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SUNDAY 24 November | 2013 | 19 Muharram 1435 AH | PAGES 12 | VOL NO: 3 | ISSUE NO: 297 | RS: 2/- (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU /DELHI/LEH 50 Paisa)Pen For JusticeLargely Circulated, No. 1 Bilingual Daily of J&Khttp://www.zabarwantimes.com

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The shocking revelations that the former BoPEE Chairman Mushtaq Peer had strong political connections which delayed his ar-rest has once again exposed the rotten po-litical system prevalent in the state of Jam-mu and Kashmir which is topping the list of most corrupt states. It is more shocking that the congress - NC coordination com-mittee meeting had to be convened to give a go ahead to the CB for the arrest of Peer. Perhaps it is for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir that CB had to wait to get the permission of the coordination committee to arrest a person reportedly involved in BoPEE Scam. The coordination committee of Congress and NC was origi-

nally formed for better coordination of the coalition partners, but the petty political and personal interests of its members have taken over the larger interests of the state by which the very purpose of this coordi-nation committee has died its own death. The reports of a Sr. Congress politician be-ing the godfather of Mushtaq Peer and the startling disclosures that he was pitching for making him Vice Chancellor of Islamic University are indicative of the fact that the political partnage is behind what all he did. The press reports also have indicated that it was this Sr. Congress leader who was instrumental in getting his re-employment and subsequent extensions. Now the people want to know who this congress leader is and why was he so supportive to the former

BoPEE Chairman as his support delayed his arrest and the coalition was hesitant in granting the permission for effecting the arrest. The question also arises as to why Coordination Committee had to give it a go ahead when this committee has no consti-tutional or statuary existence or authority. The Chief Minster who criticized BoPEE for its mess openly in a public rally owes an explanation to the people who want to know the name of the politician who worked as Peer’s godfather. If the name of the politi-cian is not disclosed the fingers of suspicion will automatically get pointed on the hones-ty of the Chief Minister himself. The people have right to know the facts and the chief Minister being the head of the govt. has the responsibility and is under constitutional

obligation to utter the truth and inform the people about facts of the case.Meanwhile, former chairman of the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), Mushtaq Ahmed Peer was for-mally arrested Saturday by the Crime Branch of police involving fraud in MBBS selection during last year’s examination conducted by BOPEE against hefty sums.Reports reaching Global News Service (GNS) said that Mushtaq was arrested around an hour after he visited the Crime Branch headquarters here on Saturday af-ternoon. Before arrest, he was quizzed by a team of CB officials, under the supervision of a senior officer.He was questioned for over an hour about

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Former BoPEE Chairman arrested

New Delhi 23 Nov:

The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh on Satur-day warned of likely attempts by terror outfits to disrupt the forthcoming Lok Sabha and As-sembly elections. “The security forces also need to be careful and measured in their response to militant attacks as well as law and order disturbances,’’ he told the top police brass of the coun-try.“This year, Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a few brazen at-tacks on our security forces.

The situation along the Inter-national Border and the Line of Control, particularly in Poonch

district of Jammu region has remained volatile with several ceasefire violations. Resurgence of militant groups, particularly Lashkar-e-Taiba and increased infiltration attempts call for heightened vigil and coordi-nation by our security forces. There is also a likelihood of at-tempts to disrupt the forthcom-ing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. The security forces also need to be careful and mea-sured in their response to mili-tant attacks as well as law and order disturbances.

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Militants may attempt to disrupt Lok Sabha, Assembly polls: PM

Srinagar, Nov 23 : Opposition Peoples Demo-cratic Party (PDP) senior leader and former minister Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said his defeat in 2008 assembly elections was en-gineered by a hawkish section from Delhi to Kashmir. Few days ago Karra was nominated by PDP as the party candidate for the forth-coming parliamentary elections for Srinagar constituency schooled to be held next year.In an exclusive chat with KNS, the form min-ister for finance and planning observed some hidden hands from Delhi to Srinagar played their role in ensuring his defeat in Batmaloo constituency in 2008 Assembly polls.Asked, why did they do so? Karra said: “I had raised my voice against

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Hidden hands from Delhi to Srinagar engineered my 2008 defeat: Karra

Srinagar, Nov 23:

Peoples’ Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti has said the National Conference-led government is increas-ing its criminal liability with every day scams and adding trouble to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and there was immediate need for a sincere, transpar-ent system in the state.Addressing public meetings at Tragam and Banyari in Sonawari constituency in the north Kashmir’s Bandipur dis-trict, she said the Omar Abdullah gov-

ernment has turn out to be great source of trouble for the state and it is now high time for the people to think what is good for them. In this regard, she said, 2014 throws an opportunity for the people to make sure that a new system of ac-countability, transparency and justice is introduced and the present insensi-tive and cruel dispensation is shown the door. The government is party to ev-ery single crime being unearthed here, whether it is BoPEE scam, cricket scam, CA&PD scam, and it

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Omar Govt adding to peoples’ problems: Mehbooba‘2014 throws opportunity for people for change’

CIC seeks personal appearance of Principal

GMC, Ad Sec HMESrinagar, Nov 23:

Taking strong exception to the non compliance of Right To information Act (RTI) Act applicable to an application seeking date of birth and registrar-ship certificates of Dr Shahsi Gupta Principal Government Medical College Jammu, the State Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) has sought personal appearance of the Principle GMC Jammu and additional secretary health and medical educa-tion with counter statement and relevant docu-ments on December 10.Sources in the Commission said that the Principal GMC Jammu (Dr Shahsi Gupta) has been ap-pointed as Public Information Officer (PIO) in the matter and was directed by the

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Srinagar, Nov 23

Commissioner SMC Dr Qasba dur-ing inspection in Lal chowk area kept two building permissions in abeyance vide order no 66 of 2013 and order no 65 of 2013 dated 21/11/2013. It had come to the fact that the building permission is-sued in favor of Ghulam Haji rasool Zargar and Mohhamad Shafi have been grossly violated with a major deviations in the sanctioned plans issued in their favour. However building permission was issued for restoration of the fire damages to the existing first, sec-ond and attic floor over he existing ground floor with erection of RCC columns from ground floor level to strengthen the load bearing walls

vide order no 374 of 2011. Similarly, the other permission was issued for restoration of fire blast damages to the existing build-ing vide 0rder number 317 of 2011. But it had come to the light of the authorities that both the sanc-tioned plans have been grossly devi-ated and there seems to be all new constructions right from ground floor in RCC frame structure hence taking the cognizance in the matter the building permissions were kept in abeyance. Dr Qasba had made it very clear to the concerned authorities that make sure besides illegal construc-tions no other violations or devia-tions in sanctioned plans shall take place otherwise law shall take its own course. (CNS)

