JAMMU, MARCH 28: A team of the Motor Vehicles Department headed by RTO Jammu, Pankaj Bhagotra set up a special checkpoint during the night at different locations of the National Highway.
The team checked for violations of various visible offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989.
During the enforcement drive, more than 350 vehicles were checked. Out of these, 71 vehicles were compounded on the spot for Rs 3.80 lakh and 11 vehicles were challaned for which Rs 2.40 lakh is expected to be realised from challans for various violations such as violation of route permit, plying without fitness, without permit, without speed limiting device and protruding of rods.
The enforcement team comprised of ARTO(P), Esha Chib; ARTO(G), Pawan Sharma; ARTO (HQ) Jammu, Mohd. Saleem; ARTO (Flying Squad), Tara Mani Sharma; Motor Vehicles Inspectors, Rajeev Kundal, Anupam Gandotra, Ranjeev Bhasin and other staff.
Accords sanction to tentative route plan for plying electric buses
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Divisional Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Jammu Smart City Limited, Ramesh Kumar, along with Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh, chaired the 14th board meeting here today.
At the start of the meeting, Commissioner JMC & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL), Rahul Yadav gave a detailed presentation on the project and listed agenda points for discussion.
The Div Com expressed satisfaction with the pace of project execution by JSCL and directed officials to maintain synergy and complete other projects within the stipulated time frame.
The chair was informed that JSCL has approved necessary details for electric buses and depot design, specifications and colour schemes as per contract conditions. Service provider Tata Motors has started production of a prototype e-bus which will be inspected by JSCL upon invitation.
The Div Com emphasised the need to expedite and operationalise electric buses. The BoD also approved a tentative plan for routes for electric buses in Jammu. Seven intra-city and five inter-city routes have been identified. The intra-city routes include Jammu Railway Station to Panjtirthi while inter-city routes include Jammu Airport/Railway Station to Katra helipad.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on ambitious projects such as the Integrated Command Control Center (ICCC), Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) and WebGIS projects. The board was informed that JSCL may consider extending the terms of the cloud-based data centre for 12 months at the same rates as in the existing contract agreement. The board decided to explore more options and choose a financially stable option.
The Board of Directors also approved the retendering of two Smart City projects: the Smart Toilet Project and IT Smart Parking Project. Both projects were terminated by Jammu Municipal Corporation due to discrepancies. The board also approved a new logo for Jammu Smart City Limited.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa; Director Tourism, Jammu, Vivekanand Rai; Vice Chairman, Jammu Development Authority (JDA) Pankaj Magotra, ACEO, JSCL Rakesh Gupta; Director School Education Jammu, Dr Ravi Shankar and SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli while Chief Executive Officer, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC), Jammu Ankita Kar and DD, CPWD, Nominee Director, MoUHA joined the meeting online.
Manager IT, JSCL, J P Singh; Director Technical, JSCL SL Kapoor, GM Finance, JSCL & nodal officer for e-buses project Ashish Anand; GM IT, JSCL, Manoj K Joshi; DGM, JSCL Gurmeet Singh; Assistant Director Archives & Archeology Dr Sangeeta Gupta, Chief Engineer I&FC Manoj Gupta; Chief Engineer, JPDCL Sandeep Seth; Additional SP Traffic, Jammu Raj Paul Singh and Superintendent Engineer, UEED Ashwani Kumar were also present.
Kishtwar: Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board Kishtwar, Mahmud Anwar Alnasir, on March 20 called the meeting for periodical review of “DCPO, CWC and JJB and other stakeholders of Kishtwar district for the effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Act” at the conference hall, District court complex Kishtwar here.
A handout said, “The meeting was attended by ASP Kishtwar, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Members CWC and JJB Kishtwar, District Child Protection Officer Kishtwar, DySPs , SHOs, Special Juvenile Police Officers, Medical Superintendent, Superintendent of Child Care Institutions, LCPO, PO NIC , PO IC of DCPU Mission Vatsalya Kishtwar and other staff members.”
While addressing the participants, the Principal Magistrate said, “all the stakeholders must work in close coordination with the Juvenile Justice board, Child Welfare Committee of Kishtwar besides directed police to provided update list of SJPOs to board quarterly.”
