Safe Gaadi initiative
Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS, deputy commissioner, Gurugram today launched ‘SAFE GAADI’, the CSR initiative of Indraprastha Gas limited (IGl) in Gurugram, aimed at making public transport safer for women in the presence of E S Ranganathan, managing director, IGl; R K Singh, additional dy. commissioner, Gurugram; Manisha Sharma, city magistrate, Gurugram; Rajiv Sikka, director (Commercial), IGl; Mahavir Prasad, GM, Haryana Roadways and senior officials from district administration, Gurugram and IGl.’
Capt. Amarinder Singh to attend MSME Startup expo
A high powered delegation of MSME development forum led by its chairman Rajnish Goenka, called on the Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh to invite him as guest of honour at the inaugural ceremony and Punjab state as the partner state in the 5th "India International MSME Startup Expo-2018" being held from June 22-24, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi with co-located events — "CM’s Conclave" & "Minister’s - CM-Ambassador’s Meet" " Start up Fest" "Small Industries Trade Fair" "Finance & Funding Fair" "Vendor Development Fest" "Ease of Doing Business Summit". Goenka told that CM Capt. Amariender Singh confirmed Punjab participation & also advised his Secretary Industries and Commissioner MSME to prepare for the big show of Punjab.
EsI Meeting makes important decisions
The ESI Corporation during its 174th meeting under the chairmanship of Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for labour & Employment (Independent Charge), GoveRNMent. of India has taken some very important decisions towards improvements in its service delivery mechanism. Following important decisions were taken during the Meeting:
Opening of Dispensary cum Branch Office in all the districts of the country:The decision to open one ESIC Dispensary cum Branch Office (DCBO) in every district of the country was taken in the meeting. The DCBO will provide primary medical care, referrals for secondary medical care, scrutiny of bills of secondary care referrals and so on.
Nursing Internship Program in ESIC Hospitals: The programme would be open to duly registered fresh graduate Nurses. It would offer practical work experience to graduate nursing pass outs, focus on application of nursing theory and knowledge to actual nursing tasks in medical settings. A stipend (consolidated) of Rs 22,000 could be provided for duration of the internship.
Modified Insurance Medical Practitioner (IMP) Scheme, 2018 :
ESI Corporation has given in principal approval to Modified Insurance Medical Practitioner (IMP) Scheme, 2018. In an area, where ESI does not have its medical establishment, or in newly implemented area, Primary Medical Care is provided cash less through tie up arrangement, with Insurance Medical Practitioner (IMP). Construction & upgradation of ESIC Hospitals and developing of Super Specialty Treatment: To strengthen medical care services, a 100 bedded ESI Hospital in Bahadurgarh, Haryana; 50 bedded additional facilities for Super Speciality treatment at ESIC Hospital, Varanasi, UP and starting of 100 beds medical facilities in ESIC Medical Hospital, Patna, Bihar were reported upon in the meeting. Upgradation of existing ESIC Hospital at Bibvewadi, Pune from 50 to 200 beds (upgradable to 500 beds) and enhancement of bed strength of ESIC Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi from 75 to 200 beds and construction thereby of 200 bedded ESIC Hospital at Ranchi, Jharkhand were approved. Further about 20 other Items were deliberated upon during the meeting.
Average Khadi and Village Industries Products grow by 133.28
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in the last two-three years has suddenly gained momentum. The average export of Khadi and village industries products was mere Rs 87.77 crore in the 10 years’ span between 2004 and 2014. But, the moment the government considered it as a mean of economic transformation, it grew fast. From 2015 to February 2018, the average export of Khadi and village industries products went to Rs 2014.75 crore with a huge growth of 133.28 percent. Similarly, the village industries products average sales by departmental sales outlets — which were only Rs 13.67 crore during 2004-14 — jumped to Rs 31.20 crore, with a significant growth of 128.24 percent. KVIC chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena, says, “It was the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that this untapped sector has become one of the best performers. He, not only appealed the people to buy Khadi and village industries products, rather he led from the front to create a craze for ‘Make in India’ among youths.”
BYPl and GIZ join hands to promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
BSES Yamuna Power limited (BYPl), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have signed a MoU to explore the possibilities of collaboration for promoting grid connected solar rooftop photovoltaic systems, energy storage, electric vehicles and smart grid initiatives. The MoU was signed by P R Kumar (CEO, BYPl) and Dr Winfried Damm, director Indo-German Energy Programme (IGEN) of GIZ India. The purpose of the MoU is to achieve common goals and utility objectives related to the promotion of grid-connected solar rooftop PV, Energy Storage System, Electric Vehicle and Smart Grid Initiatives, conduct researches and organise capacity building programs for channel partners, project developers, financial institutions, government departments, distribution utilities, PSUs.
NMDC Contributes under CSR for ‘Victims Assistance Fund' of Police Authorities, Telangana State
NMDC a leader in the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility has taken yet another pioneering step by providing financial assistance of a crore to enable them create a corpus fund ‘Victims Assistance Fund,’ a fund maintained by the Police Authorities of Telangana State, which is aimed at supporting victims of various crimes like domestic violence, rape, Prevention of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) and so on with the following objectives: Support victims through skill and vocational training and continuous education. Strengthen and popularise women and child protection initiatives and sensitise women and children about safety and security as well as support services available during crisis.
Under the aegis of BHAROSA a Support Centre for Women & Children in Hyderabad City, a society formed by the State Authorities for the above noble cause. NMDC is the first corporate contributor to the corpus fund of the above Victims Assistance Fund by contributing a crore from its CSR fund, by signing a MoA with the The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad on May 29. The MoA was signed by SP Himanshu, general manager (Personnel) on behalf of NMDC and Swati lakra (IPS), inspector general of police (law & Order) and in-charge women safety, Hyderabad on behalf of Police Department.
MONACO KICKSTARTS FORMUlA 1 GRAND PRIX
Experience heart-stopping racing action at the Monaco's F1 Grand Prix, one race that every driver, dreams of winning! A combination of precision driving, technical excellence and sheer bravery are the only tactics of winning in Monaco. Conquering the Formula 1 on the Circuit of Monaco is a lifetime victory for each participating pilot. The Formula One Track exceptionally well known as Circuit de Monaco, showcases a spectacular city race, in a highly-charged atmosphere. The 76th edition of the Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco is the most anticipated events in the Formula 1 Championship, and this year's race flagged off on the May 24 and will continue till May 27.
Contested in the Principality of Monaco, the F1 Grand Prix, remains to be one of the oldest and most prestigious motor races, on an urban circuit, designed in 1929, by the son of the President of the Automobile Club of Monaco.
Good CBSE results of CRPF Public schools
The students of CRPF Public School, Sector-XIV, have done exceedingly well in class X CBSE Boards. Principal Nidhi Chaudhary congratulated students and entire school staff for this splendid success. Following are some of the highlights of the result: School Toppers:
Charvi Ramuria scored 96 per cent, Pratik Ganguly score 95.80 per cent and Aayushi Aryam scored 95.60 per cent. There were 38 students who secured 90 per cent and above marks in aggregate.
Surge in BHEl’s ProfitStrategic
initiatives by Bharat Heavy Electricals limited (BHEl) have ensured that in the fiscal 2017-18 the company achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 1,585 crore, compared to a PBT of Rs 628 crore in the year before, registering a surge of 152 per cent. Net profit (PAT) for the year stands at Rs 807 crore, against Rs 496 crore in the previous fiscal, a 63 per cent jump.