Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Inspired by the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship initiated Special Campaign 3.0 from October 2nd to October 31st, 2023. The primary objectives of this campaign were centered around expeditious disposal of pending matters, efficient space management, and the promotion of a clean and green environment.

The successful culmination of Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhata is a testament to the Ministry’s commitment. This comprehensive initiative spanned across the Ministry itself, as well as its attached/subordinate offices and Autonomous Bodies dispersed across various regions of the country. The preparatory phase, commencing on September 15th, 2023, played a pivotal role in identifying specific targets for cleaning during the campaign period.

The campaign emphasized not only the disposal of pending matters but also gave special attention to optimizing space utilization and enhancing the overall workplace experience in offices. Throughout the preparatory phase and the campaign itself, 8354 cleanliness sites were meticulously identified across the nation. The anticipated outcome was the clearing of approximately 660 square feet of space, with over 4579 physical files earmarked for thorough review. Also, total revenue generated from disposal of scrap was Rs. 20,94,013/- . Daily progress was diligently monitored by a dedicated team and consistently updated on the SCPDM portal hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

Furthermore, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, took proactive measures by conducting visits to different divisions and hosting regular review meetings to assess the progress made during Special Campaign 3.0. With his insightful guidance, specialized teams were strategically organized to visit regional institutions as part of the campaign, ensuring its effective implementation and impact. “In the spirit of Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a cleaner and more efficient governance, Special Campaign 3.0 reflects our commitment to excellence. Through strategic planning, surprise visits, and dedicated teamwork, we have not only cleared space but also advanced the cause of cleanliness and efficiency. This initiative is a testament to our resolve for transformative change, fostering a workplace that aligns with the ideals of Swachhata and operational excellence,” said Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Highlighted among the commendable practices acknowledged by MSDE is the initiation of constructing artificial recharge pits in 25 varied locations across the campus of the Government Model Industrial Training Institute on Hosur Road in Bangalore. These pits exhibit an impressively combined capacity of around 12 million litres of rainwater, equivalent to approximately 10% of the annual rainfall. This endeavor will result in the establishment of 25 percolation wells within the ITI, capable of conserving approximately 3.2 million litres of rainwater, thus making a significant contribution to sustainable water management initiatives.

On October 1, Government ITI Behrampur, Odisha also marked the Swachhta Abhiyaan with an innovative and sustainable idea. The celebration took a creative and environmentally conscious turn with the unveiling of a 23-foot-tall scrap elephant structure. This unique installation was crafted using 30,000 used plastic water bottles, a collection effort spearheaded by 3000 Behrampur trainees who diligently gathered these bottles from various locations in the city. The initiative not only showcased a commitment to cleanliness but also demonstrated an innovative approach to recycling and repurposing materials for a visually impactful and eco-friendly celebration.

Some more initiatives listed here:

Tweet 1: Construction of artificial recharge pits

Tweet 2: Crafted a 12ft movable ladder from waste materials

Tweet 3: Innovative Model Electric Control Panel Demo Training Kit repurposing waste wood from doors

Tweet 4: Refurbished an old petrol engine motorcycle, transforming it into an electrically charged vehicle

National Campaign against Gender-based Violence – ‘Nayi Chetna – 2.0’

In an inter-ministerial meeting which saw participation of nine line ministries, DAY-NRLM(Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission), Ministry of Rural Development announced its plans for the second year of its National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence – ‘Nayi Chetna – 2.0’. The meeting held yesterday, was chaired by the Additional Secretary, MoRD Charanjit Singh. The Joint Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Smriti Sharan, introduced the campaign to the gathered delegates. It was organized to foster convergence to collectively strengthen redressal mechanisms for survivors of GBV.

The campaign is to be launched on 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It will be observed across 34 Indian states and UTs till 23 December. The annual campaign will be led by DAY-NRLM’s self-help groups network of over 9.8 crore rural women members with the spirit of a Jan Andolan or people’s movement.

Data from NFHS – 5 show that more than 77% women still do not report or talk about their experience of violence. Such findings, as well as experiences of violence of women SHG members across the country is what encouraged this initiative. The Nayi Chetna Campaign aims to advance the rights of women and gender-diverse individuals, for a life without fear, and gender-based discrimination and violence. Campaign activities will deepen awareness on gender-based violence (GBV) amongst self-help group members and encourage GBV reporting. It will also address social norms which sanction and help such forms of violence to prevail.

Through the deliberations, various ministries shared their interest and highlighted specific areas of support that could be provided. A key activity will be sensitization of service providers on their role in supporting survivors of gender-based violence. This will go a long way in creating a conducive environment for survivors to speak up and seek support and justice. Participating ministries included Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Women and child development, Home Affairs, Law and Justice, Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports, Education and Literacy, Social Justice and Empowerment, as well as Health and Family Welfare.

