Telegraph Service is Now History

160 year old Telegraph Service which is run by BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ) is now a history. From Today (14th July 2103 ) onward BSNL has decided to shut off this services following a huge shortfall in revenue. The service generated about Rs.75 lakh annually, compared with the cost of over Rs.100 crore to run and manage it. This Services is will start at 8 AM and close by 9 PM.

Once a fundamental part of the country's communication system, used for everything from taking care of official business to reporting deaths and marriages.

The first experimental electric telegraph line was started between Kolkata and Diamond Harbour in 1850 and it was opened for use by the British East India Company the following year. In 1854, the service was made available to the public.

It was such an important mode of communication in those days that revolutionaries fighting for the country's independence used to cut the telegram lines to stop the British from communicating.

The use of telegrams has declined with the spread of mobile phones and the Internet in the country.

Indian courts had accepted only telegrams and telegram receipts as proof of evidence in civil or criminal suits. Lawyers vouched for the telegrams as they were registered under the Indian Evidence Act and known for their credibility when presented in court.

Price per telegram:

* General telegrams - Rs.25 up to 30 words plus 12.36 percent tax, thereafter Re.1 per word

* Death telegrams Rs.5 up to 30 words, thereafter Re.1 per word.

Types of telegraph devices used:

* Formatted Terminal

* Electronic Keyboard

* Store Forward Telegraph

* Store Forward Messaging System

Food Security Bill 2013

Indian Government Passed an Ordinance Bill " Food Security Bill 2013 " This is a social program that would bring cheap food to hundreds of millions of poor people throughout the country. 

Highlights of this Bill:-

1. Up to three-quarters of people in the rural areas and up to half of the urban population would get five kilograms of grains per month at subsidized prices (3 rupees per kilo for rice, 2 rupees per kilo for wheat and 1 rupee per kilo for coarse grains).

2. The poorest households would continue to receive 35 kilograms of grains per month under the “Antyodaya Anna Yojana” at subsidized prices.

3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers would receive a maternity benefit of at least 6,000 rupees

4. Children aged six months to 14 years would get take-home ration or hot cooked food.

5. The central government also would provide “assistance” towards the cost of intra-state transportation, handling of grains.

6. The central government also would provide money to states and union territories if it runs low on grain.

Facts of Food Security Bill:-

1. Two out of three Indians, or around 810 million people, would get five kilograms of subsidized food grains every month. The program would offer food subsidies to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.
2. The government believes the program would push India’s food subsidy bill by 45% to 1.3 trillion rupees ($21 billion) a year. Critics estimate the cost could be as high as two trillion rupees a year.
3. The plan would dent India’s fiscal credibility. The program is projected to push up India’s fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP in the current fiscal year. The government has promised to keep that deficit under 4.8%.
4. Another big worry is that the plan will be implemented via the inefficient and corrupt public distribution system. About 10% of India’s food rots in warehouses before it is distributed.
5. But the plan could be a boon for the poorest Indians hit hard by rising inflation. The plan could cut expenses of households by up to 8%, according to Crisil Research.
6. Despite the economic boom over the last decade, India ranks 65th out of 79 countries on the Global Hunger Index. Nearly half of India’s children under five are chronically malnourished.

Prime Minister National Relief Fund ( India )

Contributions towards PMNRF can be made:

(a) at Prime Minister's Office, South Block: in cash and through postal order, money order, cheque or demand draft drawn in favor of the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.

(b) contributions can also be sent to Prime Minister's Office, South Block, New Delhi via post/ money order from any of the post offices, without any charge.

(c) Citibak customers have option to contribute online towards Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

(d) through cash, cheque or demand draft drawn in favor of the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund deposited with any of the branches of the 20 designated Collection Banks of the PMNRF, Name and address of the Nodal Branches of these Collection Banks are:

1 Central Bank of India 70, Janpath, New Delhi

2 Allahabad Bank 17, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

3 Axis Bank New Delhi Main Branch, Statesman House, 148, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

4 Bank of Baroda Ground Floor, 16, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

5 Bank of India 54, Janpath, New Delhi

6 Canara Bank Urdu Ghar, 212, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi

7 Citi Bank 3rd Floor, Jeevan Bharti Building, 124, Cannaught Circus, New Delhi

8 Corporation Bank M-41, Cannaught Circus, New Delhi

9 Dena Bank Mangal Bhawan, Arya Samaj Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi

10 HDFC Bank B-6/3, Safdarjung Enclave, DDA Commercial Complex, New Delhi

11 ICICI Bank D-949, New Friends Colony, New Delhi-65.

12 Indian Bank G-41, Cannaught Place, New Delhi

13 Indian Overseas Bank 10, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

14 Punjab National Bank 5, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

15 Standard Chartered Bank H-2, Cannaught Circus, New Delhi

16 State Bank of India Institutional Division, 4th Floor, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

17 Syndicate Bank South Block, New Delhi

18 UCO Bank 5, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

19 Union Bank of India 14/15 F, Cannaught Place, New Delhi

20 Vijaya Bank Vijaya Building, 17, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

Income Tax Benefits:- The fund is exempted from Income Tax under Section10(23)(c) & all contributions towards the PMNRF are exempted from Income Tax under Section 80(G).

