NTPC's CSR initiative
NTPC's CSR has taken a great initiative for all-round development of girl child.The Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM) programme was inaugurated simultaneously at Singrauli, Vindhyachal and Rihand by Saptarshi Roy, director (HR), NTPC. This CSR initiative by NTPC will support 392 girl children in the age group of 10-12 years who have passed class V in the last academic session from Vindhyachal, Singrauli and Rihand region. They are participating in this four week residential workshop.This will not only empower them to face the realities of life but also make them future-ready. A well thought and interesting curriculam have been designed for overall development of the girls.
AlIMCO signs MoU with Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Artificial limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (AlIMCO) signs MoU with DEPwD, Divyangjan Shashaktikaran Vibhag, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the FY 2018-19 on May 22. It covers major developments to be achieved in this year for the empowerment of Divyangjan of the country. The MoU was signed by Shakuntala D Gamlin, secretary DEPwD and DR Sarin, CMD, AlIMCO.
AlIMCO has been manufacturing various types of aids and appliances on mass scale to meet the requirements of the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), across the country.
Yoga to the tunes of Dhrupad
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, on the occasion of the forthcoming International Yoga Day, June 21 is organising unique programmes. The Centre commemorated the beginning of the events for the International Yoga Day by organising the Nada Yoga Programme, by the famous Dhrupad singer Pallab Das, who, gave a presentation on yoga to the tunes of Dhrupad. Pallab Das expressed that Indian music is not just for enjoyment but it is a responsibility which is coupled with sweetness and gentleness. Indian music shares a close and intimate relationship with yoga. “My aim today will be to unfold the extent of yoga in Dhrupad or Dhrupad in yoga, while doing yoga.”
NlCIl celebrates the 62nd Raising Day
NlC India ltd celebrated its 62nd Raising Day as Gratitude Day on May 22 amidst the usual pomp and glare with festivity and enthusiasm by recalling historical occasion, May 20, 1957, the day NlC's mining operations were commenced by the then Prime Minister of India, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr Sarat Kumar Acharya, CMD, NlCIl, the President of the function commenced the celebration by hoisting the NlCIl flag in the presence of AR Ansari, the former CMD of NlC, and former functional directors and present functional directors.
Public hearing on environmental issues
The proposed Asbestos Based Brake lining Manufacturing Plant by AA Friction Materials Private ltd, to be engaged in brake lining for two wheelers and commercial vehicles at Plot no 5, Sector -7, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, was deliberated for environmental clearance after a public hearing on May 22.
The public hearing was attended by more than 150 people where questions raised by them on different environmental issues related to the project were answered. The public hearing was conducted under the chairmanship of RK Singh, additional DC and Shakti Singh, RO, Gurugram South.
Quality education
JAYPEE University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, HP has bagged the award of Best Private University of Himachal Pradesh in recognition of its efforts towards imparting quality higher technical education. The special moment came Jaypee University’s way during the fourth Academic Conclave of Dialogue, India, which was conducted by it. The head of Civil Engineering Department of the university, Prof Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of VC received the award from Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishna Raj and Rtd Major General GD Bakshi.
Arunachalam Nalini wins Gold Medals at International Para Athletic Championship 2018
Arunachalam Nalini, deputy manager (finance), NHPC ltd won gold medals in shot put and discus throw at the International Para Athletic Championship 2018 organised by Asian Track and Turf Federation at Bangkok, Thailand from May 15 to 18. Balraj Joshi, CMD, NHPC; Ratish Kumar, director (projects); NK Jain, director (personnel) and MK Mittal, director (finance) congratulated her for the excellent performance.
NAlCO CMD lauds Sunita lakra for leading Indian Women's Hockey Team
On her return from fifth Asian Champions Trophy, Sunita lakra, the Captain of Indian Women's hockey Team, along with her team-mate Deep Grace Ekka, met NAlCO CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand. Dr Chand appreciated Sunita lakra for leading the team to achieve the runners up title in the tournament. The team, led by defender Sunita lakra performed well in the tournament, beating Japan (4-1), China (3-1) and Malaysia (3-2). In the finals, they lost the match to Korea (0-1).
More power to women entrepreneurs
The Women’s Power Meet 2018 launched its first chapter in the national Capital recently with the idea of creating an empowered ecosystem for women entrepreneurs. Present on the occasion of launch at India Habitat Centre were NDMC Secretary Rashmi Singh who shared an insight into the government’s support for women enterpreneurship and the organiser of the event Ambika Goel of an enterprise Hydra and several other partners.
UNION HOME MINISTER RAJNATH SINGH DECORATED THE GAllANT OFFICERS AND MEN OF BSF ON 16th BSF INVESTITURE CEREMONY
In a befitting ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, BSF braveheart's have been awarded with medals and honoured by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Total 46 members of the force were decorated with medals in which 14 members with police medals for gallantry (including 4 posthumously) and 32 Officers and men (including 7 retired members) have been awarded with police medals for meritorious service.
Retired DsG/IsG of BSF, serving DsG of CAPF, officers from different ministries of Govt of India and members from print and electronic media were in audience with BSF fraternity on May 22.
life Time Achievement Award to CRPF Doctor
Dr Achhal Kumar Chibber has been conferred the life Time Achievement Award-2018 by the Delhi Homoeopathic Federation in collaboration with Board of Homoeopathic System of Medicine Delhi in recognition of meritorious services rendered for the cause of homoeopathy.
Dr Chibber, currently serving in CRPF, was given this honour in recognition of his service in the field of Homoeopathic system of medicine. He received the award from the Health Minister, Govt of Delhi.
Pravin l Agrawal appointed as Bhel’s Director
Pravin l Agrawal, 49 years, has been appointed as part-time official director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals limited (BHEl). An Indian Forest Service Officer, Agrawal is presently joint secretary in the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.