by rakesh | Nov 16, 2006 | India News
The Union Cabinet today decided to grant permission for setting up of Community Radio Stations to non-profit organizations and educational institutions as per the eligibility, procedure and terms and conditions given below :
I. The following types of organizations would be eligible to apply for Community Radio licences :
a) Community based organizations, which satisfy the following basic principles :
i) It should be explicitly constituted as a ‘non-profit’ organization and shall have a proven record of at least three years of service to the local community.
ii) The Community Radio Station (CRS) to be operated by it should be designed to serve a specific well-defined local community.
iii) It should have an ownership and management structure and is reflective of the community that the CRS seeks to serve.
iv) Programmes for broadcast should be relevant to the educational, developmental, social and cultural needs of the community.
v) It must be a Legal Entity i.e. it should be registered ( under the registration of Societies Act or any other such act relevant to the purpose.
These would include civil society and voluntary organizations, State Agriculture Universities (SAUs) institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Registered Societies and Autonomous Bodies and Public Trusts registered under Societies Act or any other such act relevant for the purpose. Registration at the time of application should at lease be three years old.
b) Educational institutions
II. The following would not be eligible to run a CRS :
a) Individuals;
b) Political Parties and their affiliate organizations; including students, women’s, trade unions and such other wings affiliated to these parties.
c) Organisations operating with a motive to earn profit;
d) Organisations expressely banned by the Union and State Governments.
The Cabinet also authorized the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to finalize the terms & conditions and procedures.
This decision will give the following benefits :-
i) A strong and vibrant Community Radio System will enhance pluralism and sustain diversity of cultures and languages.
ii) Strengthen decentralization and participatory governance and enable dialogues within communities.
iii) Dissemination of information to the rural communities about the issues related to agriculture, education, health, social welfare etc.
by rakesh | Nov 14, 2006 | India News
Children will not be required to pay any charges for watching CFSI films from next year. This was announced by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri P. R. Dasmunsi at the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Film Festival organised by Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI). Shri Dasmunsi also assured that the amount of grant to CFSI will be raised three-fold in the next years budget. He said that the Government will not shy away from lending support to the children’s cause. Shri Dasmunsi exhorted the CFSI to encourage production of films on rural children and the under privileged ones. He highlighted the importance of good stories, adequate finances and good producers for producing meaningful and entertaining films from children’s point of view. During 2005-06, CFSI reached out to 24.37 lakh children by arranging 5689 film shows all over the country.
UPA Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi in her address said that making films for children with a socially relevant message is not an easy task and entertainment has to be mixed with education for meaningful cinema for the children. She said that the Government has taken various steps to increase children’s awareness about their own rights so as to check their exploitation in any form. She felt that the children’s films should be directed at bringing them together and inculcating in them the scientific approach of mind. Staying firm in one’s roots and knowing more about our country and culture for living harmoniously with people from various parts of the country should be the focus of CFSI supported films, she added.
Chairperson, CFSI, Ms. Nafisa Ali in her remarks delineated the activities and role of CFSI. She announced that CFSI is considering to institute a national award for the best children’s film from next year. She felt that finances was the major hindrance in supporting children films as more and more focus was going towards commercial cinema. In order to come out with good quality children cinema for more support, commitment from the Government. A souvenir giving details of all films of CFSI was released on the occasion.
During the five-day Golden Jubilee Film Festival, 7 classic films, 10 most popular films and 12 films in various regional languages will be screened. A section on digital films is also included to highlight the advance technology in film making. The event was organised to commemorate the completion of 50 years of CFSI.
by rakesh | Nov 14, 2006 | India News, National
The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, met more than 450 children from various Schools of Delhi and surrounding areas on the occasion of Children’s Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. The children represented the age group 5-18 years.
Dr Kalam impressed upon the children the need to acquire knowledge to make progress in their careers. The President told the assembled children that they should contribute to the development of the nation by using their spare time on Saturdays and Sundays to teach people in rural areas who cannot read or write. Similarly, the children should utilize their spare time to plant saplings in their School campus as well as in their surroundings. Dr Kalam spoke about the country’s vision to become a develop nation by the year 2020. The President said a developed India would be a nation with economic prosperity, and a good value system.
