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No restriction in Old City Today: Govt Srinagar, Jun 26 : The district authorities have decided not to impose the restriction of any sort in the old city on Fridaymaintaining that the situation so far has remained peaceful with the people contributing a lot in the same. Sources have told KNS that no restrictions shall be imposed in any part of the Srinagar and nowhere shall the pedestrian movement be curbed. “We don’t want to trouble people rather we want the peaceful situation to prevail. There would be absolutely no retractions I the old city. People are requested not to pay any heed to the rumors,” sources said in the district administration. (KNS)

1 dies, 05 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, June 26 : One person died and five others were injured in different road accidents across the valley. According to a statement issued to KNS, a Maruti van bearing registration number JK05C-0634 on way from Tangmarg to Kreeri skidded off the road at village Sheikhpora, in the jurisdiction of police station Kreeri, resulting in on spot death of driver Fayaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Kreeri and injuries to Ishfaq Ahmad Mir resident of Kreeri. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Kreeri Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, a Sumo bearing registration number JK01P/4448 on way from Kupwara to Kalaroos collided with a Scooter bearing registration number JK09/3406 at Madmadave Kalaroos, resulting in injuries to two persons Irshad Ahmed Wani resident of Madmadave and Shafat Ahmed Lone resident of Putshaie. See Mishaps On PG 11..

Ashraf Zakhmi passes away Srinagar, June 26 : Mohammad Ashraf Zakhmi of Kharibagh, Ranger Budgam breathed his last yesterday morning after a brief illness. The deceased was associated with Zabarwan Times as report for quite some time. A condolence meeting in this regard was held at the office of Zabarwan Times and glowing tributes was paid to the departed soul. The staff has prayed for peace to the departed soul and has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Edit Page Liberal central assistance for road connectivity- a welcome step The decision of union govt. to earmark Rs.Twenty thousand crore for development of road communication in J&k and North Eastern states is a welcome step and should be hailed by one and all. There were fears that the BJP govt. will not be much interested in the development of J&K as compared to UPA which has sanctioned some good projects for the state. However the decision has cleared all the doubts and apprehensions and it seems that the present govt. headed by Mr. N.Modi is inclined to make J&K a model state as far as development of basic

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MHA to allocate Rs 10 crores for Chakan-da-Bagh and Rs. 5 Crores for Salamabad TFC Srinagar, June 26 : A joint meeting of the officers of State and Central Governments to review and discuss the issues related to cross LOC trade was held here today. Mr Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Financial Commissioner, Industries and Commerce, Joint Secretary, J&K Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. R.K Srivastava, Principal Secretary, Home, Mr Suresh Kumar, IG (CID), J&K Dr. B. Srinivas , Deputy Secretary (K) Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs. Sulekha besides officers of Industries and Commerce Department, J&K Bank and BSNL were present on the occasion. Talking to KNS, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Financial Commissioner, Industries and Commerce, said: “The MHA was very positive for streamlining and augmenting the cross LoC trade and it has shown keen interest to open up new routes for the trade. The MHA has also promised to revise the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the Cross LoC

trade.” The FC Industries and Commerce, informed that MHA has agreed that it will exclusively fund the infrastructure including accommodation for officers at Chakan De Bagh, Uri Trade Facilitation Centres (TFC). Mr Ganaie said for Chaka Da Bagh the MHA has agreed to allocate Rs 10 Crores and for Uri trade facilitation centre, the MHA will allocate Rs 5 Crores. The FC industries and commerce added that the state gov-

ernment will be recommending the list of additional items of trade as is being proposed by the traders here and the list will be submitted to the MHA. “The MHA has said that the preference will be given to the items that are produced in Jammu and Kashmir and the same will be later taken up with the government of Pakistan for its agreement. The additional goods can be exchanged only after a mutual See LoC On PG 11..

Kishtwar communal riots >>>>> DGP rules out VDC involvement in Khanday killing Srinagar, June 26 : The police has denied role of Village Defence Committee (VDC) members into killing of Lassa Khanday, a civilian whose body was found at helipad in Padder Kishtwar last year

during the communal riots. In response to the letter of SHRC bearing number 2013/174/2099 dated August 19, 2013, the Director General of Police (DGP) has said: “The enquiry got conducted into the matter reveals that after

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Revision of Cross LoC trade facilities undertaken Full Body Truck Scanners to be installed at TFC’s in near future

communal riots at Kishtwar on August 9, 2013 the members of a community took out a protest rally at Paddar and damaged the shop of one member of another community. The protesters had thrown out all the items of the shop and burnt these items. The report further reveals that next day on August 10, 2013 members of a community took out a procession from Athol Paddar. Similarly members of another community of village Jijai came out of their houses and took out a protest march. The procession of one community also reached near Kijai Bridge and pelted stones upon the houses of another community. In retaliation the members of another community also pelted stones upon the protesters. The members of VDC Kajaiee fired some shots in air. On this the protesters dispersed and went towards village Karthaie. In the meanwhile the members of the one community blocked the road at Kajaiee. There was exchange of fire between VDC members of Kajaiee and one See DGP On PG 11..

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SHRC for sampling and identification of corpses Asks a rights group to approach police Srinagar, Jun 26 : The

State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Thursday stated that it will use its power if the police fails to carry DNA sampling and identification of the persons buried in unmarked graves in Kashmir valley. According to the KNS correspondent, the division bench of SHRC heard the case of the unmarked graves on Thursday after an application was filed in the commission by the human rights groupseeking identification of the persons buried in unmarked graves via DNA sampling. The state government in its argument stated that it is ready to go for the DNA sampling of the any person buried in the grave if the person’s family identifies the spot that it believes to be of their relative’s grave. The human rights group namely voice of victims while pleading the case termed government’s arguments as ‘shameless’ maintaining that if the family would have been with the knowledge about grave of its member that it would have been in the jurisdiction of the magis-

“State Govt indulges in deceit tactics”

Coalition has only failures to its credit: Mufti

Gool, June 26 : Observing that National Conference-Congress coalition regime has lost confidence of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that except indulged into deceit tactics this regime has done nothing to address grievances of the people during the last nearly six years “National Conference led government has nothing to highlight as achievement of its nearly six years long tenure”, Mufti said, while addressing an impressive public meeting at Gool in which he announced Imtiyaz Shan as party candidate for Gool-Arnas Assembly segment.