He directed right at the inception of investigation when any CCL comes in contact with Police, the first and foremost thing needs to be done is verification of age, proof of age before he or she is apprehended.
“He also insisted that every 164 CrPC statement and every medical examination of minor to be accompanied by a lady officer either by CWC/JJB/ LCPO and Social workers of DCPU.”
“Taking a strong note on expenses of dietary and non dietary including travelling charges of escort to be borne by Mission vatsalya with out fail. He also directed that standing medical board be constituted by Medical Superintendent for age determination , psychological assessment and counseling.”
The Principal Magistrate said that interdepartmental coordination and an integrated approach was a must for the proper legislation and delivery of the justice.
He impressed upon the police officers to “issue Character rolls without directions passed by JJB in case of CCL besides directed no Biometric record photographs of CCLs be kept in police record.”
The Principal Magistrate also directed the “immediate shifting of the Place of Safety of CCLs from Police post to another civil building.”
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa today convened a series of meetings to review the progress of works under Jal Jeevan Mission, self employment schemes, arrangements regarding Youth Festival here at DC Office complex.
Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav, ADC L&O Harvinder Singh, CPO Yoginder Katoch along with other officers were present during the meetings.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was informed by the concerned officers that there are 272 schemes under JJM in which 737 works have been proposed out of which 730 have been tendered.
The Deputy Commissioner said that JJM is a flagship program of Central government in which 100 % saturation of functional household tap water has to be ensured by the Implementing agency by the end of this year.
Regarding self employment schemes, the concerned official apprised the Chair that there are 5668 cases sponsored out of which 3985 have been sanctioned, 3317 disbursed. It was also informed that 13368 employment was generated through sanctioned cases.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to aware and educated unemployed youths to take optimum benefits from various schemes initiated by UT Administration to address the un- employment issue in the UT.
She said that effective implementation of various self employment programmes under Central and State sectors was the key to address the challenge of un-employment and to enable youth to earn a dignified livelihood.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the arrangements regarding smooth conduct of Youth Festival which is being organised with Mission Youth on 4th of March at BSF Paloura.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to work in liaison with other departments and make all the arrangements well in time.
UDHAMPUR, MARCH 01: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur to review progress on development works being executed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes and other flagship programmes in the district.
Union Minister took a comprehensive sector wise review of ongoing mega development projects in the district with directions to the officers for ensuring expeditious completion of these vital works.
Union Minister reviewed current status of different schemes being taken up by various departments in the district. He asked the Deputy Commissioner to monitor all ongoing development works and get feedback from the concerned district officers on daily basis. He directed the concerned departments to mobilize their men and machinery for effective implementation of all schemes and coverage of 100 per cent eligible beneficiaries.
While reviewing progress on roads being constructed under PMGSY and PWD sectors, Union Minister directed the concerned authorities to expedite the progress on all works to achieve set targets within the fixed timelines. He also reviewed progress on Jal Jeevan Mission and directed for speeding up the process of its implementation.
Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Krittika Jyotsna, gave a sector wise detailed PowerPoint Presentation on various ongoing development works being executed by different departments in the district. She also briefed about the progress on mega projects including Pollution Abatement of Holy River Devika, Yoga International Convention Centre Mantalai, Chenani Sudhmahadev road (NH-244), NH-44 Udhampur to Chenani, Integrated Development of Tourist Facilitation centre at Mantalai and others.
Union Minister, later, inaugurated newly constructed Rs 176.50 lakh election building with storage Godown for EVMs and VVPATs at DC Office Complex.
Enroute, Union Minister also visited Jan Aushadi Kendra at Chenani. He interacted with the doctors and staff members there and enquired about the facilities being provided to the general public.
Union Minister distributed Sehat cards among the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
At Sudh Mahadev, Union Minister conducted public outreach programme which was attended by PRIs and general public.
Earlier, Union Minister paid obeisance at the holy Shiv Mandir at Sudhmahadev and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country.
The outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of DDC Councillor, Usha Devi, BDC Chairman, Parkash Chand, Sarpanchs, Panchs and general public hailing from different areas.
