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JAMMU: The Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu organized a one-day workshop today, focusing on "Women Issues, Challenges, and Legal Rights" for members of the Self Help Group in Kherian Village, Ward No. 32, Gol Gujural, Jammu. The event began with a warm welcome by Prof. Savita Nayyar, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, who highlighted the significance of the workshop. She provided an overview of the Centre's work and emphasized the importance of educating women about their rights.
In the first session, Ms. Kunzang Angmo, a lecturer at the Centre, discussed "Concept of Gender and Gender Issues." She explained how gender perceptions shape our daily lives, the impact of patriarchal ideologies on power dynamics, and the construction of gender roles. She asserted that patriarchy, as an ideology, has established unequal power structures, resulting in power imbalances and inequality across different areas of society. She also provided an in-depth explanation of how gender is formed and how concepts of masculinity and femininity are developed and understood in society. She further elaborated on how societal expectations create stereotypical roles for men and women.
Prof. Savita Nayyar led the second session, covering "Legal Safeguards for Women." She provided insights into constitutional provisions and legal protections specifically for women. Further, she also stressed about the importance of women’s education and how through education one can get more awareness on laws and different schemes available for the women and also suggested the ways to avail those facilities. She also emphasized on breaking the stereotypical ideologies and structures. Moreover it is the responsibility of both the parents to sensitize their children.
The third session was delivered by Dr. Saranjit Kaur, Lecturer, Centre for Women’s Studies on the theme: “Gender based violence with special focus on Domestic Violence and related PWDV Act”. She spoke about the concept of domestic violence and its types.
While engaging the women she explained how domestic violence as a whole carry a stigma in the society as well as considered to be a private affair, rather it is a social issue which need to be openly discussed and one can seek help if needed. Dr. Kaur explained the provisions of the PWDV Act and the support available under it.
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from the women, who shared their experiences and asked numerous questions, which were addressed to their satisfaction. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Saranjit Kaur.
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology (S&T), Saurabh Bhagat today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to discuss and review the progress regarding strategy for saturation of Solar Rooftops on Government buildings in J&K under RESCO mode by NHPC-REL.
Chief Executive Officer, NHPC-REL, Chief Program Manager, REC-India Ltd, Additional Secretary, S&T, Nodal Officers from Forest Ecology & Environment, Home, Law & Parliamentary Affairs , Jal Shakti departments and JAKEDA attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Commissioner Secretary took a review of action plan from the NHPC-REL for solarisation of Government buildings across UT under RESCO mode. The Commissioner Secretary directed NHPC-REL to sign MoU with four beneficiary departments regarding roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and share monthly progress with S&T department on monthly basis.
He also advised REC to conduct a Business Investment Seminar in the UT of J&K where investors across the country would be invited to showcase the business prospect in solar sector. He further directed REC to conduct awareness/capacity building programme in collaboration with JAKEDA for hand holding of respective departments about RESCO mode of implementation, methodology of payment to the developer for installation of the rooftop solar power plants.
During the meeting it was informed that NHPC-REL being a Project Implementing Agency has been given the task of carrying out solarisation of about 2838 Government buildings with a cumulative capacity of about 63 MWs .
The meeting was also informed that Prime Minister’s office has sought a firm commitment from all States and Union Territories to solarize all Government buildings by installation of Rooftop Solar Power Plants with a view to reduce energy bills and dependence of fossil fuels to achieve the renewable power obligations under various national and international commitments. Accordingly, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has nominated REC Ltd. and CPSU-NHPC as the project monitoring and project implementing agencies respectively for the said project.
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today laid foundation for construction of Additional Block of District Library Kupwara to create more accommodation for the library. She also inaugurated a modern and upgraded Reading Hall in the existing Library building on this occasion.
Vice Chairman, DDC Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmed Mir; Member DDC Drugmulla, Advocate Aamina; Member DDC Haihama, Haji Sonawallah Khan; Director Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi, other dignitaries and a large number of students were present on the occasion.
On the initiative of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, a counselling session was also organized in the newly opened Reading Hall of the Library where Seerat Baji, IAS, Dr Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, IPS and Anurag Arya, IFS imparted tips to the civil services aspirants on how to crack these prestigious exams.
