The existence of human life on earth is not possible without the equal participation of women and men. They have the same responsibility for the survival of the human race on earth. And they are responsible for the development and growth of the nation. However, the presence of a woman is more important than men. Because without him we cannot imagine our existence. Therefore, in order to save people from extinction we must take steps to save the baby girl.
It is a common practice in India where people abort or kill a baby girl by birth. However, they should be saved and given equal opportunity, respect and the opportunity to move on in life. Besides, the future of civilization is in their hands because they are the root of our creation.
Why Does a Girl Need to Be Saved?
There are various evils in our society; one of them which happens to be the desire to have a boy. In Indian society, everyone wants a suitable mother, sister, wife and daughter. But they never wanted the girl to be her blood relative. Besides, there are other social ills that force many parents to avoid having a baby girl. These are some of the bad things in society that kill people, kill women and others.
What Can Girls Do?
Although girls are ahead of boys in many fields, people still choose a boy. Girls prove themselves better at every grade than boys. And because of their hard work and dedication, they have been in space again. They are more capable, obedient, hardworking, and responsible for their family and health. Besides, girls care deeply and have great love for their parents. Above all, they contribute 100% to all work.
The following are the steps taken by the Government of India to save the Girl Child
For baby girls the government has taken many steps and launched many campaigns to save it. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Keep the baby girl) is a very early initiative by the government to encourage people to save the girl. In addition, many NGOs, companies, corporate groups, the human rights commission are running a various campaign to save the baby girl.
Crime against women is a major obstacle to the development and growth of the country. However, the government takes this issue seriously and prevents female genital mutilation to prevent detection of sexual orientation, amniocentesis, and testing of tests in hospitals and labs. The government is taking all these steps that the public knows that girls are a gift from God and not a burden.
Our Participation
Saving a girl The first step begins with our home. We should encourage our family members, neighbors, friends and relatives to save themselves and let other people know about them. Also, we should be happy for a family member to have a baby girl instead of a boy.
As a student, everyone excels in some subjects and not in the others. Of course, there are some students who do well in all of them, but that number is low. However, almost every student has a favourite subject. It does not matter if it’s related to academics or arts. Personally, my favorite subject is English. I have always scored well on the subject because I understand it well. It makes learning effortless and I always manage to get good marks. There are other subjects I like too but English definitely tops my list. I never get bored of it and am always ready to study it.
Reason For Favouritism
There are many reasons as to why I enjoy studying English. The major one is that it enhances my reading skills. Ever since my childhood, my mother has always read stories to me. So, I developed a habit of reading and listening to stories. As my reading skills get polished through English, it helps me in other subjects too. I grasp the concepts better through reading.
Furthermore, through English, I developed a knack for writing. I absolutely enjoy writing essays and articles. It is only through English, that I started writing my own work. This helps me in forming incredible answers for other subjects as well. It gives me the experience to use accurate words and sentences to convey my message better.
Most importantly, I love fictional stories in English. I love how it always has some lessons in them to learn. They also apply in real life and help me make wise decisions. The stories in English novels and plays always keeps me entertained. It also enhances my imagination powers.
A Scoring Subject
English is definitely a scoring subject which makes it even more special for me. I am an average student who does not take much interest in Science. I manage to get decent marks in the subjects, but in English, I score well. When we compare English to other subjects, we see it is most scoring.
English does not demand word to word answers. It gives the child a chance to play with words. It gives them the creative liberty to speak their minds out. For instance, in Maths, you cannot create your own formulas. You must copy the same exact one taught in the syllabus. But, in English, we can compose our own answers based on our understanding and intelligence.
In addition, English teachers are usually more approachable and understanding. In other subjects, the teachers always have to stick by the book and literally make students mug up the formulas and theories. The English teacher takes time to make them understand each phrase. They allow the students to interpret it as per their intellect. This empowers the child too so they can put their own thinking in it.
In short, I absolutely love English. It gives me the chance to excel without putting too much pressure on me. I get to play with words and form my own interpretations. This helps me get the creative freedom I do not get in other subjects.
As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are moving to stringent measures like lockdowns and curfews. With markets crashing, the global economy is staring at a deep distress.
Entire world is fighting against epidemic COVID 19 outbreak and Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Damodardas Modi has taken much need precautionary step of complete lockdown from midnight 12’o clock of 24th March, 2020 onwards for next 21 days and again extended to 3rd May, 2020 for another 19 days.
In this difficult environment, each regulatory body is releasing relief measures and guidelines for easing out the impact of COVID 19. On the financial and compliance front, announcements have been flowing from the Government authorities in the form of deferment of statutory due dates or relaxation in payment terms to overcome the financial crisis being faced due to lock-down.
