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Omar Appeals people to vote in large numbers Says legislature right forum for public aspirations’ Srinagar, Aug 30: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday gave full credit to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for reposing faith in him and giving the chance to serve the State as the Chief Minister during the last about six years adding that the verdict of masses is always correct and supreme in a democratic setup.

Addressing the Legislative House on the last day of the last session of the 11th Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Chief Minister appealed the people to come out in huge numbers in the ensuing Assembly Elections and elect their representatives to get their day-today issues highlighted at the highest forum.

Omar Abdullah said that Legislature is the right forum to discuss all issues relating to the State and its people. “You have witnessed that the current Assembly during the last about six years besides discussing all issues pertaining to daily affairs of life of the people also deliberated and discussed issues about Accession, Autonomy, Article 370, Law and Order, Security, Development, Politics, etc”, he said adding

that Legislature is the institution where from the voice of the people can be transferred to anywhere.

“We are here to represent your aspirations and our success is measured on fulfilling the promises”, he said maintaining that the success of Legislators is not measured by counting the shut downs, peace disturbances, hurdles in the normal life activities, disturbing education and health services during his tenure but on the grounds of providing relief to the people on all these counts and addressing their day-to-day needs. “You have to strengthen the Institution of Legislature to get your all problems and issues addressed properly”, he said and reiterated the importance of taking part in polling by the people in great numbers.

The Chief Minister expressed surprise over the attitude of a political Party which wants to take advantage of poll boycott just for petty Party gains. He said conspiracy is being hatched to hoodwink electorate by utilizing the impact of poll boycott in some areas and by dividing the people in different areas.

He said the gulf they are creating

for poll benefits cannot be engulfed even after years of completion of Election.

“They should fight the Election on principals and ideologies and accept the people’s decision”, he said and referred to the divide created before 2008 elections adding that the damage caused by it has not till date been repaired fully. He warned the people of the attempts being made to disturb peace and create wedge between various sections of the society.

Omar Abdullah said that while during the tenure of six years of the current Legislature all the difficulties and problems of the people have not been resolved but there is a sense of satisfaction in the Members that the current Assembly fully focused on the issues relating to the public good. He said the current Assembly passed State Right to Information Act, Public Services Guarantee Act, State Vigilance Commission Act and other Legislations to curb corruption. He also referred to the Third Party Monitoring, e-tendering and e-procurement put in place by See Omar On PG 11..

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Soldier killed, another injured in Kalaroos ‘GoC 15 Corps briefs Governor about Kupwara operation’ Abid Nabi Kupwara, August 30: In a fresh exchange of fire between militants and army men, a soldier was killed and another injured in Kalaaros forest near Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday morning.

Official sources told GNS that an army patrol came under intense fire of militants at Baron Gali in Kalaroos. “The firing resulted in the death of a soldier of 28 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) while another was injured who was immediately rushed to hospital,” they said.

Following the firing, sources said, a fierce gunfight erupted which continued throughout the day. “The additional reinforcements of forces were brought in,” they said.

Defence sources said that besides army’s 28 RR, 18 RR, 41 RR, 4 para-troopers and police’s Special Operation Group (SOG) are conducting the operation against militants.

“Three to four militants are believed to be trapped in the area,” they said.

Earlier, six militants and two army men were killed in the area. The operation to flush out militants is going on from past two weeks as forces believe many infiltrators are hiding in the areas near LoC. (GNS) Meanwhile, Lt. Gen Subrata Saha, GOC, 15 Corps, called on Governor N.N. Vohra, in Raj Bhavan, Srinagar today and informed him about the obtaining security scenario and particularly briefed him about the ongoing encounter in Kupwara, an official spokesman said.

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India, Japan sign MoU to develop Varanasi into 'smart city' New Delhi Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan on Saturday began on a significant note with a pact being signed under which his constituency Varanasi will be developed as a 'smart city', with cooperation and experience of Kyoto, the Japanese 'smart city' which is a confluence of heritage and modernity.

The signing of the Partner City Affiliation MoU, which marks the launch of smart heritage city programme, between the two countries, was overseen by Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who made a special gesture of flying Kyoto from Tokyo to meet his Indian counterpart.

The pact was signed by Indian Ambassador to Japan Deepa Wadhwa and Mayor of Kyoto Daisaku Kadokawa soon after Modi's arrival in Kyoto for his two-day first leg of his visit.

Abe received Modi at the Kyoto Guest House before the sign-

ing ceremony.

The MoU provides for cooperation in heritage conservation, city modernisation and cooperation in the fields of art, culture and academics, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin told reporters This marks the launch of Smart heritage city programme between the two countries, he added.

The pact is in line with Modi's vision of building 100 smart cities across India.

Under the MoU, a detailed roadmap of cooperation will be prepared See India On PG 11..

India lodges strong protest with Petrol price cut by J&K Bank share to be Rs 1.82/litre; diesel traded on stock exchanges Pak, demands return of villager rate hiked by 50p @Re 1 after 5th Sept It will increase the liquidity, will make stock more affordable: Mushtaq

New Delhi, Aug 30: Petrol price was on Saturday cut

by Rs 1.82 a litre, the third reduction in rates this month, but diesel rates were hiked by 50 paise per litre.

The revised rates are effective from midnight tonight, oil companies announced today.

With international oil rates on the decline, petrol price was cut by Rs 1.51 a litre, which after including local sales tax or VAT translated into a reduction of Rs 1.82 a litre in Delhi.

Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 68.51 a litre from tomorrow as against Rs 70.33 currently.

In line with the January 2013 decision to hike diesel prices till retail rates come on par with its cost, rates were hiked by 50 paise a litre.

After, including VAT, the increase in Delhi came to 57 paise.

Diesel will cost Rs 58.97 per litre in Delhi from tomorrow compared to Rs 58.40 currently. Rates will vary from city to See Petrol On PG 11..

Srinagar, Aug 30: Face value (FV) of J&K Bank share will stand spilt after September 5, 2014 and will be traded at the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and The Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. at Re 1 against existing FV of Rs 10 per share. Shareholders of the Bank holding shares in the Dematerialized form in the records of National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited, as at the close of working hours on 5th September, 2014, shall be credited with the new shares of equivalent value by the Depositories concerned and available for trading after 5thSeptember, 2014.