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According to a statement issued to KNS, he regretted that instead of addressing grievances of the people, this government is brazenly indulged into photo session to get cheap publicity just to befool the people. “Some of the noticeable achievements of this gov-

ernment are legalizing corruption, undermining democratic institutions, stifling dissent voices and hoodwinking people by making false promises”, he said and added that coffers of the state were empty due to the prevailing See Mufti On PG 11..

trate to open up the grave and carry out the DNA sampling. After hearing the prayers of both the parties, the commission asked the rights group to approach the police as the department has established the separate section for the issue-m being headed by SP. SHRC further remarked that it will use its authority in case the police fails to do the needful. The next date for the hearing of the case has been scheduled as August 21, 2014. Pertinently, the state government earlier had informed the SHRC that it was not possible for it to conduct DNA profiling of the unmarked graves due to lack of adequate forensic laboratories and financial resources required for such a massive exercise. The SHRC in September 2011 had asked the state government to conduct DNA profiling of the bodies in unmarked graves in north Kashmir to set at rest speculations that people buried, and claimed to be militants by security forces, were persons who went missing under suspicious circumstances since eruption of militancy in the state in 1989. (KNS)

Band Saw, 9 joinery mills sealed in south Kashmir

Srinagar, June 26: Authorities on Thursday sealed a Band Saw mill and nine Joinery Mills at several places in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior forest official told GNS that a team of Forest Department headed by DFO Anantnag Tawheed Ahmad Deva inspected a Band Saw mill and nine Joinery Mills in different places at Kokernag area. “The official found all the factories running in the area without licenses”. “He said that the Band saw Mill at Bidder belonged to Nazir Hussain Rather and the Joinery mills who were also sealed belonged to Irshad Ahmad Malik, Buchoo, Kokernag, Shabir Ahmad Bhat , Danvethpora, Mohammad Yaqoob Wani , Danvethpora, Abdul Rehman Wani , Hangal Gund, Mohammad Yousuf Wani, Bidder, Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Narawpora, Watanaar, Mushtaq Ahmad Najar, Hakura, Mohammad Shafi Mir, Hakura and Reyaz Ahmad , Naidpora, Kokernag. The Deputy Director of Forest Protection Force, Harnag , Anantnag See Band On PG 11..

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Sonawar up in arms, clashed between protesters and police, restrictions imposed Srinagar, Jun 26: Huge deployment of police and paramilitary forces was put in place at Sonawar area of Srinagar a day after a local youth was killed in Indore by unknown persons. According to the reports received by KNS, authorities on Thursday imposed restriction in some areas of Sonawar area after clashes between some youth and forces was reported. At 4 P.M when the last rites of the slain Tahir Hussain Dar were offered at his ancestral graveyard, some youth resorted to stone throwing after which police used tear gas shells to disperse the angry mob. Tahir’s family told KNS that he was MBA pass out from Bobal and was

doing the job there as the state head in Intex mobile technology. According to family’s statement Tahir, 34 and a father of one child was appointed as an in charge to carry out the probe into the corruption going on in the office. One person who involved in the case tried to bribe Tahir and after the refusal, he in the morning of June 24 shot two bullets at Tahir that pierced his heart from the back side. Tahir later succumbed to his injuries and his body was taken to the state on Thursday for the performance of the last rites. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) central Kashmir Syed Afad-ul-Mujtaba told KNS over phone that no See Indore On PG 11..

Dr. Farooq stresses the Tabinda Gani murder and rape case: Allotted rice for Budgam Last witness recorded need to intensify war Circles goes’ missing from against drug abuse his statement, Judgment CA&PD granaries

Srinagar, June 26 ): National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said that there was a need to have a robust partnership between the society, civil-society groups and the Government to fight the menace of drug abuse through a multi-pronged strategy. According to a statement issued to KNS, in his appeal to the public on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that elders, parents and social support groups have to play the most important role in curbing the drug menace and ensuring the social and economic rehabilitation of those affected by this menace. Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said that rehabilitation of those affected by the drug

menace was as important as ensuring checks and balances through legal and systemic regulations. The NC Party President said reports of growing drug abuse in the State were of deep concern and worry to him and to National

Conference and that he demands the Government intensifies its efforts See Farooq On PG 11..

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Kupwara, June 26, : The last witness to the Tabinda Gani murder and rape case admitted before the Session Court Kupwara that the four accused held for raping and murdering 8th class student were paraded before the eyewitnesses under his command and the people including a minor during the parade clearly identified the culprits and he is witness to such act. According to CNS, the last (86th) witness to Tabinda Gani rape and murder case, then Naib Tehsildar Langete, presently Tehsildar Abdul Rashid Shah continuously appeared before the session court for the fifth time and during his last turn, he confirmed to the court all the accused in

the case were properly identified by the witnesses during a parade. “As Naib Tehsildar in 2007 when this unfortunate incident occurred, I called many suspects and during parade the key witnesses including a minor identified four accused including two non-state subjects,” he informed the court and identified the culprits as Sadiq Mir alias Sadiq Choor, Azhar Mir alias Bilal both residents of Langete, Jehangir Ansari of West Bengal (carpenter by profession) and Suresh Mochi (a cobbler). During the hearing when the judge told the accused that they can also present their witnesses before the See Tabinda On PG 11..