Similar to several countries, the Government of India has begun working on an economic package to deal with the impact of the pandemic. Realising the hardships faced by its citizens, the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Niramla Sitharaman has announced several important relief measures on tax and regulatory aspects.
The Finance Minister also announced that necessary legal circulars and legislative amendments for giving effect to these relief measures will be issued by the concerned Authority.
Following is the summarised form of the key announcements made by the Finance Minister here below:
Direct Taxes
1. Extension of tax return filing deadline
The deadline for the following types of tax return have been extended from 31 March 2020 to 30 June 2020
Belated income-tax return for tax year 2018-19
Revised income-tax return for tax year 2018-19
2. The timeline for linking Aadhaar with PAN has been extended to 30 June 2020
3. Relief with regards to delay in payment of taxes
Interest at the reduced rate of 9% (i.e. 0.75% per month instead of 1/1.5 percent per month) will be charged on delay in respect of following payments made between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020:
Advanced tax
Self-assessment tax
Regular tax
Taxes withheld or collected at source
Equalization levy
Securities Transaction Tax and
Commodities Transaction Tax
Penalty and late fees in relation to the above mentioned payments are to be waived off
4. Extension of compliance due dates
In respect of the following, where the due dates fall between 20 March 2020 and 29 June 2020, the revised due dates shall be 30 June 2020:
Issue of notice
Intimation
Notification
Approval order
Sanction order
Filing of appeal
Furnishing of return, statements, applications, reports, any other documents
Completion of proceedings by the authority and
Any compliance by the taxpayer including investment in saving instruments or investments for roll over benefit of capital gains
5. The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020:
The timeline for payment of disputed arrears without attracting additional 10% amount under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme extended from 31 March 2020 to 30 June 2020.
Indirect Taxes
1. Extension of GST return filing deadlines:
The last date for filing the forms GSTR-3B due in months of March, April and May 2020 (i.e. returns of February, March and April 2020) will be extended till 30 June 2020 (in staggered manner)
Date for filing GST annual returns of FY 18-19, which is due on 31 March 2020 is extended till the last week of June 2020
2. Relief in respect of payment of taxes
For those having aggregate annual turnover less than INR 50mn, no interest, late fee, and penalty will be charged for the period
However, for those having an aggregate annual turnover of more than INR 50mn, a reduced rate of interest @ 9% per annum will be charged from 15 days after due date (current interest rate is 18 % per annum) for the delayed payment between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020, but no late fee and penalty will be charged if complied before 30 June 2020
Last date for making payments by the Composition dealers for the quarter ending 31 March 2020 will be extended till the last week of June 2020
Payment under Sabka Vishwas Scheme shall be made without interest till 30 June 2020
3. Extension of compliances due dates
In respect of the following under GST law, where the due date falls between 20 March 2020 and 29 June 2020, shall be extended to 30 June 2020:
Issue of notice
Notification
Approval order
Sanction order
Filing of appeal and
Furnishing of return, statements, applications, reports, any other documents
4. Date for opting for composition scheme for the F.Y. 2020-2021 is extended till 30 June 2020
5. 24X7 Custom clearance till end of 30 June 2020
Corporate Laws
1. CARO 2020
Applicability of Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 will be effective from FY 2020-2021
2. Board meeting
The mandatory requirement of holding Board meetings within prescribed interval provided by the Companies Act, 2013 (120 days) shall be extended by a period of 60 days till next two quarters i.e. till 30 September
3. Meeting of Independence Directors
For FY 2019-20, if mandatory one meeting of independent directors is not held, the same will not be treated as non-compliance
4. Form INC-20A- Declaration of commencement of Business
New Companies being given 6 more months for filing declaration of commencement of business
5. Debenture
Time line to invest 15% of debentures maturing in a particular year has been extended from 30 April 2020 to 30 June 2020
6. Deposit Reserve
Requirement of creating a Deposit Reserve (equal to 20%) of deposits maturing during FY 20-21, extended to 30 June 2020 instead of 30 April 2020
7. Minimum residency
Non-compliances with 182 days residency in India by Director will not treated as non-compliance
8. No Additional Fees
Moratorium period from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020, during which no additional fee would be charged in respect of any filing, irrespective of its due date
9. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC)
Minimum amount of default required to initiate insolvency and liquidation on corporate debtors raised from INR 1 lakh to INR 1 crore, effective immediately, in order to prevent admission of MSMEs defaulting due to economic conditions in lieu of COVID-19
Proposed Suspension of new initiations of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under Sections 7, 9 and 10 of IBC for 6 months, contingent upon scenario beyond 30 April 2020 as a safeguard companies from defaults attributable to financial downturn pursuant to the COVID-19 pandemic
Among the measures announced late on Tuesday, the government extended the e-way bill validity for the second time since the lockdown was imposed. The e-way bill generated on or before March 24 and expiring during the March 20-April 15 period would now be valid till May 31. This is likely to help trucks stuck en route to reach their destinations.