Srinagar Municipal Corporation

Keeps building permissions in abeyance

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Lady commits suicide in Chadoora

Srinagar, Nov 23:

In Central Kashmir’s Chadoora town, a 19 years old lady (name withheld) consumed some poi-sonous substance at her home. She was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Chadoora where she breathed her last. Chadoora police has initiated inquest proceedings under sec-tion 174 CrPC in this regard. Police after conducting all le-gal formalities handed over the body of deceased lady to her rela-tives for last rites. (CNS)

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09 injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, November 23:

Nine Persons were injured in different road accidents across the valley.Seven persons were injured when a Tata 407 passen-ger vehicle bearing registration number JK03/5146, they were travelling in, turned turtle near grid station Hutmurah, Anant-nag, in the jurisdiction of Police station Mattan, Anantnag. All the injured have been shifted to Dub District Hospital Seer for treatment. Anantnag police has registered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05A/0132 skidded off the road at Drood, Tangmarg, in the jurisdiction of police station Baramulla, resulting in injuries to motorcyclist Mushtaq Ahmad Bakshi son of Nazir Ahmad resi-dent of Check Charat, Kunzar. The injured was shifted to the hospital for treatment. Baramul-la police has registered a case in this regard. In another accident, a vehicle bearing registration number JK09/1750 hit and in-jured Zahida Bano wife of Reyaz Ahmad Dar resident of Wodhipo-ra, Handwara at Wodhipora, in the jurisdiction of police station Chogal. The injured was shifted to the hospital for treatment. Chogal police has registered a case in this regard.

Chief Minster owes responsibility to expose the name of the politician

Delay of arrest caused due to his political cloutA Sr. Congress leader reported to be his godfather

‘Civil, police officers personally

apologized to me’

‘NC has always thrived on political, economic

uncertainty in J&K’

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 23:

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mr. Ali Moham-mad Sagar has directed the officers to carry out the beautification of the Jehlum on fast track basis and speed up the pace of work on various de-velopmental initiatives undertaken by the Government. The Minister was speaking at a meeting convened here today to dis-cuss the status of implementation of various developmental works un-dertaken by the Government. It was attended by the senior officers of Irrigation and Flood Con-trol, LAWDA, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Health, Gardens and Parks and other departments. The Minister directed the of-ficers of Irrigation and Flood Con-trol to speed up the pace of work on the beautification of river Jehlum and its embankments. He said that the same should be fast tracked so that the work is completed upto the

Chattabal Veer and directed for the proper rehabilitation of the persons who have been dislocated as a conse-quence of the same. While directing the officers of

Health and Mechanical Engineering departments to ensure the central heating of the Hospitals, the Min-ister said that the same is essential for the patients who are undergoing treatment in different hospitals. He

asked for the immediate restoration of heating facilities of JLNM, Gou-sia and other hospitals. ‘’Necessary care should be taken to ensure the availability of medicines and other

related things to the patients so that they do not face any inconvenience due to non availability of the same’’, he added and directed the officers to speed the pace of work

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Sagar for speedy beautification of JehlumAsks for ensuring heating arrangements in hospitals

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the scam that involves sale of last year’s CET papers to the students through brokers hailing from Anantnag and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir. Mushtaq is likely to be produced before a magistrate for remand on Sunday.Inspector General of CB, Javaid Geelani told GNS that Mushtaq has been arrested on the basis of statements recorded from the beneficiaries, including brokers and students.“We have booked him under sections 420, 120B 5(1) RPC in an FIR (24/2013) that was already registered into the case,” he added.Sources said that the Mushtaq’s arrest was made after the consent of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who chaired a high level meeting with his coalition partners in Jammu on Friday evening. “The meeting gave green signal to the CB to arrest Mushtaq. The coalition part-ners didn’t want any rift over his arrest,” sources said, adding “Police will organize a press conference on Mon-day during which the case details will be disclosed.”Sources also attribute Mushtaq’s arrest to the confisca-tion of his computer by the CB officials during Tuesday’s raid at his Naseem Bagh residence. “Peer could have been arrested earlier, but the political considerations were a hurdle. It was only after the top political leaders of the coalition government approved, he was arrested today,” a source said, adding “Peer has a very close proximity with Congress leadership. His ar-rest could have strained NC-Congress relations.”On September 17, the court had granted two weeks time to the Crime Branch for completing the preliminary in-vestigations into the case. Hearing a suo-motu Public Interest Litigation, a bench of Chief Justice MM Ku-mar and Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur was informed by Advocate General M I Qadri that there were “certain strong suspicions” about the wrongdoing in last year’s CET conducted by the BOPEE during the tenure of Peer Mushtaq.Trying to dispel the impression that the Crime branch was sitting over the investigation, Qadri had said that investigators were “very close to bare the wrongdoers.”“We are very close in completing the investigation as only one or two leads are missing. Some suspects have gone into hiding,” Qadri had said, praying the court for allow some more time to complete the inquiry.

