Need for air service in Gwalior
Gwalior: Air service is the foundation of development. Now it is not luxury but a necessity to common people. The air service which was discontinued in Gwalior must be restored. If the cities with population of over one lakh can avail this facility, why not Gwalior be provided with the same. The people's representatives should rise above the politics and pay attention to this issue seriously. These views were expressed by various representatives of different divisions. In the meeting organised in the hall of Chamber of Commerce, the speakers enumerated reasons for the need of Air service. In the end it was decided that all the representatives with chamber of commerce would call on April 11 and demand abolition of Air fuel tax. Together with this they would urge the Union Minister of State for energy Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia on April 13 to use his influence in this connection. The meeting was presided over by senior advocate KN Gupta and conducted by honorary secretary of chamber Bhoopendra Jain. Ajit Kumar Jain expressed his gratitude. The chairman of the chamber Vishnu Garg said that the people who contest elections from Gwalior region should also think about its development.
Congress to start campaign from Bhind
Gwalior: In view of coming Assembly Elections, Congress is going to start its camping from Bhind. In Bhind three out of five assembly seats belong to Congress. The party would start its Parivartan Yatra in Bhind in Gwalior Chambal region. The Yatra would be taken out on April 20 and in Datia on April 21. During this period, meetings at many places would be organised. "In these meetings State Congress President Kanti lal Bhooria and leader of Opposition Ajay Singh would be present", senior MlA and former minister Govind Singh said. He added that under the Parivartan Yatra Mr. Bhooria and Mr. Ajay Singh would reach Gohad on April 20. In the afternoon they would participate in the programme to be organised in Mehgaon and Pithampura at 4 pm. At 8 pm they would address a public meeting in Bhind. Next day they would reach lahar at 1 pm to Indergarh at 3.30 pm to Bhander. Both leaders would address a public meeting.
Programme on Homoeopathic treatment held
Bhopal: The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in collaboration with Homoeopathic Anusandhan Evam Vikas Sansthan (HAEVS), on the occasion of Anniversary of Dr Hahnemann, founder of Homoeopathic Medical Science organised a programme on the topic ‘Smart Homoeopathic Treatment System’ at its premises on 10th April, 2013. The programme begins with lightening a lamp by the chief guest, Prof KK Misra, Director, IGRMS. Prof Misra lauded the efforts of HAEVS for its commendable work regarding treatment of various ailments in tribal regions of the country. While Dr PS Shrivastava, General Secretary of HAEVS assured the development of ‘Smart Homoeopathic Treatment System’ based on Environmental Homoeopathic in which help would be provided for general and community diseases in tribal areas. Further, specially challenged children of SOS Balgram, and senior citizens of Apna Ghar, old age home along with Renu Shrivastava, Homoeopathic Doctor, Dr NK Kaushik were felicitated by Prof KK Misra, Director and Arun Kumar Shrivastava Joint Director of IGRMS. Also the visitors and guest were acquainted by an exhibition based on sacred groves of India in Manav Sangrahalaya.
PCUs installed in forest areas
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has 19% of India's tiger population and 10% of the world's tiger population. The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department (MPFD) works to protect the tigers and the natural resources of the forest. The MPFD is the forest service agency of Madhya Pradesh Government which is taking care of the protection and conservation of the forest's natural resources. They control over 95,000 square kilometres of forest land and supervise 9 national parks and 25 wildlife sanctuaries including the nature preserves of Indian Bengal tigers. The offices of MPFD are located in deep and remote areas of the forest where there is no grid power distribution available. Therefore, at these sites, PCU's are the only source of power and thus help these sites stay connected to the head office. With the installation of the PCUs, the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department now has clean and green energy available for their remote offices, chowkies and range offices thus minimising damage to the forest and natural resources. The Solar Power Conditioning Unit helps MPFD to protect the forest and wild animals in the forest.
kashyap’s sc certificate declared invalid
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Women Congress (MPWC) President Archana Jaiswal has welcomed the decision of Madhya Pradesh High Court declaring as null and void the 2008 legislative elections for the seat of Badwara reserved constituency in Katni district. Terming the decision as a victory of justice, constitution, law and truth, Archana said on Wednesday, “The High Court has declared that an invalid certificate of Scheduled Caste that was produced by Moti Kashyap to establish his candidature for the reserved legislative seat.
This decision exposes the real face of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The fact that BJP government in the State stands on an edifice of lies and deception is now proved.” MPWC State Spokesperson Karuna Sharma told that Jaiswal has requested the Election Commission to immediately announce as victorious the Congress candidate Geeta Bhagat who was first runner up in vote counts from the constituency in 2008 legislative elections.
Four-fold rise in commercial tax revenue
Bhopal: Over four-fold increase has been witnessed in commercial taxes revenue in Madhya Pradesh during last 9 years. This revenue was `3,952 crore in year 2003-04, which according to latest figures has risen upto `17.52 crore in year 2012-13. Revenue from commercial taxes has increased year-by-year. Revenue from sales tax/VAT was `2,916 crore in year 2003-04. It rose to `13,935.95 crore in year 2012-13. During the period, revenue from Central sales tax also increased from `454.02 crore to `860.54 crore. Similarly, revenue from entry tax in the period under review rose from `392.71 crore to `2,395.62 crore. During the period, revenue from professional tax increased from `184.58 crore to `254.16 crore.
Hotel tax revenue also rose from `4.21 crore in year 2003-04 to `18.30 crore.
many senior citizens visit pilgrimage centres
Bhopal: About 76,000 senior citizens of the State have visited pilgrimage centres of their choice under Mukhyamantri Teerth-Darshan Yojna till March 31, 2013. The State Government sent these senior citizens to pilgrimage centres free of cost through 77 trains. Process of free pilgrimage journeys under the scheme has re-started from April 4 in the new financial year. The most unique and novel scheme in the country and world was launched on September 3, 2012 when first train was left for Rameshwaram from Bhopal. The train was flagged off by former Deputy Prime Minister lal Krishna Advani and Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
The second train left Bhopal for Ajmer on September 13, 2013. Journey of trains under the scheme continued thereafter. Apart from major cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior, these trains were also sent from district and tahsil headquarters for the convenience of elderly pilgrims. For the convenience of pilgrims, attendants from all the districts were also sent with them in every train apart from medical team and security personnel. Arrangements for free tea, snacks, food and lodging for senior citizens were also made by the State Government. Benefit of the scheme can be availed by any senior citizen over 60 years of age who is not income tax payer. Persons over 65 years of age can also take a companion with them. Senior citizens can undertake pilgrimage under Mukhyamantri Teerth-Darshan Yojna to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Jagannathpuri, Dwarkapuri, Haridwar, Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi, Tirupati, Ajmer Sharif, Kashi, Gaya, Amritsar, Rameshwaram, Samved Shikharji, Shravan Belagola and Velankanni Church Nagapattinam.
sanitation plans for 41 cities chalked out
Bhopal: City sanitation plans for 41 cities of the State are being chalked out under first phase of Integrated Urban Sanitation Programme. The programme was introduced by the State Government in February 2009. The programme is being run by Urban Administration and Development Department. Under this programme, city sanitation plans are being chalked out in accordance with specific local situations with the community participation. Special attention is being paid in the plans to improve sewage systems in urban area for over all development.