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12-year-old girl mauled to death by leopard in Lolab

Srinagar, Aug 4: In a tragic incident, a leopard on Monday mauled a twelveyear-old girl to death in Lolab area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

“A leopard appeared in Syed Mohalla of village Dardpora in Lallpora area of Lolab today afternoon and dragged a 12-year-old Ulfat Jaan daughter of Altaf Hussain Shah from the compound of his house,” a witness told GNS. He said the cries of girl caught the attention of some people who chased the leopard to save the girl from his clutches. “However, they failed to rescue the minor.”

The locals who after reaching on the spot found him in a pool of blood.

Afterwards, the grievously wounded was shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared her brought dead.

Following the tragic incident, a pall of gloom descended upon the village when Ulfat’s body reached home.

Later the villagers staged massive protest against wildlife authorities for failing to prevent entry of wild animals in residential areas.

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08 injured in road accidents Srinagar, Aug 4 : Eight persons were injured in two separate road accidents across the valley.

An Innova vehicle bearing registration number JK01T/8016 hit and injured a pedestrian Mohammad Akbar Rather son-in-law of Abdul Ahad Bhat resident of Preng Kangan, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kangan.

He was shifted to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Meanwhile, a Sumo bearing chassis number MAT-4180236FO3624 turned turtle near Baba Reshi crossing resulting in injuries to 07 passengers.

All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Edit Page Save water-bodies, Save life Pollution of different kinds has caused maximum damage to the world ecology and the present global warming which has created a panic like situation in the universe is one of the repercussions of unending holocaust of this pollution. Noise pollution, air pollution, dust pollution, water pollution and industrial pollution have made the life of the human-beings almost impossible. Our soul freshening air has become so poisonous that whenever we breathe, we inhale hundreds of life threatening particles. Only a few years back, no body in Kashmir Valley would dream of filtered water

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS: Light Rain would occur at a few places over the state.

FORECAST OF SRINAGAR: Possibility of thunderstorm inthe afternoon. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 30°C & 23°C respectively.

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Local, foreign militants two sides of same coin: GOC ‘Those killed in Keran were infiltrators’

Ganderbal, August 04: (GNS) The army on Monday said the local and foreign militants in Kashmir inflict equal damage during attacks.

Talking to reporters after addressing students in Sainik School here, the GOC 15 Chinar Corps, Lt. Gen Subrata Saha, said in a reply to a question: “Whether local or foreign, they inflict equal damage. But, we always try to minimize it.”

In the backdrop of attacks on police in north Kashmir, the GOC, when asked if there

is surge in militancy, said: “These incidents happen. But we always try to foil them and provide security to people.”

The GOC informed that the four militants who were killed in Keran sector on Thursday and Friday were infiltrators.

“We have recovered 8 AK 47 rifles, navigation equipment and ration from them,” he said, adding we foiled their infiltration attempt.

Meawhile, GOC 15 Chinar Corps, Lt. General Subrata Saha visited the Sainik School

here after its hostel was gutted in a massive fire last night and announced immediate relief for the affected students.

In a massive fire on Sunday, the hostel of students at Sainik School Manasbal in this central Kashmir district was completely gutted. The school management informed that the incident occurred when students were having dinner.

The GOC, while expressing sympathy with the school management and students, said he was saddened by the incident.

“Yesterday when I saw it on television, I felt very sad,” he told students.

The GOC, on the occasion, announced immediate relief on ‘humanitarian grounds’. “In a bid to provide you with immediate relief, we will provide 12 tents for 60 affected students, 60 sleeping bags, mattresses, bed sheets, pillows, pillow and pillow covers,” he said. “Besides,” he said, “we are giving 2000 rupees to each student so that you could buy uniform, towels, tooth brushes etc. We are giving it to principal your school and would request him to buy these things.”The GOC informed the students See GOC On PG 11..

Mufti says Assembly polls test of people’s wisdom Suggests PM revives Kashmir resolution process Anantnag, August 4: Seeking decisive mandate for his party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said the forthcoming Assembly elections are a test for the wisdom and foresight of the people as they will be chalking out an entirely new course for the state’s political leadership.

“These elections will be historically transformational as they are being contested in a situation marked by extraordinary political permutations.

The challenge lies in converting these polls into a momentous opportunity for not only bringing about inclusive socio-economic development across the state, but reviving the resolution and reconciliation process for the permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue,” Sayeed said while interacting with people during his extensive tour of various areas of Anantnag today.

According to a statement issued to KNS, he also called upon the country’s political leadership especially the Prime Minister

Last session of Health sector development present Assembly a focused area: CM from August 25 Inaugurates CT Scan at Baramulla

Election notification likely on September 15

02 residential houses damaged in fire Srinagar, Aug 4 : Two residential houses were damaged in two different fire incidents, last evening.

Fire broke out in the residential house of Ghulam Mohammad Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Khumriyal, Kupwara resulting in partial damage to the house. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and police.

In another fire incident, fire broke out in the residential house of Jahangir Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar resident of Gandwani, in the jurisdiction of Police Station D H Pora, Anantnag. In this incident See Fire On PG 11..

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Srinagar, Aug 4: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday said that upgradation of medicare facilities and modernization of government health institutions particularly in rural areas has remained focused area in the policy planning of his government. He said health sector has been flagged as one of the most important sectors, as such, received concentrated attention for improvement, expansion and consolidation during the last over five and a half years.

The Chief Minister today inaugurated Rs. 3 crore CT Scan and other modern facilities at Baramulla District Hospital. The Minister for Health and Medical Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din was present

on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that CT Scans have been also provided for Handwara, Kulgam and Anantnag Hospitals to ensure modern health care facilities to the people. He said this initiative will help to reduce unnecessary referrals to tertiary hospitals and save the precious time to diagnose the ailment and provide prompt treatment.

Omar Abdullah said that there is a proposal to provide CT Scans to all District and other important hospitals where this facility is not presently available. He said the government has also provided latest equipments like See CM On PG 11..

Man-eater shot dead by army

Another captured in north Kashmir Srinagar, Aug 4: A wild bear

was shot dead by army in Handwara area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir after the wild animal attacked and injured several people during the past two weeks.

Official sources told GNS that late last night army’s 21 RR spotted the wild bear near Tompura village, the bear had also attacked the army squad. “The army men immediately fired upon the bear and killed him instantly”.

A senior wild Life official while confirming the killing of bear said that the animal had turned man- eater and had injured many humans in the recent past besides killing dozens of livestock.

The residents said that bears were posing threat to them and their livestock.

