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Cabinet orders transfers and postings in administration Srinagar, November 29: The Cabinet which met here, today, under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, ordered the following transfers and postings in administration. Mohammad Afzal Bhat, IAS, Secretary to the Government, Cooperatives Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Forest Department, upon the retirement on superannuation of Sheikh Ejaz Iqbal on 30.11.2013. Ramesh Kumar Koul, IAS, Special Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Cooperatives Department, vice Mohammad Afzal Bhat. Hemant Kumar Sharma, IAS, Director, Command Area Development, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, vice Faqir Chand Bhagat. The See Cabinet on Pg. 11
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SKEWPY an apolitical initiative to address unemployment: Omar Dachhan boy dedicates his entrepreneurship success to CM Jammu, November 29: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday said that his initiative to address unemployment and seek welfare of youth is above all political considerations and Sher-i-Kashmir Employment and Welfare Programme for Youth (SKEWPY) is completely an apolitical measure of his government in this regard.“Youth are our future and their nurturing should not be linked with any consideration”, he said and added that many politicians want to take political advantage of problems confronting youth particularly unemployment by promising them government jobs recklessly exploiting their feelings. He said some political parties even promised two government jobs to every household despite knowing that they cannot do it at all. Addressing the entrepreneurship meet of budding entrepreneurs who have set up their ventures in different fields taking advantage of SKEWPY and Youth StartUp Loan scheme initiated by the
BOPEE Scam reaches New Delhi
J&K Doctors stage protest outside Sonia Gandhi’s residence New Delhi, November 29: Scores of Jammu and Kashmir Doctors from Safdar Jung and other hospitals Friday staged a twin protest at Jantar Mantar and 10 Janpath outside the Official residence of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi against the recently surfaced BOPEE CET paper leak and selling scam. Holding Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directly
responsible for the BOPEE Scam the doctors demanded his immediate removal and harsh punishment for former BOPEE chairman
Mushtaq Ahmed Peer. The Doctors alleged that extension was granted to Peer with the consent See Doctors on Pg. 11
GMC students boycott classes Srinagar, November 29: Government Medical College Srinagar students did not attend their classes on Friday for the consecutive second day. The students are demanding the immediate disqualification of tainted students allegedly involved in BOPEE CET paper leak and selling scam. Reports said that GMC students boycotted the classes See Students on Pg. 11
‘BOPEE scam ruined our career’
CA&PD in shambles
Scam hit us most: BDS Where does the good quality Batch 2012 students sugar go?
Omar Abdullah led government, the Chief Minister said that answer to the unemployment crisis is not in providing government jobs to youth but nurturing their talent and facilitating them financially and technically to earn independent livelihood not only for
them but for others. Omar Abdullah said while his government is actively creating jobs for youth in government departments and upgrading their employability to get absorbed in open job market, the entrepreneur See Omar on Pg. 11
Srinagar, November 29:
“Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) CET paper selling scam hit us the most. We were deprived from getting admissions in MBBS as we were short of one or
two points. No one cares to speak about us who became prey of Mushtaq Peer’s corrupt practices,” this was stated by Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students Batch 2012 to CNS on Friday. See BDS on Pg. 11
Srinagar, November 29: People across Kashmir Valley are complaining that Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department (CA&PD) is See CA&PD on Pg. 11
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Rural Development Department Jammu
One day Maha Gram Sabha cum awareness camp held at Kathua Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister of State for Cooperatives, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Member Parliament, Choudhary Lal Singh, Legislators, Mr. Charanjeet Singh, Durga Dass, Jagdish Sapolia, Subash Gupta, Sham Lal Bhagat, Director Rural Development, Jammu, Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Raina, Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Mr. Jatinder Singh, Panches, Sarpanches of the district and officers of 14 departments attended. Terming Panchayati Raj representatives as vital part of day to day governance, , Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar said that government has ensured their full empowerment and they should come forward and exhibit their participatory role in developing their respective areas by working in co-ordination with officers of different department in formulation as well as implementation of various flagship programmes and schemes Referring to the various initiatives undertaken by the Government for ensuring clean and transparent governance, Mr. Sagar said several land mark Acts have been enacted by the Government for ensuring transparency by which the requisite information can be got and essential services provided to the people within shortest possible time Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma while speaking on the occasion highlighted the initiatives undertaking by the Government for empowerment of the Panches, Sarpanches Ch. Lal Singh called upon the Panchayati Raj Representatives to cooperate with the Government in carrying forward the developmental initiatives undertaken for holistic development of the State Earlier a Panchayat Ghar was inaugurated at Nagrota in Block Barnoti, Kathua District constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.1.20 cr.
Issued by:- Assistant Commissioner Development, Kathua
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development is significantly important in this regard. He said that no country in the world can address unemployment crisis by providing government jobs to its all the unemployed. He said various initiatives and effective measures are required to address this problem. Equating budding entrepreneurs of Jammu and Kashmir State with Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who first climbed Mount Everest and erected the flag there, the Chief Minister said that youth who have launched their entrepreneurship units under SKEWPY and have succeeded in their efforts are no less than the two persons who first climbed Mount Everest and inspired others to follow. “You have exhibited your courage, surpassed difficulties and achieved your goal. You are brand ambassadors of the SKEWPY and others will follow you seeing your success”, he told them and assured his and his government’s full backing to them for further development and success. The Chief Minister said that the Reserve Bank of India has categorically directed the banks not to demand any collateral guarantee for any loan under Rs. 10 lakhs. “Banks have been forbidden to demand any guarantee for loans below Rs. 10 lakhs”, he said asking the youth that if any Bank Manager asks them this kind of guarantee they should inform him through JKEDI so that the said Bank Manager will be made an example for indulging in this practice. Omar Abdullah said that the age bar, qualification limit and the expansion issues highlighted by the unit holders at the meeting would be viewed favourably to strengthen the SKEWPY initiative getting popular among the youth day by day. “When we started this scheme we kept its framework and procedures flexible so that by learning with experience, it is further improved and upgraded. We will definitely look into the issues of age, qualification and enhancement of Start-Up loan besides allowing expansion of the units established under the SKEWPY”, he assured the youth. The Chief Minister asked the unit holders to mail their genuine difficulties if any to him directly through JKEDI so that he will personally look into their problems and ensure their prompt redressal. A young boy from Dachhan dedicated his success to Omar Abdullah narrating his travel under SKEWPY to become an entrepreneur and a unit holder in the remote and farflung area of Dachhan. Over a dozen youth from Dachhan Marwah to Ramnagar Udhampur to Suchatgarh R. S. Pora to Jammu city narrated their success stories relating to their unit launching and making them functional under SKEWPY and Youth StartUp loan scheme through the Directorate of Entrepreneurship Development. They lauded the Chief Minister’s efforts of handholding youth and personally monitoring these schemes to ensure the success of budding entrepreneurs. Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather in his speech also complemented the young entrepreneurs and said that all required funds would be made available as Seed Capital to the young boys and girls intending to run their own business under SKEWPY and Youth Start-Up Loan scheme. Rather said that while government is creating various jobs in different departments for youth and some 40,000 jobs have been created recently, the unemployment problem cannot be solved by this initiative but by encouraging entrepreneurship development and industrialization in the State. He asked the banks to make the release of advances easy for the youth and not to put them under any difficulty in this regard. Minister for Planning and Development, Ajay Sadhotra highlighted the benefits of SKEWPY and said that this dream project of Omar Abdullah offers great promises to youth. He said SKEWPY and other youth welfare schemes are personally monitored by the Chief Minister who besides reviewing the status and progress of these schemes in the high level meetings regularly, interacts with the budding entrepreneurs and unit holders both at Srinagar and Jammu to get feedback and first hand appraisal of the schemes and the difficulties if any coming in their way.