Further, the notification extended by three months the deadline for furnishing the annual return and GST audit for financial year 2018-19 to September 30. Additionally, a taxpayer can now furnish monthly return GSTR-3B showing nil sales through SMS using the registered mobile number. This return would be verified by a registered mobile number based one-time password (OTP) facility, the notification said.
When a man is doing well, he feels that the world is all good and pleasant. He hardly knows what suffering is or can be. Everything seems so rosy and cosy in life. But when one falls into adversity, one has to gird up his loins and face the realities, stand up to them and to fight them through.very cloud has a silver lining’ that is how a saying goes. Adversity Suffering and Poverty has also its advantages. Suffering brings out in man’s character his capacity to endure; his strength of character and his self- confidence.
When a man is doing well, he feels that the world is all good and pleasant. He hardly knows what suffering is or can be. Everything seems so rosy and cosy in life. But when one falls into adversity, one has to gird up his loins and face the realities, stand up to them and to fight them through.
There are some who would just surrender to sorrows and lose all courage and whine and weep they are the chicken hearted persons who crumble and crash with the little pressure. They hardly deserve to be a man. Those who stand up to face the misfortune are men of faith and fortitude they have faith in themselves and faith in God they know that even the worst turns into the best.
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Life is a story of ups and downs that is how they take the moments or the period of adversity. Adversity also puts to test so many things. It puts to test your friends too. Prosperity wins friends, adversity tests them. True friends are those who would keep up their closeness even during the period of adversity of their friend.
Thus, adversity has its own ‘Sweet uses’ it puts to test a man’s own character; his courage and his confidence in himself as also it puts to test the world around. Life’s path has ruggedness too and that also has its lessons to give; if one walks on that path for some time and thereafter reaches the golden goal, how pleasant does that seem. One judges the goodness by contrast.
If the clouds are not dark the flash of lightening would not is dazzling. Misfortunes make the return of fortunes look so pleasant these are sweet uses of adversity.
A man often falls on evil days. He then generally curses his lot. False friends, that are many in number, may at that time of adversity will desert him. But the man in adversity should not lose heart. For to rely on others is to build on sand. One should really on one’s good right hand. For self-help is very often the best help.
In difficulty or crisis, the latent or sleeping powers of a man are evoked and called into play. With this awakened power, he can struggle hard to overcome his misfortune. Were he not in adversity, he would have no idea of his innate capacity and latent power. Scarcity of sugar during the War made the discovery of saccharin possible. Therefore, adversity is a blessing in disguise. Only during crisis, a man should not lose patience but carry on boldly and resolutely. Indeed, adversity has an effect on the character of a man.
An ordinance was recently approved to amend the IBC in order to provide relief for the businesses and corporates after the pandemic and subsequent lockdown significantly impacted most of their economic activities.
Section 10A was introduced in the Code which suspended the following sections 7, 9 and 10 of the provision. Section 7 provided for initiation of insolvency proceedings by financial creditors, Section 9 provided the same creditors and Section 10 for a corporate applicant. The introducing provision suspended filing for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process of a corporate debtor for any default for a period of six months extendable up to a year.
The Economic stress because of the ongoing pandemic COVID-19 led to the various losses in the different sectors. The Industries are grappling with continuous supply chain breakdown, trouble handling the slowdown in demand, face unavailability of labour and ultimately, finding themselves in positions with inabilities to complete the contracts. Moreover, the service sectors such as aviation or hospitality are also facing reluctance of the customers because of the precautionary lockdown. The entire by-product increased stress and number of debt-laden Indian corporates.
There is also a concern over the value money as currently under IBC there are around 220 unresolved cases which means that only 44 per cent amount of the total debt has been recovered yet since the commencement of this mentioned law in 2016. Moreover, for every one case which is left resolved there are four cases which would end up in liquidation, hence a situation where the recovery falls down to 15-25% sharply. Specifically guiding that the creditors would have to undergo large cuts on their loans.
The litigation pressure on judiciary has also then increased since the judicial system, already as burdened as such, would have to handle a huge influx of cases after the suspension of IBC.
In addition to that there is also a ballooning of liabilities without resolution. When a corporate applicant or creditors themselves cannot initiate the insolvency proceedings, it consequently restrict the exiting of a business and also lock-up its following assets. Therefore, only further deteriorating their position in terms of value and only leading to losses.
The suspension of this specific law will also negate the two states objectives. The objective of faster resolutions and the objective of value maximization under IBC. The creditors will thus be forced to turn to older mechanisms to help them address defaults. This diversion from the Code to other methods may alternatively result in innumerable recovery cases. Along with it there can also be a flow of various security enforcement cases being filed, thereby only further burdening the courts.