Srinagar, June 26, CNS: The allotted rice meant for five circles of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district for the month of June has gone missing while the top officials of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department (CA&PD) are feigning ignorance and are telling that they would look into the matter. Reliable sources told CNS that 1256 quintals of rice were allotted for this month to the five circles of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district including Charar-e-Sharief Circle A, B, Chadoora A, B and BK Pora. Sources added that instead of dispatching 1256 quintals of rice for the distribution purpose to these five circles, the employees at Shiekhpora Granary dispatched 1068 quintals only to Nagam Granary. Surprisingly, 188 quintals that went missing have not been mentioned in official records. Store-Keeper Nagam Granary admitted that that he received

only 1068 quintals of rice. He told CNS that there was a delay in sending this quota to these five circles because of strikes. His claim was contested by Tehsil Supply Officers of Charar-eSharief Circle A and Chadoora A. TSO Charar-e-Sharief Circle A told CNS that instead of receiving total allotment of 278 quintals, he received only 213 quintals while TSO Chadoora A said that till date he has received nothing from the Nagam Granary. “I was supposed to receive 168 quintals of rice for BPL category but have not received anything till date,” he said adding that the current month is almost over,” he said. TSO Chadoora and BK Pora could not be contacted while Assistant Director Budgam said that he will look into the matter. “Please give me some time, I will look into the matter,” he told CNS. Another official said that the missing See CA&PD On PG 11..

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Srinagar, Friday 27 June 2014

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LoC agreement between India and Pakistan,” Mr Ganai added. While discussing various demands and problems being faced by the traders associated with cross LOC trade at Salamabad, Uri and Chakan da bagh, Poonch, it was felt that there is urgent need for further augmentation and streamlining of the cross LOC trade. It was agreed that the additional items to be included for trade shall be forwarded by the Industries & Commerce Department to the Ministry of Home Affairs for its inclusion in the agreed list of items in the SOP. Regarding banking facilities, the Joint Secretary informed that the matter has already been taken up with the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry will pursue the matter with them vigorously. Provision of ISD facilities to the senior officers dealing with the cross LOC trade and the designated heads of traders association was also agreed to. The meeting was informed that the tendering process for purchase of Full Body Truck Scanners has been completed and a team of experts will be sent soon to identify the location and advice on the preparatory work before installation. During the meeting enhancement of cash amount to be carried by the passengers travelling across to PoK was also agreed to and a proposal to this effect will be submitted by the Home Department to the MHA for approval. Opening of additional trade routes, issuance of Visa permits and maintenance of balance sheet for goods traded across LOC from both sides were also discussed in the meeting. Upgradation of infrastructure at TFC Salamabad, Uri and TFC Chakan da Bagh was agreed and the custodians of the respective TFCs were directed to submit the updated proposals to the State Government for further necessary action and release of funds by the MHA. Upgradation of road and communication facilities from TFCs to zero line, visit of traders across LOC also came up for discussion and it was agreed that the Home Department will submit its recommendations to the Ministry of Home Affairs for obtaining necessary clearance from the Government of Pakistan. Ganai, thanked the visiting dignitaries for according positive consideration to all the issues of cross LOC trade. He expressed hope that cross LOC trade will further grow for the mutual benefit of the traders and people on both sides of LOC. (KNS)

Band Parvaiz Ahmad Wani and Range Officer Kokernag Mohammad Amin Magray and other officials of the department were accompanying the DFO during the raids and sealing of these unlicensed Joinery Mills. (GNS)

Zabarwan Times people any more. “During the last nearly six years this regime has done nothing to solve problems of the masses”, he said and added that it was unfortunate that corruption has been legalized in the State. “It is all due to the rampant corruption in the state that woes of poor have been mounting and funds sanctioned for their betterment and upliftment are being pocketed by those who are at the helm of the affairs”, he said. He mentioned that results of the recently held Lok Sabha elections were a clear indication that people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have rejected coalition parties for their misdeeds. Reaffirming commitment of his party to aggressively pursue the agenda of reconciliation and development in the State, Mufti asserted that his party, with the support of the masses, wouldn’t allow the peace process to be derailed. “As the peace process was pioneered by the PDP, party would take this process to the logical conclusion by establishing lasting peace in this region by channelizing power of the people”, he said. Highlighting problems of the unemployed youth, Mufti said that present government had betrayed educated unemployed youth of the State. He reminded that National Conference during 2008 assembly elections had promised to formulate a comprehensive policy to create job avenues for youth but the promise remained only on papers. Mufti reiterated his commitment that his party would formulated a policy exclusive for the educated unemployed youth. Appreciating picturesque beauty of Gool and adjoining localities, Mufti said that this mountainous regime has huge tourism potential, which needed to be explored. He also emphasized on strengthening road network in this region. Responding to the demand of the local, Mufti promised to make Development Authority for this region to bring this backward and neglected belt on development map. Yash Pal Sharma, MLC, Choudhary Zulfikar, MLA, Basharat Bukhari, MLA,A R Wani, Imtiyaz Shan, party candidate for Gool-Arnas segment,Shahnaz Mirza, Mohammad Yosuf, Haji Mohammad Saleem Malik, Javed Ahmed, Mohammad Salim Malik, Dil Mohammad Kattraa, Hashmat Khatana, Mohammad Sadiq Razwal, Jan Mohammad Rajwal, Mohammad Shafi Biral,Pritam Singh, Sheikh Nazir, Choudhary Aslam and others also spoke onthe occasion. In the function Mohammad Sultan Malik, Sarpanch Panara also joined PDP. (KNS)

Indore major restrictions are in place at sonawar and that only the deployment of forces has been made in the area to avoid the disruption of law and order situation. “Only some incidents of stone pelting took place after the jinaza of the youth was offered in Sonawar. Police whisked the stone throwers away.”