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of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The J&K doctors presently working in different hospitals of New Delhi including Safdar Jung, Metro Heart and Hindu Rao Hospitals staged a peaceful sit-in in front of Sonia Gandhi’s 10 Janpath residence. They were carrying placards and banners seeking punishment for the guilty involved in CET scam and immediate removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The doctors also staged a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar describing BOPEE fraud a shame for the Jammu and Kashmir government. “This scam has tarnished the image of J&K doctors all over country and we demand stringent punishment be awarded to Mushtaq Peer,” Senior Resident Metro Heart Institute Dr Garav Sharma told CNS on phone from New Delhi. Another Senior Resident from Safdar Jung Hospital Dr Khalid told CNS that at least 250 doctors from Jammu and Kashmir State working in different hospitals of New Delhi staged protest at 10 Janpath and urged upon UPA Chairperson to expose the big guns in involved in the scam. “We presented a memorandum to Sonia Gandhi in which we demanded action against the State Chief Minister for granting extension to Mushtaq Peer,” he said. “Officials at 10 Janpath gave us a positive response and we hope Central Government will intervene into the matter so that tainted officials and students could be exposed and punished,” Dr Basharat from Rao Hindu Hospital said.
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on Friday urging upon the Authorities to take stern action against the tainted students. “We will not attend the classes till fishy students are not shown door. Our reputation is at stake as people cast doubts on the genuine students as well,” one of the students told CNS. Another student claimed that it is astonishing that even tainted students who have been exposed by Crime Branch in their report submitted to Court are taking part in protests. “These students must be disqualified as they are the source of disrepute and Authorities at least should not allow them
Daily to enter into College till further orders,” he said. The students said that they will not attend the classes till the matter is not cleared.
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At least, 50 students who after allegedly failed in CET conducted by BOPEE in 2012 were forced to take their admission in Dental College Srinagar. These students claim that they were deserving admission in MBBS but due to corrupt practices adopted by then BOPEE Chairman Mushtaq Ahmed Peer ruined their career. “I was shown door as I was short of one point in CET 2012. I had no option but to take admission in Dental College. What about those students who obtained CET papers illegally. I want answer from the Government in this regard,” one of the BDS students told CNS. Similar views were expressed by other students who presently pursue Dental Courses in BDS College Srinagar. These students demanded that all the tainted students should be expelled with immediate effect. “We want that Crime Branch expose all the tainted students who should be immediately disqualified. What was the sin of bright and hardworking students whose career was ruined by Mushtaq Peer,” the students said. These students claimed that the number of tainted students is above 40 but so far only 10 to 12 students have been exposed. “Not only the Authorities should punish the big guns involved in this heinous crime but the Government should renew the CET 2012 list,” BDS students said adding that Minister for Medical Education Taj Mohi-udDin should explain to them on what grounds he is claiming that Medical Education Ministry can’t disqualify tainted students.
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supplying low-grade sugar at ration depots. Consumers allege that low quality sugar is being distributed at Ration Depots, which is not fit for human consumption at all. A CAPD official on condition of anonymity told CNS that good quality sugar S-30/31 ISS Grade is available on papers only. “The CAPD documents reveal that high quality sugar is being procured from Mumbai based Company but in reality low grade sugar comes from the company and the ‘margin money’ goes into the coffers of Company and CAPD top officials,” he said. The Official further said that it is easy to comprehend. “You on papers ask a company to supply good quality Cricket Bat for Rs 100. You orally communicate the same company to supply lower quality Bat for Rs 50. The difference is Rs 50 which department and the Company officials distribute equally. Now imagine, if Company supplies you Cricket Bats lakhs in number, how huge will be the margin and how rich you will become within days,” the official told CNS. CAPD documents reveal that the department had given supply order of sugar S-30/31 ISS Grade to Mumbai Based Company. The Order vide number 01 (Plg) DCAPDK of 2013 reads, “please arrange supply of Sugar S-30/31 ISS Grade to the tune of 25812 metric tons at the rate of Rs 38400 per metric ton (total value of order Rs 99,11,76,960) approved by the State Level Purchase Committee (SLPC) to the CAPD Department Kashmir Division.” Ironically, the order reads that, “the supply should be free from artificial colour, confirming to fresh season crop not earlier than 2012 production free flowing and sparkling white.” Reports said that nowhere in Valley consumers are getting such a high quality sugar which CAPD claims of procuring from the Mumbai based Company. “First of all there is scarcity of sugar. Now if you will get sugar from any Depot that is not fit for consumption,” a consumer from Hyderpora Srinagar said. When contacted, CAPD Minister, Chowdhary Muhammad Ramzan told CNS that there is a proper section which checks the quality control of the sugar. “I can tell you with authority that high quality sugar is supplied to consumers at all ration depots,” Minister said. Director CAPD, Mushtaq Ahmed Mir said that they are supplying the best quality sugar to people. “We verify the quality of sugar in laboratory before we distribute it to ration depots,” Mir said.