During the interaction, PRI members projected several issues and demands which included mobile network problem in the area, marketing of local products, pending liabilities under MGNREGA works, implementation of JJM, special package for development of Panjthirthi, shortage of staff in different departments, promotion of pilgrimage, adventure, religious and rural tourism in the area, opening of village wise ration depots, regularization of daily wagers and NYCs, widening of Patnitop, Sanasar road and related issues.
While addressing the gathering, Union Minister sought feedback from the public regarding implementation of various government schemes in their respective areas.
Union Minister said that Yoga International Centre and Chenani Sudh Mahadev road project will steer this area to new heights of growth and development giving a big boost to tourist footfall besides generating employment opportunities for local youths. He said the PRIs are acting as bridge between the government and the public thus ensuring enhanced progress and prosperity in rural parts.
Union Minister, while responding to public issues, asked the concerned officers for resolving the demands and grievances projected by the people during the public outreach programme.
Union Minister, later, inspected the stalls set up by various departments for disseminating information about their respective welfare and development schemes.
Union Minister also distributed Mamta kits under BBBP, Sports Kits under Khelo, Pass books under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana, wheel chairs besides handing over power tiller machines to the beneficiaries on the occasion.
Lastly, Union Minister visited the International Yoga Centre and took a round of all the components and inspected the progress on ongoing works.
He also chaired a meeting of concerned officers and reviewed progress on under construction International Yoga centre at Mantalai Udhampur.
Among others, Post Master General, Colonel Vinod Kumar, ADDC Ghan Shyam Singh, ACR, Rafiq Ahmed Jaral,Dy DEO, Gurdev Kumar, ACD, Ranjeet Kotwal and other senior officers accompanied the Union Minister.
Cluster University was set up with five Constituent Colleges to act as a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries: LG
In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life: LG
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy: LG
We must remove burden of textbooks & instill in young students urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness: LG
College campuses & class rooms play an important role in enriching the society, creating & nurturing the best talents: LG Sinha
Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy. Our educational institutions should keep pace with digitalization and future technologies: LG
National Education Policy is laying a strong foundation for the glorious future of the country: LG Sinha
Under the guidance of Hon’ble PM, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy: LG
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests: LG
· 20,000 vacant posts in administration to be filled soon: LG
· LG inaugurates Cluster University’s Laboratory block of School of Sciences; lays foundation stone for Rs 39.35 cr worth Examination block
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day celebration of Cluster University, Jammu at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar.
Congratulating the Cluster University for achieving excellence in quality education, the Lt Governor said that the University, established on 1st March 2017 with five Constituent Colleges, is playing its role of a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries.
The Lt Governor highlighted the important role of college campuses & class rooms in enriching the society, creating and nurturing the best talents and stressed upon the necessary changes in sync with the National Education Policy.
“In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life,” said the Lt Governor.
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy, the Lt Governor added.
Observing that Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy, the Lt Governor asked the educational institutions to keep pace with digitalization and future technologies.
“We must remove the burden of textbooks and instill in young students the urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore the unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy, the Lt Governor observed.
All the educational institutions will have to keep pace with evolving world, he added.
The Lt Governor also spoke on the growth registered in various sectors including tourism, industries, livelihood generation, sports and the measures taken to improve services for the people.
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor said 20,000 vacant posts in administration will be filled soon. He also assured strict punishment to the culprits who are behind rigging of recruitment exam.
Speaking on the anti-encroachment drive, the Lt Governor said that the anti-encroachment drive only retrieved the land from the big and influential land grabbers who had illegally occupied large chunks of state land and if any poor person was affected by anti encroachment drive, strict action will be taken against the concerned officers.
The Lt Governor asked the educational institutions and students to collectively participate in the conduct of G20 meeting in J&K. Be the socio-cultural ambassadors of J&K and make the world aware of the diversity of Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
Educational institutions should also dedicate themselves to actively provide solutions to local problems, the Lt Governor said.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor inaugurated the Laboratory block of School of Sciences of Cluster University of Jammu and laid foundation stone for Examination block to be come up at a cost of Rs 39.35 crores.
The Lt Governor also felicitated students who excelled in Yuvatarang-2023. Sh RR Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Chief Secretary, and Sh Bechan Lal, VC, Cluster University of Jammu shared the journey of making of the Cluster University of Jammu, highlighting the achievements of the University and the reforms introduced in the education sector.