In the case of shareholders holding shares in the physical form as on 5th September, 2014, and who have opted to receive new shares of the Bank also in physical form, the bank shall be issuing new share certificates of the equivalent value.

Notably, pursuant to the decision taken by the Shareholders at 76th Annual General Meeting of the Bank, the Bank is in the process of completing formal-

Rather again tries to mislead people Says Govt to formulate regularization policy for causal, need based labours though no time left

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Srinagar, Aug 30 : The Omar government Saturday said that they will soon formulate a policy for regularization of casual labourers and Need Based Worker (NBW) working in different departments in the state, though their is no time left for the same and it amounts to misleading people.

According to KNS correspondent Finance Minister Abdul Rehman Rather while replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly during Zero Hour said there was a clear policy on Daily Rated Workers (DRW) for their regularizations after completing seven years of continuous service. There were 59,000 DRWs, in which 56,000 have been regularized and remaining 3000 will also be regularized. This is a continuous process and left out will also be regularized, he informed the House. However, he said, there was no policy for Casual Labourers and NBW. There could be 70000 such labourers and NBW, he said.

“We have issued directions to

all departments to give us details about the casual labourers, NBW, the departments were asked to give details about who appointed them, what was the source of their wages,” he said. The minister informed that replies about 53000 have been received and more 17000 are expected soon. He said a Cabinet Sub Committee (CSC) has already been constituted on this important issue which will formulate a policy about their regularization.

He said the cases of all those who will fulfill the criteria as will be set up by CSC, will be regularized. This will be done within next two or three days, he announced when members wanted to know how much time it will take. However PDP member Abdul Haq Khan alleged that list of Casual Labourers and NBW was being prepared by ministers and ruling leaders, keeping in view of the assembly elections. Rather in his reply said it is true that General Administrative See Rahter On PG 11..

ities related to the sub division of each equity share of the face value of Rs. 10/- each into ten (10) equity Shares of Re. 1/- each, which will be available for trading at the stock exchanges after 5th September, 2014.

J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Mushtaq Ahmad while listing needs to go for sub division of the shares said, “We intended to make the shares more affordable and pave way for its increased liquidity in the market. An investor-friendly move of the Bank is intended to help more investors— particularly small investors— to get into the stock investment mode.”

The chairman further stated that presently market liquidity of Shares of the Bank has been reduced drastically because promoter along with foreign institutional investors hold 81.94% of total equity shares of the Bank and the remaining 18.06% is held by other Investors. “The low liquidity with price hike, two factors together, made the Bank’s share See JK Bank On PG 11..

Jammu Aug 30:India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan against repeated ceasefire violations along the International Border in Jammu region by forces across the border and warned the neighbouring country of powerful retaliation in the event of fresh firing.

At a Sector Commander (DIG-Brigadier)-level flag-meeting, India also demanded the immediate return of a villager who strayed across the frontier, a BSF officer said in a statement in Jammu Friday night.

At the meeting, BSF flagged the issue of killing of its Constable Sanjay Dhar and injuring of three other personnel and four civilians on 16th July 2014 in firing from across the border.

India also raised the issue of unprovoked firing from heavy machineguns and heavy mortar shelling by Pakistan Rangers from July 16 to 20 and August

10 to Aug 24 by more than 50 Pakistani posts stretching from PP Hussain to PP Jamshaid specifically targeting BSF troops, border outposts and See Protest On PG 11..

RSS chief remarks sparked protest in Assembly ‘India belongs to all’: Speaker Srinagar, Aug 30: The

statement made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Saturday sparked protest from Peoples Democratic Party legislators and

subsequent condemnation from the Speaker Mubarak Gul in Legislative Assembly.

Shortly after the commencement of proceedings in Legislative Assembly, opposition PDP members registered their protest against the re-

marks made by RSS chief that India is the county of Hindu’s.

PDP legislator Peerzada Mansor while condemning the remarks of the RSS chief said that Kashmir is a Muslim dominated area and here the See RSS On PG 11..

Multi-crore Marhama land scam Members of NPP marshaled out from Legislative Assembly echoes in Assembly again Srinagar, August 30: The ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members Saturday for the third consecutive day entered into heated arguments over alledged multi-crore Marhama land scam.

NC members demanded the resignation of Deputy Speaker Sartaj Madni while PDP legislators urged upon Speaker Mubarak Gul get the matter thoroughly probed so that guilty be punished.

As the Assembly proceeding were going on and National Panthers Party members were raising slogans alleging the injustice is being done towards Jammu division, National Conference legislator Nasir Aslam Wani brought the issue into the notice of Speaker Mubarak Gul, requesting him to inform the House about the progress of inquiry into the alleged scam.

The Speaker said that Crime Branch has been active and are pursuing the case while it has submitted a report before the House. Mubarak Gul said the state crime branch had seized all revenue documents pertaining to the alleged scam and these have been placed before him for perusal so that these are not tampered with to mislead investigations.

Though most of the NC legislators remained silent, however two legislators Nasir Aslam Wani and Muhammad Akbar Lone demanded resignation from the Deputy Speaker Sartaj Madni after the Speaker informed the House that the sale document carries signatures of deputy speaker as a witness to the sale deed.

Madni defended himself reiterating

he would resign from the house if he is proved to have been a beneficiary of the said deed although he had signed it as a witness. “I repeat that I have not purchased even a marla of this land. I am signatory to the deed as a witness which I did for the benefit of the villagers,” Madni said.

National Conference leaders Muhammad Akbar Lone and Nasir Aslam Wani said a PDP member is the beneficiary of the sale deed in the alleged land scam and, therefore, the transaction was more or less in the nature of a 'Benami sale deed'.

The NC leaders said the beneficiary had changed the status of the agricultural land besides grabbing state land in Marhama.

Countering the comment, PDP leader A.R. Veeri said the state government had given permission for conversion of agricultural land for other purposes to the beneficiary. “You failed to corner us and you failed to prove your point. Now you are talking in the air,” Veeri told NC members.

Revenue Minister Ajaz Ahmed Khan reiterated that the government has not given any permission while the permission it had given was only for improvement and not conversion of the said agricultural land.