It was informed that the additional block for District Library Kupwara is coming up at a cost of Rs 1.68 crore and it will have a well-equipped spacious Reading Hall with modern amenities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chairman, District Development Council Kupwara, Haji Farooq Mir said the libraries have been considered a symbol of the collective consciousness and intellect of a country and society.
The Vice Chairman appreciated the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and Director Libraries & Research in providing excellent library facilities, both in terms of infrastructure and collection, to the people of Kupwara district, which would serve as a Powerhouse of Knowledge and benchmark for other districts of the UT. He said that people generally having gone away from book reading and facilities like these would bring them back to libraries.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara said that this library would provide a rich learning environment to all the seekers of knowledge especially UPSC, KAS aspirants and cultivate the culture of reading in the district.
DC called upon the people in general and youth in particular to avail these facilities, urging them to make book reading a habit and visit the Public Libraries in their respective areas to benefit from the treasure-trove of resources available there.
Interacting with the civil services aspirants, DC said that deciding to participate in the UPSC exam is indeed one of the toughest decisions for aspirants. This decision involves committing significant time, effort, and resources to prepare for one of the most competitive exams in India. She emphasized the importance of self-assessment, understanding personal motivations, and being mentally prepared for the rigorous preparation process.
She said that the counselling sessions for Civil Services, NEET, JEE and other competitive exams would be a regular feature at the District Library Kupwara in future. DFO Kamraj, Anurag Arya, UPSC Rank Holder, Seerat Baji and DR Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik shared their experiences with the civil services aspirants on how to crack these exams.
RAMBAN: Abdul Rashid, a resident of Panchayat Kaskoot, block Banihal, had always dreamed of owning a safe and secure home. For years, he lived in a mud house, struggling with the challenges of a fragile and unsafe dwelling. But his life took a turn for the better when he was sanctioned a pacca house under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Awaas + scheme.
With the help of PMAY-G, Abdul Rashid constructed a sturdy and secure pacca house, complete with basic amenities. Abdul Rashid's new home has provided a safe and healthy living environment for his family. The pacca house has improved their quality of life, protecting them from natural elements and ensuring their safety. Abdul Rashid feels a sense of pride and dignity, knowing that he owns a secure and permanent home.
"PMAY-G has changed my life. I am grateful to the government for providing me with a safe and secure home. This scheme has given me hope and a sense of belonging, Addul Raahid said." Abdul Rashid's success story is a testament to the impact of PMAY-G in transforming the lives of rural households. The scheme has provided him with a dignified home, improving his overall well-being and giving him a sense of pride and belonging.
JAMMU: In a bid to improve road safety and ensure compliance with transport regulations, the enforcement teams of Regional Transport Office (RTO) Jammu conducted a thorough vehicle enforcement drives during the last four days.
The enforcement drives covered over 450 vehicles, focusing on key compliance areas including Speed limiting Devices (SLDs), Overloading in Passenger Vehicles, emission violations, vehicle fitness violations and documentation related violations. "SLD being one of the most important factor particularly in passenger Vehicles to avoid overspeeding, was checked in Mini-Buses, Buses, Taxi/Maxi Cabs and violators were booked accordingly under the provisions of M.V. Act and Rules framed thereunder.
Pankaj Bhagotra, RTO, Jammu said that our goal is to ensure all vehicles meet safety standards to protect commuters, drivers as well as pedestrians. Our recent enforcement drives underscores our commitment to this cause, he added.
The enforcement drives resulted in detecting 121 violations and e-Challans /penalties were issued accordingly. A fine of Rs. 126400 (Rupees One Lac Twenty Six Thousand & Four Hundred) was imposed on violators during these drives. In addition to issuing e-Challans, the overload Passenger Vehicles were offloaded on spot and alternate vehicles were arranged for the extra passengers for their respective destinations. The RTO teams will continue to conduct regular enforcement drives to uphold road safety standards. Moreover public/commuters were encouraged to report any malpractice with the Motor Vehicle Department during these drives.
The enforcement teams comprised of Mrs. Rehana Tabassam, ARTO (HQr), Mudasir Iqbal, ARTO (B.O.I-G), Kuldeep Singh, ARTO (B.O.I-P) Motor Vehicles Inspectors, Vikas Srivats, Surinder Kumar, Jasbir Singh, Jagandeep Singh, SMVI, Amanish Sharma and Tarunjot Singh (MVTA).
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