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Director, Agriculture, Jammu, shall hold the charge of the post of Director, Command Area Development, Jammu, in addition to his own duties till further orders. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, KAS, Joint Transport Commissioner, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Director, Estates, relieving M.M. Gupta of the additional charge of the post. Soujanya Kumar Sharma, KAS, Director, Tourism, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Director, Information, J&K relieving Mr. Zaffar Ahmad Bhat of the additional charge of the post. Soujanya shall, however, continue to hold the charge of Director, Tourism, Jammu till further orders. The Cabinet also accorded sanction to the appointment of Dr.Rafiq Ahmad Pampori, Professor and Head of Department of ENT, as Principal Government Medical College Srinagar w.e.f 01.10.2012. The Cabinet also approved regularization of Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar as Director Indian System of Medicine J&K against the available post w.e.f. 12.12.2006. Cabinet approves proposed amendment to PM’s relief & rehabilitation package for Kashmiri Migrants The Cabinet which met here, today, under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, approved the proposed amendments to the Prime Minister’s Package for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Migrants to Kashmir Valley. The proposed amendments will allow all Migrant families who would return to the Valley to avail incentive for construction/reconstruction of houses available under the package irrespective of the fact as to whether they have sold their properties before or after 1997. It also authorises all Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Valley to identify government land for setting up of clusters for such families who would return to family for construction of houses or through group
housing societies. In case of non-availability of government land, the Deputy Commissioners shall identify land for acquisition. The land to be acquired for the construction of individual houses or for group housing societies shall be identified at such places where there is no dislocation of the local population. The revised cost estimates for the acquisition of land and the construction of houses for those migrants who have sold their properties after 1997 shall be worked out and included in the revised package for being sent to the Government of India. The State Government will approach the Union Government of India for incorporating the land acquisition component in the package and release of funds thereof.
80 hectares covered under Seed Village in Bandipora Bandipora, November 29: An area of 80 hectares of land has been brought under Seed Village Programme in Bandipora district during current Rabi season. Of this, 40 hectares stand covered under oil s eed, 20 hectares under wheat and 20 hectares under oats. This was informed by the Chief Agriculture O f f i c e r, B a n d i p o r a during a meeting of concerned officers here today. It was told that the department distributed 108 quintals of oil seed, 270 quintals of oats, 80 quintals of wheat and 60 quintals of peas among the farmers. The meeting was told that 15 dug wells and tube wells with an assistance of Rs. 1.88 lakh were constructed whileas one bore well with an assistance of Rs. 2 lakh is also under construction in the district at Shadipora. Moreover, agricultural machinery like power tillers and irrigation pump sets has been provided to the farmers on which a subsidy component of Rs. 11.15 lakh was provided to them by the Agriculture department.
Livestock health awareness camp held at Ang Anantnag, November 29: A daylong District Level Livestock health awareness camp for prevention and control of economically important livestock disease of cattle with special emphasis on brucellosis and bird flu under central sponsored schemes assistance ASCAD was organized by department of Animal Husbandry Anantnag here today. District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone was the chief guest on the occasion and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Anantnag Dr T.H Beg presided over the function. The camp was attended by over 200 farmers besides Public Representative Institutions (PRIs). The experts delivered lecture on various commonly confronted diseases of cattle and poultry and special emphasis were given on Brucellosis, Avian influenza (Bird flu) and Rabies. A documentary was displayed during the camp and printed material about various animal diseases was distributed among the farmers. The District D e v e l o p m e n t Commissioner while addressing the function appreciated the role of Animal Husbandry Department about its socio-economic upliftment of rural masses particularly farmers and emphasized the need for holding such awareness camps.
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“Kisan Goshti” held at Budgam Budgam, November 29: A daylong camp on “Kisan Goshti” held at Budgam. Besides Sarpanchs, Panchs and field functionaries of the department, large number of progressive farmers participated in the camp. On the occasion, the Chief Agriculture Officer Budgam M.A. Parray appraised the farmers about the schemes
being undertaken by the department under centrally sponsored schemes for boosting the agricultural production and the productivity. He further said that the objective of organizing Kissan Mela, Farm Machinery Mela and Kissan Goshties is to acquaint the farmers with modern agriculture machinery.