The locals in the area finally sighed of relief when army killed the bear, who had attacked and injured several people.

“Children were scared to venture out of homes as man-eater was on the prowl

in village. We are thankful to army men who killed the animal. The animal was increasingly posing dangers to human lives and livestock,” said a local resident.

However, the villagers alleged that there are several more bears and leopards, who have created havoc.

Demanding similar action, the villagers said these bears and leopards often infiltrate into villages near forest and attack people, particularly children and women.

Residents of many other villages including Kandi, Pazalpora, Balipora, Vilgam, Dardpora, Bakiakar and Wadipora said that they were reeling under intense scare of wild animals. They said that the leopards and bears had killed dozens of livestock and were posing threat to humans.

Meanwhile, police team on Sunday captured a wild bear from Balipora area of Pazalpora village in Handwara.

A police official told GNS that locals of the area informed police Vilgam after they spotted a wild bear wandering in the village.The police team was immediately See Man On PG 11..

Srinagar, Aug 4 : The law department in the civil secretariat here has sent the proposal for commencement of 10 days summer session in the legislative assembly, likely being started from August 25 to September 5.

Sources privy to this development told KNS that the government is likely to highlight its past performance of five years and that the 10 days session will be the last one of present coalition government as sources have confirmed that election notification shall be issued on September 15.

The law minister Mir Saif-ullah when contacted by KNS confirmed that the proposal for the starting of the summer session of the legislative assembly here has been sent to the government for the fi-

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nal nod and if the approval is granted, the session shall be of 10 days of duration and will start from August 25 to September 5.

Sources have told KNS that during the coming session, the government will strive to put the ‘remarkable’ measures taken by it during the past, before the masses and shall also apprise the house about the vital steps taken by the coalition for the people of the state.

Reports informed further that the opposition has also geared up to assail the state government and to assail it over what it terms the ‘anti people’ measures. Several meeting of the opposition parties have taken place to corner the government and not to allow See Last On PG 11..

Narendra Modi to make a renewed beginning towards the resolution of Kashmir issue by engaging with all the stakeholders both on internal and external fronts.

“We are at the crossroads of a historic moment for change and it’s for the emancipated people of the State to decide which party has the courage and the commitment to address their political and economic concerns resolutely,” he said. Sayeed said the plethora of problems facing the state today, have to be taken head-on and PDP would need a decisive mandate to be able to address them and take them up with the national leadership.

He said J&K today needs not just a change of government but an overhaul of the system of governance.

“The systemic transformation that PDP wants to bring about will be to create a responsive and responsible political structure, productive economic setup and supportive social fabric,” he said and added it could be possible only if the party gets a decisive mandate.

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Schools re-open, several children faint due to scorching heat Srinagar, Aug 4 : With the state authorities announcing the re-opening of the schools on Monday despite the scorching heat conditions on rise in valley, the temperatures gave tough time to the school going kids with the reports about children falling faint in various areas of the summer capital.

The reports informed that as the state authorities Monday opened the schools in Valley, the scorching heat witnessed in the schools with no arrangements of cooling gave tough time to little kids.

Reports also informed that several students fainted due to the heat conditions prevailing in the valley and the school authorities remained perturbed due to the crises.

Parents across valley while slamming the state authorities over undermining the prevailing heat conditions stating that the step taken by the school education See Schools On PG 11..

Sogam residents accuse NC workers of enforced migration the locals were set ablaze Qaiser Lone by the ‘NC workers’ 10 different times but o acwas taken on ground rebuts allegations tion by the authorities despite

Srinagar, Aug 4 : The locals of North Kashmir’s Sogam area Monday alleged that the National Conference men are involved in the harassment of the inhabitants with the district administration acting as the mute spectators.

A delegation led by Haji Ghulam Hassan Wani hailing from Sogam area told KNS that some NC workers at the behest of the ruling party and with the support of district administration are involved in the harassment of the locals by setting ablaze the local shops without any fear of the consequences and have compelled the people to migrate from the area enmasse.

He stated further that during different incidents the shops owned by

registration of the cases against them at the local police stations.

He added that later when the shop owners tried to reconstruct the shops, the NC men again approached them and forcefully dismantled the structures that were raised after the fire.

Wani, a local shop owner stated that when he tried to re construct the shop he was warned of the dire consequences by the men of Qaisar Jamsheed Lone and during the wee hours, the shop was again dismantled.

He stated that he several times approached the district authorities but no action was taken against the involved persons and those men move freely in the area- terrorizing locals and harassing See Sogam On PG 11..

Saudi cleric issues fatwa

Effective monitoring and supervision imperative for ‘Demagogic actions, won’t better traffic management: DGP help Palestinians’ Asks for donations rather than solidarity marches’

Riyadh, August 4: A fatwa has been issued against pro-Gaza marches by a Saudi cleric who says that demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians “are just useless demagogic actions.”

The fatwa was issued by Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and General President for Scientific Researches and Fatwa, Abdul Aziz Al Ash-Sheikh.

This comes at a time after which several demonstrations have been organized in Arab and non-Arabs countries alike in solidarity with the Gaza Strip. These demonstrations have taken place since the Zionist aggression on Palestinians starting, July 8.

According to Al Ghadeer TV, Saudi Arabia’s

Grand Mufti said that the pro-Gaza demonstrations “are just useless demagogic actions, that won’t help Palestinians.”

“Demagoguery does not work. It is just an exaggeration,” he added.

The Saudi Grand Mufti called upon Saudi Arabia’s citizens to donate money as humanitarian aid to Palestinians, rather than mobilizing in solidarity marches. The Grand Mufti hailed the Saudi Arabian King’s donation to the victims of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, and urged Saudi citizens to do the same.

After a long silence on the Israeli aerial, naval and ground attacks on Gaza since July 8, last week King Abdullah issued a directive to donate SR100 million ($53.3 million) to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Abdul Aziz Al Ash-Sheikh See Saudi On PG 11..

Srinagar, Aug 4: Highlighting the importance of effective monitoring and supervision for better traffic management and road safety in the State, the Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra Kumar Monday said that in view of the growing population and ever increasing flow of vehicular traffic, responsibilities of the traffic police have doubled and they have to mould themselves as per the demand of the time.

Rajendra was addressing a meeting of traffic police officers at Traffic Headquarters here today. The meeting was convened to review the traffic management and improvement in traffic regulation in the State. He said that during the recent past, flow of surface traffic has been on alarming rise which has doubled the responsibilities of traffic police to regulate the traffic effectively. Traffic management has become a daunting task all over the country, especially in the cities and improvement with adoption of latest equipments and gadgets has become imper-

ative, said Rajendra.