The past year also saw a massive tragedy in Uttara-khand. A large number of officers and men of the police and para-military forces made a stellar contribution to the relief and rescue operations that were undertaken in the State. I particularly pay homage to those who lost their lives in attempting to save others. Very recently our intelligence organisations and police and para-military forces have done commendably well in maintaining law and order during polls in the naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The successes that I have just mentioned also point to the diverse range of challenges that our security apparatus faces. I understand that the important ones of these chal-lenges are a part of the agenda of your conference. I am sure that over the past 2 days you have had productive discussions on the issues before you. I only propose to add my own perception of some issues to what has al-ready transpired in this important conference. But before I do that, let me congratulate the very fine of-ficers who have received medals today. I wish them even greater success in the future. During the current year some States of the Union have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of com-munal incidents. A major communal clash in Muzaf-farnagar and the adjoining districts of Western Uttar Pradesh in September took a large toll of lives and dis-placed thousands of innocent people. This is most worri-some. It sounds like a cliché but is necessary to say that we simply cannot afford such a state of affairs to contin-ue. Our law and order agencies must, therefore, ensure that trivial or local issues are not exploited by vested interests to flame communal passions. And once distur-bances occur they must be tackled with the utmost firm-ness and speed, without prejudice, fear or favour. The State Governments have the responsibility to ensure this, and State DGPs present here have the responsibil-ity to ensure that their police forces act in the required manner in preventing communal tensions and dealing with them once they do take place. I expect all State DGPs to discharge this responsibility fully. We witnessed misuse of the social media and SMSes to fan violence during the recent disturbances in Muzaf-farnagar, and also last year, when disinformation spread through these means contributed to a mass exodus of people belonging to the North-East from southern States like Karnataka. It is widely accepted that social media facilitates exchange of knowledge, information and ideas and can be used for constructive purposes. Therefore, in preventing its misuse we need to find creative solutions which do not unreasonably curb the freedom of expres-sion and the ease of communication that social media does provide. This leads me to the related issue of cyber security, an area which has been in the news internationally in re-cent times. I think there is a vast scope for improvement in our present capabilities in this area. Apart from find-ing technological solutions, we must also concentrate on designing our processes in a manner such that our vulnerability to cyber attacks is minimized. I would be interested in knowing about the proceedings of this conference in this important area and also about their follow up. A little while back I spoke about the recent successful conduct of polls in the naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The high voting percentage that was wit-nessed in these areas clearly underlines the faith of the local population in processes of our functioning democ-racy. We have also witnessed a declining trend of naxal violence over the last few years. This is a result of the combined efforts of the Central and State Governments and is a really encouraging development. It is important that we don’t let up on our efforts to root out the men-ace of naxalism and continue to build on our successes. This necessarily implies that we also have to improve the quality of governance and the pace of development in the naxal-affected areas. I would also like to empha-size here the need to maintain the centrality of the local police forces in any anti-naxal operation and the need to sensitize the security forces being inducted into any of the naxal-affected areas to the socio-cultural practices of the local people. As I have said on a number of occasions, there should be nothing which affects the role of innocent citizens in leading their normal lives, and our attack on naxals and other such bad elements, should not in any way affect or disturb the livelihood patterns of local people. The se-curity situation in the North-East continues to remain

complex, with insurgency, extortion and agitations being the main disruptive elements. Persistent efforts on part of the Government have resulted in consider-able progress in the dialogue with insurgent and ethnic separatist groups. Further, the susceptibility of Lower Assam areas and Karbi Anglong region of the State to ethnic and communal tensions, the growing mistrust between tribals and non-tribals in Bodo areas, the Garo insurgency in Meghalaya, the increasing targeting of non-Manipuris in Manipur are also areas of consider-able concern. We need to tackle all these issues with col-lective resolve and firm determination. As far as terrorism is concerned, four major incidents occurred this year, in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bodhgaya and Patna. The disclosures made by the arrested mem-bers of the terrorist outfits confirm our apprehensions that Indian hinterland remains an active area of op-eration for these outfits. Therefore, we need to ensure that our security apparatus and intelligence sharing platforms such as the Multi Agency Centre constantly hone their skills to stay ahead of the nefarious designs of these terrorist outfits. However, while dealing with terror cases, care needs to be taken that security forces remain scrupulously bipartisan so that our people do not lose faith in the professionalism of investigative agencies and the secular nature of our polity. The tragic rape and murder of a young girl in Delhi last December not only brought into sharp focus the issue of women’s safety but also the rising expectations of the people from the Police in preventing such crimes. We have recently enacted several laws providing stringent punishment for such crimes and more sensitive treat-ment of victims during investigation and trial. We also need to put in place other institutional mechanisms to ensure the safety and security of women and children. I expect the DGPs of States to show leadership in this area.

the political and economic injustices being meted to Kashmir and Kashmiris. The rigging of 2008 assembly polls in Srinagar in general and Batmaloo in particular was even brought into the notice of then Prime Min-ister Dr Manmohan Singh by my colleague Muzaffar Hussain Beigh during the former’s visit to the state in June 2010.”He alleged that there was a section in civil and police administration in the state who were used to manipu-late and create an atmosphere for rigging in 2008 as-sembly elections in Srinagar particularly in Batmaloo. “Let me today reveal something to you. You will be sur-prised to know that some officers from civil and police administration whose services at that time where uti-lized for rigging polls in Srinagar later approached me and apologized for being instrumental in engineering my defeat from Batmaloo.” When asked to name these officers, the former minis-ter said: “Naming them will be unethical. But you take it as a gentleman’s word that they came to me and said we apologize.”Karra said he is sure that now the people in Srinagar have grasped the whole manipulations and its result on their day to day life. “This time the emancipated vot-ers of Srinagar won’t allow that to happen again. The electoral maneuvering in Srinagar has led to system-atic political and economic dis-empowerment of its in-habitants. I would just request the voters in Srinagar Parliamentary constituency to differentiate the politi-cal character and the performance shown by the two parties.”Asked about the brief period of his estranged relations with the PDP, Karra said: “Let me tell you that my nom-ination as the party candidate for forthcoming parlia-mentary elections speaks for everything.”Asked about any pockets of concern within his par-liamentary constituency that he think can change the results in forthcoming elections, Karra said he is very optimistic that people will vote for him this time keep-ing in view their sufferings. “The people of the whole state have suffered so badly in the hands of the pres-ent dispensation that they are waiting for the occasion to come when they will vote for the change and for the good cause and they will never ever allow any engi-neered results. They have understood that it is not Del-hi that can bring the change or who can engineer the change and had it been so they could have done that in Bihar, Chhattisgarh or UP. Kashmiris are very closely monitoring the elections being held in India and they have understood what is what.”Asked about the main differences between PDP’s gov-ernance and the working of present dispensation, the former minister said that PDP in its brief tenure had addressed almost every issue raised by the government employees while as the present dispensation has ad-opted an anti employee policy right from the day it took reins of power in the state.Where do you think the National Conference has failed in its promises? Karra said: “They were voted for elec-tricity, water and roads. It was Omar Abdullah on No-vember 19, 2008 when he said in Ganderbal that I will bring down the tariff of electricity if I come to power. In Srinagar he said ‘meter hataw heater lagav’, today I think six times the electricity tariff has been increased . In our times we had meters in some areas and we had told those areas that they will pay according to the elec-tricity they consume; today the metered areas have no regular electricity. The essential commodities are missing. Look at the rampant corruption; it is the order of the day.”On the recent BOPEE paper leakage scam, the former minister said: “NC had earlier said that corruption is under the table. It is now over the table and recent BOPEE scam is there. Who employed them and reem-ployed the corrupt men. Who gave them extensions? We have been saying that one side you have been de-nying the employment of youth and this year you have employed 300 odd people. They are employing dead wood and each of this dead wood is getting lakhs of ru-pees as perks. Instead of giving employment to people with low academic qualification that NC had promised, it is retrenching the people who were already in service and bringing this dead wood back. This time people of Kashmir need to get educated and they have experi-enced and that I am sure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are waiting for the change to come.”On Kashmir issue, Karra said his foremost priority is to make public opinion that PDP or the people of Jammu and Kashmir stand for the friendship between India and Pakistan. “It is our priority to make public opinion that the resolution is impetrative as said by the towering personalities of India that we can change our friends but we cannot change our neighbors.”He said that he will strive for the injustices meted to Kashmir on political and economical fronts. “I will strive for the yard sticks, justices of Indian democracy. We have many times seen in their actions and in their utterances that different yard sticks are being applied outside the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