While members of the NC and the PDP engaged in heated arguments, members of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the house proceedings had finally been reduced to a battle See Again On PG 11..

Srinagar Aug 30 : National Panthers Party (NPP) members were marshaled out from the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Saturdayafter they disobeyed the orders from Speaker Mubarak Gul to resume their seats and continued slogan shouting in the Well.

According to KNS correspondent as the House assembled, the NPP members entered wearing ‘red apron’, alleging discrimination with Jammu region by the government in every field.“Have you changed the party flag colour to Red,” the Speaker questioned the NPP members, who continued shouting slogans near their seats.

Peoples Democratic Party, Bhara-

tiya Janata Party and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen and G M Saroori were also on their feets, demanding that they be allowed to raise their issues.The entire Question Hour was wasted as not a single question could be taken up on the last day of the session. This was also the last session of the House as Assembly elections are due later this year.

Leader of the NPP Haresh Dev Singh, who was allowed by the Speaker to speak, said for the past six years, they have been raising the issue of discrimination with Jammu. “We want that all the regions of the state get See Members On PG 11..

Pulwama man accused of acid attack acquitted after 10 years Pulwama, August 30: ) A local court in Pulwama here on Saturday acquitted a man accused of acid attack on a girl ten years ago.

According to GNS, Ali Muhammad Bhat Ali, resident of Jandwal was accused of throwing acid on a girl in the same vicinity in year 2004. The police had registered a case against the accused under FIR number 371/2004 under sections 326, 307 RPC in Pulwama station.

The case was pending disposal be-

fore Honourable court of Additional Sessions Judge Pulwama.

The accused was represented by defence counsel Advocate Bhat Junaid and the counsel after deliberate discussions and arguments succeeded in assisting the Honourable court to reach ‘just conclusions’ in the case.

According GNS, the finding given by the Honourable court in the said case is that "prosecution See Pulwama On PG 11..

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Srinagar, Sunday 31 August 2014

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Omar... the government in this regard.

The Chief Minister said that development of power remained on focus and the government during last about six years laid foundation for production of 1500 MWs of power as against 750 MWs since Independence to 2008. He said whosoever will inaugurate these projects in near future but the fact is that these projects will give considerable relief to the people on power supply front which has remained troublesome for a long time in the State.

The Chief Minister said that the development process during the last about six years has been taken to every corner of the State and no area remained out of its range during this period. He said the militancy has reduced by 80 percent and government’s various decisions regarding restoration of peace and tranquillity have yielded positive results.

The Chief Minister said that Rehabilitation Policy for youth who had crossed LOC and wanted to return peacefully was implemented during his tenure. He said 350 youth have returned back under this Policy in dignified way. He said Reservation for Pahari People passed in the current Assembly Session is yet another people-friendly and historic step taken by the government. He said reservation for OSCs has also been enhanced.

Highlighting the importance of Institutions, Omar Abdullah said that these institutions should not be denigrated on personal grounds. “We should not harm these Institutions by judging these on our personal grounds”, he said adding that the success of the Institution does not lie in the success or loss of any person. “If we win the election and describe the process rightful and true and if we lose it raise finger against it, that is not the criterion and it tells upon the Institution”, he said and added that the success of Institutions and the success of people is the ultimate goal and these should be the winners in all situations.

Omar Abdullah criticized a particular media house for handing over verdict of ‘anti-national’ to the duly elected House of people of Jammu and Kashmir for passing a resolution regarding the need of restoration of talks between India and Pakistan. He said that any anchor who has no experience of putting his life to risk just like the public representatives of Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen the Country and safeguard the State ought not to pass judgment in a television studio on the credentials of the elected representatives of the people who have taken oath for the Country and give sacrifice for it.

The Chief Minister said that the elected representatives differ in their political ideologies adding that some are against Article 370 while others are in favour of its further strengthening but all are on same page so far as the strengthening and safeguarding the Country is concerned.

The Chief Minister said that no State Legislative Assembly other than Jammu and Kashmir was attacked by militants and martyred the staff and security. He said there is no political party in Jammu and Kashmir whose members have not been killed and attacked by the militants. He said that keeping security personnel with Legislators is by compulsion as their life is always under threat. He said his Party, ‘NC’ has given sacrifice of its 8000 members for the State, Country and democracy. He said they have not done it to be declared anti-national by a TV channel. “They have scarified for the Country and the State. We are saying to resolve the issues through the talks. What is the other way round? Should we say that war be waged putting the life of the Army and civilian to all kinds of risks and dangers that we will be declared Nationalists by the TV anchor?” he questioned and referred to the contribution of the public representatives towards strengthening of the Country, State and the democracy.

The Chief Minister also criticized the cancelling of talks by the Centre Government with Pakistan on the ground of separatists having tea with the Pakistan High Commission Authorities. He said such tea parties used to take place in the past from the time of Prime Minister Narsimha Rao but dialogue process between India and Pakistan was not stopped on this ground.

Omar Abdullah referred to the militant attacks on Parliament and on Mumbai and stopping of dialogue process on both the occasions. He said talks were re-started despite the fact that the conditions put forth by the India were not fulfilled by the Pakistan. He said dialogue is only way forward to address issues.

The Chief Minister lauded Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul for exhibiting extra-ordinary patience in conducting the Business of the House successfully. He praised him for his balanced approach in accommodating Members of different parties in the debates and discussions. He also praised the Deputy Speaker Legislative Assembly, Sartaj Madni for performing his role successfully avoiding collusion between the two aspects of being a political leader of a particular party and a Deputy Speaker of the House at the same time.

The Chief Minister also thanked Media, Security, Officers, Police, Assembly Secretariat and others who played their role in the conduct of proceedings of the Legislature. (KNS)

India... which will form the base for further understanding.

Both cities shall endeavor to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the agreed fields based on principles of equality and mutual respect and benefit and continuously exchange information and opinion in the agreed areas and cooperate in important fields.

After the signing of the pact, Abe hosted a dinner for Modi who has embarked on the visit with "great expectations" and hope that a "new chapter" would be written in the bilateral ties while taking the Strategic and Global Partnership to a higher level.

