Zila Panchayat President meets CM
Bhopal: President of Vidisha Zila Panchayat Toran Singh Dangi paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday. He informed the Chief Minister about Panchayat Empowerment Award conferred to Vidisha Zila Panchayat by Central Government. It is noteworthy that Vidisha Zila Panchayat was conferred the national award for effective implementation of government schemes and participation of public representatives. Union Minister of Rural Development Virendra Singh gave away the award to Zila Panchayat President Dangi at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Besides, Hinotiya and Tharaah Gram Panchayats of the district were also awarded.
Voter edument material sent to districts
Bhopal: On the directives of Election Commission of India, voter edument material has been sent to all districts to educate voters about voting. The material include illustrated booklet “Garv Se Bane Matdata”, animated film “Masti Dosti Aur Matdan”, radio story “loktantra Express”, board game “Vote Ki Bazi Aur Ready-Steady-Vote”, computer game “Get-Set-Vote” and cartoon series “Wah-Election-Wah”. The material is available on the SVEEP link on website of Office of the Chief Electoral Officer www.ceomadhyapradesh.nic.in. Districts have been directed to publicise about the material through radio channels /voter assistance centres/ SVEEP partners / kiosks centres / Nehru Yuva Kendras, NSS, NCC headquarters / health and family centres / schools-colleges / libraries and NGOs.
‘save kids from ill effects of noise pollution’
Bhopal: With reference to High Court’s order, the State Government has directed all district collectors to publicise through various communication mediums effects of noise pollution on students and youths and problems created by it. Directives have been given to use information and communication mediums to prevent noise pollution. These include street plays, seminars, talks on FM radio, riddles, etc. Public interest litigation has been filed in the High Court regarding difficulties being faced by citizens, especially elderly and weak persons and students due to noise pollution created by loudspeakers at festivals, religious, social functions etc. In the order passed on January 6 on this PIl, the High Court observed that noise pollution has become a major problem. It affects human beings most. The Court has expected that steps will be taken to check noise pollution under provisions of Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control).
38-l MT wheat procured on support price
Bhopal: So far, 38 lakh MT wheat has been procured in the state. Procurement of wheat on support price is on at 2,965 procurement centres in the state since March 25. This year, 18 lakh 68 thousand farmers have registered themselves to sell wheat on procurement price. Till date, over 4 lakh 89 thousand farmers have sold wheat on support price. Procurement will continue till May 26. This was informed during review of procurement activities by Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa here on Saturday. The Chief Secretary de Sa sought information about wheat procurement from concerning officers. CS directed officers to ensure all facilities for farmers at procurement centers. He said that the process of informing farmers about procurement date through SMS must be undertaken on mandatory basis. It was informed at the meeting that 86 percent of procured wheat has been safely stored till date.
Shikhar Garg wins Asian Sailing Youth Cup
Bhopal: Sailing player of Madhya Pradesh Water Sports Academy Shikhar Garg has glorified state and country by winning Asian Sailing Federation Youth Cup Series in Abu Dhabi recently. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia has congratulated Shikhar Garg for this achievement. Shikhar Garg stood first in laser 4.7 event. Scindia hoped that Shikhar Garg would continue to succeed in future sailing competitions. Advisor and Chief Trainer of Sailing of Water Sports Academy Gl Yadav apprised the Minister about Asian Sailing Federation Youth Cup Series held in Abu Dhabi.
consumer welfare groups to get grants
Bhopal: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department has invited applications from consumer organisations for grants under provisions of Madhya Pradesh State Consumer Welfare Fund-2009. Concerning organisations may submit their applications through district collectors. Applications may be submitted by April 30 to Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Vindhyachal Bhavan, Bhopal. The consumer protection organisations registered for over 3 years under Company Act-1956 may apply in Proforma-A given in Madhya Pradesh State Consumer Welfare Fund-2009. A detailed report about organisation’s activities for promotion and protection of consumers during 3 years must be attached with application. Application form and rules for grant may be downloaded from department’s website www.mp.food.gov.in. Detailed information regarding this may be obtained from Food and Civil Supplies Office in concerning district.
6 lakh domestic power connections unmetered
Bhopal: Actual power consumption in rural areas remains unaccounted in the state as 6, 80,187 lakh domestic connections are unmetered and power bills are issued on average basis. Moreover, 2,12,432 distribution transformers (DTRs) are not fitted with meters that supply power to unmetered agriculture connections. This causes huge losses to power distribution companies, MP Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) said. In its tariff order for 2015-16, MPERC has agreed with the objections raised against this unmetered supply of power. For such agriculture connections, the farmers are charged for the capacity of irrigation pumps they declare to use like 3 horsepower (HP), 5 HP, etc. instead of charging them for their actual consumption by installing meters.
Minister performs Bhumi Poojan of CC road
Bhopal: Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta performed Bhumi Poojan of a cement-concrete roads at Prempura and Suraj Nagar in ward-26 here on Sunday. Both the roads will cost about Rs5 lakh. Gupta directed to complete construction of roads within time-limit.
Minister to meet Mumbai Police Commissioner
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur will have a meeting with Mumbai Police Commissioner in the morning of Monday, April 27. Gaur will leave for Mumbai by air in the morning of April 27. After visiting Mumbai on April 27, Allahabad April 28 and Oripur Nogeer in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, Gaur will return to Bhopal in the night of April 30.
Khargone ps fire incident to be investigated
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur Gaur asked DGP Surendra Singh to institute an enquiry into firing incident at a police station at Khargone. Gaur said that it is reported in a section of the Press that the incident occurred due to gas generated by spirit and liquor kept in police station building. The fire has caused no loss of life, but half of the building has collapsed. Gaur directed for investigation.
‘Attendant vital for kids in school buses’
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has said that school buses must have attendant to look after children. It would be responsibility of school administration and bus operators. Police should monitor this safety arrangement. Gaur asked DGP Surendra Singh to ensure arrangements in this regard. He said that speed governors in school buses must be in running condition. It should also be ensured that school vehicles do not run above speed limit.