seems the rulers are on a mission to loot this state.Mehbooba said Omar Abdullah came into the power with tall promises but five years down the line he has failed everyone here, even reversed the gains made in the previous PDP-led government, and with the passage of time its continuation has in turn become costly for J&K. While the PDP in 2002, made modest promises before the people and during its brief tenure in the government made sure that an accountable, honest structure can be established without promising high. “Mufti Mohammad Sayeed established a government which was sincere in its approach and delivered much than it promised,” said Mehbooba.Besides other major initiatives, PDP during its brief tenure streamlined the power sector; accelerated the de-velopment process; created sense of security among the masses and opened the Line of Control for travel; started work on the historic Mughal road, she said and added with the creation of Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding and economic packages by the two prime ministers-Atal Bi-hari Vajpayee and Dr Manmohan Singh- paved the way for Mufti government to go for major development pro-gramme across the state.The PDP chief said Omar Abdullah has become a bad work man and apparently he does not have trust in his of-ficers and that is why he has been reemploying the dead wood in the administration. “We have best of the officers available in the state and Mufti Shahib involved them, gave them respect, space. That is why our government could make a change happen on the ground,” she said adding it was the same police which didn’t have to im-prison anybody; had not to house arrest any senior politi-cal figure and didn’t have to cover up the crimes of rulers. A change could be felt, but things have changed and are totally different now.Mehbooba said, in 1996 National Conference got unprece-dented majority in the assembly and people had expected a change, but they (NC) further worsened the situation. Shatoosh was banned, which resulted into thousands of people jobless, mostly in the Shahar-e- Khas area of Sri-nagar; POTA was introduced when it had not become law yet; to further the peoples miseries STF was started; blanket ban on government jobs was implemented; seven most feasible power projects were sold to the NHPC- just for the sake of power in the state and junior ministry job for Omar Abdullah in the NDA government.Speaking on the occasion, the party’s Chief Spokesman, Naeem Akhtar said the people of Banyari should be in-volved in the execution of Wular Project. The project for the preservation of the Asia’s largest fresh water lake was approved by the PDP-led government but got funded late, has not seen the involvement of local in it. For better results, the locals should not feel marginalised and their interests need to be held at any cost.Akhtar said the Manasbal Development Authority start-ed by the Mufti government has not been able to show the desired results so for. Its funding has almost been stopped due to unknown reasons, and no new projects have been taken up. The area which has huge potential for tourism can provide respectable job opportunities for the locals if taken seriously, but the initiative stands reversed now. (KNS)

CIC to furnish the desired information to the applicant by November 2, but she failed to do so.In its order issued today the CIC has taken a serious note of the non compliance of RTI Act by health and medi-cal education authorities who according to the Com-mission’s order have not provided matriculation and registrarship completion certificate of Dr Shashi Gupta Principal GMC Jammu as there is reportedly some dis-crepancy in the Date of Birth in his service records.The sources in CIC office told Kashmir News Service, that the application seeking the certificates of Dr Gupta was filed by Dr Indu Koul in June this year which was not provided to her despite repeated reminders and its is reported that the records are not available. Sources in the information commission office told that the CIC has taken a serious note of lackadaisical attitude of the health and medical education authorities who failed to provide the information sought by the applicant under RTI Act. “The additional secretary health and medical education has been asked to appear personally before the CIC along with records with regard to DOB, matriculation and registrarship completion certificates of Dr Gupta on October 21,” the CIC had said in its Octo-ber 14 order. (KNS)

on the shopping complex being constructed at JLNM Hospital for the shop keepers whose shops have been ac-quired in Syed Meerak Shah road project. Mr. Sagar directed the LAWDA to complete the bridges connecting the areas of Bagh-i-Roop Singh, Reshi Mohalla, Bhat Mohalla and other with the main land as early as possible for the general convenience of the peo-ple living in these areas as they are facing lot of hard-ships on account of non completion of the same. The Minister asked the officers of Gardens and Parks to carry out the work on various parks of the Srinagar city and also necessary beautification in and around the shrine of Khankhai Moula and the park at Dastigeer Sahib at an earliest.

Sales of meat, liquor prohibited in Katra

REASI, NOVEMBER 23- Additional District Magistrate, Reasi Mr. Rajinder Singh Tara by virtue of powers vested upon him under section 144 Cr. PC has prohib-ited the sale/possession/consumption of Alcohol and Meat in the particular areas of Katra.The areas includes track holy cave to Katra and both sides of villages having aerial distance upto 2 Kms from track, Katra Town, village Arli Hansali, Muttal upto Rly Station and village Parthal and Danna, Tikri road including villages Chamba, Serli and Bhagata, Jammu road including villages Kundrorian, Kotli Bajalana, Nomian and upto Mangal and Reasi road including villages Parthal, Serward to Aghar Jitto and Garu to Pangal (Nau Devian).The order shall remain in force for two months from the date of its issue.

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 23:

According to Director, CA&PD, Kashmir, the Minister for CAPD & Transport took various initiatives to streamline the functioning of CA&PD Department and in the first instance on his instructions the Zero balancing was ordered for Sugar and Rice Godowns of Srinagar, Lethpora, Tral, Bandipora, Kralhar, Baram-ulla, Khanabal and Nagam besides Budgam. However the zero balanc-ing has been completed for Sugar Godown, Rice Godown Srinagar, Rice Godown Lethpora, Khanabal Godown, Nagam Godown and for other Godowns the same is under process. The shortages detected by the Department at Sugar Godown and Rice Godown Srinagar was deb-ited on penal @ 150% against per-sonal accounts of erring officials and an amount of Rs 51,80,000 has been recovered from them. An amount to

the tune of Rs 5,16,000 has also been recovered from the erring officials on account of shortages detected for rice Godown Srinagar. However, no shortage was detected at Khanabal. The initiative taken by the depart-ment for conducting zero balance in the sale centres as well as grana-ries and godowns shall be continued till the embezzlement/shortages of food grains is fully detected and stem action shall be taken against the delinquent officials as per the law, so that such shortages do not occur in the department in future. It shall be worthwhile to inform that for the last three decades no such zero balancing has ever been con-ducted in the department. Moreover the officers/officials who have been posted in the godowns for more than three years have been shifted to en-sure efficiency and transparency,

the Director added. With regard to Rice Godown Lethpora, the Director said that zero balancing was ordered by the depart-ment in the month of March 2013 and the Deputy Director South who was deputed to monitor the dis-patches has submitted his report on 18.04.2013 with certain obser-vations which was cleared by the Assistant Director Stores and the process was again started for zero balancing. However the officer informed that the task of zero bal-ancing has been completed on No-vember 18, 2013 and report will be submitted within couple of days. The officials involved in shortages were attached in the month of July 2013 and action against these offi-cials shall follow after the report is received. The department has pres-ently adequate stocks of food grains available and no sale centre is defi-cient of food grains.