Before the dinner, Modi and Abe participated in a special ceremony called 'Feeding the Fish', a ritual in Japan because of the belief that it gives strength and perseverance to the fish.

Modi arrived at the Osaka International Airport earlier in the day to begin the first leg of his five-day visit to Japan, his first bilateral visit outside the subcontinent as the Prime Minister.

Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will have substantive summit meeting in Tokyo on September 1 during which the two sides will look at ways to take the Strategic and Global Partnership forward.

Modi has a substantive agenda during the trip which he hopes will "write a new chapter" in bilateral ties and take the Strategic and Global Partnership to a higher level.

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Petrol... city depending on local sales tax or VAT. Petrol price was cut by 90 paise (Rs 1.09 a litre after including local sales tax) on August 1 and again by Rs 1.81 (Rs 2.18 per litre, after including VAT).

At Rs 68.51, petrol price is lowest since June last year when it was sold Rs 68.58 per litre.

Indian Oil corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, said the downward trend in international prices has also warranted a cut in price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) by Rs 19 pe 14.2-kg cylinder.

None-subsidised LPG is the one that household consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 bottles in a year. Subidised cylinder costs Rs 414 per litre in Delhi.

A 14.2-kg non-subsided LPG cylinder will cost Rs 901 from tomorrow as compared to Rs 920 currently.

Also, the rates for bulk diesel, which is priced at market rates, was cut by Rs 1.32 per litre in Delhi.

As per government policy, bulk users like railways, defence and state road transport corporations buy diesel at market price, which is higher than pump rates.

JK Bank... unaffordable for the small retail investors like Resident Individuals. The decision of the shareholders to sub-divide the share face value would increase the liquidity and will make stock more affordable particularly at the retail end. The decision of the shareholders of the bank will also help in creating investor wealth over a period of time”, said the chairman.

It is pertinent to mention that the market players responded well to the continued performance of the bank on all parameters and this led to the appreciation of the share price, making it unaffordable for small retail investors. The share of the bank closed at around Rs. 1500 on both stock exchanges. Now the stock split is seen as a huge opportunity for the small retail investors to own the bank shares and reap benefits. (KNS)

Protest...

Indian border population and their properties, the statement said.

BSF demanded the return of an innocent Indian civilian Sohan Lal who had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistani territory on May 11 this year being mentally upset, the statement said.

The BSF delegation at today's meeting was led by B S Kasana, DIG, Jammu along with R. K Gurung DIG, I/ Nagar and Brig Mateen headed the Pakistan Rangers team.

This was the third flag meeting to discuss ceasefire violations.

BSF troops had on Thursday held commandant-level flag-meeting with Pakistan Rangers along the International Border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir impressing upon each other to respect the ceasefire.

On August 27, India and Pakistan had resumed the process of flag meeting by holding a commandant-level flag meeting at Nikowal Border Out Post along the International Border in Pargwal sub-sector of Akhnoor sector.

There have been 24 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in August. Two villagers have been killed and 17 others, including 4 BSF jawans, suffered injuries in the ceasefire violations.

RSS... people like Mohan Baghwat and others can’t enforce their will on others. Mansoor was supported by his party members who all stood up from the benches and raised slogans against RSS chief. PDP members amid raising slogans like ‘jis Kashmir ko khoon say seencha, wo Kashmir hamara hai,’RSS hi hi’ while they were confronted by BJP members who came into well by reciting the poem of Iqbal ‘Hindi hai hum watan hai Hindustan hamara’.

PDP legislator Nizam-u-Din described the described the statement as unfortunate which has the potential of dividing people and strengthening enemies of the country.

Speaker Mubarak Gul according to CNS after convincing the BJP members who took their seats said that India is for every as in its freedom struggle people from all religions laid their lives.

Speaker said that India is a secular country and it belongs to the members every faith or ideology. He said people of all sections be it Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Parsis, have given sacrifices for the country and these statements create wedge between the communities.

(CNS)

Rather...

Department (GAD) has written a circular to all departments who appointed the casual labourers and NBWs. He said action will be taken against those officers who fail to submit the report about these workers. (KNS)

Again... of power between the Abdullahs and the Muftis.

Alleging that both NC and PDP members are sailing in the same boat, the BJP members amid slogans staged a walk out while the NPP members were marshaled out after they stormed into the well. (CNS)

Member... equal share in funds allocation, employment and other development, However, speaker directed Singh to give details of alleged discrimination so that these could be verified. Speaker said there are minister from Jammu in the Cabinet and Chief Minister himself has said equal development of all regions still you are alleging discrimination.

After remaining silent in their seats, when the Speaker informed the House about receipt of Crime Branch report on land grab issue, the NPP members stormed into the Well of the House, raising slogans of discrimination with Jammu. “I have allowed you to raise the issue, now you are again disrupting the functioning of the House go to your seats,” the Speaker directed the NPP leaders who refused his directions later, speaker directed Watch and Ward staff to take the NPP members out from the House. (KNS)

Pulwama... has failed to prove the guilt of the accused beyond the shadows of reasonable doubt and hence acquitted."

(GNS)

Non-state subjects registered as voters in JK Srinagar, Aug 30 : The Government on Saturday stat-

ed that the final publication of electoral rolls will take place on October 1 this year and that 11 non-permanent residents were registered as voters in permanent resident column of electoral rolls.

According to KNS correspondent a question was submitted by the legislator Ajatshatru Singh asking the government whether it is a fact that government has any information regarding non-state subjects figuring in the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir.

The incharge minister for election while responding to the question stated that at present special summary revision of electoral rolls in underway and the final publication will take place on October 1, 2014.

The government stated district election officer Srinagar has reported that during current summary revision of electoral rolls, Booth Level Officer of 65 of 24 Sonawar constituency noticed seven non- permanent residents registered as voters in permanent residents of electoral roll. The government stated that the entries have been rectified and shifted to non- permanent section.

The minister stated further that district election officer Shopian has reported that four non-permanents were wrongly were wrongly included in the supplementary part of the roll.

The government stated that ERO has deleted the names from the PR section of the electoral roll. (KNS)

300 percent increase in tax collection Srinagar, Aug 30 : Despite 300 percent increase in the

tax revenue of Jammu and Kashmir and despite the repeated assurances of the state government, it is yet to re-organize the excise and commercial taxes department.

According to the KNS correspondent, the question was submitted by the legislator Mohammad Ashraf wherein he had asked why the state government has not re-organized the excise and commercial taxes department when the tax revenue collection has increased by 300 percent.

The finance minister while responding to the question admitted that more than 300 percent increase has been witnessed and that the government is in the process of re-organization of excise and commercial taxes department. It maintained further that the proposal involves creation of a number of posts in various categories. The case has been referred to the general administration for its placement before the cabinet. The government stated further that as and when approval of the cabinet is received, the orders shall be issued by the finance department subsequently. (KNS)

A. R. Veeri, Mustaffa Kamal conferred best legislator award

Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): The Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul today conferred best legislators’ award to two members of the Legislative Assembly for 2010 and 2011 at an impressive function held in the lawns of Legislature Complex here today.

The awardees are leader of PDP in Legislative Assembly, Mr. A.R. Veeri and Dr. Mustaffa Kamal of National Conference who were nominated for the award by the Award Committee of the Legislative Assembly.

The award carries Gold Medal, citation and Rs. One lakh cash.

Besides, the Speaker also gave Certification of appreciation to Mr. Vikar Rasool Wani and Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma for their excellent performance during 2010 and 2011 respectively.

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, several Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, MLCs, media persons were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker said that objective of conferring the award was conceived in the Rules Committee of the Legislative Assembly during 2000. Consequently the Award Committee was constituted for the conferment of Best Legislators Award to the Members of the House from the same year after taking into consideration the performance of the Members in the House. He said till date 10 Members, including today’s awardees, have been given the Best Legislators’ Award. (KNS)

KCDS condoles Balraj Puri’s demise Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): Kashmir Centre for Social

and Development Studies (KCSDS) expresses its heartfelt condolences on the demise of Balraj Puri shining star in J&Ks intellectual galaxy. His absorbing personality woven in delicate socio-political fiber of J&K was rich and varied. Moreover, he understood and appreciated the delicacy of the fiber, and worked tirelessly to preserve it, as long as he lived, in various capacities, such as political participation, civil activism, putting in historical notes for posterity, and in documenting events and happenings at important cross roads of J&Ks history of recent past. “May he continue to inspire generations with what he has left behind for posterity to note and judge. KCSDS expresses its sympathies with the bereaved family and joins prayers all around for the peace of departed soul.” (KNS)

02 died, 01 injured in road accidents Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): Two persons died while an-

other was injured in separate road accidents across the valley.

A LP truck bearing registration number JK16-0353 hit a pedestrian Mohammad Rashid Khatana son of Mohammad Abdullah resident of Potha Rajouri at Hung Park, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gund, resulting in his on spot death. After performing all medico-legal formalities, the body was handed over to his next of kins for last rites. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Meanwhile, a bus bearing registration number JK01E/2484 driven by Abdul Majid Khan resident of Hafruda hit and injured a pedestrian Habib Ullah Tantary son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Bohipora at Regipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kupwara. The injured was shifted to District Hospi-

tal Kupwara where he succumbed to his injuries. The body was handed over to his next of kins for last rites.

Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, a Verna vehicle bearing registration number JK05D/ 5758 skidded off the road at Sangri Top, in the jurisdiction of Police Staiton Sopore, resulting in injuries to driver Mohammad Ishaq Tantary son of Mohammad Maqbool resident of Chankipora Sopore. The injured was shifted to M.I room 27RR camp Watlab for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Lady attempts suicide in Baramulla Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): A lady (name with held) resi-

dent of Tangmarg sprinkled K-Oil on her body and set ablaze herself. She was shifted to Sub District Hospital Tangmarg for treatment wherefrom she was shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for further treatment.

Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Boy missing in Kupwara

Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): A 20 year old boy Shahid Nazir Bhat son of Nazir Ahmad Bhat resident of Dardsun Kralpora, Kupwara is missing from his home since 29th of this month. He is w

Dozens of cattle crossed LoC in Rajouri Rajouri, August 30: (GNS) At least 33 cattle includ-

ing 29 buffaloes have crossed over to Pakistan side in Nowshehra sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to GNS, the cattle crossed Line of Control (LoC) in Kalsiyan sub-sector. “The cattle which belong to Ram Saroop, AshokKumar, Charan Das, Ved Prakash and others were grazing near LoC when they crossed over to other side,” locals told GNS. They said the owners of cattle have approached Sub-District Magistrate and demanded return of their cattle.

“The SDM wrote a letter to army and apprised them about the matter. He asked them to make efforts to bring back the cattle,” sources said. (GNS)

Villagers accuse HCC of destroying agriculture land

Uri, Aug 30, CNS: The residents of Kalgia Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district are up in arms against Hindustan Construction Company and National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) for destroying their agriculture land comprising of 580 kanals.

The villagers of Kalgia told CNS that during the construction of Uri (II) they had given agriculture land comprising 580 kanals to HCC for three years on lease on the condition that HCC will be allowed to store and dump materials on the said land. “HCC officials violated the agreement and instead installed crusher and batching plants on our land. Not only this, the Construction Company constructed heavy workshops, officers and labourers colony on the land and even started disposing tunnel muck,” the villagers alleged.

The villagers said that their fertile paddy land turned into waste land. “The company cheated us and we are ruined. After our continuous protest, MLA Uri Taj Mohiuddin and other government officials had several meetings with HCC and NHPC officials and finally HCC agreed to compensate us till the land becomes fit for cultivation,” they said.

The affected villagers added that even after the agreement, HCC did not pay them even a penny as a result they have been suffering immensely. “From past two years the Company has not compensated us,” they said and demanded immediate intervention of the state government into the matter. They added that whole population will start an agitation in case the HCC fails to compensate them.

2009 to 2014:

1486 vehicles stolen 278 vehicles still untraced

Srinagar, Aug 30, CNS: In Kashmir Valley, 1486 vehicles have either been stolen or gone missing from different places since 2009 to June 2014 out of which police has recovered only 429 vehicles from thieves or car lifters. Out of the recovered 429 vehicles, 402 vehicles of all types have been handed over by police to their real owners.

