JAMMU 10 Dec 2022 :- Nations Development Association today celebrated World Human Right day and also highlight the issues relating economics, political and social achievement on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Sushil Singh Charak Chief Functionary Nations Development Association (NDA) said it is celebrated on December every year throughout world by Human Right groups. “The aim of Nations Development Association is to Public aware of their basic rights and ensure the public to feel safe,” he said and adding secure and happy and NDA is going on continuously programming in every corner of the Union Territory to teach basic right with cooperation of administration judiciary and police.
Sushil Singh Charak appealed to Government of India and Jammu and Kashmir UT administration to protect right of every citizen of India on priority basis as the matter of concerned.
Among those who were presented on the occasion included Anju Bakshi Principal BSSK High School Kalu Chak.
Besides this the day was also celebrated by NDA at Executive Committees Bishnah, R.S Pura, Nagrota, Kalu Chak, Samba Panchayat, Kesar Industries Phase III Industrial Growth Centre Samba, Bal Shishu Shiksha Kender High School Kalu Chak Jammu and Shree Vaishno Institute SVI with great zeal and enthusiasm.
World Human Rights Day celebrated
J&K’s Ayushman Bharat Story: Beneficiaries only 1%, Rejections 27%
JAMMU: While Jammu and Kashmir makes for a measly 1% of the total beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat health coverage, it constitutes a major chunk of rejected applications- almost 27% in of the country, second highest in the entire country.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a flagship scheme of Government of India aiming to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage, is the world’s largest Government funded health assurance scheme, provides free treatment up to Rs 5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare hospitalizations.
The scheme covers 14.77 crore families, and around 70 crore people across the country, who have been enrolled on the basis of select deprivation and occupational criteria across rural and urban areas.
As per the official figures available with The Dispatch, as many as 69.37 lakh people from Jammu and Kashmir have been covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which include 50337 people enrolled in 2019-20, 3408585 in 2020-21, 2114246 in 2021-22 and 1364070 enrolled in the current financial year 2022-23.
Together they make for 0.99% of the total population of India covered under the scheme.
However, what stands out is the fact that Jammu and Kashmir stands at second position in the entire country, when it comes to the number of rejections of applications for coverage under the scheme.
As many as 11,117 applications from Jammu and Kashmir were rejected over the past three years on various counts, making for 26.91% of the total 41,309 applications, that have been rejected in the entire country in this period.
Only Gujarat, which has 1.21 crore of its population enrolled under the scheme, has more rejections at 16,557, the official numbers tell.
Officials in Jammu and Kashmir say that the number of rejections have largely been because of the missing documentation from the applicants, even as some of the people who applied for the same did not fulfil the eligibility criteria.
While the people belonging to households without shelter, destitutes, manual scavenger families, primitive tribal groups, legally released bonded labour are automatically included among the beneficiaries under AB-PMJAY, the government has listed out other eligibility criteria for inclusion under the scheme.
In rural areas, the families with only one room with kutcha walls and kutcha roof, families having no adult member between age 16 to 59, female headed households with no adult male member between age 16 to 59, families with disabled member and no able-bodied adult member,the SC/ST households and landless households deriving major part of their income from manual casual labour are eligible.
Similarly, in urban areas, the occupational criteria include the rag pickers, beggars, domestic workers, street vendors, cobblers, hawkers, other service provider working on streets, construction worker, plumber, mason, labour, painter, welder, security guard, coolie and other head-load worker, sweeper, sanitation worker, mali, home-based worker, artisan, handicrafts worker, tailor, transport worker, driver, conductor, helper to drivers and conductors, cart puller, rickshaw puller, shop worker, assistant, peon in small establishment, helper, delivery assistant, attendant, waiter, electrician, mechanic, assembler, repair worker, washer-man and chowkidar.
Vaishno Devi pilgrimage footfall in 2022 highest in 9 years: Official
Jammu, Dec 10: Nearly 87 lakh pilgrims have paid their obeisance at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, the highest in the past nine years, an official of the shrine board said on Saturday.
The inflow of the pilgrims is expected to pick up further in the coming days as the year draws to close, the official said, hoping that the figure may surpass 90 lakh by the end of December.