The DGP said that awareness among road users about road safety and traffic rules needs to be given utmost importance besides seeking cooperation of people in bringing improvement in traffic management and penalizing the violators.

He said that all stakeholders need to be taken into confidence in order to achieve desired results. Print and electronic media has also a pivotal role in creating awareness among the people.

Stressing for joint efforts to curb traffic violations Rajendra said that regular See DGP On PG 11..

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GOC that by this evening, the goods would be handed over to principal. “Besides, I will request concerned authorities in state government to help you in improvement and development as I myself witnessed the damage inflicted by the fire.”

He hailed the school authorities and principal for ‘providing quality education’ to the students. “Ten days ago, when I came to Badampura camp, I was told that the principal and other school management is trying their best to provide you with quality education and care,” he said. The GOC expressed happiness after seeing the smiling faces of students. “I hope the school administration would try to normalize the situation.”

He told reporters after addressing students that he came to see what had happened and what the damage is.

Meanwhile, the school’s Principal Sheikh Gayas-udDin said that the students had joined the school yesterday after Eid holidays and at around 8:15 when students were having dinner some smoke was seen coming out of the hostel building and in no time huge flames of fire appeared.

He said: “though school staff tried to douse the fire but they failed to do so. Soon after the fire tenders were called,” adding: “nearly one done fire tenders from Ganderbal and Bandipora were on job to control the fire.”

He said that the books, clothes of about 6o students suffer damage. “The cause of fire is yet to be known and we have asked for the investigation into the incident its cause,” he added.

Besides senior army officials, the Additional Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Paramveer Singh, was accompanying the GOC. (GNS)

GOC “The results of the Lok Sabha polls have made it amply clear that the people of the State have come together with their powerful voice and have expressed their will unambiguously. They have affirmed our course.

They have told us to move forward,” he said and added that the upcoming Assembly elections offer a great opportunity for consolidating this movement for change so that PDP could accomplish its unfinished agenda of ushering J&K into an era of lasting peace, durable stability and inclusive prosperity. Terming the NC-Congress coalition regime as the darkest era of governance in the State, Sayeed said J&K has been pushed into a virtual morass during the past six years due to administrative ineptitude and lack of political understanding. “There is chaos and anarchy all around with every section of the society having suffered immensely during the past six years of misgovernance,” he said and added it was ironic that this government which enjoyed unprecedented support from stakeholders in power had failed to secure a single benefit for the people of the state while it did everything to reverse the atmosphere of positivity that the PDP led government had been able to generate in a brief period.

Sayeed said on the other hand PDP during its brief tenure in the government between 2002 and 2005 scripted a new chapter of peace and development in the state and the party not only revived people’s trust in the democratic institutions, but set an example of honesty and transparency in the governance system while facilitating Kashmir resolution process both on internal and external fronts.

Sayeed expressed the hope that armed with a clear mandate, the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre would revive the peace and resolution process not only within Kashmir but with Pakistan as well to ensure durable peace and stability in the South Asian region. “I am optimistic that the new government at the Centre will pick up and carry forward the resolution process both on internal and external fronts which was pioneered by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003 and taken onward by Dr Manmohan Singh,” he said and added; “I hope the new government, under the leadership of Modi, will take tangible measures, by involving all the stakeholders, to address the causes of alienation and trust deficit in Kashmir and work towards finding a long-lasting solution to the problem plaguing the region for the past more than six decades.

He said while PDP would continue to act as a facilitator for resolving the Kashmir issue and the issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir, the party would carry forward its agenda of political resolution, economic development, good governance, justice and merit, foundations for which it had laid in its first brief tenure in 2002.

“We hope people would judge us on our performance during our brief stint in the government, in opposition and on the basis of our political, economic and developmental agenda and give us a clear mandate in the Assembly elections,” he added our voice will be heard with respect and reason not only in New Delhi but all across the country and beyond if PDP is given a clear mandate. Adv Javaid Ah Sheikh ZP Anantnag, Adv. Javid Ahamad Sathu, Town President, Ghulam Ahamad Thakur,Imran Amin Shah. (KNS)

Schools department vindicates the little care being shown by the helmsmen about the little kids.

“This is bizarre and outrageous that the situation has turned this much turbulent and the authorities didn’t pay any heed to end the crises. Ether the government should have the proper arrangement in the schools and if they don’t have the same, the heath of kids must be taken into consideration before making any announcement public,” said Mohammad Shafi Lone, a Srinagar resident.

Several other parents maintained that if any misshapen happens with their wards, the responsibility will go to the state government as they didn’t think about the heat conditions and compelled the students to beat the scorching heat.

“The decisions the state authorities take is anarchic.

They don’t see the conditions on ground. They sit in the air conditioned offices and take decision of opening of the schools, caring little what it means to remain in the intense heat conditions,” said Mukhtar Ahmad, parents who kid studies in 1st standard at a private institution.

However, the state authorities when contacted maintained that the syllabus of the kids is yet incomplete and if the vacations continue it would have direct effect upon the academic session.

But parents contest the claim of school education department, stating that the health of their children is most important and hence comes first. “They cannot

Zabarwan Times take our children for a ride. They have to take appropriate step,” parents said. (KNS)

CM Laparoscope, Cardiograph Machine, Doppler, etc in various hospitals so that people can avail the best health facilities in the government hospitals. He said Primary Health Centres and District Hospitals are being upgraded and improved with modern health care facilities so that people get latest medicare at their doorsteps.

The Chief Minister said that attention is also being paid to provide qualified doctors and para-medix to the hospitals across the State. He said under NHRM posting of doctors in rural hospitals has received a considerable fillip. He said that a new medical college in Baramulla will further upgrade and expand modern health facilities in the district.

It may be mentioned here that during the last more than five and a half years about 200 health institutions of various categories have been either opened or strengthened in the State besides completion of 200-beeded two new Maternity Hospitals, nine major hospital projects including Super Speciality Hospital Jammu. Also 48 new Primary Health Centres, 11 District Mobile Medical Units, 200-bedded Paediatric Unit at SMGS Hospital Jammu, 200-bedded Additional Block in Lel Ded Hospital Srinagar, 50-bedded Additional Emergency Block at GMC Jammu, Oncology Block in GMC Srinagar, Psychiatric Centre in Jammu, Operation Theatres at Bones and Joint Hospital Srinagar, Additional Blocks in JLNM Hospital Rainawari besides installation of latest medical gadgets in all the hospitals.