Earlier, the President met writers of children’s literature at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President said, children’s hopes and aspirations should be reflected in the writings of children’s literature. If the children’s hopes and aspirations are reflected in the writings, children will be benefited. The writers explained to the President that many of the stories written by them find a place in the School primary and secondary syllabi. The writers said that the Government should popularize children’s literature and felt that a National Children’s University should be established in the country. The writers also explained some of the problems, which they face in their work, to the President.
by rakesh | Nov 10, 2006 | India News
To ensure safe movement of passengers, the trains are run at lower speeds. However, the slow movement of trains causes bunching on the tracks and at terminal stations, making it difficult to move all the trains. More trains, both passenger and freight, are expected to be delayed due to onset of winter and thickening of fog in the days to come.
Passengers and other concerned persons are requested to check up train arrival/departure timings through internet, voicemail or telephone service of the railways. The website addresses of Indian Railways and Northern Railway are www.indianrail.gov.in and www.nr.indianrail.gov.in.
by rakesh | Nov 2, 2006 | India News
Rajasthan’s Industry Commissioner Smt Usha Sharma reviewed the preparations at Rajasthan Pavilion and instructed accordingly.
The Director of Rajasthan Pavilion Shri Ravi Agarwal told that this year a tableau of Royal Court of Bikaner’s Anupgarh Palace would be showcased priorly and noted that the Facade would be decorated with traditional paintings of ”Pichchewai Art.”
In Pavilion various models would depict progress and development made by Tourism and Industrial departments of the State.
In the theme area Langa and Manganiar artists of the state costumed in traditional Rajasthani dresses with textile designs making scintillating performance and spreading songs in sanddumes would be a source of attraction.
In Pavilion the tableaus of Business Information Centre, Agriculture, Mines and Mining, Rajasthali, Rajasthan Electricity Corporation, RIICO, Tourism, Information Public Relations and cooperative Departments would also be decored. Besides this, Rajasthani Handicrafts, Art and delicious Rajasthani dishes would attract the visitors.
by rakesh | Nov 1, 2006 | India News
“Habitat for Humanity builds cannot succeed without volunteerism, preparation and planning,” said Waugh. “Volunteers have to bring passion to what they believe in and what they are creating.”
More than 2,000 volunteers from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and from across India are taking part in building homes in partnership with low-income families from the Lonavala area.
“We are grateful for Steve’s support at this year’s JCWP,” said Steve Weir, senior vice president of Habitat’s Asia Pacific Area office.”He is making a difference in the life of a family in need of housing and also helping to inspire others to join us.”
Waugh is known as the “man with nerves of steel” for his skills on the cricket field.Waugh served as captain of the Australian team from 1999 to 2004.He also is the most experienced Test cricketer in history, making 168 appearances.Waugh is a philanthropist, who supports many causes including the Steve Waugh Foundation – Australia .He was named Australian of the Year in 2004 for his achievements in cricket and charity. Waugh and his wife, Lynette, have three children.In 2005, he was named Australian Father of the Year.
This year’s JCWP is associated with Habitat for Humanity India’s ” indiaBUILDS” program.The five-year campaign plans to engage 1 million volunteers in helping to provide shelter in partnership with 250,000 people.The campaign also seeks to raise funds for a sustainable revolving fund worth US$50 million.
The Carters are Habitat’s most famous volunteers.Each year since 1984, the Carters have given one week of their time to build homes and raise awareness about the need for simple, decent and affordable housing.Previous JCWP events have been held in the United States (in New York City, Georgia and Michigan), the Philippines, Hungary , South Korea and South Africa.Habitat’s JCWP 2007 will be in Los Angeles,California in USA.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy Carter Work Project, visit www.habitat.org/jcwp/2006/.
Major partners include Citigroup, Dow India, Vedanta Resources, Posco India, Whirlpool Corporation, Cisco, HDFC Ltd., Aditya Birla Group and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a global non-governmental organization that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in the United States in 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org/ap
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