Office of the Executive Engineer, R&B Division Baramulla Tender Notice No. 68 of 2013-14 (Fresh to NIT No. 60 of 2013-14)
1. For and on behalf of the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir state sealed tenders affixed with one rupee revenue stamp are invited from Government approved PWD contractors for the snow clearance to the stages for the year 2013-14 as listed below:
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Khanpora Inner Links Khanpora Sheeri Sangri Top Kanliagh Link Road Connection Noorbagh Parray Mohalla Sangri Upper Cherdari Link Kanlibagh Inner Links near Masjid Umar Bilal Colony Kanlibagh PWD Complec Link Fish Market Road Dewanbagh Inner Link Main Link from Binner Bus Addqa to Ziyarat Sharief Noorbagh Bowli Road including Dairy Farm Link Nanda Link at Kanlibagh including upto H/o Justice Qureshi Kanlibagh Bowli Road (Bagh-Rehmat) Noorbagh Link Road via Mosque Connection Dr. Zargar Link Public School Link Janbazpora Inner Link N.H Way to Punchatr at Janbazpora Stadium Colony Link Binner Gujjarpati Road Binnar Kawdoora Road Binner Venkura ROad Janbazpora Stadium Fatehpora Fresthar Road Singhbagh Link Road including Geelani Link Johama Inner Links Kralhar Chandsuma Road Kanispora Inner Links including Gousia Colony Tawheed Colony Link Road Milat Colony Kanispora Kanispora Inner Links N.H Way to School including Mandi Link Alamdar Colony Link Opp. Check Post Food Corporation Link Food Colony Khowjabagh Raj Mohalla & Shah Colony Ratherpora Inner Links Delina Batpora Inner Links at Delina Tantray Pora Shiea Mohalla Inner Links including Kralpora and Siraj Mohalla Firdous Colony Link Road Qazipora Inner Links at Delina Rawatpora Inner Links at Delina Chinned Bitcheri Gund Road Inner Links at Chinned Link Connection Filling Point Gas Agency at Chinned Bandipayeen Inner Links Hudpora Veernar Road Faqirbagh Inner Links Sultanpora Inner Links Beighpati Link Thokurpati Link Patchar Link Road Inner Lanes at Choora Choora Kriri Road (Km 8-10.66) Tapper Kriri Road KM 8-15 Kawcheck Dardpora Road Doompora Dangdara Road Srakwara Link Road Inner Links at Nowpora Inner Links at Authoora Chanpora Link Watergam Bonpora Road Takiya Wani Watergam Link Bangdara Link Road Salsoosa Vizer Link Chandoosa Inner Links Allied Links at Takiya Tapper Kanispora Singhpora Road Mirangund Singhpora Road Mirgund Chenbal Baliharan Raod Singhpora Chanmohalla Road Hartrath Rembail Road Inner Links at Singhpora Kalan Singhpora Inner Links (Pattan) Hanjiwera Batakcheck Road Nihalpora Dervaish Bagh Including Side Link Chanderseer Bohirwani Road Chanderseer Link Road Ganai Mohalla Link at Tilgam Inner Links at Palhalan Trikoulbl Mundiyari Road Inner Lanes at Pattan Pattan Check Jamal Mir Road Iqbal Colony Pattan Sooch Palpora Road Warpora Pattan Road Wayul Kralpora Palpora Pakipora Road Fetehgarh Heewan Inner Link Taripora Inner Links Nowgam Inner Links Audoora Malpora Road Gantamulla Payeen Link Shimlaran Payeen Link Malpora Paliharan Road Nowgam Larridora Road Nowgam Dobha Road Latifabad Galibal Road
Length in Kilometres 2.00 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.75 0.50 0.20 0.30 0.20 1.00 1.50 0.50 0.20 0.10 0.50 0.30 3.50 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50 3.00 0.25 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.50 0.60 0.30 0.30 0.85 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.65 0.50 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.25 1.00 0.75 0.75 0.50 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 3.66 8.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.25 3.00 2.50 2.00 4.50 1.75 2.00 3.00 1.00 2.00 2.50 1.50 1.00 0.50 4.50 2.00 4.75 3.00 0.75 1.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 2.00 0.75 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.20
2. The tenders should be addressed to the Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B) Circle Baramulla/Kupwara (Baramulla) through registered post on the tender form properly issued by the Executive Engineer of any wing should reach in his office on or before 05-12-2013 upto 2.00 P.M. In case the receiving date being declared a Holiday/Hartal, the tenders shall be received on next working day. 3. The tender shall be opened on the same day or any other day convenient to opening authority in presence of the contractors who may like to be present there. 4. The tenders should be sealed in proper cover with name of work, name of the contractor, reference to CDR No. and Date without which tenders shall be rejected without assigning any reasons thereof. Conditional tenders shall not be entertained. 5. Contractor of the class from AAY, BEE, CEE, DEE & SHG can tender for the snow clearance. 6. The intending tenderers should deposit as earnest money of Rs. 3000/- for each stage in the shape of CDR pledged to the Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Circle Baramulla. 7. The intending tenderers are requested to quote their rate in percentage above or below the SSR of 2012. The rates should be written both in words & in figures. The subsequent slip or verbal representation raising or lowering the rates shall not be entertained in any case. 8. Not more than one stage will ordinary be allotted to contractor but he may however tender for more than one stage on separate form. 9. The successful tenders shall have to draw formal agreement with the department after allotment order is communicated to him. As soon as the acceptance of the tender is communicated to successful tenderer, the contractor shall be bound to make the snow clearance immediately. 10. The stages falling under priority 1st category, clearance is to be done within one day irrespective of snow depth. The stages falling under priority 2nd category, clearance is to be done within two days irrespective of snow depth. In case the clearance is not made within stipulated time the department will be constrained to do snow clearance through any other agency at the risk and extra cost and responsibility of the contractor. DIPJK: 10648 Sd/- Executive Engineer
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J&K supports investment in Agri Sector: Mir Presents State’s vision to improve productivity, infrastructure & market tion of crops, vegetables; fabricaing huge market potential, the state suffers from transportation con- tion of machinery and equipment suited for agri-production, poststraints particularly in mountainWelcoming the prospects of prious and inaccessible areas, absence harvest management and marketvate financial and technological inof organized collection centres and ing, providing sale and services in vestment in establishing network of developing micro-irrigation facilicold chain infrastructure, refrigerat- storage facilities. ties; developing and installation of Mr. Mir said due to high cost of ed transportation and post-harvest Protected Cultivation structures for transportation and higher toll dumanagement, in Jammu and Kashhigh value vegetables, flowers, and mir, the Minister for Agriculture Mr. ties, the farmers of the State find it Ghulam Hassan Mir, on Friday said difficult to sustain competition with other crops. He said J&K State espefarmers of plains in other states. cially the Kashmir valley abounds in that the Government of Jammu and Therefore, the State is promoting surplus Apple production and at the Kashmir, as a matter of policy, is consame time it faces the problem of sidering involving private players in formation of agri-producer organizations to provide appropriate extensive post-harvest losses due to the Agriculture sector. rotage. Various attempts have been Speaking in the inaugural ses- assistance in developing collection sion of the 2-day International centers, improved storage facilities made to come to the rescue of fruit Conference-cum-Exhibition “India and transportation which are pre- growers through intervention in post-harvest management and marFARM 2 FORK” organised by Prog- requisite for growth of this sector. The Minister said Government keting but a lot needs to be done by ress Harmony Development (PHD), of the State, as a matter of policy, is way of establishment of network of Chamber of Commerce and Induscold chain infrastructure and value try, New Delhi, the State Agriculture considering involving private playaddition. Investment from private ers for interventions in establishMinister presented the vision of J&K sector in this regard is desired, he State in the area of Agriculture and ment of Agri-based Skill Developadded. ment and Training Institutions to Food sector. The Minister said that the farmThe Minister said that Jammu broad base and harness genuinely ing population of the State especially and Kashmir has a vast resource fair amount of profits in agriculthe habitats of Milk producers are base for production of different ture sector. Mr. Mir said that Jammu and located in far off and mountainous kinds of food items from AgriculKashmir Government would like to areas where transportation is diffiture, Horticulture, Sheep and Animal Kangan Khan cult News Ganderbal andAgency time consuming. This often support private investors to venture Husbandry sectors. HeLone said News inspiteAgency product deterioration and into theSoura areas such as seed producof varied agriculture products hav- Agency Gulzar News Zahidresults Book in Depot Chadoora New Delhi, November 29:
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diminished returns to farmers/milk producers. Participation of Private players in refrigerated transportation of milk and milk products shall be of immense help to the milk producers. He said in the fishing sector, enhancement of lake and reservoir fish stocks will require continuous hatchery production as stocking material, especially the indigenous Mahseers and Schizothoracines. Some of the water bodies also need to be selected as fish sanctuaries. The role of private participation in this sector and their post-harvest management also needs serious consideration. The Minister said that State Government is implementing various Centrally Sponsored Schemes and would like to avail adequate assistance under “National Mission on Food Processing” which addresses most of the issues related to employment generation and skill development. It provides for institutionalizing Food Processing Mission at the State level and the District Level, as it has the provision for the Scheme of Mega Food
Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Srinagar, November 29: the existing old trees in the Temple complex including the Jammu, November 29: Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora complex and News planting shrubsKunzar Langar Hall, Kitchen, Public Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar Agency ornamental plants Speaker, J&K Legislative Asetc. He observed and Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, Dar NewsConveniences Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal alongside the boundary wall sembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul towho is Chairman of the Shri that, if required, additional Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency day said that Government is to add to the aesthetics of the Pattan manpower be deployed, to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore committed to support downcomplex. speedily complete the restoraBoard, inspected the Basharat ongo- News trodden, weak and under Mr.Javaid NavinNews K. Choudhary, tion work asPulwama well as the coning work for the restoration Altaf News Agency Agency Qazigund privileged class of the society of Mahadev Temple atJeelani Reasi News Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore by extending them financial yesterday. Shah News Agency Kupwara Sultan News Agency Handwara support through State Social Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, Younis Sheikh News Agency Islamabad Welfare department, J&K Chief Executive Officer, Shri News Agency Langate Three Way News AgencyState, Tral Women Development Mata Vaishno Devi Reshi ShrineNews Agency Islamabad Corporation and allied agenBoard, briefed the Governor Turray News Agency Tral Badru News Agency Bijbehara cies of the Government so about the to-date status RahiofNews Agency Kulgam Malik News Agency Arwani that the poverty and backthe various works being carNews Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil wardness is eradicated from ried out by the ShrineRah Board
Governor inspects work on restoration of Mahadev Temple
for the restoration of Mahadev Temple. He stated that the entire project is estimated to cost Rs. 1.50 crore, out of which Rs. 70 lakh have been spent so far. The Governor went around the Temple complex and took stock of the ongoing works undertaken by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The Governor issued instructions for the expeditious completion of all work in the
struction of new facilities. The Governor directed that work be immediately taken up on landscaping of the Temple complex, scientifically pruning and reshaping
LA penal for fulfilling pending Government Assurances Jammu, November 29: The Committee on Government Assurances (AC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Friday directed the Government to fulfil all pending Government Assurances given by them from time to time on the floor of the House in a time bound manner. The Committee, which met here under the Chairmanship of MLA, Ch. Zulifkar Ali discussed and examined the Assurances
pertaining to various departments. Legislators, Mr. Bharat Bushan and Mr. Krishan Chander Bhagat attended the meeting and gave their valuable suggestions for making the working of the Committee result oriented. It was decided in the meeting that the Committee will examine the Action Taken Reports of Government Assurances pertaining to PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control and Public Works Departments on December 6 and December 13 respectively. Senior officers of Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.
Principal Secretary to the Governor; Dr, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, and the concerned officers of the Shrine Board were present on the occasion.
Emphasizing upon the youth and art lovers of the State to avail the opportunity provided by JKP to showcase their skills in the field of art, the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Ashok Prasad has said that the Organization has been conducting various activities under prestigious “Civic Action Programme” to explore the hidden talent of the youth of the State. Mr. Prasad was speaking at the concluding function of 8-day National Level Art Camp, organized by J&K Police Housing Corporation at Gulshan Ground here this evening. He said that such events are conducted with the aim to provide a platform to the reputed artists to share their experience with the budding artists of the State and hone their talent. As many as 11 artists with national fame including one from Russia participated in the camp, besides local artists. Those who participated in the camp included Mr. Bishamber Mehta, Mr. Devi Das Khatri, Mr. Gagan Vij,
Speaker for eradication of poverty through welfare measures
the face of the society. The Speaker was addressing an awareness cum cheque distribution function, organized by District Social Welfare Office Srinagar at Government Higher Secondary School Safa Kadal here today. Appreciating the officers of Social Welfare Department, Kashmir for clearing weed out and pending cases in a shortest possible time, Mr. Gul said that the Eidgah Con-
Mr. Sukhjeet Singh Kukkal, Mr. Jagpal Singh, Smt. Anjali Aggarwal, Smt. Richa Mahajan, Smt Arti Fulari, Smt. Poonam C Tiyagi and Ms Daris Raldugina from Russia. Mr. Prasad said that such camps opens new vistas of opportunities for the youth and art lovers which helps them fulfilling their dreams in the field. The Organization has been focusing on providing broader platform to the budding artists of the State to encourage them in this field, said Mr. Prasad. The DGP said that art provides an opportunity to share experience with each other and to know about the culture, languages of different regions of the country. He said that Jammu and Kashmir Police Organization, besides its professional duties has been carrying out different cultural, social and sports activities to promote police public relations which are mandatory in the contemporary times. He said that paintings made by the artists during the 8-day camp would serve sweet memories for the department in future and these would be displayed on different events by the Organization.