For More detail About PMNRF click on the Link

Bihar Innovation Forum

Can you transform the lives of the rural poor in Bihar? Can your high-impact innovation lead to sustainable and scalable rural livelihood solutions? Are your ambitions to scale being held back by lack of access to new territories and local governmental support? Here’s an opportunity for your organization to take a quantum leap.

 

The 2nd Bihar Innovation Forum is a one of a kind platform that aims to identify, celebrate and scale up rural livelihood innovations. It is an initiative of the Government of Bihar supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA) in collaboration with the State Innovation Council. It offers innovators a holistic canvas to create maximum impact, with unmatched access to social, financial and economic capital.

 

Proposals are invited from public, private and civil society organizations who can make a difference in 8 livelihood themes: Agriculture, Livestock, Financial Services, Rural Energy, ICT Based Solutions, Skill Development & Non-Farm Sector, Access to Entitlements, Access to Services. Winners will be provided a range of support services including financial and implementation support and linkages to other partners like impact investors, foundations, mentoring and incubation agencies.

Last Date of Application is June 10, 2013

Eligibility Criteria

Bihar Innovation Forum invites applications from public, private and civil society organizations that satisfy the following criteria:

• The organization must be registered in India

• The project entry submitted must have been operational for at least two years

• The project entry submitted must fit within the 8 thematic areas:

- Agriculture
- Livestock
- Financial services
- Rural energy
- ICT bases solutions
- Skill development & Non-farm sector
- Access to public entitlements
- Access to services

• The project entry submitted should target the poor and marginalized populations

• The project entry submitted should have shown demonstrable impact on the target group and should have been operational for atleast 2 years

• Individual applicants without any affiliation to a registered organization are not eligible to apply

For More Detail Log On to :- http://www.biharinnovationforum.in

Right To Education in India

• Every child between the ages of 6 to 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education. This is stated as per the 86th Constitution Amendment Act added Article 21A. The right to education act seeks to give effect to this amendment
• The government schools shall provide free education to all the children and the schools will be managed by school management committees (SMC). Private schools shall admit at least 25% of the children in their schools without any fee.
• The National Commission for Elementary Education shall be constituted to monitor all aspects of elementary education including quality.

 

History Of Right To Education Act:-

December 2002

86th Amendment Act (2002) via Article 21A (Part III) seeks to make free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group 6-14 years.

October 2003

A first draft of the legislation envisaged in the above Article, viz., Free and Compulsory Education for Children Bill, 2003, was prepared and posted on this website in October, 2003, inviting comments and suggestions from the public at large.

2004

Subsequently, taking into account the suggestions received on this draft, a revised draft of the Bill entitled Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2004, was prepared and posted on the http://education.nic.in website.

June 2005

The CABE (Central Advisory Board of Education) committee drafted the ‘Right to Education’ Bill and submitted to the Ministry of HRD. MHRD sent it to NAC where Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is the Chairperson. NAC sent the Bill to PM for his observation.

14th July 2006

The finance committee and planning commission rejected the Bill citing the lack of funds and a Model bill was sent to states for the making necessary arrangements. (Post-86th amendment, States had already cited lack of funds at State level)

19th July 2006

CACL, SAFE, NAFRE, CABE invited ILP and other organizations for a Planning meeting to discuss the impact of the Parliament action, initiate advocacy actions and set directions on what needs to be done at the district and village levels.

Provides for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years

Read more at: http://www.icbse.com/right-to-education-act

Provides for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years

Read more at: http://www.icbse.com/right-to-education-act

Hug A Vegetarian Day!!

Youth Club Organized "Hug A Vegetarian Day" in Pune on dated 28th Sept to 29th Sept 2012.It was 2 day fun-filling and Knowledge driven Event.

Lots of children and their Parents participated in our Vegetarian Promotion Event.

We have Organized:

(A) Dance Competition

(B) Singing Competition

(C) Quiz Competition

(D) Fashion Show

(F) Show Your Talent

Seating Arrangement At Motideep, Balewadi

Organizer Busy in  Action

Dancing..in Full Mood..

Special Appearance on Chinta..taa..Chita chita...

Gangs of Girl....

Bodyguard...

Group Dance..

Quiz Compitition

Solo Singing..Apurva..

Hug,,Me... I am Vegetarian

Hug Me!!!

Praveen Teaching to All

At Last Gangs of Child

Special Thanks to All the Children and Their Parents.

3 year Girl Jhanvi Need Your Help

A girl child need your kind help.

A 3 yr old girl Jhanvi is going under liver transplant. Her parents from Pune need financially help for the operation which will be done only in Apollo, New Delhi.

Youth Club request you all to please support the parents to save Jhanvi's life.

You may contact them by
Malti K.Bhatiya (Jhanvi's Mother)
Ph#9545455909

Praveen Kr. Singh(Youth Club)
Ph#9921972297