The decision also the potential to hamper the economy in the long run if there is any absence of definite and timely resolution. In a case where the NPAs of banking sector may rise and increment their lending rates. Hence, hampering the investment and of course credit cycle, most probably lowering investor the confidence.
As the introducing provision required the proceedings under IBC to never be able file for default occurring in the suspension period, so:
The Promoters of the companies that may have the capacity to repay dues could intentionally force a default during this period and get safe from never to be held accountable under the IBC.
While only the pandemic-related cases should get the benefit of this absolution, it will particularly be very much tough to pinpoint why only a pandemic serves as the reason for the non-servicing of loans.
Furthermore, it can adversely affect operational creditors, such as the suppliers and the vendors. They would not be able to file insolvency proceedings which may go on to lead to artificial delays in payments done by corporate debtors on them.
Also there has been no suspension against personal guarantors of a company. That is, the directors or promoters of any company who have provided personal guarantees to its lenders, might still find a position in the insolvency court under IBC. The ordinance in addition to that, does not grant any relief to applicants whose resolution plans got approved of late.
The ability to implement the said plans will be undoubtedly be directly impacted by such interruptions going forward.
I receive more than 50 E-mails a day from people all over the world asking me for “TIPS” on becoming a WRITER. Didn’t you justwrite me a mail ? That makes us all writers. But people think of writing as an ART which only few possess, WHY? Because they write everyday. However there are some who simply want to get better at writing just like you and me.
Here are some tried and tested steps on how to become a writer specifically a better one:
STEP 1:
Pick up a pen and a paper without thinking too much. Nowadays, I write on my mobile phone by typing whatever comes to my mind. So pick up the writing tools of your choice and sit in a comfortable place.
STEP 2:
There is no style of writing or rules to what not to write. You are your own rule-maker so instead be the rule-breaker. Write your own style.
STEP 3:
DO NOT start writing for the trend of it. Write what you feel connected to. Become the trend setter by pouring your heart into those words.
STEP 4:
If the purpose of your writing is to publish the work then write what you will read as an audience.
STEP 5:
It is okay to take inspiration from other Writer’s work. BUT don’t copy the entire content. Ideas can be shared but thoughts should be your own.
STEP 6:
There is no Language of Writing. My thoughts occur in my mother tongue-Tamil– and my regional language- Hindi/Marathi-; however, my education was in- English; hence I find comfort in it. Never feel embarrased about the language of your writing, it is your greatest super power.
STEP 7:
Write Everyday or at least every alternate day. Writing was an art in the past but today it is a skill which can be developed by practice and habitual scribbling of thoughts and opinions.
STEP 8:
Be relatable in your writing. Readers like to read articles which relate to them and hence they feel hostile and comfort in your words. I often portray myself as the character in my stories, the one who got to gain the experiences that life threw at me. Chances are all humans face similar challenges in life. Relatable AF!
STEP 9:
Let your writing be creative and free-flowing. You can always edit it later with but your initial draft should be fresh. To put it more easily- WRITE DRUNK BUT EDIT SOBER.
STEP 10:
Send your works to people who always motivate you – friends, family or even professional writers like me and many others. This will motivate you to write more regularly and also to feel validated and improve yourself in the process. Learn and grow fellow WRITERS!
Hope these tested steps qualify as practical tips to anybody in need. Do COMMENT your steps, to becoming a better writer in the comments below or leave a comment if you need more TIPS.
Earlier people had sincerity and commitment in the work they do. But today an employee would not believe in such values of work. He works very hard to get a handsome salary to sustain his living. Along with this the most interesting motivation is the quality of working life which is a systematic approach to design and a promising development in the broad area of job enrichment. The criteria for measuring the quality of work life are Adequate and fair compensations, healthy working conditions, Opportunity to use and develop human capacities, Opportunity for career growth, Social Integration in the workforce, Work and quality of life, the Social relevance of work etc. The study shows that when there is better quality at work the productivity of the employees’ increases. Thus the quality of work life can lead to organizational effectiveness; organizational commitment, job satisfaction, providing employee motivation; personal growth and development enhance competencies which in turn would lead to increase productivity and profit. It also becomes important that suitable working condition will definitely influence the quality of work. The main aim of this research is to study the quality of work life of the private sector employees. Interview scheduled and the objectives are to study the various issues of the private sector employers and job satisfaction. 50 private service employees were selected randomly for the research to ask their opinion and the issues. Both primary and secondary source of information is used in the study.