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to ensure that our youth are protected from those nefarious elements who make money and play politics by ruining the lives of our future generation. NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar has VDC member of Hanswarch got injured.” also appealed to the stakeholders of social harmoThe injured VDC members were taken to hospital for ny and welfare on the occasion of International Day treatment and after giving first aid the seriously inAgainst Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to unite jured persons were referred to Kishtwar/Jammu for in the fight against the Drug Menace and said that further treatment. The DGP has informed the SHRC the Government had taken vital necessary steps to that the enquiry report also reveals that when the securb the drug menace in the State and would keep riously injured persons were being taken to Helipad on increasing its efforts till the menace is completePadder for their further shifting to Kishtwar/Jammu ly eradicated from the State. through chopper, one Lassa son of Mahmadoo KhanOn the occasion of International Day Against Drug day was also accompanying the injured in the ambuAbuse and Illicit Trafficking being observed in the lance as an attendant. State, NC Spokesman Junaid Azim Mattu visited “When the ambulance reached near Helipad, a provocExtension Notice the new Drug De-addiction Centre at SMHS Hosative mob of a community tried to attack the ambuRef:-Tender Extension Notice to NIT No: 03 of 2014-15 dated: 28-05-2014 pital infor Srinagar and interacted with Senior Doclance. The police tried to control the mob and even tors, counsellors, patients and representatives of fired some gun shots in the air but the mob damaged S.No. Name of work A p p r o x . E a r n e s t Cost of Class of Time of civil society. Mattu toured the new facility and the fencing of the Helipad and forced their entry into in the cost Money t e n d e r Contract completion commended the hard-work put in by doctors and ofthe premises. They broke the door of the ambulance lacs D o c u ficers in making the vision of the State-of-the-Art and dragged out Lassa son of Mohmadoo Khanday ment Drug De-addiction centre a reality. The NC Spokesfrom the ambulance. The protesters taking the advansaid that very 60 well-planned the heavy rains took to Sheds some distance 1.tage ofConstruction of Two No.Lassa Shelter 22.30 Lacs man 44600/-f 600the facility AAYwas & BEE days and managed by skilled professionals who have whereatheNingli was beaten up severely due to which he Sopore by way of executing valuable experience in handling this sensitive isdied and his dead body was thrown near the helipad. balance items of work. sue. Mattu also said that the need of the hour was to In this connection a case FIR number 17/2013 under similar300 Drug De-addiction centres at District 364, 307, 147,&148, 336 427, 34Sanitary RPC stands 2.sectionProviding fixing 8.50reglacs have 17000/BEE, CEE& 30 days Levels all across the State so that the Drug AddicisteredInstallation in police station Atholi.atAfter completing all to Restaurant Tourist ReDEE tion could be eradicated from the society effectivelegal formalities sort Ningli including Sopore. post mortem the dead body ly. Mattu said National Conference would appeal to was handed over to his legal heirs for last rites.” Government operate such cen3.ReportPrpviding & that fixing Sanitary lacs the 16000/300 to construct BEE, and CEE& 30 days further adds deceased Lassa Inson 8.00 of Motres at all District Headquarters. (KNS) stallation to Double Bednot Room Hut (Hut DEE hammadoo Khanday was killed by the VDC No.01) Tourist Resort Sopore. mob at members butatwas skilled by Ningli the provocative Helipad Padder. Moreover during the post mortem of the deceased no sign of gun shots were observed The last date for issuance of Tender documents fixed onon 17-06-2014 invited vide above No. & date is hereby extended his during investigation it came to surface that due to body, poor response and fixed as under. court, all the accused with their head down said they there is no VDC member at Gulabgarh Padder where Date of issuance of Tender Document: 24-06-2014 to 28-06-2016. don’t have any witness. thedate deceased was of killed and the allegations of killing Last for receipt Tender Document: 30-06-2014. Lassa sonand of Khanday VDC members are not Allofother terms conditionsby of the NIT shall remain same. The Court is expected to deliver its judgment within a month’s time. “The judgment is hardly a month based on facts.” or more away now. The court has recorded the state“The investigation of Dt:-21-06-2014. the case FIR number 17/2013 has No:-CEO/WMDA/188-90 ments of all the 86 witnesses,” publicOfficer, prosecutor Ghubeen concluded as proved against 10 accused persons NB:571 Sd/-Chief' Executive lam Muhammad Shah told CNS. of whom two accused persons have been arrested and WuIIar-Manasbal Development Authority Meanwhile, the uncle of the victim, Muhammad are facing trial. In respect of the rest of the accused Iqbal Shah told CNS that whole locality want these the case been charge sheeted under section 512 Cr.Pc.” rapist to be hanged. “From seven years, we have been According to KNS correspondent, the SHRC had takwaiting for the justice and punishment to the culen suo moto cognizance of the killing of a civilian and prits,” he said. four injured others in Padder–a remote area of KishtTabinda, then a student of 8th class, was found dead war which took place following communal tension in an orchard in Langate area in July 20, 2007 after her last year in the month of August 9, 2013. (KNS) abduction. Medical reports had confirmed that the abductors had raped her before slitting her throat. Extension Notice the incident, Kashmir witnessed massive Ref:-Tender Extension Notice to NIT No: 03 of 2014-15 dated:Following 28-05-2014 for street protests with people demanded punishment to financial management.PDP patron said the dueA top p rthe later arrested S.No.misName of work o x .culprits. E a r n ePolice s t Cost of Classfour of accused Timeincludof lack of transparency and accountability, the state has non-locals of Langate and filed cost ing intwo Money t eand n dresidents e r Contract completion been pushed into a virtual whirlpool of corruption, lacs a challan againstDthem. o c uThe - accused confessed to the maladministration and despair. He further added that crime. But the family ment is awaiting justice as on date. the development process was almost paralyzed while (CNS) the major initiatives taken by the PDP led 1. Construction of Two No. previous Shelter Sheds 22.30 Lacs 44600/-f 600 AAY & BEE 60 days coalition government have been almost at Ningli Sopore by way of abandoned. executing “What to say of starting projects, the projects balance items ofnew work. approved by the previous coalition regime are also in Nagam Granary30while running schedule”, said, adding, “Prime 2. behind Providing & he fixing Sanitary 8.50 lacsrice have 17000/-been stored 300 BEE, CEE& days the Store-Keeper Nagam categorically Minister’s reconstruction programme also inRedisarInstallation to Restaurant atis Tourist DEE told CNS that the balance in the store is nil and he supplied what he got ray and various central sponsored projects could not sort Ningli Sopore. from the Shiekhpora granary. take off due to failure of the state government to give Khan said that he 3. Prpviding & fixing Sanitary In- 8.00 lacs Director 16000/-CA&PD 300Bashir Ahmed BEE, CEE& 30 days matching money”. will personally visit to theseDEE granaries and circles to stallation DoubleofBed Roomwere Hut (Hut “While as crores andtocrores rupees spent to ascertain the facts. No.01)to at the Tourist Resort Ningli Sopore. provide luxuries ministers and leaders of rulCommissioner Secretary CA&PD Baseer Ahmed ing coalition, the government does not have money to Khan said that vide it is above a serious matter he will cerprovide matching to start various central fixed spon-on 17-06-2014 The last date forgrants issuance of Tender documents invited No. & date isand hereby extended tainly look into the matter. (CNS) sored welfare thefixed State”, he said and added due to poorschemes responsein and as under. thatDate poorofand needy the worst victim of issuance of people Tender were Document: 24-06-2014 to 28-06-2016. the Last wrong policies being by this government. date for receipt of adopted Tender Document: 30-06-2014. Taking a digterms at leaders of ruling of National All other and conditions the NITConference shall remain same. for speaking different language, he said that NC leadBoth the injured were shifted to hospital for treaters No:-CEO/WMDA/188-90 were trying to hoodwink the people by speaking Dt:-21-06-2014. ment. Kupwara Police has registered a case in this such language. “Gone are the days when NC leaders NB:571 Sd/-Chief' Executive Officer, regard. used to be-fool the people by such deceit tactics”, he Authority In anotherWuIIar-Manasbal accident, Swift carDevelopment bearing registration said and added that NC leaders cannot hoodwink the number JK03B/1328 hit and injured two pedestrians