This campaign will compliment DAY-NRLM’s ongoing programmatic efforts to address GBV. In addition to multiple targeted activities which enhance women’s decision making, and agency, DAY-NRLM has been establishing Gender Resource Centres (GRC) at block level. These are to provide a community managed platform from where inequalities and discrimination on the basis of gender can be protested, and where survivors can seek redressal through the support of other departments and agencies working on those issues. More than 3000 GRCs have been established across the country till date, and measures are being taken to set up more.

This campaign is an attempt to bring together, and give impetus all initiatives aimed at fostering a societal level change with regards to gender-based violence.

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ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE – 2023

The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2023 was held at Headquarters Gujarat, Daman & Diu Naval Area, Porbandar on 09 – 10 November 2023, chaired by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of Personnel & Chairman NES. The conference was also attended by Commodore G Rambabu, Commodore (Naval Education) & Vice Chairman NES and academic as well as administrative leadership of Navy Children Schools across the country. The Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee and Academic Advisory Committee meetings held as part of the conference deliberated policy framework for Naval Schools with specific impetus to implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. For the first time ever, representatives of Naval Kindergartens from various Naval Stations also took part in the conference.

On this occasion, Chairman NES presented Rolling Trophies to schools that excelled in academics during the last academic year. Addressing the delegates, Chairman NES appreciated the role played by NCSs in imparting quality education to children of naval personnel. He exhorted all stakeholders to continue investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure and faculty development, to facilitate a conducive learning environment that motivates children to imbibe life skills and excel in academics and co-curricular activities. A guided tour of Navy Children School Porbandar was also organised for the delegates.

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Institutionalization of Swachhata and minimizing pendency in the Offices

Ministry of Culture (MoC), along with its organizations, participated in the Special Campaign 3.0 while focusing mainly on institutionalization of Swachhata and minimizing pendency in Government Offices.

During implementation phase from 2nd to 31st October,2023, the Ministry achieved 100% targets in carrying out cleanliness drives in all designated 449 sites and in Record Management: all 15,969 Physical files and 2133 E-files have been reviewed, out of which 4975 Physical Files & 1620 E-Files have been weeded out and closed, respectively. In addition, 138 physical files have also been identified for transfer to National Archives of India (NAI). Revenue to the tune of Rs.42,15,715/- has been generated by disposing of scarps. A total of 22272 Sq.ft. area has been freed. Besides, other achievements include disposing off 83% Public Grievances; 81.8% PMO References; 67.8% State Govt. References; 64.2% MP References and 51% Parliament Assurances. Ministry has released 8 Press Statements. Further, 173 Tweets have also been made by the Ministry and its various organizations.

(Cleanliness drive conducted at sites of Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO, World Heritage Site)

As a part of restorative conservation of records, NAI repaired 21,425 number of sheets, 140 files and binding of 45 volumes of records in its collection. Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Coal and Directorate General CRPF, New Delhi have intimated NAI for appraisal of 452, 572 and 22 files, respectively. NAI has initiated action for joint appraisal of the above files as per provisions of Public Record Act & Rules.

[ Ongoing Conservation of Records at NAI ]

NAI also conducted the following Training Programmes in Record Management during Special Campaign 3.0 :-

An Orientation Course in Record Management for Group ‘B’ & above and equivalent level officers from various Ministries/Departments, Attached/Subordinate Offices and PSUs etc. from 18th to 20th October,2023;

A Special Training Session on Record Management for Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ and equivalent level Officers of the Ministry and Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) on 23.10.2023.

A Special Training Programme for the Record Officers newly nominated by various Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India at NAI Record Centre, Puducherry on 30th October, 2023 & 1st November, 2023.

Ministry of Culture also organized an Exhibition on the theme “Waste to Art” -“Scrap to Sculpture” from 28th to 31st October,2023 at the Office Premises of Lalit Kala Adademy, 35 Ferozeshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi to showcase the best creative works done by its various organizations during Special Campaign 3.0. The exhibition was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal ji. Delhi Based Organizations and North East Zonal Cultural Centre (NEZCC) of the Ministry of Culture participated in the Exhibition while, other Organizations located outside Delhi also organized the Exhibition at their respective Offices. The Exhibition was aired on DD News on 1st November, 2023.

[“Waste to Art”-“Scrap to Sculpture” Exhibition organized by Ministry of Culture from 28th to 31st October, 2023]

[Sculpture of Goddess Maa Durga and a Deer crafted from discarded material as best creative art work by North Eastern Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC)]

Ministry of Culture is committed to continue with the good works done during Special Campaign in order to promote and institutionalize swachhata, and reduce pendency in all organizations.

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