AIM OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE (QWL)
The quality of work life (QWL) is a large step forward from the traditional job designs of scientific management, which focused mostly on specialization and efficiency for the performance of narrow tasks. As it evolved it used full division of labor, raged hierarchy and standardization of labor to rich its objective of efficiency. The idea was to lower costs by using unskilled, respective labor that could be trained easily to do a small part of the job. A large hierarchy that strictly enforced the one best way of work as defined technical people controlled job performance. The result was higher turnover and absenteeism, quality declined and workers became alienated, conflict arose as workers tired to improve their conditions. Some of the criteria for measuring the quality of work life (QWL) are; Adequate and fair compensations: These are different opinions about adequate compensation. The committee on fair wages defined fair wage as the wage which is above the minimum wage but below the living wage. Safe and healthy working conditions: Most of the organizations provide safe and healthy working conditions due to humanitarian requirements. Opportunity to use and develop human capacities: contrary to the traditional assumptions the quality of work life (QWL) is improved to the extent that the worker can exercise more control over his or her work.
SPECIFIC ISSUES IN QUALITY OF WORK LIFE (QWL)
Pay and stability of employment: Good pay still dominates most of the other factors in employee satisfaction. Various attractive means for providing wages should be developed in view of the increase in the cost of living index, enhancing the facilities for human resource management can provide stability to a greater extent. Occupational stress: Stress is a condition of strain on one’s emotions, thought the process and physical conditions, stress is determined by the nature of work. Working conditions, working hours, pause in the work schedule, worker’s abilities and nature and match the job requirements. Organizational health programs: Organizational health programs aims at educating employee about health problems, means of maintaining and improving health etc. Effective implementation of these programs results in the reduction in absenteeism, hospitalization, disability, excessive job turnover and premature death [10-12]. Recognition: Recognizing the employee as a human being rather than as a labourer increases QWL participative management, awarding the rewarding systems, congratulating the employee for their achievement, job enrichment, offering prestigious designation and providing well furnished and decent workplaces, offering membership in clubs or association, providing vehicles offering vacation trips are some means to recognize the employs.
CONCLUSION
The term quality of work life is well-accepted fact, that an employee spends one-third of their life in the workplace. Whatever they do at their workplace, they carry it back to their home and the situation prevailing at their home affects their performance at work. The study shows that when there is better quality at work the productivity of the employees’ increases. Thus we can conclude that by increasing the quality of work life, it can further lead to organizational effectiveness, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, providing employee motivation, which in turn would lead to increased productivity and profit. It also becomes important that suitable working condition will definitely influence the quality of work.
A paperless office or paper-free office is a work environment in which the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced. This is done by converting documents and other papers into digital form, a process known as digitization. Proponents claim that “going paperless” can save money, boost productivity, save space, make documentation and information sharing easier, keep personal information more secure, and help the environment. The concept can be extended to communications outside the office as well.
Environmental impact of paper
Some believe that paper product manufacturing contributes significantly to deforestation and man made climate change, and produces greenhouse gas. Others argue that paper product manufacturing, especially in North America, supports the ecological and economic balance of sustainable forestry. According to the 2018 American forest assosiation Sustainability Report, paper manufacturing decreased greenhouse gas emission by 20% in an eleven-year period.Measures such as recycling can help reduce the environmental impact of paper. Some paper production outside of North America may lead to air pollution with the release of nitrogen oxide (NO2), sulfur oxide (SO2), and carbon dioxide(CO2). Waste water discharged from pulp and paper mills outside of North America may contain solids, nutrients, and dissolved organic matter that are classified as pollutants. Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus can cause or exacerbate eutrophicatiob of fresh water bodies.
Printing inks and toners are very expensive and use environment-damaging volatile organic compounds, heavy metals and non-renewable oils, although standards for the amount of heavy metals in ink have been set by some regulatory bodies. Deinking recycled paper pulp results in a waste slurry, sometimes weighing 22% of the weight of the recycled wastepaper, which may go to landfills.
Eliminating paper via automation and electronic forms automation
The need for paper is eliminated by using online systems, such as replacing index cards and rolodexes with databases, typed letters and faxes with email, and reference books with the internet.[Another way to eliminate paper is to automate paper-based processes that rely on forms, applications and surveys to capture and share data. This method is referred to as “electronic forms” or e-forms and is typically accomplished by using existing print-perfect documents in electronic format to allow for prefilling of existing data, capturing data manually entered online by end-users, providing secure methods to submit form data to processing systems, and digitally signing the electronic documents without printing.