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Mst Rafiqa resident of Khudwani and Tufail Ahmed Hajam resident of Krangsoo on K.P road near Bilal Colony, in the jurisdiction of Police station Anantnag. Both the injured have been shifted to Hospital for treatment. Anantnag Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

YSP wins final T-20 challenger trophy Pulwama, June 26: The final match of T-20 Challenger Trophy Cricket Tournament was played at DPL, Pulwama which was organised by 183 Bn, CRPF, the tournament was inaugurated on 31/05/2014 by Sh. O.S. Charak, DIG (OPS) Awantipora under Civic Action Programme. A senior police official told GNS that total 24 teams from Pulwama & Awantipora have participated in this tournament and this tournament was played on knockout cum league basis. Finally it was Muntaki Cricket Club Awantipora & Young Star Pulwama who made it to the finals & Young Star Pulwama declared as winner & Muntaki Cricket Club Awantipora as Runner up. The tournament was played under the supervision of Sh. Bajrang Lal 2-I/C 183 Bn, CRPF. The motto of this tournament was to encourage and uplift the sports talent in local youths & to make force friendly atmosphere among locals.

Sh. Vijay Kumar, IPS, DIG SKR Ananatnag, was the Chief Guest at closing ceremony of this tournament. Sh. O. S. Charak, DIG (Ops) Awantipora CRPF & Commandants of 14 Bn & 182 Bn CRPF alongwith civil & local Police au-

Govt, of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Executive Engineer R&B Division Kupwara Gist of Tender Notice No./24/2014-15. D ated:- 19.06.2014

For & on behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir state, the Executive Engineer R&B Division Kupwara invites tenders affixed with Rs.2/- revenue stamps from the approved PWD contractors for the works^mentioned, below, which should reach in the office of the Executive Engineer R&B Division Kupwara on or before,.30.06.2014 2 PM and the tender documents can be purchased from the office of the Executive Engineer R&B division Kupwara upto,28.06.2014 2.00PM during working hours on production of valid enlistment card against cash payment(Non refundable). ' s. NO

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Cnstruction of road from 1.50 Food Godown up to Gund Drugmulla (Rather Mohalla) byway of P/L Nallah Muck filling

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Sakina for encouraging women entrepreneur in far off areas

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SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: To make women aware of various welfare schemes, State Women Development Corporation (WDC) organised a day long Awareness Camp at Dooru, Shahbad today. Minister for Social Welfare, ARI and Training, Ms Sakina Itoo was the Chief Guest and Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir the guest of honour on this occasion. The main objective of the Camp was to make women aware about various issues including health, personal hygiene besides various welfare schemes launched vogue. She underlined need for holding and nationalized banks functioning in the by education, health and social welfare such more camps across the State, add- districts are ready for the financing their department for their betterment. ing that such camps play a pivotal role Small Units. Director Social Welfare, Director in strengthening and empowering the Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Health Services, Director Education women. Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir advised Lone News Agency Kangan Khan News Agency Ganderbal Kashmir, MD, Women Development Ms Sakina appreciated the efforts the participants to come forward and to Gulzar News Agency Zahid Book DepotbeChadoora Corporation were also present on the Soura ing made by WDC for upliftment of poor take benefit of the schemes for establishTariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta occasion. and marginalize women. She stressed for ing their own income generating units Addressing theMuzaffar participants, Ali NewsMs Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Chowk for financial independence encouraging beneficiaries to take upAgency joint Lal imperative Sakina said that such eventsNews are ofAgency im- Lal Abdullah Chowkactivities to Sikendar Agency Lal economic becomeNews self reliant. andChowk empowerment of women. mense importance to make News the targeted SheChowk said the financial institution of stateGund Kangan Mir lauded the efforts made by CorpoGupkari Agency Lal Raina News Agency population aware about the schemes in

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Balwant chairs Ethics Committee meet SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: A meeting of the Committee on Ethics of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mr. Balwant Singh Mankotia here today.Threadbare discussion was held on various issues related to ethics.Legislator, Mir Zahoor Ahmad attended the meeting and gave his valuable suggestions to make the working of the Committee viable and result oriented.