Your mind could be especially active today. Perhaps you’ll discover a new talent you didn’t know you had, such as writing, drawing or speaking. Ideas for stories, sketches, or lectures might come thick and fast. Write them down. Computers are particularly useful now. You might have to execute some paperwork concerning money, but this should get accomplished quickly and easily.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Some bizarre dreams or visions could come to you today. Don’t put too much stock in them. You might find that the images are partly scenes from your past, partly information you’ve received lately, and partly your own fears about the future. If you view them this way, you should be able to see what they’re telling you. They aren’t prophesies for the future.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Your mind should be especially quick and agile today, and your curiosity will be piqued. Your pursuit of intellectual interests could lead to group activities where you meet others interested in the same subjects. A lot of information could come your way. You’ll enjoy discussing it. New friendships and lines to other possible interests could come your way.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You might have a few projects in mind that you’ll want to work on today. Your mind is especially quick and agile, and you have a lot of great ideas that can make your efforts turn out the way you want. Conversations with those close to you may provide even more possibilities. Whatever you choose to work on, you should be pleased with the results.
July 23-August 22 It may be difficult to focus on household chores today. Your mind is on more exalted matters, such as spiritual and intellectual interests and you feel lazy. It’s OK to do nothing. You don’t have to knock yourself out every day! Relax at home, read, watch TV, and cook if you must do something. Your chores can wait until you feel more energetic.
Virgo
stituency of Srinagar city deserves more financial support to make people live an honourable and dignified life. Referring to welfare schemes launched by Central and
State Governments through Women Development Corporation, Mr. Gul said that there are several loan providing avenues for unemployed women for setting up of their own income generating units.
New Delhi, November 29: Leh-Ladakh of Jammu & Kashmir won the Readers Travel Award from the Conde Nest Travellers India magazine 2013 for the favourite emerging destination in a function organised at ITC Maurya Sherton by the Conde' Nast Travellers magazine. Tanvir Sadiq political secretary to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah received the award on behalf of the State. Tanvir later said that this award validates and recognises the efforts of the Chief Minister and the tourism department to develop tourism in the state. The political secretary said that while tourism in the state is close to our heart it is good to know that the efforts of the coalition government headed by Mr. Omar Abdullah to promote and develop tourism in the state have borne fruit. Tanvir said that the award is recognition for a milestone in our journey and it reinforces our commitment to make the state into a world class destination for both high end and mass tourism. The political secretary said that it is satisfying to know that compared to
Aries
March 21-April 19
Leo
Govt. efforts for tourism promotion bearing fruit: Tanvir
JKP organises national level art camp, DGP stresses youth to avail opportunity Jammu, November 29:
Parks; the Scheme for food safety, codex and R&D to give the sector a competitive edge and Scheme for Human Resource Development. The Agriculture Minister said that emancipation of agriculture sector lies in productivity enhancement through adoption of improved farm practices and diversification in the rural non-farm sector. Awareness and popularization of modern farm practices like high quality inputs, mechanization, promoting water use efficiency in irrigation, sustainability through organic farming, integrated pest and nutrient management, besides other post-harvest Management and market linkages is to be the focus area. The Minister said that it is hoped that the population engaged in Agriculture which continues to contribute significantly to Gross Domestic Product shall look forward through the window of India FARM 2 FORK International Conference Cum Exhibition for enhanced productivity and enhanced avenues for virtual employment in the agriculture sector.
HOROSCOPE
August 23-September 22
Creative ideas may elude you today. You may have a hankering to do something artistic but with only a few vague notions, and you may not like those. This is a good day to work with others’ ideas. Read, play music by a great composer, copy a painting by a master. This way you’ll keep the impulses going without trying to force new ideas that won’t come.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Social events could put you into touch with intriguing new people who share your interests. This should be a gratifying experience. Your mind is quick and agile and your curiosity high, so you’ll gain a lot from conversations. Perhaps you’ll even make plans to attend lectures or workshops with your new acquaintances so you can learn more about what interests you all.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Your thoughts and feelings may be vague today, and you could be preoccupied. People might talk to you but you won’t hear much of what they say, and you’ll remember even less. This is a temporary condition. Don’t worry that people think you’re rude. The ones that count know you’re not. Spend the day reading escapist novels. It won’t matter if you can’t remember those!
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
the earlier years the last 2-3 years have seen more than 50% increase in the arrival of tourist in the state. Tanvir while thanking the Conde Nast for recognising our efforts said
that the journey has just begun. Meanwhile, Khyber Himalayas resort and Spa Gulmarg received the runners up award for the favourite boutique hotel in India.
Coaching Centres inspected by special squad Srinagar, November 29: In order to address the genuine complaints of students and parents regarding exploitations by various coaching centres of valley, a special Squad of senior officers of Directorate of School Education Kashmir on the instructions of Director School Education Kashmir Mir Tariq Ali carried surprise inspection of some coaching centres located in uptown area of Srinagar city. The team interviewed the students just outside the coaching centres to get an on the spot feedback about the quality of education and various facilities available in these centres. The team later inspected the coaching centres to cross check the arrangements as claimed by the management of the centres through their advertisements in local print and electronic media. The team came to know that the coaching centres are charging @ Rs. 20,000 to 25,000 from students of 11thand 12th class for coaching of three subjects. The team took serious notice of some coaching centres who had
+200 students in one single room. In one of the coaching centres run under the title of VIPs, the team found that the teacher was seen using microphone for teaching a large group of students. In most of the coaching centres, the inspection team found that there was no proper heating arrangement and the students despite having paid huge sums were found shivering with cold in early morning hours. Some coaching Centres are functioning normally under rules. This is pertinent to mention here that the Coaching Centres were provisionally registered by Director School Education Kashmir and in most cases registration has already expired on April 30, 2013. The team has recommended closure of such coaching centres which also were found violating the norms and exploiting the students just for the lust of money. Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand has taken strong note of the exploitative and shady business run by these so called coaching centres and advised the competent authority to go strictly by the standing norms.
Romantic matters should be going very well now, although today you might have some doubts. Your loved one may be quiet and preoccupied. Don’t let your insecurities get the better of you! What’s probably going on with your friend has little if anything to do with you and more to do with money matters. Your partner will tell you when the time is right.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Flowers and fresh plants can perk up your mood as well as your home. You may feel your abode is looking a bit shabby. Simple tricks to improve its appearance will do wonders for your outlook. Go to a kitchen store and splurge on a few new items. Put a pot of herbs in a window. You’ll be amazed at the change in your mood and in the room!