As many as 15 hospital projects were also completed and commissioned in this period which include District Hospitals at Kathua, Poonch, Gandhi Nagar, Sarwal, Baramulla, Rainawari, Rajouri, Kishtwar, Unani Hospital Srinagar, Emergency Hospital Qazigund, Accident Hospital Vijapur, Emergency Hospital Katra, Hospitals at Beerwa, Tral, Kokernag, Pampore, Zainapora, Yaripora, Pulwama, Khansahib, Bani and Langate. Seven CT Scans have been installed at SMGS Jammu, District Hospital Udhampur, Rajouri, Kathua, Gandhi Nagar, Leh, Kargil. 6 Dialysis Machines and Digital X-ray Machines have been installed SMGS Jammu, Liver and Kidney transplantation units established in SKIMS besides upgrading Children Hospital Srinagar. (KNS)

Last it to highlight any of the steps that it claims to be pro-people.

Experts believe that the coming session would be subtle in nature as the same would have a direct Impact upon the political parties of the state. Experts claim that during the session, a serious ruckus would be witnessed as all the political parties will try their utmost to present a better picture before the people, keeping in view the upcoming elections. (KNS)

Sogam the area.Wani maintained that action must be taken by the state authorities on ground so that a befitting reply is given to the ‘anarchic’ elements of the north Kashmir’s Sogam. He stated that the government must prioritize its efforts to put lid over the growing cries in the area.

When contacted, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone rebutted allegations terming them frivolous. “I have nothing to do with this matter. It is the people of the area who identified some land being illegally encroached upon and the district administration acted on the request of local people.”

Meanwhile, divisional commissioner Kashmir has directed the deputy commissioner Kupwara to take immediate action in the matter under law. (KNS)

Man rushed to the area and chased the bear after which the animal ran towards the Nallah where it got stuck.

“The police team after about four hours of wait managed to capture the bear”, he said. The animal has been later handed over to the wildlife department.

The locals of the area hailed the police action after they capture the wild bear.

The man-wild animal conflict has witnessed an increase in the Kashmir valley during the past few years. The numbers of such conflicts are on increase with every passing day, sources said.

More than 30 wild animals were killed in retaliation by villagers and wildlife officials in the Kashmir valley during the past three years.

About 100 people have also lost their lives and several hundred were injured in these conflicts during the period in the state. (GNS)

Saudi is not the only Saudi Mufti to say solidarity demonstrations with Gaza is “haram.” Earlier this week, another prominent Saudi Arabian cleric, Saleh Al-Luhaidan described the pro-Palestine marches as “demagogic denouncements.” Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan who is a Member of the Council of Senior Scholars said that these marches lead to “acts of chaos and sabotage.”

Al-Luhaidan said that even if these marches don’t lead to chaos and sabotage; they keep people away from being close to God. Instead, Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan urged Saudi citizens to pray for Palestinians in Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, The Muslim community all across globe have decided to hold demonstrations of solidarity with the Palestinian people. The demonstrations according to reports will be peaceful, and will be aimed at conveying the voice of the Muslims to the respective governments, to put pressure on them to stop the massacres of the children of the Palestinian people. These demonstrations according to Muslim bodies all across globe will play a great role and be very effective in conveying the views of the Muslims to the politicians, to put pressure on the Zionist government to put a stop to the massacres of the children in Palestine. (CNS)

DGP checking of valid documents including fitness of vehicles, route permits and adherence to traffic signals, speed limits etc should be ensured besides patrolling by the traffic personnel along with the other stakeholders would certainly help curb traffic violations and reduce consequent accidents.

The meeting discussed various issues related to the improvement in traffic regulations in the State. The

meeting was informed that various efforts have been taken to ensure road safety and traffic regulation effectively. Traffic signal lights have proved effective in traffic management in the cities of Jammu and Srinagar and people have adopted the system very quickly which is encouraging for the department.

Traffic inceptor vehicles are also proving successful in checking visible offences and accidents.

Emphasising upon the officers, Rajendra asked for greater dedication and coordination with other field agencies. He said that in view of the enlarged responsibilities Traffic Wing has limited manpower and resources adding that services of SPOs are being utilized to overcome the deficiency in this regard. He said that SPOs are being imparted basic training in traffic management to cater to the requirements arising day-by-day. He said PHQ would always provide active support to the Traffic Wing in strengthening its resources and manpower.

The DGP informed the meeting that PHQ is aware of the problems faced by the personnel performing their duties on the roads, exposed to extreme weather conditions. He asked to prepare a comprehensive plan for providing necessary shelter and other related infrastructure for the personnel at different places.

He said that besides other things all possible welfare measures would be adopted to ease the difficulties of the personnel performing duties in different areas of the State.

Earlier, IGP (Traffic), Muneer Ahmed Khan gave a detailed power point presentation about the functioning of traffic police. He said that effective enforcement work for improvement in traffic management has been taken and the system has been giving rich dividends so far as minimising the accidents in vulnerable areas. He said that regular awareness camps are being organized to bring awareness among the masses about road safety and inculcate a sense of traffic discipline among the road users.

During his power point presentation, the IGP said that coordination among different agencies and departments could help in avoiding road accidents. He said that good road geometry, adherence to traffic rules and removal of road blockades could make the roads safer. He said that various measures have been taken by the traffic police to regulate the surface traffic efficiently. The working of the wing has been divided into different units including rural, urban and national highway. For effective domination of NHW day/night patrolling is being conducted and patrol vehicles utilized to minimise road accidents. National Highway has been divided into several sectors to ensure effective and quick response in the times of traffic jams and accidents, he added.

Among others, the meeting was attended by IsGP, Jagjit Kumar and Shafakat Ali Watali, SSP Traffic, Hassib-u-Rehman, SSP NHW, Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Mugal, SSP Traffic (Rural), Javid Ahmed Koul, SO to IGP Traffic, Faisal Ahmed Quershi and other police officers. (GNS)

Fire Jahangir Ahmad got injured and the house was partially damaged. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and police. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Fire The residents of the area told GNS that wid animals had created a reign of terror in the area.

“The wild animals are also on prowl at the adjoining villages wherein the people fear to venture out of their homes during the dusk,” the inhabitants of these areas said. (GNS)

Fissures appear in PDP Beigh’s brother revolts Baramulla, August 4: Without giving any reply to show cause notice, Fazal Mehmood Beigh, the brother of Member Parliament and senior Peoples Democratic Party leader Monday decided to quit the party. In a press briefing Fazal accused PDP leadership of sidelining the dedicated workers and said that black sheep present in the party are taking decisions at Gupkar without assessing the ground situation.