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crore has been spent on various components under National Health Mission including Rs. 337 crore spent during 2013-14. To promote institutional deliv-

This is a terrific day for you, Taurus. You should find that your relationships, especially with men, go exceptionally well. Your tender and extremely sensitive nature is finally being recognized as the treasure chest it is. There are many times in which this type of personality is seen as weak, yet today is one of those times in which you’re given the full credit you deserve.

Gemini ration for implementing various schemes launched by Central and State government for economic up-liftment of weaker section of the society. Cheques worth Rs. 72 lakh were distributed among the beneficiaries under the various schemes. Earlier, the Managing Director, JKWDC, Dr Nahida Soz gave detailed resume of the schemes and highlighted various activities and achievements of WDC.

Power, Public Health Engineering, Health, Animal Husbandry, Labour, Public Distribution, Fire Services, Sonamarg Development Authority,

Pahalgam Development Authority and others to review all aspects of the various required arrangements in the entire Yatra area. In view of the excessively heavy

eries cash benefits are being provided to the mother beneficiaries in rural and urban areas under Jannai Suraksha Yozna (JSY). As many as 143129 beneficiaries

Jashin-e- Rehbar at Kupwara

Saifullah asks teachers to work with devotion, dedication KUPWARA, JUNE 26: In connection with celebration of Jashni-e-Rehbar, the Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum Kupwara today organized an educational conference at Tourist Reception Centre, Kupwara. The Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah was the Chief Guest on ht occasion. Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara Mr Itrat Hussain Rafiqi, Chief Education Officers, elected district and zonal presidents, ReT Teachers, district president, YNC Mr Qaisar Jamsheed present on the occasion. The Minister said that the ReT Teachers are playing a vital role to strengthening the education system. He said the government has decided to provide all the service benefits to the ReT Teachers in view of their services and contribution while 60,000 teachers from Kupwara district have been benefitted by

the recent decision of the Government. He said that state government is keen to resolve other issues of the ReT’s. He impressed upon the teachers to work with more zeal, devotion and dedication so that the education system in improved further in the State. The Minister assured the Teaches Forum that he will personally extend all help for resolving their problems. Referring the developmental activities in the constituency, he said that score of educational institutions which including degree colleges, University campus and schools were established in the district Kupwara with all basic amenities. He asked people of the area to avail the benefits of the schemes launched by the state government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.

March 21-April 19

Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Aries. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There’s an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.

April 20-May 20

snow fall in the preceding months the Governor reiterated his earlier direction to Deputy Commissioners; Security Forces, Camp Directors, and officers of all the concerned State Government departments to work most closely together to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims and timely establishment of all required facilities. As decided at the high level meeting chaired by the Governor yesterday, because of the track conditions and the heavy accumulation of snow at the site of the Sheshnag Camp, the Shri Amarnathji Yatra on 28th-29th-30th June, 2014 would not be allowed by the Pahalgam route.

CS reviews NRHM progress SRINAGAR, JUNE 26- The Governing Body of State Health Society (NRHM) met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khandey to review the progress achieved under the mission. Chief Secretary received brief regarding health indicators and implementation status of various schemes and programmes covered under the mission. While the Functional Delivery Points have been increased from 131 in 2012-13 to 150 in 2013-14, Chief Secretary stressed for ensuring that all new-born are delivered at the health facilities and mother and child has easy and timely access to proper Medicare. Chief Secretary directed for focusing on upgradation of facilities in the health institutions, augmentation of doctors and paramedical staff and strengthening of Emergency Response Service in the State. Till date an amount of Rs. 1190

Aries

Taurus

Governor reviews Yatra arrangements at all Camps

Camp and Nunwan Base Camp during a daylong tour to the entire Yatra area yesterday. He was accompanied by Shri R.K. Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board. At all the Yatra Camps the Governor held meetings with the Camp Directors, Additional Camp Directors, officers of the Army, BSF, CRPF and representatives of all the concerned State Government Departments particularly PWD(R&B),

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received cash benefits during 2013-14. Jannani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) scheme has also been fully implemented in the State with free entitlement

for pregnant women during antenatal/ postnatal care and infants upto 1 year. Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary asked for expanding the dimensions of the criteria for categorization of health facilities falling in difficult areas along with subsequent reworking of the financial incentives per month proposed for Allopathic/AYUSH doctors hired under NRHM to be deployed in these health facilities. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Planning and Development, Mr. B. R. Sharma, Commissioner Secretary PHE, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Mr. Gazanffar Hussain, Secretary Social Welfare, Mr. Mohammad Shafi Rather, Director General Budget, Dr. Ishaq Mohammad Wani, Director General, ISM, Director Health Services Kashmir/Jammu, Mission Director NRHM, J&K, and other senior officers.

Bijbehera Sports Complex to come up as ultramodern bat manufacturing centre: Kichloo BIJBEHARA (ANANTNAG), JUNE 26 – Minister of State for Industries & Commerce Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo today announced creation of a state-of-the-art SICOP Sports Complex at Bijbehara which will promote lucrative cricket bat industry of South Kashmir. The Bijbehara Sports Complex has been resumed by the J&K SICOP Ltd. after 22 years. The premises were being utilized by the security forces following turbulence that hit the Valley during Nineties.The Minister made this announcement while visiting the Sports Complex here today. He was accompanied by MD SICOP, RL Tickoo, MD JKI Javed Iqbal, MD SIDCO Jasvinder Singh, MD J&K Cements Ltd. Rakesh Sharma, MD JK Minerals Ltd. Abid Suhail and MD Handicrafts (S&E) Corporation, I. H. Drabu. Interacting with the cricket bat manufacturers, the Minister directed MD SICOP to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for modernization of Bijbehera Sports Complex and allotment of land to the bat manufacturers. “The cricket bat industry has great potential for up-gradation. Once the DPR is prepared, new techniques for bat manufacturing will be adopted that will enable us to compete with other reputed bat manufacturing sectors in the country like Jalandhar and Meerut,” he said, adding that PPDC (Productcum-Process Development Centre) Meerut which has helped us in the past in creation of cleft seasoning plant at Sethar, near Bijbehara, shall again be requested for modernization of the cleft manufacturing units of the Valley.Earlier, the Minister visited Government Joinery Mills, at Pampore, and reviewed its functioning. He asked the Director JKI to immediately take effective steps for upgradation of the joinery mills, which was approved in the recently-held Board of Directors’ meeting at Srinagar. “The up-gradation of the Pampore Joinery mills will create additional job opportunities and also allow us to optimally utilize Government infrastructure,” he said. Later, the Minister visited Entrepreneur Development Institute (EDI) at Pampore and reviewed its trainings programmes under various employment-oriented schemes. Director EDI, M.I Parray briefed the Minister about the infrastructure upgradation and the courses offered to students who show inclination towards entrepreneurship and resist temptation of Government jobs.