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Today the paranormal could be on your mind. Books on related subjects may capture your interest, so you’ll probably want to spend the day reading. Some of the concepts might seem strange even to you, but don’t write them off yet. The important thing now is to keep an open mind. Strange things are discovered every day.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 A strong bond of loyalty that you feel for a friend might propel you into a touchy situation today. Your friend may ask you to do a favor that’s difficult if not impossible. Look into the situation and see if there’s some way you can help. If not, you’ll have to try to make it up later. Sometimes that’s all you can do.
Editorial/Opinion The Daily
Zabarwan Times Saturday, 30 November 2013
Simultaneous election to parliament and state assembly- a viable way
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he coming Lok Sabha election in the country and the subsequent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will need a lot of security particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and it is because of that the voices in the country are emerging to hold these elections in J&K simultaneously. There is no doubt that the apprehension of the security agencies about the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan and intensions of Taliban to move towards Kashmir has strong basis as in the past also many foreign nationals have been killed or caught in the Kashmir valley fighting security forces. When NATO forces withdraw from Afghanistan the Taliban would not find much resistance from Afghan forces and will certainly move some of their cadres towards other conflict areas including Jammu and Kashmir. It is of utmost importance that free and fair elections are held in Jammu and Kashmir in a transparent manner but that is not possible if there are apprehensions of strikes by war hardened Taliban. It is because of this factor that if both the elections are held simultaneously in a phased manner, the security forces can be deployed in sufficient numbers so that there will be no problem in holding the elections peacefully. There can be no two views that if there are some strikes by militants during the parliamentary elections and if these strikes are carried by Taliban nobody will participate or dear to cast his vote in an atmosphere of violence. It will be better for the political parties to have a consensus on holding both parliamentary and assembly elections together so that there is no hurdle created by the forces alien to the democratic process. As a matter of fact the decision in this regard can be taken only when all the parties will agree and rise above the political considerations. Though the elections are not a permanent solution to all political problems but these can help in the continuation of the developmental process as mitigation of the problems of the people is a priority. The unanimity amongst the political parties can make things easier and can save a lot of time, money, human resources and the expenditure incurred on the security related things.
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Communal Harmony
ndia is a vast country, with people integration and fosters the spirit of should be involvement of identified religion. The district administration belonging to different religions unity in diversity through collaborative respectable members of the commu- should ensure timely provision of living amicably for centuries social action, awareness programs, nity, in the peaceful conduct of essential supplies/services such as food, together. The rich traditions of tolerance, reaches out to the victims of violence processions. The use of technology, milk, medicines, water and electricity, perseverance, plurality and assimilation especially children, encouraging like Video/Audio coverages of events etc., in areas affected by communal have kept the identity of the country interfaith dialogue for India’s Shared and processions could also act as violence. Wherever it becomes necesintact, and civilization thriving. Declared Security, Peace & Prosperity. It deterrent. Effective and meaningful sary to set up relief camps, proper a secular country in the constitution, India provides financial assistance to the action needs to be taken to curb and arrangements for security and other has several provisions for protection of child victims of societal violence for check rumours, and proper assignment appropriate amenities should be made, minority communities. The State does not their care, education & training, aimed of nodal responsibility and modalities including arrangements for medical discriminate on the basis of any particular at their effective rehabilitation. It for information management needs to examination/ assistance, etc. Wherever religion. There are constitutional promotes communal harmony and be ensured. Adequate steps need to be required, on account of damage to provisions for equality of opportunities national integration by organizing taken to ensure that no damage is residential and commercial property, an for all. Despite precautionary, preven- variety of activities either independ- caused to places of worship, The appropriate mechanism may be tive and positive measures having been ently or in association with State guidelines stipulate that composition established for speedy disposal of envisaged in the constitution, to rule out Governments, NGOs & other organiza- of the police force, especially those insurance claim and assistance from any feeling of being left-out, communal tions. It confers awards for outstanding deployed in communally sensitive financial institutions by way of loans/ disturbances keep recurring. The contribution to promotion of commu- areas, should be representative of the rescheduling of loans, etc. Government had, often expressed its nal harmony and national integration. social structure of the region so as to The Central Government has launched a commitment toward maintaining It undertakes activities to highlight and ensure its credibility, and help in Central Scheme for assistance to victims communal harmony in the country, and strengthen the bonds of unity and creating a feeling of confidence among of terrorist and communal violence, has been taking steps- statutory, legal, affinity between different religious all sections of the people. In commu- whereunder there is provision for one administrative, economic, and so on. groups in the country, and encourages nally sensitive and riot prone areas time payment of Rs.3 lakh to the The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan activities to promote belief in the police and administrative officials of affected families in addition to any exS i n g h , w h i l e s p e a k i n g a t t h e principles of non-violence in resolving proven integrity, efficiency, impartial- gratia relief that may be provided. The Communal Harmony award ceremony, disputes. There is no denying the fact ity and non-partisan outlook should be Government has enacted “The Religious 2009 reiterated the need for communal that the maintenance of communal posted. Every public servant should Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, harmony and national integration. He h a r m o n y , a n d t h e p r e v e n- exercise the lawful authority vested in 1988”, with a view to maintaining said “India has been home to all the tion/avoidance of communal distur- him/her to prevent commission of any sanctity of religious places and to great religions of the world. While bances/riots and, in the event of any communal violence, protect or provide prevent their misuse for political, protection to any victim of communal criminal, subversive or communal violence in a strictly neutral manner, purposes. It casts responsibility on the No religion sanctions violence. No religion and any malafide act or omission manager to inform the police in the should be severely dealt with. Due event of misuse of the place of worship. recognition should be given to the The Act also prohibits storage of arms preaches hatred. No religion endorses services rendered by the district and ammunition inside any place of administration in preventing and worship. animosity towards another human being. dealing with communal disturbances. The Places of Worship (Special In a communally-sensitive area, small Provisions) Act 1991, is the law to Those who use religious symbols and forums shopkeepers, entrepreneurs and daily- prohibit conversion of any place of wagers are most prone to loss and worship and to provide for the maintedamage to life and property, if the nance of the religious character of any to talk of violence, sectarianism and situation goes out of control, leading to place of worship as it existed on the arson or violence. They are most likely 15th