Director CA&PD clarifies about zero balancing in godowns

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23:

The Inner Call, Forum for Evolution, Development & Awareness, organized two day programme on “Our Rights Our Role” at Calliope College of Education, Akhnoor, Jammu today The purpose of the program was to sensitise youth about the J&K RTI Act, Public Service Gaurantee Act, JK Con-sumer Protection Act and their use. Over a period of two days, resource persons of the Inner Call explained to the participants all the provisions of these Acts and rules. The explana-tion was followed by discussion on the questions and issues raised by the par-ticipants. The Minister of State for Planning, Finance and Cooperative, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma was the Chief Guest Dr. Manohar Lal addressed spe-cific queries of the participants regard-ing implementation of the act in the state. Addressing on the occasion, the minister said that the implementation of RTI Act, reconstitution of Account-ability Commission, constitution of Vigilance Commission and enactment of historic legislation of Public Ser-vices Guarantee Act in the State by present Government has given ample powers to the people to question the Government for all its actions and

omissions. He said “we have given legal authority to people to demand listed public services within the fixed time frame besides empowering them to make queries to the Government about its functioning, delivery of ser-vices, financial transactions and other aspects of governance”. He said that under the RTI Act a common man is at par with a legislator to ask question to the Government. Affan Yesvi, Secretary of the orga-nization said that the workshop "Our Rights Our Role" is specially designed aimed to aware people about their rights and empower them. He said the organization would be conducting these workshops in all the districts of the state so that maximum people can be made aware about these laws. He said these workshops are important to create awareness among the masses and empower them with the tools that exist for them to overcome the age-old hurdles of corruption and slow response. Juvenile Justice Act was also dis-cussed during the program. Based on the discussion, a resolution was drafted with the consensus of the participants to impress the government to bring the rules so that the Act which protects chil-dren can be implemented in letter and spirit. The program was attended by the ac-ademia, students, teachers and activists.

Div Com re-views Special Summary of

Electoral RollsSAMBA, NOVEMBER 23- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Shantmanu who has been appointed as Electoral Roll Observer by Election Commission of India (ECI) to oversee ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls today convened a meet-ing with District Elec-tion Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Samba, R. K. Verma, ERO Samba cum ACR Revenue Samba M. Y. Malik, AEROs and Naib Tehsildar (Election) of the district.During the meeting, Deputy Commis-sioner Samba apprised Divisional Commissioner about the ongoing activi-ties of summary revision. It was informed that 13946 claims have been received during the revision. This includes 8941 additions, 3047 deletions, 1727 modifi-cations and 231 transposi-tions.Div Com emphasized upon officers to achieve hundred percent Epic coverage of the district.

Asks officers to speed up,

complete projects early

BANIHAL, NOVEMBER 23

Minister of State for Tech-nical Education and Power Vikar Rasool Wani took stock of progress of development works being executed by IR-CON and Navyuga Construc-tion Company and other departments at an officers meeting here Saturday.

Minister directed the offi-cers of PWD, PDD and RDD to speed up on the works taken up under BRGF and complete them within stipulated time frame. He directed the en-

gineers of PDD to install all five transformers and Poles in the identified areas early while Engineer of PWD was instructed to start the work on community hall Batoo Neel under BRGF.

Vikar Rasool asked the District Development Com-missioner to acquire the land

for bus stand Banihal and pay compensation to land owners. He directed engineers of R&B departments to keep ready men and machinery in order to keep road open during the

winter.The Minister also directed

the authorities of revenue, R&B and IRCON to identify the remaining damage com-pensation cases in Challi. He directed the company to con-struct a bore well at Nowgam so that the people of the area are benefitted.

District Development Commissioner asked the Teh-sildar Banihal and AEE, PHE to visit Thachi Ankoot and ensure that water reservoir is made functional early.

He asked the authori-ties of Navyuga Construc-tion Company to submit the list of compensation cases to tehsildar for its clearance. He instructed the engineers of PWD to complete the Dora-

pora and Chajroo bridge with in time.

ACD, Arvind Kirwani, CMO, Shabir Khan, CEO, VK Soni, DIO, Dr. Ashwani Hansa. PWD, Rashid shakh, PMGSY .

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23

To reduce pendency and draw attention of the public to the efficacious alternative dispute resolution method, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), on Satur-day organized the National Lok Adalat across the Country.

In Jammu and Kashmir, under the Chairmanship of . Justice Virender Singh, Judge, High Court of J&K and Executive Chair-man, J&K State Legal Services Authority National Lok Adalat was or-ganized by R.N. Wattal Secre-tary J&K High Legal Services Committee in both the wings of High Court at Jammu / Sri-

nagar, At Jammu wing of the

High Court, the National Lok Adalat was inaugurated by . Justice M. M. Kumar, the Chief Justice (Patron-in –Chief J&K

State Legal Services Authority ) in presence of . Justice Viren-der Singh, Judge, High Court of J&K and Executive Chairman J&K State Legal Services Au-thority. . Mohammad Ashraf

Mir, Member Secretary, J&K State Legal Services Author-ity, . Suresh Kumar Sharma, Registrar General High Court of J&K, . Vinod Chatterji Koul, Registrar Vigilance, . M.Y. Ak-

hoon , Principal Secretary to Chief Justice and . R.S. Jain, Registrar Judicial High Court of J&K Jammu were also present on the occasion..

At Srinagar wing of the High Court, the National Lok Adalat was inaugurated by . Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, Judge, High Court of J&K.

In both wings of High Court and in all 22 District Legal Services

Authorities, 58403 cases were settled and total compensa-tion of Rs 29.2655656 Crore was awarded to victims of Motor Accidents.