“Till December 6 this year, 86.40 lakh pilgrims visited the cave shrine for the blessings of Mata Rani – a manifestation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga or Adi Shakti – which is highest annual figure in the past nine years,” a shrine board official said.
He said about 13,000 pilgrims on an average are visiting the shrine at present on a daily basis but the number is likely to go up in the coming weeks ahead of the new year celebrations.
The official said the highest number of more than 11.29 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine in June, while the lowest number of 3.61 lakh pilgrims offered their prayers at the temple in February.
Despite a stampede at the shrine on the New Year’s Day that left 12 pilgrims dead and 16 others injured, January recorded a turnout of more than 4.38 lakh pilgrims.
More than 7.78 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine in March, 9.02 lakh in April, 9.86 lakh in May, 9.07 lakh in July, 8.77 lakh in August, 8.28 lakh in September, 7.51 lakh in October and 6.01 lakh in November, the official said.
Only 17 lakh pilgrims, the lowest in more than three decades, visited the shrine in 2020 when the shrine, for the first time in its history, remained closed for five months due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened for visitors on August 16 (2020).
From 13.95 lakh in 1986 when the shrine board took over the affairs of the shrine for better management, there has been a steady increase of pilgrim footfalls with each passing year, touching an all time high of 1.04 crore turnout in 2012 against 1.01 crore the previous year (2011).
The pilgrim arrivals at the shrine touched 31.15 lakh in 1991 and reached 74.17 lakh in 2007. However, the number dropped to 67.92 lakh in 2008 which was attributed to the two-month long Amarnath land row agitation but again went up to 82 lakh in 2009 and 87.2 lakh next year (2010).
The pilgrim arrivals dropped from 93.24 lakh in 2013 to 78.03 lakh in 2014 and further to 77.76 lakh in 2015 and 77.23 lakh in 2016. It increased to 81.78 lakh in 2017 and 85.87 lakh in 2018 but again dropped to 79.40 lakh in 2019 – the year when the central government revoked special status under Article 370 of the constitution to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the erstwhile state into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Following the first-ever stampede at the famous shrine, the shrine board in August introduced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as part of various new projects sanctioned for the convenience of the pilgrims, better crowd management and tracking of the yatris along the 13-km track and the ‘Bhawan’ (sanctum sanctorum).
The official said the work on mega projects at Bhawan, including Durga Bhawan having provisions to accommodate 2,500 pilgrims on daily basis, and the Sky-walk, conceptualized by the shrine board to overcome the problem of multi-directional flow of yatra and a chaotic condition at Bhawan – are going on at full speed and are likely to be completed soon.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and Katra Development Authority that was inked on August 30 will create one-of-its-kind intermodal stations for the devotees bringing services like helipad, railway station, bus stand, auto stand, parking, five star hotels, and other modern day facilities at one place, the official said.
He said the underground cabling work from Katra to Bhawan and in the surrounding areas will have a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) compliance based monitoring system of the electric network.
With the implementation of this project, the existing LT/HT overhead electricity line will be replaced by underground cabling to ensure uninterrupted power supply along the track and in the Bhawan area. (Agencies)
Bangladesh vs India third ODI | Ishan Kishan becomes fourth Indian to score double century
Bangladesh, Dec 10: Ishan Kishan scripted history on December 10 by becoming the fourth Indian and ninth batter to score a double century in one day international cricket, against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
After losing the first two ODIs against Bangladesh, Indian batsmen rose to the occasion in the third ODI with Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli stitching a 290-run partnership. Put into bat by Bangladesh, India lost Shikhar Dhawan (3) early. Then it was Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli act.
Opening the batting, Ishan Kishan smashed 210 of just 131 balls with 24 boundaries and 10 sixes, thus becoming the fourth Indian to achieve the feat.
Rohit Sharma has scored three double centuries. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar have also scored double centuries in the ODIs. (Agencies)
Jammu-based organisations apply for GI tag for 8 traditional items
JAMMU, Dec 10: To ensure protection in the domestic and global markets, organisations have applied for a geographical indicator (GI) tag for eight different traditional items from various districts of the Jammu region, according to officials. This was revealed at a round table meeting — A way forward for GIs of Jammu and Kashmir — at the University of Jammu for assessing the distinctiveness of the Union territory’s native and traditional items.
