phase. He Wing President Shri Lav Acharya told that owing to expressed the philosophy and objectives opening of Alma of International Brahmin Parliament.

Kids International On this occasion, Shri Murli Manohar P r e s c h o o l Joshi, Shri Kalraj Mishra, Shri Rajeev Santrampur and Shukla, Shri Manish Tiwari, Pt. Vishnu many small and big Prasad Shukla, Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev cities of the nation Sharma, Shri Santosh Shukla, Advocate would help parents along with Shri Harshadbhai to get aware and Brahmbhatt, Shri Tarunbhai Rawal, Shri benefited by Shirishbhai Pandya and Shri Hiren SANTRAMPUR: “The vital importance of scientific preschool education in own locality. During function Trivedi congratulated him. and technological era is increasing day-by-day. It is Shri Dhairyvirsinh J. Rathod, Shri Kuldipsinh P. our individual and social responsibility to educate Chauhan, Shri Yuvrajsinh J. Puwar and Shri children with scientific preschool education to Kirpalsinh J. Panwar were handed over certificate and develop their inborn qualities and serve nation's authorization certificate of IIML (Mauritius) and growth through individual contributions.” These Almakids Preschool. by hon'ble guest and Shri Ban's travel to Rwanda for the 20th views were expressed by Pujya Shri Pritam Muniji at Santosh Shukla. The function was conducted by Shri commemoration of the genocide that the inaugural function of first-ever International Dhairyvirsinh J. Rathod, Shri Heronbhai Trivedi and Preschool Alma kids in Santrampur City in Gujarat Shri Kuldipsinh P. Chauhan, vote of thanks was given occurred there. “The international State. On this occasion the function was presided over by Shri Yuvrajsinh J. Puwar and Shri Kirpalsinh J. community failed the people of Rwanda by senior social and cultural philanthropist Shri Panwar. A big group of parents, children and social 20 years ago. And we are at risk of not Harshad Bhai Brahmabhatt along with being guest gentry witnessed the function. doing enough for the people of the CAR Shri Tarunbhai Rawal, Shri Virendra Majumdar, Shri On this occasion Pt. Vishnu Prasad Shukla, Prof. (Dr.) today,” said the Secretary-General, who Shirishbhai Pandya, Shri Heranbhai Trivedi Smt. Rajeev Sharma, Shri Suresh Verma, Dr. Suchita met with the Head of State of the Asha V. Shah, Shri T.N. Shukla, Shri Santosh Shukla, Transition, President Catherine Samba- Advocate (Alma Limited) and Dr. Dilip N. Pandit Shukla, Shri Rajesh Shukla, Dr. Pradeep Mishra, Dr. Panza, as well as with representatives of were shed the light over the importance of child Rajeev Shrivastava, Dr. Monica Nagori and all members of Alma Kids congratulated him. displaced families in Bangui. He stressed that it is vital to ensure that there no such anniversaries in CAR, stating: “Do not repeat the mistakes of the past – heed the lessons. The fate of your country is in your hands. The people of CAR should not be killing the people of the CAR.” Mr. Ban noted that atrocity crimes are being committed in CAR. “Ethno-religious cleansing is a reality.

Most members of the Muslim minority have fled. Muslims and Christians have been placed in mortal danger simply because of who they are or what they believe. “The security of the state has been replaced by a state of anarchy, he added. “People have been lynched and decapitated. Sexual violence is on the rise. Gruesome acts have been committed while others cheered on the perpetrators. There has been total impunity – zero accountability. This must change.”

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AHMEDABAD: The PresidentPolitical Wing of International Brahmin Parliament Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Shri Lav Acharya had honored Mr Brijrajsinh Gohil (Sr. Div. Commander, Gujarat State Home Guard) recently. On addressing during the felicitation by International Brahmin Parliament, Shri Brijrajsinh Gohil expressed gratitude and appreciated the activities of the organization across the world. He further shed the light on social services and moral values that inspire the society through philanthropic services. One has

UN chief uses Central African Republic visit to spotlight ongoing crisis, urge end to violence

“There is a hole in the heart of Africa.

Every day, I wake up thinking about your trials and troubles. Everywhere, I have called on leaders to step up their efforts,” Mr. Ban said in an address to the country's National Transitional Council.

“Some say this is a forgotten crisis. I am here to help make sure the world does not forget.” The UN chief's visit comes amid a recent escalation in fighting in the CAR capital, Bangui, between Christians and Muslims. The crisis, which began in December 2012, has left thousands of people dead, and 2.2 million, about half the population of CAR, in need of humanitarian aid. More than 650,000 people are still internally displaced, and over 290,000 have fled to neighbouring countries in search of refuge. The visit, which had not been announced prior to his arrival and lasted just a few hours, also comes ahead of Mr.

IIML opens its Training Center at Imphal West (Manipur) IMPHAL: Leading International Brand in education sector and international certification from International Informatics Mauritius Limited (IIML) opens its New Authorized Training Center at Imphal West (Manipur), under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Leimapokpam Rojen Singh. This center would run all international certification courses of IIML to benefit student community over there. This is informed by IIML CEO (India ) Shri Santosh Shukla Advocate.

The city of Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. The ruins of the Palace of Kangla are in the city centre, surrounded by a moat. Kangla Fort was home to the paramilitary Assam Rifles until November 2004, when it was transferred to the state of Manipur by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The

city's Polo Ground is the world's oldest surviving polo ground in the world.

Near the Polo Ground is the Manipur State Museum, with a collection of artifacts and pictures depicting the city's history. Ima Keithel (Mother Market) at Khwairamband Bazar is the only market in the world with all its stalls run by women. In 1944, the battles of Imphal and Kohima were the turning points of the Burma Campaign. For the first time in the southeast Asian theatre, the Japanese lost the initiative to the Allies, (who retained it until the end of the war).

On 18 June 1997, the Imphal District was divided into Imphal East and Imphal West.

On this occasion, Mr. Joseph Boston (Chairman, Africa), Mr. Anil Audit (Director, Mauritius), Mr. M. Damodar (Legal Advisor, Mauritius), Ms. Anishtha Audit (Project Head, Mauritius) and Dr. Suchita Shukla, Dr. Monica Nagori (Project Head, India) congratulated Mr. Singh and his staff.

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