The technologies that may be used with electronic forms automation include –
Portable Document Format (PDF) – to create, display and interact with electronic documents and forms
E-form (electronic form) management software – to create, integrate and route forms and form data with processing systems
Databases – to capture data for prefilling and processing documents
Workflow platforms – to route information, documents and direct process flow
E-mail (electronics email) communication which allows sending and receiving information of all kinds and enable attachments
Digital signature solutions – to digitally sign documents (used by end-users)
Web servers – to host the process, receive submitted data, store documents and manage document rights
Difficulties in adopting the paperless office
A major difficulty in “going paperless” is that much of a business’s communication is with other businesses and individuals, as opposed to just being internal. Electronic communication requires both the sender and the recipient to have easy access to appropriate software and hardware. Costs and temporary productivity losses when converting to a paperless office are also a factor, as are government regulations, industry standards, legal requirements, and business policies which may also slow down the change. Businesses may encounter technological difficulties such as file format compatibility, longevity of digital documents, system stability, and employees and clients not having appropriate technological skills.
For these reasons, while there may be a reduction of paper, some uses of paper will likely remain indefinitely. However, a 2015 questionnaire suggested that nearly half of small/medium-sized businesses believed they were or could go paperless by the end of that year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MPs and urged them to keep themselves d with the latest policy issues.
He stressed on the need to be effective on the floor of the House as well as in the field among people. During the interaction, Mr. Modi reiterated the need for constantly connecting with people and embracing latest technology as well as social media.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, it was wonderful to hear their views and passion towards public service. He added that the group of MPs will certainly make effective contributions to Parliamentary proceedings.
In order to effectively manage the relief and rehabilitation works in flood-hit Assam, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat assured to release an amount of 346 crore rupees immediately from his Ministry to Assam as the first installment under Flood Management Programme (FMP). The Union Minister conveyed it to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during a video conference held last evening.
The Chief Minister had appealed to the Union Minister to allocate funds to the State Government to strengthen 5,000 kms of embankments built since 1951 in the state, which would now be turned into road cum embankments.
In response to the request made by the Chief Minister to take up the matter of flood waters from Bhutan inundating a large area in lower Assam every year, Mr. Shekhawat assured that the Centre would soon hold discussions with the Bhutan Government.
Our Correspondent reports that over 26 lakh people have been affected due to the flood in 26 districts and 89 persons have lost their lives so far.
In Manipur, complete statewide lockdown and curfew will begin from 2.00 P.M. today for 14 days. A State Cabinet Meeting chaired by the Chief Minister held last evening reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state and decided to implement the complete lockdown as a preventive measure.
After the Emergency Cabinet Meeting held last evening, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that there will be a 14-day lockdown in the entire area of Manipur from this afternoon. The Chief Minister said that the decision to implement complete lockdown has been taken after some people, who do not have travel history, were found positive of COVID-19 in the state. He said, the government will enforce the lockdown and curfew strictly and appeal to the people of the state to cooperate with the decision of the government.
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that India will soon put in place a robust personal data protection law. He said, it will not only address the data privacy related concerns of citizens but also ensure availability of data for innovation and economic development. Mr Prasad said, in view of these concerns, the digital platforms having presence in many countries must become trustworthy, safe and secure. He was speaking at the virtual meeting of G-20 Digital Economy Ministers yesterday, hosted by Saudi Arabia which is holding the presidency of G-20. Mr Prasad told the Ministers of the G-20 countries that it is time to acknowledge that digital platforms anywhere in the world have to be responsive and accountable towards the sovereign concerns of countries including defence, privacy and security of citizens.
The Union Minister also emphasized the need for building trustworthy Artificial Intelligence systems that can transform the society. In the wake of global pandemic like COVID-19, Mr. Prasad strongly emphasized the need for building a resilient global supply chain. He shared the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making India an attractive destination for investment closely integrated with global supply chains.
Mr Prasad also told the global gathering about how India under the leadership of the Prime Minister has managed the COVID-19 crisis far better than many other countries. The Union Minister shared India’s digital innovations that helped fight against COVID-19. He also spoke about initiatives like Aarogya Setu mobile app, geo-fencing system for monitoring quarantined patients and COVID-19 Savdhan bulk messaging systems during the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Manipur Water Supply Project today through video conferencing.
The Governor, Chief Minister of Manipur and his cabinet colleagues, MPs and MLAs are expected to join the program from Imphal. The Centre initiated the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe and adequate quantity drinking water to every rural household of the country by 2024 with the motto “Har Ghar Jal”. The Mission is based on a community approach to water and has information, education and communication as key components of the mission. It looks to create a Jan Andolan for water, thereby making it everyone’s priority. There are about 19 crore households in India and only 24 percent have Freshwater Household Tap Connections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there is global optimism towards India, as it offers a perfect combination of openness, opportunities and options. Delivering the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit hosted by the US-India Business Council, USIBC yesterday, Prime Minister Modi noted that in the last six years, efforts have been undertaken to make the Indian economy more open and reform oriented.