Vikar takes stock of dev works at Banihal

Courts settle thousands of pending cases in National Lok

Adalat across J&K

SUNDAY NOVEMBER | 24 | 2013Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS

You may feel extra passionate today, Libra, so don’t be surprised if you take things to extremes even more than usu-al. There’s an aggression within you that’s working to help keep you in control of every situation. Remember that you must be prepared to receive whatever you dish out. There’s a warring instinct in everyone that’s likely to emerge on a day like this.

Find your strength from within, Scorpio. There’s a great deal of it in there, and it’s ready to erupt like a volcano. Let your passion drive your engine today and you’ll be amazed at the incredible places you can go. Don’t be afraid to take things to extremes. Your fantastic good luck will pull you out of any sticky predicament.

Your strong yet steady pace may get a lift today, Sagittar-ius. It might seem like there’s a fire under your feet, and you probably need to keep moving in order to keep yourself from getting burned. Use your independent streak to get things done the way you want them. This could be a powerhouse day for you!

There’s excitement today that indicates that things are happening, things are changing. Stay alert and in tune with what’s going on around you, Capricorn. There’s a wonderful energy charge urging you to push the boundaries of every-thing going on around you. Do your part to help the world evolve to a happier, more peaceful place.

You’re the sensitive one in a sea of anger today, Aquarius, so keep your guard up. Don’t be tempted or seduced by any rage around you. Be wary of people who seem motivated by fear. You’ll be much better off when you align yourself with those who act from a point of neutrality and self-confidence. Model your behavior after the people you see as superheroes in your world.

You should mesh quite well with the prevailing energy today, Pisces. There’s a powerful, transformative force help-ing to give greater strength to your ego and vitality. Note the fiery energy about the day that encourages your dynamic and forceful personality to shine through. Feel free to ex-press your independence in every situation.

Tension is building today that may wreak havoc with your harmonious nature, Virgo. The key for you now is to see the opportunity instead of conflict in each situation. This is a good time to gain a greater perspective on certain things. A bit of internal transformation may take place when you see things from the other side of the fence.

Things may be happening too fast around you today, Ar-ies, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily have to join the frenzied pace. You’re probably much better off sticking with your methodical approach. Take the time to collect the facts you need before you jump into a major decision or plan of attack. People may be a bit jumpy, so do your best to be the stable one in the group.

Make sure you aren’t projecting a picture of yourself that doesn’t represent the real you, Taurus. It’s important that you remain true to your soul or you’ll end up in situations that make you uncomfortable and frustrated. There’s a strong transformative force working against you today, but you’ll have the leadership and confidence to stand up for yourself in whatever way you need.

Remind yourself of all the positive things you have going on in your life now, Gemini. It’s possible that you’ll be met with tension and challenges today that are threatening your sense of self. Arguments may break out around you, and you may have questions regarding what it is you stand for. Don’t lose touch with your nurturing qualities and sixth sense.

The fire within you is burning extra hot, Cancer, so make the most of this incredible internal furnace. Treat yourself to some new attire and proudly show it off tonight. Take the lead on projects that might be floundering. You have power behind your words and actions today, so use it for the high-est good.

You may feel the urge to get up and go today, Leo, but at the same time you may feel like you aren’t prepared. Perhaps you don’t feel you’re on solid enough ground to take the next step. Don’t let the pressure of the outside world move you to a place you aren’t ready to go. Take things at your own pace, and be tolerant of those who choose to go at theirs.

Bhalla asks ERA to complete project within time frame

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23-

Minister for Housing, Horticul-ture and Culture, . Raman Bhalla has said that Government has ear-marked Rs. 3 crore for channelizing of existing drains and construction of new drains in Channi Himmat under JKUSDIP package.

This was stated by the Min-ister while interacting with the Eco-nomic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) officers after laying foundation of 3287 meter long R2 deep drain at Channi Himmat, here Saturday.

Director Tourism, . Soujanya Sharma, Managing Director Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board, . Ram Pal Sharma besides senior officers of ERA were present on the occa-

sion. Bhalla said that Rs. 14.87 crore

have been earmarked for channel-izing R1, R2 and R3 nallahs. He said that work is in full swing on the three projects and would be com-pleted within stipulated time frame. He asked the ERA to use quality ma-terial on the development works ex-ecuted across the State.

The Minister said that Govern-ment has prepared a detailed proj-ect report of Rs. 65 crore for chan-nelization and modernization of Barsati nallahs of Sunjwan, Bath-indi and Gangyal, adding that all the codal formalities have been com-pleted for early start of the project.

Earlier, . Bhalla kick started upgradation work of internal link roads, drainage and modernization of recreation parks at Channi Him-mat, Sector-7 costing Rs. 75 lakh.

He asked J&K Housing Board (JKHB) to complete all the ongo-ing projects within stipulated time frame for the benefit of general masses.

Taking serious notice on

the dumping of building material on road side in Sector-7 of Channi Himmat, the Minister called upon the residents to remove building material from roads so that the on-going macadamization and drainage works will not suffer.

He asked the officers of JMC to issue notices to those who have dumped the material and get the material removed from the roads.

Later, . Bhalla visited Sec-tor-5 and Sector-4 of the colony and inspected the progress of ongoing development works coming up at a cost of Rs 90 lakh. asked the JKHB to speed-up the work to ensure com-pletion of ongoing projects within stipulated time frame.

. Bhalla said development of Housing Colonies in urban as well as rural areas of the State was receiving main focus of the Govern-ment. He said Rs. 3.50 crore have approved for creation of health club, swimming pool besides a rec-reation centre facilities on the avail-able land near the Green Belt Park in Channi Himmat Sector-1.

Sustainability of declaration of smoke free public places

discussedBARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 23: Sustainability of declaration

of smoke free public places was discussed at a District Moni-toring Committee meeting held here Saturday under the Chair-manship of Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla.

Deputy Commissioner sought various suggestions from the participants for making the step effective and ensures its impact for the days to come so that the active smokers are discouraged to continue the bad habit of smoking and save the passive smokers from the dreadful effect of the polluted environment.Executive Director JK Voluntary Health Associa-tion (JKVHA) on this occasion gave resume of the efforts be-ing put in by JKVHA and Voluntary Health Association of India in enforcing the Tobacco Control laws as per the provisions of Cigarette and Other Products Act (COTPA)-2003. He said that the State has shown excellent results and taken massive strides through Divisional and district administration to combat the menace of tobacco consumption in the State.

Ban on Gutka, VAT increase on tobacco products and decla-ration of four district smoke free public places including edu-cational institutions and hospitals as Tobacco free are a few milestones registered by the Association during very shortest possible time.