Details under Right to Information Act sought by one Abdul Manan Bukhari reveals that since 2009 to 2014, police have registered 1475 formal cases regarding the theft of vehicles in all the police stations of Kashmir.

Most of the vehicle theft cases according to CNS have been reported from South Kashmir’s Anantnag district (143) followed by Budgam (87), Baramulla (73), Kulgam (57), Shopian (41), Sopore (36), Gandrbal (21), Kupwara and Awantipora (17) and Handwara (10).

The details revealed under RTI shows that 278 vehicles are still missing in Kashmir Valley. Most number of vehicles which are still missing are from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district (67), followed by Anantnag (49), Baramulla (47), Sopore and Shopian (28 each), Awanitpora (12),( Kupwara (9), Ganderbal (8) and Handwara (01).

Two car lifting have been reported from Kargil district while police solved both of them and handed over those stolen vehicles to their respective owners.

(CNS)

Apathy:

‘Winner in trials, nowhere in selection list’ Minister assures probe

Srinagar, Aug 30, CNS: As the inauguration of the 3rd National Dragon Boat Race Championship was held on Saturdayat Water Sports Centre Nehru Park in Srinagar by Sports Minister, a local player Nelofer Nabi who stood first in the Championship trials cried foul in the selection of players and raised the issue before the Minister Raman Bhalla. Reports said that the sports council officials tried to pacify the victim, however she continued her protest after which Sports Minister assured her that a through probe will be conducted into the matter.

In front of the Minister, Nilofer Nabi accused Selection Committee of indulging in favouritism and selecting their kiths and kins while showing door to the deserved aspirants.

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PM Modi arrives in Japan for five-day visit, Shinzo Abe walks the distance to bond with him Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s unprecedented gesture in travelling to Kyoto to meet Narendra Modi is being viewed here as a clear signalling of the importance of the relationship.

Abe normally meets dignitaries in the capital Tokyo, and travelling 400 kilometres to Kyoto clearly means that the Japanese are going out of their way to honour the Indian PM, local observers said.

“Japanese leaders have hosted get-togethers in Kyoto before but this is the first time I can recall that the prime minister went to meet a visiting dignitary and thereby honour his arrival,” said Jeff Kingston, director of Asian Studies at Temple University in Tokyo.

Modi touched down at Kansai airport in Osaka at around 5pm Japan time (13:30 IST) and set off by road to nearby Kyoto, where he will meet Abe over a banquet something an ardent nationalist Hindu cities. at the mayor’s residence, the like Abe is bound to cherish.

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Takashi Shimada, president of the Indo Business Centre consultancy, called the Abe initiative unprecedented, adding that it was “a clear message to our neighbours”, a reference to China.

Time together at Kyoto will give the two leaders an opportunity to have a quiet interaction away from the hustle and bustle – and greater media glare — of Tokyo.Takashi Shimada, president of the Indo Business Centre consultancy, called the Abe initiative unprecedented, adding that it was “a clear message to our neighbours”, a reference to China.

Time together at Kyoto will give the two leaders an opportunity to have a quiet interaction away from the hustle and bustle – and greater media glare — of Tokyo.

It’s possible that one of the topics over dinner could be the civilian nuclear deal, where the

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men could use their interpersonal chemistry to dissolve several sticking points. These largely centre around Japanese sensitivities over the N-word and India’s reluctance to provide still more assurances over a moratorium on testing.

It’s possible that one of the topics over dinner could be the civilian nuclear deal, where the men could use their interpersonal chemistry to dissolve several sticking points. These largely centre around Japanese sensitivities over the N-word and India’s reluctance to provide still more assurances over a moratorium on testing.

A deal would allow Japanese companies to provide vital components for nuclear plants in India, which would ease the way for big Western investments into the sector. There will still be other roadblocks such as Indian nuclear liability laws, which make foreign companies responsible for paying out damages in case of an accident.

Modi’s programme in Kyoto on Sunday includes a visit to the Toji temple, a Buddhist shrine, and to laboratories specialising in stem cell research.

Poor start for Prime Minister Jan Centre will clear proposed watertransport projects in Thane: Gadkari Dhan Yojana in Manipur

ties to every household got off to a poor start in Manipur on Thursday.

While over 1.50 crore persons opened accounts in the country, just a handful persons did so in Manipur. The high profile scheme was launched in Imphal by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. A government official said mega camps will be opened in all the 9 districts to facilitate opening of bank accounts.There is a widespread view that the scheme will not be successful in the

Of late, ATM booths had been opened and reports say that there are 199 such booths in the State.

For decades, Ministers have been saying that developmental and self-employment schemes failed to take off since the banks which had stopped cash transactions could not help the beneficiaries.

The government says that armed security personnel cannot be deployed in banks located in far-flung access places.

BJP in cahoots with Maoists, says Mamata The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hobnobbing with the Maoists and is trying to bring back a reign of terror in Jangalmahal area of West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Friday.

She also did not rule joining hands with the CPI(M) to stop the BJP in the state where the saffron party won two of the 42 seats in the April-May Lok Sabha elections and is beileved to have made its presence felt.

“Recently BJP supporters equipped with firearms have held a road rally in West Midnapore. They are also hobnobbing with the Maoists and trying to trigger violence in Janglamahal areas once again,” Mamata said in a television interview.

“We have pictures too. There are specific intelligence inputs from the state home department. They (read BJP) are also trying to create problem in the hills,” she added.

others had met Nitin Gadkari on Thursday.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has told a delegation from Thane that the Centre would sanction the proposed water transport projects in Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, which will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Maritime Board and the Bombay Port Trust.According to a release issued by the Thane unit of the

BJP rubbishes Kumar Vishwas’ CM post claim as political stunt The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denied on Saturday Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas’ claim that the saffron party had tried to lure him by offering him the post of Delhi’s chief minister soon after the results of general elections were announced.

According to a report in the Economic Times (ET), a first-time BJP MP from Delhi called on Vishwas at his Ghaziabad residence on the night of May 19 offering him BJP’s support and the post of Delhi chief minister.

Reacting to Vishwas’ claims, the BJP said it was only a political stunt by the Arvind Kejriwal-led party and asked the poet-turnedpolitician to name the party member who approached him.