The organisation have applied for GI tags of 8 different products, including Chikri wood products of the Thanamandi belt of the Rajouri district, Sulai Honey of the Ramban district, Kalari of the Udhampur district, Anardana of the Ramban district, Gucchi of the Doda district, Rajmash of Bhadarwah and Pashmina of Bhaderwah.
“We have got 8 applications for GI-tagging of some products from the Jammu region. We will be reviewing them. Our aim is to meet local artisans, local cultivators and farmers (who make these products)… We will be educated on it closely,” controller general of patents, designs and trademarks, department of promotion of industry and internal Trade (DPIIT) Prof Unnat Pandit said.
He further said that another aim was to hold a round table meeting to do brainstorming sessions on the products, which can be GI-tagged and how can we make universities partners in the GI-tagging campaign.
Pandit in his inaugural address focused on the significance of entrepreneurship in India and the expanding role of mentors towards creating an entrepreneurial environment.
He emphasised the need for training and empowering the faculty towards mentoring and creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Pandit further said that experiential learning can offer useful insights to the youth of the nation and create a roadmap for them to explore several entrepreneurial opportunities and tap their potential.
He appreciated the efforts and initiatives undertaken by UOJSPVF, University of Jammu, towards promoting an entrepreneurial culture in the region.
Amit Khajuria, Assistant handicraft officer, is batting strongly for GI-tagging of Chikri wood products produced in the Thanamandi belt of the Rajouri district.
Similarly, Rahul Rathore of Ramban has showcased ‘Sulai Honey’ for GI-tag before the review team and said that it is also called van-tulsi honey.
“It is the world’s best honey. It was presented to the British queen during an official visit,” he said.
Abha Rishi, CEO, AIC-BIMTECH, in her address deliberated upon the need for inculcating a clear vision in the students aligned towards their professional goals.
She mentioned that the right mentorship, guidance and a complementing team together can support young entrepreneurs to shape their journey.
She also highlighted the importance of thinking out of the box and implementing the same.
Prof Parikshat Singh Manhas said that the workshop has been conceptualised with the objective of promoting entrepreneurial activity and training faculty mentors to encourage students to innovate and become job creators rather than job seekers. (Agencies)
J&K: NIA puts up posters seeking information about four militants
Srinagar, Dec 10: The National Investigation Agency has put up posters in many parts of Kashmir seeking information about four militants of The Resistance Front (TRF), a front organisation of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, officials said on Saturday.
The four militants, including two Pakistani nationals, are wanted by the NIA in connection with a conspiracy to radicalise, motivate and recruit youths of Jammu and Kashmir to carry out violence in India. The probe agency has already announced a cash reward of Rupees 10 lakh for each of the four militants.
Officials said the posters seek information about Pakistani nationals Saleem Rehmani alias ‘Abu Saad’ of Nawab Shah, Sindh, and Saifullah Sajid Jatt of Shangamanga in Kasur, and their local associates Sajjad Gul of Srinagar and Basit Ahmad Dar of Redwani Payeen in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
The NIA has given its email address, phone numbers and WhatsApp and Telegram numbers as well for the public to share the information. It has assured people that the identity of the informer shall be kept secret. (AGENCIES)
JKSA urges UP CM to intensify search operation to trace missing Kashmiri student
Aligarh/Srinagar: Expressing deep concern on the whereabouts of the missing Kashmiri student Masroor Abbas Mir, J&K Students Association here on Saturday requested Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to look into the matter and take quick action to trace him off. In a Statement, National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that Masroor is resident of Sopore baramulla and is enrolled in AMU City school.
He said that, Masroor is missing since December 8, after he left his hostel at 8 am for the school but did not reach there. Family members, besides J&K Aligarh Students tried to seek his whereabouts from his colleagues and school authorities but nobody is aware where he is. Masroor had withdrawn cash of Rs 5000 from an ATM.
The missing report was filed at Civil Line Police Station area & the last location of the missing student was found at Aligarh Railway Station.
Though police, friends and the school authorities are on job to trace him, but so far no major success has been achieved in this regard. Nobody has been able to trace him as of now. Despite the concerted efforts of Aligarh Police, he is yet to be traced out or his wellbeing is known.