District Monitoring Committee meeting

held at Bla

Div Com (J) inaugurates Red Cross Mela at Kathua

Financial Literacy Camp held at Kupwara

Rs. 3 cr for Channi Himmat drainage project

Education makes people responsible, accountable citizens: Peerzada

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 23-Two day Red Cross Mela got off to great start which begins with Pomp and revelry at District Sports Stadium here at Kathua Saturday Divisional Commis-sioner Jammu Shantmanu who was the chief guest on the occasion inaugurated the Mela. Addressing the gathering of the people Divi-sional Commissioner, Jammu Shantmanu who is also Chairman of IRCS Jammu Region high-lighted the importance of the Red Cross, said that Red Cross will always play a role of catalyst in bringing spirit of nationalism and integration by serving people during the time of need. He appreciated the school and college students for presenting scintillating performances de-picting national integration.

He lauded the Red Cross Kathua team for organizing well coordinated Mela and appealed the people to come up in numbers to make Mela a mega success. He hailed all the stakeholders for giving their contribution for Red Cross Mela in achieving the moto of awareness and fund raising.Tributes were also paid to the late S.D Singh Ex Executive Secre-tary of Indian Red Cross Society Kathua for his contribution to the Red Cross.

Honorary Secretary, IRCS Jammu Region, Anil Padha said that Indian Red Cross Society is a pioneer organization, rendering selfless philanthropic services for the betterment of the society. He said Kathua district is the first district which has organized the Red Cross mela second consecutive time at such scale and spirit.

KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 23:

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted a finan-cial literacy camp in a remote Village Barin-bal, Hajinaka in Kupwara. The camp attended by a large number of people was aimed at spreading financial literacy amongst the peo-ple of the area and to encourage and develop financial awareness at grass root level.

Deputy General Manager NABARD who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that NABARD is an institution known for its continuous support and active involvement in the development of rural sectors through various schemes and credit support. He urged youth to avail the benefits of different government schemes designed to provide them employment opportunities and setting up their own small ventures. He emphasized that banking facilities are the need of the hour and people must get associated with banks for availing benefits under different government schemes. He said that there is a need to upscale its outreach to cover all the

eligible farmers not only by creating greater awareness but also through a pro-active ap-proach of the banks. He said that a Financial Literacy campaign has been started by NAB-ARD in Kashmir with an objective for creating awareness about the importance of associat-ing people with Banks.

Speaking on the occasion, the District Development Manager (APM) of NABARD informed people about the initiatives under-taken under financial inclusion by NABARD. He said that Financial Inclusion is a flagship program of Government of India and under this plan each and every household of the country is to be covered with a bank account in a time bound manner. He urged people to open bank accounts as it was necessary to ensure the direct transfer of subsidies on LPG, Ration, Kerosene and other subsidized commodities to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. DDM spoke about creation of Farmers clubs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs). He explained the benefits of formation of groups and linkage with banks.

‘KP registered in Form-D can cast their vote’ JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23:

Highlighting the role of educa-tion, Minister for Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed said that it is a tool which moulds the individual’s personal-ity and prepare him mentally and socially to face the challenges in future life.

This was stated by the Min-ister at an Annual Day function of Rose Public High School at Bantalab, Jammu Saturday.

The Minister said that edu-cation is vital factor for an individu-al’s success in life. He said that edu-cation is the foundation of civilized society which makes the people of the nation responsible and account-able citizens and brings economic and social prosperity.

The Minister urged upon the teaching community to impart quality education to enable the students to compete at national and international levels. The stu-

dents of the state are talented and the need is to channelize it in right director and prospective, he main-tained.

The Minister said that de-

spite many odds, the Government has achieved a lot in increasing the literacy rate in the State, add-ing that the day is not far when the state will achieve cent per cent

literacy. He said that the programs launched in the education sector have also been proved fruitful in bridging the gap between male and female literacy rate.

Referring to the issue of Kashmiri Pandit Migrants for use their franchise during the election, the Minister said that the persons who names have been registered in

Form-D (Registration as a Migrant) have the right to cast their votes. The Kashmiri Pandit Migrants be-longs to Reserved Backward Areas would also get benefit of RBA cat-

egory in employment, he main-tained.

Later, the Minister gave away prizes among the students who have performed well in curricular

and co-curricular activi-ties.

Responding to the demand of the locals, the Minister said that a proj-ect is underway for beau-tification and creation of recreational facilities for the people of Bontalab. He asked concerned of-ficers to speed up work going on in the area to ensure early completion of the project.

The students presented colourful cul-tural program which was highly applauded by the audiences.

Among others, former Minister . Mula Ram, Sant Shri Vi-jay Ji Maharaj, prominent citizens, besides students and their parents present on the occasion.

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan Times Sunday 24 November 2013

Daily Zabarwan Times Sunday 24 November 2013

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer

Winter for the peo-ple of Kashmir comes as a bless-ing because most of our rivers are

snow fed and our streams and water supply sources totally de-pend on the quantum of snow which falls during the season. Our valley has been blessed by the nature with abundance of water but we have always suf-fered on many fronts because of non utilization of the water po-tential to its best. We are short of electricity because we have not been able to tape our potential-ity which according to estimates is around twenty five thousand megawatts and we have not been able to irrigate our maximum land because we lack the basic water infrastructure. Similar is the case when it comes to the supply and availability of drink-ing water which has decreased considerably for the last some years. During the summer we take the pretext of most of the water being used for irrigation purposes and during the winter sometimes the water pipes are damaged or broken due to mi-nus temperature and sometimes the whole water supply system gets freezed. Whatever the rea-sons and whatever the difficul-ties it is only a consumer who is on the receiving end and it is he who has to suffer irrespective of whether it is summer or win-ter. During winter the problem gets severe and grave because there is no electricity and the water supply is so weak that most of the time the tapes get freezed and people suffer a lot. There are dozens of European countries where the winter is so severe and difficult that if they don’t have the means, it will be almost impossible to live there. But they have so advanced wa-ter supply system that it is not at all affected by sub zero tempera-tures and the people do not face problems as we do in Kashmir. Despite several announcements and assurances the water sup-ply system in the Kashmir val-ley has not been improved even a bit. It needs the attention of the government if it wants that the people should not suffer at least on this front in a valley which has no shortage of water resources.

