World Environment Day at Vikas Bharti
In an attempt to save the shrinking natural resources especially laying emphasis on conservation of water and forests, Vikas Bharti on the occasion of World Environment Day launched statewide campaign ‘Save water save forest’ from Bishunpur, Gumla. Notably, Vikas Bharti is engaged in conservation of the forests and promoting various methodologies to conserve water since past 33 years. To engage and create awareness among the different sects of the society, the awareness campaign was launched by the Minister of State, (Communication and Railways), Manoj Sinha. The drive will continue till June 30 covering all the districts of the State. Focusing on the need of engaging youths in this awareness drive, the programme titled ‘Role of youths in conserving environment and ecology’ was also organized at Bishunpur, Gumla.
JEPC Director holds meeting with DSEs
Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) Project Director, Mukesh Kumar on Monday conducted meeting with the District Superintendents of Education (DSEs) of all the 24 districts. Kumar during the meeting instructed all the DSEs to prepare a timeline for completing the projects while instructing them to prepare a detailed analysis report of all the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) falling in their jurisdiction. A separate team will be formed at headquarter level Palamau, Giridih and Khunti to review the work of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) undertaken in different divisions. Assistant Development Programme Officers (ADPOs) including Assistant Engineer of education department were also present in the meeting. Agendas ranging from appointing teachers to utilization of SSA fund were taken up in the meeting.