day of August, 1947. According to discord cannot be said to be true to face economic burden, due to loss of it, no religious institution or manager income or property, most of which is not thereof shall use or allow the use of any covered under any type of insurance. premises belonging to the institution spokesperson of their respective religion. They can thus be the most willing for the promotion or propagation of any partners in maintaining peace and political activity, or for the harbouring some were born here, others took root such disturbances occurring, action to communal harmony in the area. of any person accused or convicted of in this ancient land of ours. The sub- control the same and measures to Similarly, women who are the worst an offence under any law for the time continent has for centuries provided a provide protection and relief to the sufferers in such situations may also be being in force. No arms or ammunition unique social and intellectual environ- affected persons, is a prime responsi- keen to ensure communal harmony. The can be stored, nor can it erect or put up ment in which many distinct religions bility of the State Governments. The district administration can tap the any construction or fortification, have not only co-existed peacefully but Central Government has issued resources and energy of these peo- including basements, bunkers, towers have also enriched each other. It is the guidelines for maintenance of commu- ple/groups in ensuring peace. or walls without a valid licence or sacred duty of each one of us to carry nal harmony, which cover preventive Many voluntary organisations in the permission. Such premises can’t be forward this great tradition. I believe a n d A d m i n i s t r a t i v e M e a s u r e s , country are working in the field of used for the carrying on of any unlawthat both the government and civil Personnel Policy, and relief and promoting peace, national integration ful or subversive act prohibited under society groups must continuously rehabilitation measures. They reiterate a n d c o m m u n a l h a r m o n y. S u c h any law, or for the doing of any act watch and raise our voice against the fact that if due vigilance is main- Organisations usually have motivated which promotes or attempts to promote groups and individuals who use tained, careful planning done and and well-intentioned volunteers and disharmony or feelings of enmity, violence in the name of religion. No preparatory measures put in place, workers. The district administration hatred or ill-will between different religion sanctions violence. No many possible incidents of communal should mobilize support of, and religious, racial, language or regional religion preaches hatred. No religion violence can be pre-empted and encourage, such organisations, in their groups or castes or communities. endorses animosity towards another prevented; and, wherever, despite this, efforts to maintain communal harmony, All the religions have the fundamental human being. Those who use religious communal violence does occur, it can symbols and forums to talk of violence, be contained effectively, and much sectarianism and discord cannot be said human suffering avoided, if it is No religious institution or manager shall use to be true spokesperson of their tackled with promptness, grit and respective religion. However, we also determination. Utmost care and or allow the use of any premises belonging know that all societies, including ours, attention requires to be given to the have to contend with such preachers of planning and implementation of a range to the institution for the promotion or disharmony and disagreement. That is of measures to alleviate the sufferings of why it is all the more important to those affected by any incidents of recognize and applaud those - like communal violence, including the propagation of any political activity, or for today's distinguished award winners - provision of relief and rehabilitation who work selflessly for communal assistance to the victims of such violence. the harbouring of any person accused or harmony and national integration. It is The guidelines underline the fact that our obligation to nurture such voices of preventing a communal riot is far more sanity”. Gandhiji, the father of the important than containing it. It is the convicted of an offence under any law for nation, commented “Communalism of duty of the District Administration to the virulent type is a recent growth. The carefully assess the communal situation the time being in force. lawlessness is a monster with many in the District on a regular basis and faces. It hurts all, in the end, including prepare a profile of the District, those who are primarily responsible for identifying the areas which are prone to and diffusing tension if a communal teaching of love and the feeling of it”. The Government has taken communal sensitivities and tensions. situation arises Whenever any commu- brotherhood towards fellow beings. initiatives to promot e communal The police officers should keep a close nal incidents are apprehended or occur, When such is the basic tenet of each harmony. These include constitution of watch on the situation in such areas, p r o m p t a n d i m m e d i a t e p r e v e n- religion, where is the scope of discord, the National Integration Council (NIC) periodically visit them for promoting tive/enforcement action may be taken, hatred and violence. It is amply clear (1960s), setting up of the National public contact and interface with the including, imposition of prohibitory that some people misconstrue or Foundation for Communal Harmony civilian population and community orders/ curfew, and strict and neutral misinterpret the religious teachings for (1992) and laying down of the guide- leaders. Manpower requirements for enforcement of the same, apprehension their selfish, egoistic and short-term lines for the promotion of communal these areas should be realistically /arrest of the potential miscreants/ those gains, and sometimes fan communal harmony from time to time. The NIC, assessed, and all vacancies filled up indulging in violence, arson, etc., feelings. It is also commonly known comprising of prominent members of and manned. In the sensitive/hyper- registration/institution of cases. that usually the communal disturvarious sections of society, besides sensitive areas, detailed Standard Prosecution of all offences relating to bances sprout from small, trivial several union ministers and chief Operating Procedures (SOPs), and communal violence/ rioting should be incidents but with vested interests, they ministers of states, has been meeting contingency plans to deal with carefully monitored and, wherever take the shape of a giant. regularly, to discuss and sort out the escalated situation/riots, etc., should necessary, Special Investigation Teams India is a developing country, and an issues of discord. Since the decision be kept ready. The unregulated use of (SIT) may be constituted for ensuring emerging economy. The vision of our makers at the Centre and the States are loudspeakers, which is often a cause fair and impartial investigation. leaders to make India a developed nation members of the council, a patient for arousing passions and evoking A lot of resentment is generated on and an economic powerhouse, can’t hearing is given to the grievances of violent reactions among different account of non-payment of timely fructify unless the internal security of various sections of society. groups of people, need to be checked. relief/ex-gratia to the riot victims. the nation, particularly communal The vision of the National Foundation Various kinds of religious processions, Interim relief may be provided immedi- harmony, is intact. Maintenance of for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is to which very frequently lead to commu- ately to the individuals for any loss or Communal peace and tranquillity have India free from communal and all nal confrontation and clashes as often damage suffered due to communal occupies lot of Government attention other forms of violence, where all various organisations tend to organise, violence. While providing assistance and energy, and in case peace prevails, citizens especially children & youth and view, processions on religious and relief to the victims of communal an ambience of trust will develop live together in peace & harmony. For occasions as a show of strength, which violence, it should be ensured that there between various communities, leading this, the Foundation promotes commu- could itself become a cause for is no discrimination on the ground of the nation on the path of development nal harmony, strengthens national provocation, should be checked. There sex, caste, community, descent or and economic advancement.
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