Obsolete water supply system-

Need to revamp itThe National Institute for Entrepre-

neurship and Small Business De-velopment (NIESBUD) has been func-

tioning from 6th July 1983, under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The basic objectives of

the Institute are promotion and devel-opment of micro, small and medium enterprises including enhancement of

their competitiveness through different interventions. The major areas of in-tervention of the Institute are: -

N I E S B U D – Promoting and Developing MSMEs

Research/Evaluation Studies

The Institute has developed Model Syl-labi for organizing Entrepreneurship Development Programmes for nine dif-ferent target groups: General Entrepre-

neurs; Science & Technology Entrepre-neurs; Women Entrepreneurs; Educated Unemployed Entrepreneurs (SEEUY); Ex-Servicemen Entrepreneurs; Rural

Entrepreneurs including weaker sec-tions; Artisan Entrepreneurs; Tribal En-trepreneurs and Handicapped Entrepre-neurs. At present, the Institute is assisting

the Core Group on Standardization of the Common Training Programmes of the Ministry of MSME in standardizing/ in-troducing new courses.

TrainingThe different kind of training pro-grammes being organized by the Insti-tute inter-alia include Trainers’ Train-ing Programmes (TTPs); Management Development Programmes (MDPs); Orientation Programmes for Head of Departments (HoDs) and Senior Execu-tives; Entrepreneurship Development

Programmes (EDPs); Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs) and specially designed spon-sored activities for different target groups. Of late, the Institute, in order to provide skilled work- force to different industrial sectors, has also been focus-ing upon conduct of market driven En-

trepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs) in different trades where the shortage of skilled work force is being felt by the concerned industries besides organizing fee-based training ac-tivities in contemporary fields. NIESBUD has provided training to 1,58,700 persons as on March 31, 2013 through

5,951 different training programmes since its inception in July 1983. This includes 2,453 international participants hailing from more than 130 countries throughout the globe. In the year 2013-14, about 100,000 persons are likely to be trained. By the end of November, 2013, more than 60,000 persons have already been trained.

Besides the primary/basic research, the Institute has been undertaking review/evaluation of different government schemes/programmes, training need as-sessment, industrial potential survey etc. and preparing project profiles all of which form an integral part of the multi-farious activities of the Institute. The broad objective of these activities is the promotion of the MSME Sector. The year 2012-13 saw the Institute completing seven evaluation/research studies. The Institute is working on a number of evaluation/research studies at pres-ent which are at different stages of completion.

Development of Course Curriculum/Syllabi

Publications and Training Aids

The Institute has been bringing out different Publications on en-

trepreneurship and allied subjects. The recent publications of the Institute are a Booklet “Learn

to Earn” – An Introduction to Entrepreneurship for School Students; Text Books on Computer Hardware & Networking; Food Processing; Desktop Publishing & Entrepreneurship Development and a Book on Train-ing Programme : Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills. The Institute has also assembled an Entrepre-neurship Motivation Training Kit consisting of six different games and exercises for facilitating imparting of training by Trainers. The Institute also brings out a uarterly Newsletter containing information about the Institute’s Activities, its forthcoming pro-

grammes/activities and the important events in MSME and connected sectors.

Cluster Interventions

The Cluster Approach for development of MSME Sector has been

found to be very cost effective, the world over. The Institute has been actively involved in undertaking developmental programmes (Soft and Hard Interventions) in Clusters in different capacities. The Institute has so far handled a total of 24 Industrial Clusters. At present, the Institute is functioning as an Implementing Agency for setting up of a Com-mon Facility Centre (CFC) in Scissors Cluster; Meerut. The experience of the Institute in Brass Cluster, Moradabad; Textile Cluster, Pilkhuwa and

Scissors Cluster, Meerut, has been quite enriching and productive.

The Incubator sponsored by the Ministry of MSME and functioning at the Campus of the Institute, has been instrumental in providing hands-on training and familiar-izing the beneficiaries with the real factory, market conditions. The Centre is equipped with the latest cutting, sewing and embroidery machines including single needle lock stitch, over lock stitch and inter lock stitch sewing machines which go towards providing a practical orientation/ environment to the beneficiaries.

Garment Incubation Centre

Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre The Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) have been found to be a major and crucial area in the functioning of the units and development of the MSME Sector. The Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, operational at the Campus of the Institute under the office of DC (MSME) provides assistance under one roof to the units located in its vicinity for identification, registration, protection and management of Intellectual Property Rights, as a business tool. The E-Module: EDP The Institute has developed an E-learning Module (Hindi and English) for Entrepreneurship Development Programmes. The course material of the Module has been incorporated in a C.D. which is moderately priced. The Module is especially useful for the persons who are not in a position to devote full time in formal classroom environment. The Module involves one-day introductory classroom training followed by 14 days’ of on-line training. After an on-line examination, the participant is awarded Certificate on line. The Module is very popular among students of management and technical institutions of higher learning. The Module has so far been launched in the States of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan. The Regional Centre, Dehradun The Regional Centre of the Institute functioning from Dehradun undertakes research and provides training and consultancy services to the beneficiaries specially those belonging to the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Hand-holding for Enterprise Creation and Employment Assistance to the Trainees The main objective of the EDPs and ESDPs being organized by the Institute is to motivate increasing number of participants to opt for self-employment. The Institute provides hand-holding services to such persons. The Institute also assists the participants to find suitable wage employment if they do not opt for self-employment.

Collaborative Activities Of late, the Institute has been collaborating with different domestic and overseas institutions for promotion of entre-preneurial provision of support services for different target groups. A few such institutions are the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group; GIZ; Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); Sun On-line Learning India Pvt. Ltd.; Intuit India, Jaipuria Institute of Management etc. Partner Institutions The Institute, in order to increase outreach of its training activities, empanels such grass-root level organizations en-gaged in educational activities including those pertaining to entrepreneurial development which have adequate infrastruc-ture, experienced faculty and financial viability for conduct of different training activities. The Institute, at present, has 63 Partner Institutions spread over 12 states/U.T. International Activities The Institute conducts 8-weeks’ training programmes under the Fellowships of the Ministry of External Affairs: ITEC/SCAAP/COLOMBO Plan for the participants from different countries. Besides, the Institute also designs and conducts special train-ing programmes for overseas agencies and has also been assisting other countries through consultancy assignments primarily in assessing the industrial potential of different Regions.

Setting up of Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs); undertaking macro and micro industrial potential survey for truly bringing out the industrial potential of different geographical locations; assessing the training needs of different target groups; select-ing different beneficiaries viz; trainers, MSMEs etc.; designing syllabi and developing curriculum for different training programmes

like Trainers’ Training Programmes (TTPs), Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs), Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) and different orientation programmes; organizing customized training programmes for both trainers and entrepreneurs as well, either in India or outside; developing appropriate training aid material for use in imparting training to different target groups; developing moni-toring and post-training services mechanism for maximizing the benefits; identifying different industrial clusters and ensuring their integrated development and facilitating formulation of the plans & policies and establishment of infrastructure for promotion of MSME sector.

Consultancy Services are offered both at National and International Level through: