NHDC holds blood donation camp
Bhopal: NHDC organised a blood donation camp on the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day for its employees here at Corporate Office, Shamla Hills on Thursday. The Blood Donation Camp was organized in association with Gandhi Medical College & Society for health education and family welfare Bhopal, The camp was inaugurated by Subash Sanyal, General Manager (Technical). Over fifty employees donated blood voluntarily for this noble cause. Donated blood will be used by blood bank of Gandhi Medical College for the needy people. Besides power generation, NHDC has always been in the forefront in serving the society through its Social Welfare activities. The effort made by NHDC and its employees has been appreciated by one and all.
Special lecture delivered at IGRMS
Bhopal: Dr Veena Sinha, the Chief Medical and Health Officer of Bhopal delivered a special lecture at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sanghralaya as part of awareness programme of ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyaan’. Dr Sinha said, “As you have assimilated modern life style and try to continue to save the traditional culture, similarly standing tradition of staying healthy has changed from the previous centuries. Now we are facing diseases like Dengue, Malaria and Swine Flu etc. To stay healthy human has to keep its surroundings clean”. She explained the process of spreading of viral diseases and its precautions to the audience using examples. Dengue mosquitoes prefers clean water places for laying eggs, it bites 17 times to fulfill its hunger. When the mosquito bites, it takes the place three seconds to come in contact with oxygen and then only we feel the itching. Dr Sinha also showed a jar with all four stages of a dengue mosquito and gave tips to identify one. She answered various queries of the audience. later, the District Malaria Officer AK Dubey explained the household preventive measures for controlling dengue. The welcome address of the programme was delivered by SK Singh. Joint Director, Arun Kumar Shrivastava present Sangrahalay’s memento to Dr Veena Sinha.
Maya meets Venkaiah for sanction of proposals
Bhopal: Woman and Child Development Minister Maya Singh met Union Minister for Urban Development and Housing Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi on Thursday and urged him for early sanction to pending proposals pertaining to Gwalior and Bhind. Naidu directed his ministry for early action in this regard. Maya Singh informed Naidu that proposals pertaining to urban development of Gwalior are pending. An early sanction will accelerate pace of city’s development. She also discussed about developing Gwalior as Smart City. Singh also urged the Union Minister to sanction proposal for Bhind’s sewer line.
19% more power supplied in State in September
Bhopal: Compared to corresponding period last years, 19 per cent more power was supplied in the State in September this year. During the period, 500 crore units were supplied against 432 crore units last year. In September this year, maximum 18.56 crore units of power were supplied on September 9 against 17.88 crore units supplied on September 29, 2014. Peak demand was 8,448 MW in September this year which was met successfully. A record increase of 3 per cent was registered this September. According to MP Power Management Company’s MD Sanjay Kumar Shukla, preparations have been made to supply power as per demand on Navratri, Dussehra, Moharram, Deepawali and Rabi season. From October to December, power demand will rise further. At present, 15,000 MW power is available in Madhya Pradesh.
Mines’ lease period extended
Bhopal: Mines’ lease period has been extended following amendment in Madhya Pradesh Minor Minerals Rules so that local people can get employment in them. Now, government stone quarries are being auctioned for 5 years. lease period for mines for setting up of stone crushers has been extended to 10 years and mines for cutting-polishing to 15 years. Madhya Pradesh Sand Excavation Policy-2015 has been formulated. Now, sand areas have been reserved in 18 districts, which would be managed by Madhya Pradesh State Minerals Corporation limited. The corporation has auctioned sand mines through e-tendering under which quantum of bids has increased manifold compared to previous years. Sand mines in the state are being e-auctioned. At present, 5,224 mining leases and about 1,008 auctioned mines exist in Madhya Pradesh.
‘Resolve pipeline issue in Govindpura area’
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has directed to resolve the issue of pipeline between Municipal Corporation and AKVN in Govindpura industrial area. Gaur was holding discussions with office-bearers in the industrial area here on Thursday. Gaur asked as to why water supply has not been started even one year after laying of Narmada pipelineIJ He said that if the pipeline has been damaged then the concerning agency must repair it. Gaur directed police to prevent unauthorised parking of trucks here and there in the industrial area by transporter and take action against them. Gaur inspected newly constructed Govindpura dispensary and directed to complete approach road to the dispensary from the main road. Gaur apprised himself of local problems at Gautam Nagar, Gayatri Nagar, Chanakyapuri and Adarsh Nagar. Gaur said that directives have been given to make Narmada water supply arrangements in these localities within 3 months. Corporators Sanjay Verma and Hari Shankar Mishra accompanied Gaur.
314 senior citizens felicitated
Bhopal: Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department felicitated 314 senior citizens on World Senior Citizens Day on Thursday. These included 14 senior citizens of over 100 years of age. Chairman of State Senior Citizens Welfare Commission VG Dharmadhikari, Chairman of General Category Poor Persons Welfare Commission Balendu Shukla, Chhattisgarh State Planning Board’s member PP Soni, Commissioner Social Justice Manohar Agnani and Mission Director, Samagra Social Mission Ajit Kumar were also present on the occasion. The 14 senior citizens of over 100 years of age were presented Rs 1000, shawl and coconut each and others were felicitated with shawl and coconut. Health check-up camp was also held at community hall where hearing aids were given away to senior citizens. Dharmadhikari informed about schemes for senior citizens and works being done by the commission for them. For the first time, retired officers and employees of government departments were also invited to the function.
National Khadi Utsav to be held from Oct 2
Bhopal: National Khadi Utsav will be held at Bhopal from October 2 to 14. Cottage and Village Industry Minister Sushri Kusum Mahdele will inaugurate it at Gauhar Mahal at 6 pm on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. Stalls of Kabira Brand of Khadi and Gramodyog Board, products of Vindhya Valley, Clay Art Board, handloom and handicrafts will be put up during the Utsav. It is noteworthy that various activities are being held in the state under Madhya Pradesh Village Industry Global Campaign and Khadi Utsav is an important feature.
PM Awards: Panel made to screen nominations
Bhopal: General Administration Department has constituted a committee to screen nominations and proposals received for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2014-15. The stage government has nominated Principal Secretary GAD as member of the committee. Secretary GAD (Personnel) will continue to be member of the committee.