Pertinently, PDP had issued a show cause notice to Fazal Mehmood Baig of Baramulla wherein he was asked to clear his position within seven

days for taking decision to contest as an independent candidate against the party's nominated candidate from Sangrama.

Fazal Mehmood Beigh according to CNS told reporters that PDP has been hijacked by few influential and wealthy people under whose influence party leadership is taking all the decisions. “This party has sidelined all those leaders and workers who put their sweat and blood to make the party strong from past decade,” he said adding that he will contest as an independent candidate from Sangrama constituency.

(CNS)

Water borne disease breaks out in Central, South Kashmir Budgam/Tral, August 4: Water borne diseases have broken out in many villages in Central Kashmir’s Budgam South Kashmir’s Tral town, leaving dozens of people sick and scores suffering from jaundice and fever.

The local residents of Chhoon village of Budgam district alleged that they are forced to drink highly contaminated water supplied to their homes by pipes. “The water that is being supplied to us is unhygienic and is not going through any kind of filtration process at the nearby filtration plant,” locals told CNS. The locals alleged that there has been so many incident in the past too in which whole village felt sick. “The water has foul smell and at times insects are visible in it.

Within just few days, more than 50 people have been severely infected,” they said.

Reports said that at least 50 patients have been shifted to district hospital Budgam while in Chhoon village tents have been erected to treat the patients.

Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Dr Mehmooda Kar told CNS that at least 46 patients have been shifted to Budgam hospital while a special team of doctors are treating the patients. She however said that there is nothing to panic as such incidents have occurred in the past as well. Meanwhile, water borne disease has also broken out in Satura village of south kashmir’s Tral town due to use of contaminated drinking water. (CNS)

Army ‘restricts’ night movement of people after stone-pelting incidents Sopore, August 4: Local residents of Tarzoo area of Sopore town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district Monday alleged that Army have been imposing night curfew in the area due to which people face lot of hard ships while farmers are unable to visit their orchards and paddy fields.

A delegation from Tarzoo area told CNS that they are suffering immensely due to the high handedness of Army personnel from 52 RR. “A few days back the Army used public address system directing people not to venture out from their houses from 8 in the evening till 4 in the morning,” one of the members of the delegation said adding that they are feeling scared and unsafe.

SP Sopore Abdul Qayoom told CNS that people should bring the matter into the notice of police and civil ad-

ministration while SDM Sopore Khurshid Ahmed told CNS that youth should refrain from stone-pelting as such incidents force Army to take such steps.

Sarpanch Tarzoo, Fayaz Ahmed however told CNS that Army have restricted the night movement of the people because groups of youth every evening attack army vehicles with stones. “Army directed youth not to assemble on roads in groups during evening hours and for this purpose they used public address system,” he said adding that some unknown youth frequently pelt stones on Army vehicles in the area and as a precautionary measure army has restricted the movement of the people on roads.

An Army official said that he would look into the matter. (CNS)

Ambulance driver arrested for killing a youth

Drug Alert notice issued

Baramulla, August 4, CNS: A 23 year old youth lost his life after hospital ambulance hit him near Baliharan Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Police sources told CNS that an ambulance from District Hospital Kupwara was on its way from Srinagar to Kupwara when near Baliharan Pattan it hit a motorcycle (JK04A-0349) that was driven by a 23 year old youth Muhammad Suliman son of Muhammad Qasim resident of Devar Pattan. Police said that the youth died on spot.

“We have arrested the erring ambulance driver Abdul Majid Wani and a case under section 279 and 304 of RPC has been registered against him,” police said. (CNS)

Stop purchasing Neomin plus Bolus drug: Controller to general public Srinagar, Aug 4: (GNS) Controller Drugs and Food Control Organization Srinagar has today issued a notice for the information of the public in general and the stakeholders to discontinue usage/stop sale of Neomin plus Bolus drug samples manufactured by M/s Minil Laboratories Pvt Ltd, 26, Industrial Estate, Digiana, Jammu.

The controller according to a statement issued to GNS said that the dealers who are in possession of any stocks of the said drugs shall inform the local drug authorities along with procurement details to help the department for effecting product recall.

After Naredra Modi visit, Nepal asks for more FDI, market access to bridge trade gap with India Nepal today asked India to increase foreign direct investment, relax non-trade measures and allow greater market access for its products to bridge widening trade deficit.

Nepal "suggested measures to address this deficit through increased Indian FDI, relaxation of non-tariff measures including SPS standards for agro products, support in product development, relaxation of Rules of Origin requirement for duty free access of Nepalese products, and mutual recognition of standards, conformity assessment and accreditation," a joint statement said. The statement was issued at the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to

Nepal.

In 2013-14, while India export to Nepal aggregated at USD 3.58 billion,

the imports were only USD 526 million leading to trade deficit of about USD 3 billion. The Nepalese side has requested India to remove the countervailing duty on its products including readymade garments, copper, brass utensils, Kattha and others.

It has also sought removal of "Quantitative Restrictions on the four Nepalese export products--Vegetable fats, copper products, Acrylic Yarn and Zinc Oxide."

Meanwhile, India assured the Himalayan nation to consider requests. "The Indian side also reiterated that problem of trade deficit could be best bridged by development of hydropower in Nepal and export of surplus power to India," it said.

Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Nepal in 17 years and the focus of the visit was on 4Cs- cooperation, connectivity, culture, constitution.

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Effective monitoring and supervision imperative for better traffic management: DGP SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The DGP said that aware- taken to ensure road safety and Highlighting the importance of ness among road users about traffic regulation effectively. effective monitoring and super- road safety and traffic rules needs Traffic signal lights have proved vision for better traffic manage- to be given utmost importance effective in traffic management ment and road safety in the State, besides seeking cooperation of in the cities of Jammu and Srithe Director General of Police people in bringing improvement nagar and people have adopted (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar in traffic management and pe- the system very quickly which is Monday said that in view of the nalizing the violators. He said encouraging for the department. growing population and ever in- that all stakeholders need to be Traffic inceptor vehicles are also creasing flow of vehicular traffic, taken into confidence in order proving successful in checking responsibilities of the traffic po- to achieve desired results. Print visible offences and accidents. lice have doubled and they have and electronic media has also a Emphasising upon the to mould themselves as per the pivotal role in creating aware- officers, Mr. Rajendra asked for demand of the time. ness among the people. greater dedication and coordinaMr. Rajendra was adStressing for joint ef- tion with other field agencies. He dressing a meeting of traffic po- forts to curb traffic violations said that in view of the enlarged lice officers at Traffic Headquar- Mr. Rajendra said that regular responsibilities Traffic Wing has ters here today. The meeting was checking of valid documents in- limited manpower and resources convened to review the traffic cluding fitness of vehicles, route adding that services of SPOs are management and improvement permits and adherence to traffic being utilized to overcome the dein traffic regulation in the State. signals, speed limits etc should ficiency in this regard.

