MP gets award for infra development
Bhopal: A national award was conferred to Madhya Pradesh for commendable work in infrastructure development at Infra leaders' Meet by Economic Times in New Delhi on Saturday. The award was presented by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju. Madhya Pradesh Resident Commissioner in New Delhi Rajesh Chaturvedi received the award on behalf of Chief Minister, which carries a trophy, citation and memento. Ashok Gajapathi Raju asked entrepreneurs and investors active for infrastructure development sector to accept challenges. He also urged for private partnership in aviation services of Civil Aviation Department, airports and cargo-related works. Raju said that foreign airlines have large chunk of international air traffic these days with whom India has bilateral agreements.
‘Come forward to expand aviation services’
Bhopal: Union Minister Raju appealed to the private sector to come forward for expansion of aviation services. Referring to a meeting with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, he said that the Chief Minister has made laudable novel initiative in cargo sector. Rajasthan's Energy Minister Gajendra Singh, NBCC, Ircon, AAI, JNPT, Reliance Infrastructure, Punj lloyd, GVK etc. were also felicitated for outstanding works in infrastructure development sector.
MCI to probe foreign jaunts by MP doctors
Bhopal: Medical Council of India (MCI) will investigate a complaint against 11 doctors from Madhya Pradesh who are charged with accepting foreign jaunts sponsored by pharmaceutical company. Complainant NGO Swasthya Adhikar Manch (SAM) member Amulya Nidhi said a full bench of council is investigating the matter. "MP medical council was not providing us response of doctors. It has now been made available to us and we have provided it before the MCI." SAM charged doctors with accepting foreign junket sponsored by Pharma Company Intas limited. It has yet to reply to queries by the investigating agency, said Nidhi. After a complaint by SAM, state medical council began investigating the case against the doctors most of whom are neurologists. They visited United Kingdom from May 25 to June 1, 2012. NGO has presented travel itinerary of doctors and their family members. The itinerary letterhead also had a logo of Intas pharmaceutical company and Zenith hospitality, he alleged. He alleged doctors violated code of conduct of MCI regulations on professional conduct, etiquette and ethics.
Govt insensitive towards farmers: Scindia
Guna: Chief whip of Congress party in the Parliament, Jyotiraditya Scindia has charged the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government of Madhya Pradesh for being insensitive towards farmers. Scindia in a letter to Chief Minister Chouhan on Saturday said that his Government was insensitive towards the farming community of the State. Scindia, a former Union minister, said that despite a survey of the Government, all farmers have not received assistance from Government for past crop damages. Due to inclement weather, crops in Shivpuri, Guna and Ashok Nagar in Guna parliamentary constituency have been affected, further affecting the farmers financially, he added. Scindia further said in his letter that farmers are also experiencing discrepancy in distribution of crop insurance money adding that these circumstances point at insensitivity of the state government. The senior Congress leader demanded through his letter that entire Rabi and Kharif crop damages should be surveyed and adequate compensation and insurance money be paid to farmers. Also their loans should be waived, he has added.
Krishi Kranti Raths visit 781 villages
Bhopal: Krishi Kranti Raths visited 781 villages on the second day of Krishi Mahotsav on Saturday that aims to apprise farmers of latest farming technologies to boost farm production and productivity. Agriculture experts and others informed farmers about latest agriculture techniques through the Raths. Over 40 thousand farmers participated in village-level farmers camps. On the second day of Mahotsav, 1368 kits under Suraj Dhara Yojana, 795 under Annapurna Yojana and 531 under Beej Gram Yojana were distributed. As many 4542 samples of soils were also taken and 874 visiting teams were formed under Mukhyamantri Khet-Tirth Yojana. Revenue records are also being distributed during Krishi Mahotsav. On the second day, 396 documents were distributed. Over 26 thousand animals were treated at veterinary camps. As many as 1176 pending cases of mutation and 30 of demarcation were disposed of. Kisan Credit Cards and loan books were also distributed. Works under Mera Khet Meri Mati Yojana were started at 203 places. Wherever Krishi Kranti Raths visit, cultural programmes are also held. As many as 170 cultural programmes were held on the second day of Mahotsav.
Three lakh caste certificates issued online
Bhopal: In Madhya Pradesh, 3 lakh online caste certificates have been issued in 2 months. The certificates with digital signatures are being preserved in digital repository. In future, their electronic copies will be available online and can be downloaded. Online caste certificates are being printed in every district as per directives of General Administration Department regarding quality of paper and printing. Madhya Pradesh is probably the first state to so. It is noteworthy that the state government has simplified the process of issuing income and domicile certificates. Instead of affidavit, now self-declaration will suffice to get these important documents. It will turn out to be a milestone in public service delivery through Public Service Management Department. Digital signatures of over 12 thousand officers have been prepared for providing online services in the state. Digitally signed online certificates are being issued for a number of services in the state.
Rashtriya Khadi Utsav from October 2
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industry Board will organise Rashtriya Khadi Utsav at Bhopal from October 2. The events at local Gauhar Mahal will conclude on October 9. Khadi and village industry related institutions and small and medium entrepreneurs of country and state will participate in Khadi Utsav. Home Minister Babulal Gaur will inaugurate Khadi Utsav on Gandhi Jayanti at 6 pm. Mayor Krishna Gaur will also be present. Khadi cloth, khadi silk saris, dress materials, kurta-pyjamas, jackets, bedsheets, stoles, towels, lungi, dhoti, salwar-suit, short kurtas and other khadi material of high quality from country and state will be on sale at the event. Vindhya Valley brand spices, shampoo, incense sticks, honey, mustard oil etc. produced by state's self-help groups will also be sold. Twenty percent concession will be given on silk saris, khadi clothes and Vindhya Valley products. Khadi fashion show on October 4 will be a special attraction of Khadi Utsav.