“Kumar Vishwas’ baseless allegations confirms there is a mad rush within AAP for CM’s post

and he is one of several in that rush,” BJP’s Nalin Kohli also told ANI. The Congress party, meanwhile, sought a clarification from

UPA should get credit for GDP growth: Chidambaram Observing that the first quarter is the period between April and June 2014, the former Finance Minister said it was the UPA government that was in charge until May 26, 2014.

Taking credit for the uptick in domestic economy, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said the 5.7 per cent growth in the first quarter vindicates UPA government’s projection that revival would take place in the beginning of 2014-15 as a result of measures taken in the previous fiscal.

“The GDP data for the first quarter of 2014-15 was released yesterday and the Congress party and I are naturally very pleased.

“The 5.7 per cent growth rate vindicates our position that the decline in economic growth had been halted in the middle of 2013-14 as well as our forecast that the upturn will take place in

Shiv Sena on Friday, the delegation comprising senior BJP leader Sanjay Kelkar, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, district Shiv Sena chief Ekanth Shinde and others had met Mr. Gadkari on Thursday to discuss various transport projects and other issues.

During the meeting, Mr. Gadkari ordered the tender for construction of an eightlane road between toll plaza at Kharigaon to Kalyan junction, and also for a four-lane road between Kalyan and Murbad road, the release said.

The Minister said that he would extend support for getting clearance from the Environment Ministry for the Thane-Kalyan parallel road and Dombivili-Mankoli bridges.

The delegate also met the Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha.

the beginning of 2014-15,” he said in a statement.

Observing that the first quarter is the period between April and June 2014, he said it was the UPA

government that was in charge until May 26, 2014.

“We are therefore legitimately entitled to take credit for the reviv-

al of the economy, although much more remains to be done,” he said.

Mr. Chidambaram exuded confidence that economic growth could exceed 5.5 per cent in the current fiscal if the government of the day follows the policies of UPA government.

“I am glad that the Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the data was broadly on expected lines. If the NDA government builds on the foundations laid by the UPA government, I am confident that the economy will grow at over 5.5 per cent in 2014-15,” he added.

A number of steps were taken by the UPA government to revive manufacturing (reduction of excise duty), electricity (coal linkages) and mining sectors, he said.

Besides, a number of reforms were undertaken in the financial services sector, he said, adding that these are the lead performing sectors of the economy as per the latest CSO data.

the BJP. “AAP members never tell the truth, but on this matter if BJP gives a clarification it will be better,” Congress’ Rashid Alvi told ANI. Vishwas is not a Delhi MLA but had fought the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh only to lose.

“On May 19, around 10.30pm, a BJP MP had come over to my house. I met the person because he is a friend. The gentleman stayed on till 3.30am trying to convince me that I should help BJP form the government in Delhi and that they were willing to offer me the CM’s post. He claimed that he was meeting me at the behest of top BJP functionaries.

Special entrance exam to fill large number of vacant seats In a breather to promoters of engineering colleges, a special joint entrance examination will be held on September 7 .

According to Odisha Private Engineering College Association (OPECA), the Apex Court on Friday directed the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee to conduct the entrance examination.

The direction assumes significance as close to twothirds of the total seats in professional colleges are lying vacant.The OJEE will come up with an advertisement for the process on Saturday. Aspirants can register between Saturday and Monday and download the admit cards on September 2. Results will be declared two days after the test on September 9. The process of counselling for admissions will have to be completed by September 12.

As preparation for the second examination was going on, around 7000 students applied to appear in the examination. According to the Apex Court, those who had already applied for the second test need not apply again.

Professional colleges faced a situation of the worst kind this year. After the last round of admissions, around 39,000 engineering seats were lying vacant.

At present, the total intake capacity of engineering colleges in the State is 51,121 including 3517 seats of government colleges and 45,170 seats in private colleges.

Promoters of professional colleges have long been demanding relaxation in norms so that they could have greater say in the admission process.

For the last four years, the demand for pursuing a professional career including engineering course has fallen sharply.

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HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

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

Taurus April 20-May 20

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

Gemini May 21-June 21

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

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

Cancer June 22-July 22

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

Leo

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

Virgo

August 23-September 22

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

Libra

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

Scorpio

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

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

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

Capricorn December 22-January 19

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

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

Aquarius January 20-February 18

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

Pisces

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

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

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nce blue chip Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) like BSNL, Air India, Hindustan Cables Ltd and Fertiliser Corporation of India today stand testimony as to how not changing with the changing times and technology could change their fate and turn them into sick units.

However, there has been always a silver lining in this regard as the government has been relentlessly making efforts to revive maximum number of sick public sector units (PSUs) to take the country’s growth engine forward. This was possible with the help of revival packages provided by the government to these units.

With this aim, the Government set up the Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE) in December 2004 to advise the government, inter-alia, on the measures to restructure/ revive, both industrial and non-industrial CPSEs. Since then cases of around 67 sick CPSEs have been referred to BRPSE up to October 2012, out of which the Board has made recommendations in respect of 62 cases, while returning five cases to the concerned ministries for further examination.

No wonder, there has been significant improvement in the overall condition of these enterprises since 2004. In comparison to 90 sick CPSEs in March 2005, there were 66 sick PSUs in March 2012. As per the BRPSE recommendations, of these cases, 45 were accepted for revival by the Government.

Most of the remaining cases are awaiting nod for

revival while in case of 45 cases accepted for revival, 14 have already turned around including Bharat Pumps and Compressors, Cement Corporation of India, HEC, Andrew Yule and MECON and making profits while others have been infused with revival packages.

The companies for which revival packages have been approved include Hindustan Shipyard, HMT and Scooters India.

As the CPSEs operate under dynamic market conditions, it is quite natural to see ups and downs in their performance.

As far as the reasons for losses and sickness in CPSEs are concerned it varies from enterprise-to-enterprise. While in some cases, the cause is historical.

In case of textile companies which were taken over from private sector on socio-economic considerations could not be modernised quickly.

Likewise other enterprises in the engineering and refractories sector too failed to modernise. Still others like some consumer goods companies and the new ones, turned sick over the years on account of inadequate job orders, high man-power cost, lack of finance, technological obsolescence, high input costs and competition from cheap imports.