Hailing India as a land of opportunities, the Prime Minister said there are extensive opportunities to invest in a variety of sectors in the country. He said, there are about half a billion active internet users in the country now and over half a billion more people are being connected. He also mentioned opportunities in the frontier technologies of 5G, Big Data analytics, Quantum Computing, Block-chain and Internet of Things.Speaking about the historic reforms recently undertaken in the agriculture sector, Prime Minister said that there are opportunities to invest in areas including agriculture inputs and machinery, agriculture supply chain, food processing sector, fisheries and organic produce.
Noting that the health care sector in India is growing faster than 22 per cent every year and the progress of Indian companies in production of medical-technology, tele-medicine and diagnostics, the Prime Minister said now is the best time to expand investment in Indian health care sector.The Prime Minister also listed several other sectors which offer tremendous opportunities to invest like energy, infrastructure, roads, highways and ports, civil aviation amongst others. He mentioned that India is raising the FDI cap for investment in defence sector to 74 per cent and two defence corridors have been established to encourage production of defense equipment and platforms.
The Prime Minister also talked about India’s rise in Ease of Doing Business rankings of the World Bank. The Prime Minister highlighted that even during the pandemic, India has attracted foreign investment of more than 20 billion dollars between April and July this year. The Prime Minister said that India has what is needed to power the global economic recovery. Calling USA and India as natural partners, he said, this partnership can play an important role in helping the world bounce back faster after the pandemic. Reaching out to the American investors, he said that there has never been a better time to invest in India. The Prime Minister congratulated USIBC on its 45th anniversary this year.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has said that India and the US have the ability by working together to shape the world. Participating in the India Ideas Summit yesterday hosted by the US -India Business Council virtually, Mr Jaishankar said, India and the US are working on maritime security, counter- terrorism, connectivity, how to respond to the Corona virus pandemic, issues like climate change and knowledge economy. He said, India and the US need to resolve the pending problems in trade relations and move into something bigger.
Hailing India as a land of opportunities, the Prime Minister said there are extensive opportunities to invest in a variety of sectors in the country. He said, there are about half a billion active internet users in the country now and over half a billion more people are being connected. He also mentioned opportunities in the frontier technologies of 5G, Big Data analytics, Quantum Computing, Block-chain and Internet of Things.Speaking about the historic reforms recently undertaken in the agriculture sector, Prime Minister said that there are opportunities to invest in areas including agriculture inputs and machinery, agriculture supply chain, food processing sector, fisheries and organic produce.
Noting that the health care sector in India is growing faster than 22 per cent every year and the progress of Indian companies in production of medical-technology, tele-medicine and diagnostics, the Prime Minister said now is the best time to expand investment in Indian health care sector.The Prime Minister also listed several other sectors which offer tremendous opportunities to invest like energy, infrastructure, roads, highways and ports, civil aviation amongst others. He mentioned that India is raising the FDI cap for investment in defence sector to 74 per cent and two defence corridors have been established to encourage production of defense equipment and platforms.
The Prime Minister also talked about India’s rise in Ease of Doing Business rankings of the World Bank. The Prime Minister highlighted that even during the pandemic, India has attracted foreign investment of more than 20 billion dollars between April and July this year. The Prime Minister said that India has what is needed to power the global economic recovery. Calling USA and India as natural partners, he said, this partnership can play an important role in helping the world bounce back faster after the pandemic. Reaching out to the American investors, he said that there has never been a better time to invest in India. The Prime Minister congratulated USIBC on its 45th anniversary this year.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has said that India and the US have the ability by working together to shape the world. Participating in the India Ideas Summit yesterday hosted by the US -India Business Council virtually, Mr Jaishankar said, India and the US are working on maritime security, counter- terrorism, connectivity, how to respond to the Corona virus pandemic, issues like climate change and knowledge economy. He said, India and the US need to resolve the pending problems in trade relations and move into something bigger.
Juvenile or Children are a conflict with law referred to children under the age of 18 years and suspected or accused of committing a crime or be part of illegal activity. Children in conflict with law cannot be arrested by a police officer and can only be apprehended. Only minors between the age of 16-18 years committed heinous crimes can be treated and tried as adults.
The child in conflict with law cannot be tried in criminal courts and should be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board Chaired by a Magistrate and two social worker members. The idea of having social workers on the Juvenile Justice Board is to handle the child with concern to his/her future and to treat them with proper care.
The child in conflict with the law has the following rights based on the Child Rights Convention, humane treatment, no corporal punishment if detained separation from adult criminals at the correctional facility, access to legal assistance, bail and release on recognizance, privacy, diversion, (Education, skill development, sports etc.), proportionate judgment (age considerate Judgement), minimum possible restrictions on liberty, automatic suspension of sentence, probation on merit, confidentiality of proceedings, right against discrimination, constitutional rights.