He said that during the recent be ensured besides patrolling by He said that SPOs are being past, flow of surface traffic has the traffic personnel along with imparted basic training in traffic been on alarming rise which has the other stakeholders would management to cater to the redoubled the responsibilities of certainly help curb traffic viola- quirements arising day-by-day. traffic police to regulate the traf- tions and reduce consequent ac- He said PHQ would always profic effectively. Traffic manage- cidents. vide active support to the TrafLone News Khan fic News Agency Ganderbal its rement has become a daunting taskAgency Kangan The meeting discussed Wing in strengthening Gulzar News Zahidsources Book Depot Chadoora all over the country, especially in Agency variousSoura issues related to the imand manpower. the cities and improvement withAgency provement The DGP informed the Tariq News Hawalin traffic regulations Bashir News Agency Nowhatta adoption of latest Muzaffar equipments in theAgency State. Alamgari Bazar Budshah meeting PHQ Lal is aware of the Ali News Newsthat Agency Chowk and gadgets has become imperaThe meeting was informed problems faced by the personnel Abdullah Newsthat Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Chowk tive, said Mr. Rajendra. various efforts have been performing their Lal duties on the

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Excise Department launches Bhung destruction

Kashmir, Police and Revenue Departments today launched an intensified drive for Bhung destruction in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The drive was started from Dupatyar village of Bejbehara Tehsil in South Kashmir and Bhung on 40 kanals of the land was destroyed on the first day. As per preliminary reports and surveys conducted

with officers of the Excise Department and directed them to go for mass destruction of Bhung and other narcotic plant cultivations. Following this the Department framed a well evolved and multi pronged strategy for Bhung destruction which took of formally today. He asked the officers and officials of the department to intensify their efforts for making the state especially the

Deputations call on CM Transporters, Doctors, Forest Graduates presented memoranda of demands SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04 – Various deputations and individuals including Parliament Members and Legislators called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here on Monday and discussed various issues relating to their concerns.

A deputation of Transporters in its meeting with the Chief Minister brought to his notice various issues relating to their welfare and the strengthening of transport sector in the State.

A deputation of Field Doctors Association in its meeting with the Chief Minister discussed matters pertaining to their services, promotions, transfers, perks, etc. They also discussed issues relating to the functioning of the hospitals and delivery of services to the patients.

A deputation of DDR (Forest) Trained Graduates during their meeting with the Chief Minister demanded their appointment in the government service.

The Chief Minister gave patient hearing to the deputations and said that the genuine demands would be given due consideration.

roads, exposed to extreme weather conditions. He asked to prepare a comprehensive plan for providing necessary shelter and other related infrastructure for the personnel at different places.

He said that besides other things all possible welfare measures would be adopted to ease the difficulties of the personnel performing duties in different areas of the State.

Earlier, IGP (Traffic), Mr. Muneer Ahmed Khan gave a detailed power point presentation about the functioning of traffic police.

He said that effective enforcement work for improvement in traffic management has been taken and the system has been giving rich dividends so far as minimising the accidents in vulnerable areas.

He said that regular awareness camps are being organized to bring awareness among the masses about road safety and inculcate a sense of traffic discipline among the road users.

During his power point presentation, the IGP said that coordination among different

forts for Bhung destruction and curbing the menace of smuggling, stocking, sale and use of illicit liquor, narcotics, intoxicating drugs.

He expressed satisfaction over the response and cooperation extended by the people for the purpose and assured that Department shall be taking immediate cognizance of the complaints and redressing these expeditiously.

Committee of secretaries (COS) meeting

CS reviews departmental performances

and reviewed overall administrative functioning besides progress of various departmental initiatives.Chief Secretary received brief regarding the performance report of departments viz-a viz- achievements registered by the departments towards their set Annual Targets for the year 2013-14 as per their RFD. He also reviewed status of RFD 2014-15. While reviewing the progress of SMS based monitoring mechanism put in place for ongoing projects in PWD, PHE, I&FC and PDD, Mr Khandey asked the PHE and PWD departments to expe-

SRINAGR, AUGUST 04: Government is contemplating to install Global Positioning System (GPS) in all types of commercial vehicles in the State to check violations like overloading, overspeeding, and plying against route permits etc.

This was disclosed in a review meeting of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution and Transport Departments chaired by Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Ch. Mohammad Ramzan here today.

The Minister said that the initiative aims to ensure security and safety of passengers and is being

dite the process and ensure SMS based monitoring of all works.Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress achieved in metering of all Government establishments. He asked the PDD to seek a list of unmetered offices from the respective HODs of each department with directions to complete the installation process at the earliest.The Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress of various other administrative matters pertaining to filling of vacant posts, departmental enquires etc.The meeting was attended

by Financial Commissioner Industries and Commerce, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Principal Secretary Planning and Development, Mr. B. R. Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister.

I-Day arrangements reviewed at Srinagar, Bandipora SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: In connection with the celebration of Independence Day-2014 in Srinagar district, District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah chaired a meeting of all concerned District Officers. The arrangements of the forth coming Independence Day were discussed threadbare in the meeting.The meeting decided to organize main function in Bakshi Stadium Srinagar where the chief guest will unfurl the tricolor and take salute of the march past contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, Forest Protection Force, CRPF and school children of various educational institutions.

The meeting disclosed that the departments of Education, Information and Youth Services & Sports will jointly arrange cultural programmes of different nature on the occasion.

The District Development Commissioner stressed upon all the officers to put in the place the arrangements well in time for the smooth celebration of Independence Day, besides District Officers, Executive Engineers of PHE and Electric, Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Joint Director Information, Kashmir, Deputy Director Fire and emergency Services, SP Srinagar, SP Security and Chief Education Officer and were also present in the meeting.Meanwhile, the District Development Commissioner, Bandipora, Dr. Shah Faisal today convened and presided a meeting of officers of various departments to review the arrangements of IDay 2014.It was told that the main function will be started at District Headquarter Bandipora with the Shania Wadan. The chief guest

Reviews functioning of CA&PD, Transport Departments State contemplating installing GPS in commercial Vehicles: Ramzan

agencies and departments could help in avoiding road accidents.

He said that good road geometry, adherence to traffic rules and removal of road blockades could make the roads safer.

He said that various measures have been taken by the traffic police to regulate the surface traffic efficiently.

The working of the wing has been divided into different units including rural, urban and national highway.

For effective domination of NHW day/night patrolling is being conducted and patrol vehicles utilized to minimise road accidents. National Highway has been divided into several sectors to ensure effective and quick response in the times of traffic jams and accidents, he added.

Among others, the meeting was attended by IsGP, Mr. Jagjit Kumar and Mr. Shafakat Ali Watali, SSP Traffic, Mr. Hassib-u-Rehman, SSP NHW, Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Mugal, SSP Traffic (Rural), Mr. Javid Ahmed Koul, SO to IGP Traffic, Mr. Faisal Ahmed Quershi and other police officers.

introduced in the State shortly for which all the commercial vehicles will have to install GPS in their vehicles. He said in this connection control unit is being setup in capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu which would be monitored regularly to get the desired results.

The meeting was informed that Motor Vehicle Department has realized an amount of Rs. 54.72 crore as registration fee, fine, challan, etc during the year 2013-14.

The meeting was informed that High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) have been installed in 04 lakh vehicles in the State since 2012 besides process of fixing of such plates in remaining 07 lakh vehicles is on. The meeting was informed that presently plates are being fixed in 2012, 2013 and 2014 series vehicles. However, no fitness certificate is being issued to those commercial vehicles which

have not fitted HSRP so far, the meeting was informed.

The meeting was further informed that 850 of different types of vehicles with age of 25 years have been declared condemned.

It was also informed in the meeting that 3800 applications for Letter of Authority (LA) have been received by the concerned department out of which 850 have been issued.The meeting was further informed that Government is contemplating to provide smart cards instead of present paper licence to the drivers. The Smart Card would be fixed with a chip which will contain all necessary records pertaining to both the vehicle and the driver.The Minister directed the RTOs and ARTOs to ensure that fare meters are installed in every Auto-Rikshaw and it is functional so that the passengers are not being overcharged.

will unfurl the National flag and take salute of the march past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Fire & Emergency Services, NCC and school children of various educational institutions of the district.

On this occasion, different cultural programmes will also be presented by the Artists of Information, Cultural Academy and Education departments.

The District Development Commissioner stressed upon the officers to keep coordination for successful function and directed the concerned authorities to cleanliness, transportation, drinking water and uninterrupted power supply on the occasion.

Among others, Additional District Commissioner, besides officers from civil administration, Police, army and security forces attended the meeting.

Rakhs & Farms Department realizes Rs.84 lakh revenue during last fiscal: Mir `SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The Department of Rakhs & Farms has realized revenue worth Rs. 84 lakh against the set target of Rs. 80 lakh during the last fiscal.

This was revealed in a meeting held here today to review the functioning of the department under the Chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir.The meeting was informed that the Rakhs & Farms department having a Geographical area of 6048 hectares in entire Valley, of which 942 hectares had already been transferred to different departments from time to time for their utilization. The rest 5106 hectares land of Rakh & Farms is spread in 74 villages of seven district of Valley is in the possession of 5680 cultivators commonly known as Kamas from whom 1/4th agriculture produce has been recovering since inception, the meeting was informed Later, Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Asgar Ali Karbalai also called on the Minister and projected some demands relating to promotion of agriculture sector in Kargil District.The Minister assured him that his demand would be looked into and redressed on priority.Among others, Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production Dr. Asgar Samoon, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, Director, Rakhs & Farms, Special Secretary.

05. 08 .2014

HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.

Taurus April 20-May 20

Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.

Gemini May 21-June 21

Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill.

Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.

Cancer June 22-July 22

If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.

Leo

July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you.

Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces.

Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.

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by India and Pakistan.

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Multi-Pronged Strategy to Achieve Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

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he vision of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is to build a society wherein members of the target groups, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Senior Citizens, and Victims of Substance Abuse can lead productive, safe and dignified life, with all their basic needs being fulfilled, and adequate support and equal opportunities are ensured for their growth and development. In view of this strong commitment to the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Disability Affairs was created in May 2012 in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The Article 41 of the Constitution of India states that "the State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, and in other cases of undeserved want.”

Under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PwD Act), and the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, "Person with Disability" is defined as a person suffering from not less than 40% of any disability, as certified by a medical authority - the disabilities being blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation, mental illness, autism, or, a combination of any two or more of them.

Its enabling framework consists of four legislations, Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995; National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 and Mental Health Act, 1987.

The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities recognises the fact that persons with disabilities are a valuable human resource for the country and seeks to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society; which is in consonance with the basic principles enshrined in our Constitution, of equality, freedom, justice and dignity of all individuals. It implicitly mandates an inclusive society for all, including persons with disabilities. The

Policy also recognizes the fact that a majority of persons with disabilities can lead a better quality of life if they have equal opportunities and effective access to rehabilitation measures. The institutional framework of the Department consists of the office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Council of India, National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities, and eight National Institutes dedicated to different disabilities, Regional and District-level Centres for Persons with Disabilities and 8 Composite Regional Centres and about 200 District Disability Rehabilitation Centres. These organizations are involved in providing rehabilitation services, education, manpower development and research, regulation and developmental activities. The Department's two Central Public Sector Enterprises viz. Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) and National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) are involved in manufacture of aids and assistive devices and providing financial assistance for economic empowerment of the PwDs. About 2.11 per cent of the population as per 2001 census comprises of persons with disabilities having one or multiple disability. Though the number is small, the need of these members of our society deserves special attention. Disabilities present probabilistic outcomes which can affect anyone and it is appropriate that society does whatever it can to assist this segment to play a full part in society.

There was a paradigm shift in policy towards Persons with Disabilities since the Ninth Five Year Plan, from the earlier welfare based approach to a rights-based approach. The Tenth Plan focused on effective implementation of various provisions of legislation and National Policy for Persons with Disabilities. It advocated a multi-sectoral and multicollaborative approach. The Eleventh Plan had aimed at inclusive growth. It was expected to achieve inclusiveness through significant improvements in literacy/education, health, greater employment opportunities and sharper focus on disadvantaged groups. The Eleventh Plan emphasized upon the rights-based approach to empower the PwDs inter alia through delineating clear cut responsibility between the concerned Ministries/ Departments; formulating detailed rules and guidelines by con-

cerned Ministries/Departments; and monitoring mechanism at various levels.

Achievements During the XIth Plan, the Ministry has taken lead in a number of areas and worked towards empowerment of persons with disabilities. A National Centre namely, Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre was set up in 2011 to propagate and develop Indian Sign Language. The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation promoted economic development activities and selfemployment ventures for the benefit of Persons with Disability. The Corporation extended credit facilities to beneficiaries through channelising agencies in States/UTs and provided loans at concessional rate for education, skill development and self-employment ventures to Persons with Disabilities. On the basis of budgetary provisions made on year to year basis, 34461 persons with disabilities benefited.

The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India is manufacturing and supplying durable, sophisticated, scientifically manufactured modern and ISI standard quality assistive aids and appliances that can promote physical, psychological, social, economic and vocational rehabilitation by reducing the effect of disabilities and enhancing potential for self-dependence. The scheme of setting up of Composite Regional Centres is a part of overall strategy to reach out to the PwDs in the country and to facilitate the creation of the required infrastructure and capacity building at Central, State and District levels and below for awareness generation, training of rehabilitation professionals, service delivery. At present there are eight CRCs functioning at Sundernagar, Srinagar, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patna, Bhopal, Ahmedabad and Kozhikode.

199 District Disability Rehabilitation Centres have been sanctioned out of which 181 are functional and are providing rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities. 21 new DDRCs have been set up in 2010–11 In the financial year 2011–12, grant amounting to Rs.196.28 lakh was released for setting up of 12 new DDRCs at Warangal (Andhra Pradesh), Supaul (Bihar), Sitamarhi (Bihar), West Champaran (Bihar), Sabarkantha (Gujarat), Banaskantha (Gujarat), Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Bhilwara (Rajasthan) Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Bardhaman (West Bengal), Purulia (West Bengal).

Scheme of Assistance to persons with

disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances provided grant-in aid to the various implementing agencies (NGOs/District Disability Rehabilitation Centres/ALIMCO/State Handicapped Development Corporation/other local bodies) to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.

The outlay under the Eleventh Five Year Plan for Deendayal Disabled Rehabiliation Scheme was Rs. 500.00 crore Under the Scheme, 530 NGOs were assisted during 2007–11 covering an average of 2.3 lakh beneficiaries every year. The Scheme of Incentives to Employers in the Private Sector for Providing Employment to Persons with Disabilities provided the employer’s contribution for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) for the first 3 years, for employees with disabilities employed in the private sector on or after 1 April 2008, with a monthly salary upto Rs.25000.

Under the scheme, 392 (upto 31 March 2012) and 918 (upto 29 September 2012) persons have been registered by EPFO and ESIC respectively.

ARUNIM which is the marketing wing of National Trust has been successful in facilitating enterprises that offer products and services to ensure sustenance and equality for people with developmental disabilities. Its sales is to the tune of Rs. 107.87 lacs from 2008 to date.

Some of the important initiatives undertaken by the Department include fulfilling obligations due to ratification of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by India by way of harmonising Indian Laws with the provisions of the Convention; replacing the existing PwD Act by a new legislation to bring it in tune with the demands of changing times; revision of ADIP scheme and introduction of national fellowship/scholarship for students with disabilities to pursue post-matric, professional, overseas and higher education etc.

The XII Plan has envisaged a multipronged strategy to achieve empowerment of persons with disabilities by incorporating various programme and initiatives during the plan period. The outlay for the XII Plan period has been increased from Rs.1,426.80 crores during XI Plan to Rs. 3,284 crores.

NEMMP 2020: A Wise Investment for our Future Generations

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n 9th January 2013 the Prime Minister launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 which is a roadmap for progressive induction and expansion of efficient and environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles in the country.

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 is a culmination of extensive and detailed exercise by the government and the industry covering a span of one and a half years; also involving an international knowledge, that carried out a primary data based survey among seven thousand respondents, to understand the needs and aspirations of the Indian consumer with respect to clean, energy-efficient and affordable transportation, and the state of preparedness of the Indian automobile industry in this regard. The study took into consideration the current international best practices, particularly in Europe, USA, Japan and China, and also recent developments within the country, particularly steps being taken by the government to encourage the use of electric and hybrid vehicles, for example the subsidy scheme for electric vehicles ran by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Resources.

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 emanates from the National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM) which was approved by the Cabinet as the core vision document that has National energy security, mitigation of the adverse

impact of vehicles on the environment and growth of domestic manufacturing capabilities as its principal end objectives.

The NEMMP 2020 is a well researched, comprehensive action plan which indicates that high latent demand for environmentally friendly electric vehicle technologies exists in the country. As per

to alternate fuel is urgent. However, barriers exist in the way of achieving these targets. Issues like battery technology, battery cost, charging facility, etc. are some of the primary concerns in the minds of the consumers. Question about the vehicle pick up and affordability etc. requires to be addressed as well. National

The NEMMP 2020 is a well researched, comprehensive action plan which

indicates that high latent demand for

environmentally friendly electric vehicle technologies exists in the country.

these projections, co-ordinated efforts are Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 required by the government and industry presents a road map for addressing these which would eventually result, by the year issues taking into account the strength and 2020, 6-7 million units of new vehicle sales maturity level of India’s technology base. of the full range of electric vehicles, along The Mission Plan envisages a series of with resultant liquid fuel savings of 2.2 – policy interventions in the form of 2.5 million tones. This will also result in providing initial impetus through demand substantial lowering of vehicular emis- support measures that facilitate faster sions and decrease in carbon di-oxide consumer acceptance of these expensive emissions by 1.3% to 1.5% in 2020. newer technologies. In addition, Considering that about 75% of world’s Government will also need to facilitate demand of petroleum-based fuel in future automotive R&D and put in place charging is going to come from countries like infrastructure. It is estimated that the India, China, Brazil etc., need for shifting Government will need to provide support

to the tune of Rs 13000 – Rs 14000 Crore over the next 5-6 years. The industry will also need to match this with a much larger investment for developing the products and creating the manufacturing base. The Mission Plan lays special emphasis on progressive indigenization of technology, localization of manufacturing and eventually, job creation. This will also propel the country globally among the fore front of technology.

The NEMMP 2020 projections indicate that the savings from the decrease in liquid fossil fuel consumption as a result of shift to electric mobility alone will far exceed the support provided thereby making this a highly economically viable proposition.

This will also contribute to our global commitment to reduce CO2 emission.

From the larger perspective, this is amongst the most significant interventions of the Government for the people at large, that promises to transform the automotive paradigm of the future by lessening the dependence on fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency of vehicles and by providing smoke free air to breathe and noise free commuting in the congested city roads and choking urban sky lines. As a well researched set of objectives, guidelines and action plan, this underlies the basic philosophy of governance, that is, to leave a sustainable environment for the coming generations. In other words, it is a wise investment for our future generations.

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer.

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer