Jaipur

ehlot government’s flagship scheme - Annapurna Food Packethas got embroiled in a controversy and that is why an immense delay is being caused in its enforcement. Two months have already passed and owing to the difficulties that have arisen, it is expected that two more months will pass before the scheme is implemented.

Under this scheme, free food packets will be distributed to 1.06 crore families covered under the National Food Security Act. Supplying food packets to beneficiaries at cost of Rs 370 per packet could result in a monthly expenditure of about Rs 392 crore i.e. Rs 4,700 crore per annum.

In the beginning, the CM had made Food and Civil Supply department, under minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, the nodal department for this scheme. But later, the finance department made changes and handed the responsibility to Cooperative department. Reportedly, minister Khachari-

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Pilot is not forming new party: Venugopal

New Delhi

Rahul Gandhi will return to Delhi from foreign tour on June 19. Meanwhile, an important meeting took place in Delhi on Thursday wherein, Sachin Pilot met with KC Venugopal. During the meeting, the two discussed various issues. Meanwhile, on Friday, KC Venugopal issued a remark regarding the meeting and said, “Sachin Pilot will not leave the Congress party. Don’t worry about it, we will fight (election) together.”

Congress General Secy

KC Venugopal has termed discussions of Sachin Pilot forming a new party as

G yawas is not too happy with this change and he has asserted a ‘constitutional objection’ to it. He claims that when in the state budget in the assembly, this scheme has been passed under the Food department, then how can the Finance department, without the approval of the assembly, bring about such changes at its own level? This controversy has not been solved yet.

On the other hand, the Cooperative Department has handed the purchase responsibility of food packets to its own institution - CONFED. Registrar, CooperativesMeghraj Singh Ratnu - is its Chairman. Meanwhile, another controversy is going on between CONFED and Finance Department. The tender document for food packets that CONFED prepared, having spent days in its preparation, was returned by the Finance Department with a two page long objection

The Tender document for food packets that CONFED prepared, was returned by the Finance Department with a two page long objection note note. Now an entirely new tender document has been prepared and this has caused the delay of two months.

Third controversy is between Cooperative Minister Udaya Lal Anjana and Principal Secretary Cooperatives Sreya Guha. According to the process, what ever action CONFED takes and decides, it will be okayed by Sreya Guha, as the Principal Secretary of Cooperative department (parent department).

The problem is that CONFED Chairman and Registrar Cooperatives is the same personMeghraj Ratnu. This means that as Chairman, the file that Meghraj Ratnu prepares, that will be examined at the level of government by Ratnu himself in his capacity at Registrar and it will be him who approves of it.

This is not right according to the administrative point of view since there is conflict of interest. Word is that CONFED is working under the guidance of the minister in the matter related to food packets. The FA and GM there are also being guided by the ‘higher ups’. mere rumours. “The talk of forming a party is just a rumour. Sachin Pilot is in constant contact even after meeting held at the President’s house. Even after that meeting, Talk with Pilot has been held three to four times. There is no such activity in Rajasthan.

Perhaps Sreya Guha felt that this 4700 crore rupees worth scheme’s transparency and unbiasness could be brought under suspicion due to conflict of interest and therefore, through a signed order, Sreya Guha directed FA Vachaspati Tripathi of RAJFED, whose Guha is Chairman, to assist the Registrar and examine the files.

Minister Udaylal Anjana has not sought answer from Sreya Guha asking her how did she issue the order without the minister’s approval?

How can the FA of RAJFED interfere in the department’s work? Word is that the minister is reportedly unsatisfied with Sreya Guha’s explanation and he has taken the matter to CM.

But amid all these controversies, the food packet scheme is facing the brunt and now the model code of conduct is also round the corner.

All the leaders in Rajasthan are united, the talk of forming a party is nothing more than a rumour. There is no point in replying to rumours. There is no such atmosphere in Rajasthan,” he said.

On the question of contact with Pilot after reconciliation meet held at the Congress President’s house, Venugopal said that talks are on continuously. Both the leaders are united, he claimed.

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want children from abroad to come here for studies: MP Bohra

Bharat Dixit Jaipur

The Education Summit was organised by First India and Bharat24 at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Jaipur on Friday. Education Min BD Kalla said, “Your decision should be such that it will benefit everyone. The new education policy is good, but till now the states have not benefited. Now there is a need for quality education.”

Meanwhile, MP Ramcharan Bohra said that Jagdeesh Chandra has left an indelible mark in every field. “The kind of churning that is going on in this and different things have been said by everyone on different subjects. We want children from abroad to come here for studies. Today medical colleges have been opened in every district,” he said.

Speaking at the Education Summit, First India News CMD Jagdeesh Chandra said that in today’s era, various organizations organize such

Dr BD Kalla, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, Nirmal Gehlot and Ramcharan Bohra during ‘The Education Summit’ organised by First India & Bharat24 at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Jaipur.

events, but most of the events remain mere formalities. “People’s involvement is only where there is some good thing. Today’s education summit is organised very well. Many children’s issues were discussed in this summit.” mit, educationists discussed about the education policy including the current education system, as well as various educationists kept their views on how to carry their culture and values in the education of the present day. Jaipur, Saturday | June 10, 2023 ity First brings to you some more glimpses from the splendid fashion show titled, ‘The Trunk Treasure’. P11

Speaking in the program, MLA Rafeek Khan, giving the date of the model school opened in the present government, said that Rajasthan is the only state in which English schools have been opened at this level.

FUSION OF STYLE & TALENT!

City first brings to you glimpses from mesmerizing fashion show ‘The Trunk Treasure’, which took place at Diablo, Jaipur on Thursday!

Uttkarsha Shekhar uttkarsha.shekhar @firstindia.co.in

Twas organised in the heart of Jaipur, CScheme at Diablo on Thursday, the show was a spectacular display of elegance and brilliance. Presented by Diablo and First India, the show brought together a fu sion of style, talent, and creative brilliance, making it the T-20 of Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion with his presence and praised Gaurav Gaur for curating an awe-inspir ing fashion show. He also said that Gaurav Gaur has the best collection of talent in the entire city. Dr Chandra also extend ed his congratulations to Ravi Parekh, the owner of Diablo, for a successful start to

As the night progressed, the audience was enthralled by the extraordi nary designs presented by 15 beautiful models.

Snigdha Khanor, the designer behind the stun ning collection, left the spectators in awe with her masterful craftsman ship. Each ensemble was a work of art, seamlessly blending artistic creativ ity with the vibrant col ours of Rajasthan. Khanor’s collection truly resonated with the essence of the modern-day

The official partners of Elite Miss Rajasthan, namely NS Hoarding, The Headman Salon, Bazzaka advertisements, NFT.Social and Fasdes, Fashion Academy played a significant role in supporting the event.

The show itself was beautifully designed by Gaurav Gaur and Shubham Chakraborty, ensuring a visually captivating experience for all attendees. The show was choreographed by Supermodel Akanksha Bhalla.

The 15 models, including Shweta Raje, Devshree Hada, Sheena

Parashar, Shrishti Khatri, Tanu Choudhary, Soni Kumari, Khushi Vijay, Varunavi Singh, Rishika, Juhi, Harshita, Soni, Kalpana and Navya walked the ramp with their elegance and stole the show. Their confident presence and impeccable runway skills added an extra layer of glamour to the event.