The major concern on the detention of a child in conflict with law is to make him/her understand and repent for the crime committed. After the Juvenile Justice Board stipulated detention the child may be released on probation. Great care is required to reintegrate the Juvenile back into society. The rehabilitation of the child in conflict with the law has to be done with the considerations to his/her age, mental and physical makeup.
Childcare institutions and social welfare organisations work hand in hand with government nodal agencies to find constructive solutions to the rehabilitation of the Juvenile. To ensure this Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are laid down by the Ministry of women and child development. Follow up by social workers and probation or parole officer is done periodically to make sure the child reintegrate well into the society he/she was once barred from.
What is Rehabilitation?
The primary motto of punishment is to make the convict understand the grievous nature of the crime committed and regret his/her actions. Hence after the completion (full or partial) of the sentence, the convict has to be prepared to get back into society. The ex-convicts always viewed with a suspicious mind by the general public. Hence the ex-convicts should be prepared mentally and may be taught skill sets to improve their job ability.
Special programs to prevent substance abuse, improve mental health, continuing education was framed for sexual offenders, women parolees and children in conflict with the law. The importance slowly downgraded as the twentieth century progressed towards its end. It regained momentum as human rights concerns are high on the activists’ list.
How does rehabilitation for juveniles work?
While the juveniles held accountable for their violation of the law and kept in juvenile homes or other relevant correctional facilities for public safety, the primary aim is to rehabilitate them. The rehabilitative process includes psychological assessment of the crime committed by the juvenile and the environment, causing it to happen, therapeutic guidance, skill development, involving them in yoga and other mind developing activities.
Financial constraints of the government wade rehabilitation away and involvement of social workers and non-profit organisations resulted in cost-effective multi-modal rehab programs for the juveniles.
Section 40 – Process of rehabilitation and social reintegration
The rehabilitation and social reintegration of a child shall begin during the stay of the child in a children’s home or special home and the rehabilitation and social reintegration of children shall be carried out alternatively by (i) adoption, (ii) foster care, (iii) sponsorship, and (iv) sending the child to an after-care organisation.
Section 41 – Adoption
The primary responsibility for providing care and protection to children shall be that of his family.
Adoption shall be resorted to for the rehabilitation of such children as are orphaned, abandoned, neglected and abused through institutional and noninstitutional methods.
In keeping with the provisions of the various guidelines for adoption issued from time to time by the State Government, the Board shall be empowered to give children in adoption and carry out such investigations as are required for giving children in adoption in accordance with the guidelines issued by the State Government from time to time in this regard.
The children’s homes or the State Government run institutions for orphans shall be recognised as an adoption agencies both for scrutiny and placement of such children for adoption in accordance with the guidelines issued under sub-section (3).
No child shall be offered for adoption-
Section 42 – Foster care
1. The foster care may be used for temporary placement of those infants who are ultimately to be given for adoption.
In foster care, the child may be placed in another family for a short or extended period of time, depending upon the circumstances where the child’s own parent usually visit regularly and eventually after the rehabilitation, where the children may re urn to their own homes.
The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying out the scheme of foster care programme of children.
Section 43 – Sponsorship
The sponsorship programme may provide supplementary support to families, to children’s homes and to special homes to meet medical, nutritional, educational and other needs of the children with a view to improving their quality of life .
The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying out various schemes of sponsorship of children, such as individual to individual sponsorship, group sponsorship or community sponsorship. Section 44 – After-care organization The State Government may, by rules made under this Act, provide-
for the establishment or recognition of after-care organisations and the functions that may be performed by them under this Act;
for a scheme of after-care programme to be followed by such after-care organisations for the purpose of taking care of juveniles or the children after they leave special homes, children homes and for the purpose of enabling them to lead an honest, industrious and useful life;
for the preparation or submission of a report by the probation officer or any other officer appointed by that Government in respect of each juvenile or the child prior to his discharge from a special home, children’s home, regarding the necessity and nature of after-care of such juvenile or of a child, the period of such after-care, supervision thereof and for the submission of report by the probation officer or any other officer appointed for the purpose, on the progress of each juvenile or the child;
for the standards and the nature of services to be maintained by such aftercare organisations;
for such other matters as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the scheme of after-care programme for the juvenile or the child;
Provided that any rule made under this section shall not provide for such juvenile or child to stay in the after-care organisation for more than three years;
Provided further that a juvenile or child over seventeen years of age but less than eighteen years of age would stay in the after-care organisation till he attains the age of twenty years.
Section 45 - Linkages and co-ordination
The State Government may make rules to ensure effective linkages between various governmental, non-governmental, corporate and other community agencies for facilitating the rehabilitation and social reintegration of the child.
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