May 21-June 21

A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings. People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.

Cancer June 22-July 22

You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.

Leo

July 23-August 22 Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress. This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind. Life should be like a love poem written by a great master. Accept the good energy that comes your way.

EDITORIAL/ OPINION Qoute of the day “If you cannot do great things do small things in a great way.”

Napoleon Hill

Liberal central assistance for road connectivity- a welcome step

he decision of union govt. to earmark Rs.Twenty thousand crore for development of road communication in J&k and North Eastern states is a welcome step and should be hailed by one and all. There were fears that the BJP govt. will not be much interested in the development of J&K as compared to UPA which has sanctioned some good projects for the state. However the decision has cleared all the doubts and apprehensions and it seems that the present govt. headed by Mr. N.Modi is inclined to make J&K a model state as far as development of basic infrastructure is concerned. There is no doubt the this hilly state with a difficult terrain is far behind in all sectors including road connectivity which is only 25% to 30%. The only National High Way connecting the valley with rest of the country is depleted and has become a death trap for passangers.The four laneing of this highway has almost been stopped and the company doing the job has already asked for extention of one year to complete the job even between Srinagar to Anantnag. If the same pace of work continues, the project from Udhampur to Srinagar will take another decade to be completed. The central govt. should view this situation seriously and efforts should be undertaken to complete the project on time so that the highway reduces the travelling time besides strengthening the economy of the state . In all the road communication in the state is too poor which needs immediate attention of the central govt. so that steps are taken to make movement of the people and goods faster. The economic stability of any state depends on its roads which play an important role in taking the state ahead on the path of development. The new budget will ensure better roads which means better trade, better tourism, better employment and better movement in all spheres of life

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Environment Protection under Constitutional Framework of India T he constitution of India is not an inert but a living document which evolves and grows with time. The specific provisions on environment protection in the constitution are also result of this evolving nature and growth potential of the fundamental law of the land. The preamble to our constitution ensures socialist pattern of the society and dignity of the individual. Decent standard of living and pollution free environment is inherent in this. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 defines environment as “environment includes water, air and land and the interrelationship which exists among and between air, water and land and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property”. The chapter on fundamental duties of the Indian Constitution clearly imposes duty on every citizen to protect environment. Article 51-A (g), says that “It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures.” The Directive principles under the Indian constitution directed towards ideals of building welfare state. Healthy environment is also one of the elements of welfare state. Article 47 provides that the State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties. The improvement of public health also includes the protection and improvement of environment without which public health cannot be assured. Article 48 deals with organization of agriculture and animal husbandry. It directs the State to take steps to organize agriculture and animal

husbandry on modern and scientific lines. In particular, it should take steps for preserving and improving the breeds and prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. Article 48 -A of the constitution says that “the state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country”. The Constitution of India under part III guarantees fundamental rights which are essential for the development of every individual and to which a person is inherently entitled by virtue of being human alone. Right to environment is also a right without which development of individual and realisation of his or her full potential shall not be possible. Articles 21, 14 and 19 of this part have been used for environmental protection.

According to Article 21 of the constitution, “no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. Article 21 has received liberal interpretation from time to time after the decision of the Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India, (AIR 1978 SC 597). Article 21 guarantees fundamental right to life. Right to environment, free of danger of disease and infection is inherent in it. Right to healthy environment is important attribute of right to live with human dignity. The right to live in a healthy environment as part of Article 21 of the Constitution was first recognized in the case of Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra vs. State, AIR 1988 SC 2187 (Popularly known as Dehradun Quarrying Case). It is the first case of this kind in India, involving issues relating to environment and

ecological balance in which Supreme Court directed to stop the excavation (illegal mining) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. In M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1086 the Supreme Court treated the right to live in pollution free environment as a part of fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. Excessive noise creates pollution in the society. The constitution of India under Article 19 (1) (a) read with Article 21 of the constitution guarantees right to decent environment and right to live peacefully. In PA Jacob vs. The Superintendent of Police Kottayam, AIR 1993 Ker 1, the Kerala High Court held that freedom of speech under article 19 (1)(a) does not include freedom to use loud speakers or sound amplifiers. Thus, noise pollution caused by the loud speakers can be controlled under article 19 (1) (a) of the constitution. Article 19 (1) (g) of the Indian constitution confers fundamental right on every citizen to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business. This is subject to reasonable restrictions. A citizen cannot carry on business activity, if it is health hazards to the society or general public. Thus safeguards for environment protection are inherent in this. The Supreme Court, while deciding the matter relating to carrying on trade of liquor in Cooverjee B. Bharucha Vs Excise commissioner, Ajmer (1954, SC 220) observed that, if there is clash between environmental protection and right to freedom of trade and occupation, the courts have to balance environmental interests with the fundamental rights to carry on any occupations.