Khuehami requested Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to direct police to intensify the search operation to seek his whereabouts of Masroor Abbas who is missing since December 8, causing distress to his family. His parents are dying with each passing second. We request Authorities to do speedy investigation of the matter and explore all the possible angles to trace the student.
FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina beats Netherlands on penalties, enters World Cup semi-finals
QATAR, Dec 10: Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez scored the winning spot kick to secure them a 4-3 shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday after their World Cup quarter-final finished 2-2 after 120 minutes.
In a scrappy half-hour of extra time with the scores level, Enzo Fernandez rattled the post in the closing seconds while Martinez and German Pezzella also had efforts blocked or parried away as Argentina desperately pushed for a winner.
The Netherlands had rarely troubled Argentina during the match before substitute Wout Weghorst’s header 10 minutes later sparked them into life and he rolled the ball past goalkeeper Emi Martinez deep into stoppage time to send the game into extra time.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi had superbly set up Nahuel Molina for their first-half opener, threading a sublime pass through the Dutch defence, before coolly slotting in a penalty in the 73rd minute after Denzel Dumfries fouled Marcos Acuna.
Argentina will next face Croatia, who beat Brazil on penalties earlier, on Tuesday for a place in the final.
The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted in 197 districts of India
As a part of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to boost career opportunities for India’s youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on December 12th, 2022, across 197 locations in 25 states and union territories.
Several local businesses have been invited to be a part of the mela to provide local youth with the opportunity to shape their careers through apprenticeship training. The event will witness the participation of various companies from different sectors. Participating companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot and provide them with an opportunity to be a part of their organization.
Individuals can register for the mela by visiting https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/and to find the mela’s nearest location. Candidates who have passed Class 5 to Class 12 and have skill training certificates, or ITI Diploma holders or graduates can apply during this apprenticeship mela. The candidates must carry three copies of their resume, three copies of all the marksheets and certificates, photo ID (Aadhaar card/driving licence etc) and three passport size photographs to the respective venues.
Those who have already enrolled have been requested to reach the venue with all the relevant documents.Through this fair, the candidates will also earn National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)-recognized certifications, improving their employability rate after the training session.
Expressing his views on the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said “India has often been compared to other developed economies in terms of apprenticeship opportunities for the youth of today. To bridge this gap, we are trying our best to make apprenticeship opportunities reachable to trainees and students. We received a great response during last month’s apprenticeship mela from the potential youth who is eager to work hard, contribute to our economy, and help shape the future of our country. The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices, while also assisting employers in discovering the right talent and developing their potential via training and practical experience. It is also critical to embed apprenticeship in the educational ecosystem besides building credible pathways from apprenticeship to higher education. With our continuous efforts, our goal is to raise apprenticeship opportunities in India to 10 lakhs by end of 2022, and to 60 lakhs by 2026”.
Apprenticeship melas are hosted in the country every month, wherein selected individuals receive a monthly stipend in accordance with government criteria for gaining new skills. Apprenticeship is considered the most sustainable model of skill development, and it has been getting a big boost under Skill India Mission.
The government is striving to train 1 million youth per annum through apprenticeship training and to fulfil this mission, PMNAM is being used as a platform to increase the participation of establishments and students. It is also providing awareness to the youth on various opportunities existing across the participating companies.
Be ready for elections: BJP leader Tarun Chugh to party men in J&K
Jammu, December 9
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday said the party workers should be prepared for the elections in J&K. Chugh, who is also the J&K prabhari (in-charge), held a meeting of party’s office-bearers in Trikuta Nagar. BJP’s UT chief Ravinder Raina, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and national secretary Narinder Singh among others were present.
Claiming that the hurdles in the path of holding J&K elections had been cleared, he said, “The delimitation exercise has been carried out and enrollment of voters has also taken place. The voters’ list will be given to political parties for filing their objections, according to the Election Commission (of India’s) procedure.”
“The J&K BJP activists must work on a mission mode now. Those who have divided the nation and have always acted on foreign dictates should be defeated. You must devote yourself to safeguarding the nation, adopting the role of hero by securing election victory for the BJP,” he said.