In addition, other problems common to most sick and loss-making PSUs have been poor debt-equity structure, weak marketing strategies and slow decision-making process.

As one such policy initiative, the Sick In-

dustrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985 (SICA) brought the CPSEs under its purview in 1991 (made effective from 1992). Under the provisions of the SICA, CPSEs with at least five years of registration whose accumulated losses are equal to or have exceeded their net worth may be referred to the BIFR. During the last twenty years -- between 1992 and 2011, 63 CPSEs have been referred to BIFR. The government has made several attempts to overcome “sickness” in these CPSEs through various policy initiatives.

The strategies for revival/restructuring of sick CPSEs include financial restructuring involving investment by the government in the form of equity participation, loans, waiver of debt etc and business restructuring which includes change of management, hiving off viable units from CPSEs for formation of separate company and closure of unviable units, besides formation of joint ventures.

The other strategies include manpower rationalisation by shedding excess manpower and introduction of voluntary retirement schemes.

The contribution of each and every company is significant as CPSEs are considered as the backbone of the economy and are equal partners in the nation building.

As on March 31, 2012, there were 260 CPSEs in the country. These companies contributed Rs 1.6 lakh crore to the central exchequer by way of taxes, duties, interest on loans and dividend, amounting to 21.4 per cent of government’s revenue receipts.

Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth

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ndia is a vast country with a population of about 1.21 billion and a labour force of around 475 million. There is an open unemployment of 9.5 million as per estimates available for the year 2009-10. Employment is the main source of livelihood and self-fulfillment for most women and men.

About 6% of the total work force in India is employed in organised sector while remaining 94% are in the unorganised sector. Scope of additional employment generation in the organized sector for additional wage employment is less.

India has a younger population not only in comparison to advanced economies but also in relation to large developing countries. As a result, the labour force in India is expected to increase by 32 per cent over the next 20 years, while it will decline by 4.0 per cent in industrialised countries and by nearly 5.0 per cent in China. We are, therefore, endeavoring to reap this ‘demographic dividend’ by providing for higher levels of health, education and skill development. This will create an environment where in the economy not only grows rapidly, but also enhances good quality employment and livelihood opportunities to meet the needs and aspirations of the youth.

The Government has been making constant efforts for reducing unemployment through normal growth process and implementing various employment generation programmes, such as, Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY); Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and National Rural Livelihood Mission besides entrepreneurial development programmes run by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) also assures every rural household at least 100 days of manual work at minimum wages.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Ur-

ban Renewal Mission (JNNURM): The Mission’s aim is to encourage reforms and fast track planned development of identified cities. Focus is on efficiency in urban infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms, community participation etc.

Bharat Nirman In Bharat Nirman, critical areas of rural infrastructure – Irrigation, Roads, Water Supply, Housing, Electricity and Telecom connectivity have been covered. This has improved living standards of the rural population and also created infrastructure which will ultimately enhance the economic activities in the rural areas and generate significant employment opportunities for the rural people.

Infrastructural Development The investment on infrastructure is proposed to be increased to Rs.45 lakh crore during XII Plan period.

About half of this is expected to come from private sector.

Skill Development · Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of any country. Countries with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of the world. · Government is serious in creating training infrastructure and providing quality employment to youth.

According to a study carried out by Quality Council of India, placement rate has increased to about 80% to 99% because of improved infrastructure in the modernized ITIs. Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) was started during the Eleventh Five Year Plan for early school leavers and existing workers, especially in the unorganised sector to improve their employability. About 16 lakh persons have been trained under the scheme so far. · Sincere efforts are being made

for skill development of a large number of people under various skill development programmes. The Prime Minister has set a target of skilling 500 million persons by 2022 and the Ministry of Labour & Employment is required to train 100 million. Government is systematically working to achieve the target and the training capacity has been increased from 9 lakh in 2006 - 07 to 26 lakh in 201112. All the Government ITIs are being modernized. New courses have been introduced and most of the ITIs are running in two to three shifts. During last five years, the number of Government and private ITIs has increased from 5114 in 2006-07 to 10,344 which is more than double. Government has also planned to set up 1500 more ITIs in PPP and 5000 Skill Development Centres in PPP to enhance the capacity further. 27 Advanced Training Institutes are also planned in PPP to produce adequate number of trainers in the country.

Focus Area in the 12th Five Year Plan In the 12th Five Year Plan the thrust of the Government is in bringing about an inclusive growth strategy that will provide job opportunities as well as make the young of the country employable.

The main focus areas are: a) Thrust on Manufacturing Sector-to make it the engine of employment growth-that would create 100 million additional jobs by 2025. b) To bring in supportive policies to incentivise labour intensive manufacturing sectors such as textile & garments, leather & footwear, food processing, gems & Jewellery to generate more employment opportunities. c) Expanding employment in services like IT, finance & banking, tourism, trade & transport. d) Prioritizing skill training for the informal sector; creation of appropriate skill sets among rural migrants and urban poor to make growth inclusive.

e) Ensuring the employability of skilled persons by involving Sector Skill Councils in preparation of Skill Modules matching market demand. f) Building on the potential of Modular Employable Skill programme by ensuring combination of modules to ensure employability. g) Extending Social Security benefits to Unorganized sector Workers. h) Enable skill loans for poor students (Credit Guarantee Fund) i) Streamlining the skill development programs for disadvantaged sections to ensure much larger funding for skill development. j) Setting up of National Skill Registry to link data bases across Ministries / States to provide a platform linking people who seek/provide employment.

Expenditure on social services which include education, sports, art and culture, medical and public health, family welfare, water supply and sanitation, housing, urban development; welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other Backward Classes (OBCs), labour and labour welfare, social security and welfare, nutrition, relief for natural calamities, etc. by the Government (Centre and State combined) has also shown increase in recent years reflecting higher priority to social services.

National-e-Governance National-e-Governance Plan has identified Upgradation and modernization Employment Exchanges as one of the Mission Mode Projects (MMP).

The MMP aims to progressively support all Employment Exchanges in the country to make effective use of IT in various activities of employment services. A national web portal will be developed to make all employment related services available on a single window and will work like a virtual job market. This will help Employment Exchanges to provide efficient and quality services at wider scale and speed.

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