Public Interest Litigation under Article 32 and 226 of the constitution of India resulted in a wave of environmental litigation. The leading environmental cases decided by the Supreme Court includes case of closure of limestone quarries in the Dehradun region (Dehradun Quarrying case, AIR 1985 SC 652), the installation of safeguard at a chlorine plant in Delhi (M.C. Mehta V. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1037) etc. In Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India (1996) 5 SCC 647, the Court observed that “the Precautionary Principle” and “the Polluter Pays Principle” are essential features of “Sustainable Development.” At local and village level also, Panchayats have been empowered under the constitution to take measures such as soil conservation, water management, forestry and protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspect. Environment protection is part of our cultural values and traditions. In Atharvaveda, it has been said that “Man’s paradise is on earth; this living world is the beloved place of all; It has the blessings of nature’s bounties; live in a lovely spirit”. Earth is our paradise and it is our duty to protect our paradise. The constitution of India embodies the framework of protection and preservation of nature without which life cannot be enjoyed. The knowledge of constitutional provisions regarding environment protection is need of the day to bring greater public participation, environmental awareness, environmental education and sensitize the people to preserve ecology and environment.

APEDA: Helping Farmers to Look Outwards R ight from the moment when a produce is harvested from the farm to the time it takes to be on board for moving to its desired destination, the life of the agricultural produce gets battered at various stages. It is estimated that almost 30-40 per cent of the produce of fruits and vegetables is wasted due to lack of adequate infrastructure for post-harvest handling, transportation and storage. The inadequacy of post-harvest infrastructure facilities and wastage has persistently been underlined as a major bottleneck in boosting export of perishable products from India. Apart from it, the country’s agriculture export policy sometimes gets affected by short term interventions or restraints like ban on export of farm produce in the times of sudden price rise or supply constrictions. Whenever such restraints are imposed, processed and/or value added products have to bear the brunt. Processed food sector and value addition in India forms but a minuscule portion of the overall agri economy and accounts for a small fraction of export of their commodities. Requirement of continuity in policy regime for encouraging investment in processed food sector is therefore an imperative. In the light of all these problems, the Government, in coordination with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), has been providing necessary technical inputs and financial assistance. APEDA has taken several initiatives for promoting export of perishable commodities. APEDA has set up common infrastructure facilities like Centres for Perishable Cargo (CPC) at various international airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Nashik, Vapour Heat Treatment facilities for export of mangoes to Japan and Australia, Irradiation facilities for export of mangoes to USA, integrated pack houses, pre-cooling facilities, high humidity cold stores, Asceptic Packaging Unit and collection centres among others. In addition, exporters, through Scheme of Infrastructure Development, are encouraged for purchase of reefer vans, setting up integrated pack houses, pre-cooling facilities, high humidity cold stores etc. so as to maintain cool chain which ultimately helps in maintaining the quality of the produce exported from India. Appropriate market intelligence in terms of reliable trade data on demand, supply, season, process etc. is another critical requirement

of the exporters to diversify and explore new markets. APEDA has achieved market access for various products in hitherto inaccessible markets such as mango to USA, Japan, Australia and China; grapes and bitter gourd to China, basmati rice to Japan, Mexico and China; mango products to Mexico, livestock products to Algeria, Syria, Egypt, Morocco etc. Packaging is critical for delivery of product in good condition. APEDA has got developed packaging standards and specifications for various fruits, vegetables, cut flowers etc. Exporters using packaging of these standards and specifications are also given financial assistance to the tune of a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum. Food safety is a primary concern in international trade. There is an increasing need to provide greater assurance about the safety and quality of food to the end consumers. Paying heed to the concerns of food safety and traceability shown by importing countries, APEDA has introduced traceability system for export of grapes to the EU countries via GrapeNet, pomegranates to EU via AnarNet and organic products via TraceNet. APEDA has encouraged and provided financial assistance to exporters for implementation of food safety standards in various sectors such as meat, poultry and dairy manufacturing units, units manufacturing mango pulp, pickles, dehydrated products etc. APEDA has also introduced a stringent system for recognition of export testing laboratories (23 at present), which has helped in upgrading their testing capabilities in terms of human skills and testing infrastructure. Research & Development is an important activity with the objective of export enhancement programme. For the benefit of processors/ exporters, APEDA gets R&D work conducted through expert institutions in accordance with trade requirement for development of value added products, improvement in processing technologies, development of new varieties etc. High airfreight cost has been a persistently inhibiting factor in enhancing export potential and erodes the production cost advantage in India. High storage and inland transportation costs further aggravate the situation impeding growth in export of agricultural and processed food exports. Through the scheme for Transport Assistance, aid to exporters of horticultural, flo-

riculture, processed food and animal products is extended. To further facilitate the export of perishable agri produce, the Government through the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 made a provision for introduction of a Single Window System. Apart from these initiatives, APEDA has also taken several other export promotion measures for fruits and vegetables from time to time. A number of agri export zones for fruits and vegetables have been set up in different parts of the country. AEZs entail focused channelisation of efforts and assistance in a converged fashion for the overall development of supply and value chain of the identified produce. APEDA also encourages exporters to participate with it in various international trade fairs which offers opportunity to the participants to get exposure and access to business channels overseas, thus augmenting export opportunities. APEDA has initiated a programme for integrated training of horticulture produce for some identified fruits like grapes, mangoes, litchis in selected regions. In the first step, APEDA has selected certain varieties of mangoes from the major producing belt i.e. Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri, Kesar mangoes from Aurangabad. APEDA has implemented the Integrated Training Programme in identified mango areas, response of which have been encouraging. APEDA has also made efforts to establish a semi-commercial facility in India to meet the commercial requirement. In this direction, APEDA received a 1.5 tonne capacity machine to treat 20 feet containers (8-10 tonnes in one-day treatment). This facility has been established by Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) at Vashi, Mumbai. APEDA has also initiated experiments of Controlled Atmosphere containers for the sea transportation of mangoes to various countries. APEDA has also been providing financial assistance to exporters for packaging, infrastructure development like packhouses, pre-cooling facilities, reefer vans etc, brand publicity through advertisement, purchase of laboratory testing equipment and implementation of quality systems etc. In this way, efforts for upgradation of post-harvest handling, distribution and marketing facilities have been able to cut down on wastages and for preserving the quality of fresh produce.

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