Kalam stresses on bridging rural-urban divide
Indore: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday stressed on bridging rural-urban divide in the world and said fruits of growth must reach every section of society. He said the inequality between rural and urban population in the world must be removed. Equal distribution of resources will help in bridging the poor-rich divide and it is necessary that fruits of rapid economic growth reach every section of society. Kalam was speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore. Time has come to ensure sustainable and inclusive development through innovative ideas so that facilities in urban centres are available in rural areas too, he said. “Rural population is blessed with natural resources and equipped with traditional skills. Both these advantages should be used judiciously to change their lives for better,” he added. Kalam said the students receiving degrees today should mull how and what they can give back to society and contribute in its growth. Earlier, around 120 students were awarded BTech degrees in various streams.
Gupta lays foundation stone for cc roads
Bhopal: Higher Education Minister Umashankar Gupta laid the foundation stones of CC roads in Gitnjali Complex and Vallabh Nagar No. 1 here on Friday. Rs 2 lakh has been sanctioned from MlA’s Fund for road in Gitanjali Complex and Rs 5 lakh in Vallabh Nagar. Gupta said that after construction of road, residents should throw water on it in the portion in front of their houses. He said that state government is continuously fulfilling people’s basic requirements. local public representatives were also present on
the occasion.
72 lakh MT wheat procured this year
Bhopal: This year, 72 lakh MT wheat has been procured on support price in Madhya Pradesh from 9.83 lakh farmers, which is 9 lakh MT more than last year. A sum of about Rs10,629 crore has been paid to farmers against procurement of wheat from them. Arrangements have been made to deposit payments directly in their bank accounts within 7 days so that they did not have to wander for payment. Wheat procurement on support price in the State had started from March 25. It was procured till May 30 in 7 districts and till May 26 in remaining districts. As much as 63 lakh MT wheat was procured last year. As many as 2,980 centres were set up to procure wheat, which were 128 more than last year. Food and Civil Supplies Department had made arrangements to send SMS to farmers to bring their produce for selling on a specific day so that they should not wait for selling their produce. The State Government had authorised State Civil Supplies Corporation and State Marketing Federation (MARKFED) for procuring wheat. This year, wheat was procured from farmers at the rate of Rs1,550 per quintal including Rs150 per quintal bonus given by State Government. About 99 per cent procured wheat has been stored safely so far.
Sewa kendras in District hospitals soon
Bhopal: Medha Mahila Sewa Kendras will be opened in Madhya Pradesh’s district hospitals for extending medical, legal and psychological help to women. First centre in the series will be opened at JP Hospital, Bhopal on June 16. It will be inaugurated by actor Aamir Khan in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Health Minister Narottam Mishra. These centres will help persecuted women. Noted actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has consented to become brand ambassador to propagate Mamta Abhiyan. Madhuri will also participate in a programme to be held in State capital Bhopal on June 26 with the cooperation of UNICEF’s Bhopal unit. The Health Department has started preparations for the important events to be held on June 16 and 26.
Chief secy reviews preparations for Prez visit
Bhopal: Principal Secretary to Governor Vinod Semwal chaired a meeting to review preparations for two-day Madhya Pradesh visit of President Pranab Mukherjee on June 27 and 28. Principal Secretary, General Administration K Suresh, SSP Bhopal D Shriwas Verma and Collector Nishant Warwade were also present on the occasion. At the meeting, officers were directed that there should be no negligence in ensuring proper security and other arrangements during President’s proposed visit. All arrangements should be completed within time-limit. Senior officers of the Raj Bhavan Secretariat, district administration, police, Municipal Corporation and other departments were present on the occasion.
2 selected for leadership training in london
Bhopal: Two senior members of Curatorial wing of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya has been selected for attending leadership Training Programme for Museum Professionals at British Museum, london. Soma Kiro and Sudipa Roy, Assistant Keeper have left for landon on Friday. The leadership Training Programme (lTP)-III for In-service Museum Professionals is a joint programme of Ministry of Culture, Government of India and British Museum, london, UK. A world leader in providing tailor-made training courses, The British Museum has developed the training syllabus focusing specifically upon the Indian scenario- museum collections, competencies of professionals, challenges in the cultural sector and the need to provide an enhanced museum experience to visitors. The training programme is being organised in three Taught Modules of 2 weeks each in Delhi, london and Hyderabad. In between the Taught Modules, participants will be given museum assignments to complete in their own museums.
12-year old girl’s body found in well
Gwalior: The body of a 12-year old girl who had disappeared 10 days ago was found in a well on Friday morning. The case of missing person in this regard was registered in Badoni police station. The victim Arti, daughter of Surendra Rajput had gone in Arai village to attend a marriage at her aunt’s residence. From there, she disappeared. According to police sources, the miscreants had killed her after assaulting her sexually and threw her body in the well. On receipt of information SP Datia RP Singh reached the spot. The body has been sent for post-mortem.
assocham submits report on weather effects
Bhopal: Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has submitted a copy of its report titled ‘El Nino, Drought and Growth Concerns of Indian Economy,’ to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj
Singh Chouhan. In its report, the ASSOCHAM has highlighted the likely economic implications of a drought taking place in the current fiscal. Besides, it has also suggested a list of policy measures needed in the case of Country witnessing drought at
this juncture.
Social worker dies at 88
Mhow: The veteran social worker of Mhow Prahaladdas Agrawal (88) passed away after a long illness at his residence in Dharnaka area of Mhow. Prahaladdas Agrawal established three schools and one hospital for the welfare of the society and provided free education and treatment to the poor. Prahaladdas Agrawal also organized a Bhagwatkatha in Mhow tehsil which was attended by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with his wife Sadhana Singh. His sons Om Agrawal, Sailash Agrawal, Rakesh Agrawal and Jayant Agrawal performed the last rituals. His funeral procession was attended by senior BJP and congress leaders, social organisations, educationist, doctors, lawyers and common people.
Tata docomo launches lake cleaning campaign
Bhopal: Tata Docomo has once again demonstrated the true meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility by undertaking a unique initiative Abhiyan. As a part of this initiative, Tata Docomo organised a CSR campaign for the lake cleaning near Governor House in Bhopal to observe the Environment Week. Under this initiative, Tata Docomo employees volunteered for cleaning the lake and making this initiative a successful one. The company claimed that this initiative is an effort towards encouraging people to get off the fence and take significant steps towards protecting our own environment. The employees who volunteered for this activity in Bhopal took a pledge to keep the lake clean and environment friendly and at the same time ensure clean atmosphere for future.