Child Labour Menace, Editorial 25 March, 2024

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Child labour menace
Child labour is a serious menace or hazard devastating not just childhood of millions of children in world but hurting humanity.
As a matter of fact, Child labour is the exploitation of children through any form of work that interferes with their ability to attend regular school, or is mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful.Such exploitation is prohibited by legislation worldwide, although these laws do not consider all work by children as child labour; exceptions include work by child artists, family duties, supervised training, and some forms of work undertaken by Amish children, as well as by Indigenous children in the Americas.
In India too child labour was a serious issue. At the last count, there were over 10 million child labourers and 43 million children who were denied the right to an education.
As a matter of fact, a parliamentary standing committee on labour, textiles and skill development in its 52nd report on ‘National Policy on Child Labourers’ has said that it was “practically not possible” to meet the international commitment to eliminating child labour by 2025.
Noting that different definitions of ‘child’ under various laws leads to ambiguity, the committee called for examining the discrepancies in the criteria for determination of age of child and suggested a relook at the offences as being congnizable or non-cognizable to ensure that these do not lead to any ambiguity as well as delay in justice to the aggrieved child.
World Day Against Child Labour, June 12, 2023 we are calling for
Reinvigorated international action to achieve social justice, particularly under the envisaged Global Coalition for Social Justice, with child labour elimination as one of its important elements;
Universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age, which, together with the universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on Worst Forms of Child Labour achieved in 2020, would provide all with legal protection against all forms of child labour.

Historic PM Modi Visit to Kashmir, Editorial 11 March 2024

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Historic PM Modi Visit to Kashmir
In a big development,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Kashmir valley. It was his first visit to Valley after abrogation of article 370.
Series of historic measures were announced. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir program in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir today. He dedicated to the nation Holistic Agriculture Development Programme worth about Rs 5000 crores and launched multiple projects related to the tourism sector worth more than Rs 1400 crore under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD scheme including the project for ‘Integrated Development of Hazratbal Shrine’, Srinagar.  The Prime Minister also launched the  ‘Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice Tourist Destination Poll’ and ‘Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign’ and announced tourist destinations selected under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme. distributed appointment orders to about 1000 new Government recruits of Jammu and Kashmir and will also interact with beneficiaries of various government schemes including women achievers, lakhpati didis, farmers, entrepreneurs etc.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received his fans ,women entrepreneurs, farmers with warm heart and listened to their stories.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the feeling of arriving in heaven on earth cannot be put into words. “This unparalleled form of nature, the air, the valley, the environment and the love and affection of Kashmiri brothers and sisters”, he remarked. He also acknowledged the presence of citizens outside the venue, and more than 1 lakh people from 285 blocks connected to the event via video link. Underlining that the new Jammu & Kashmir is the one that has been awaited for decades, the Prime Minister said, “Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerji had sacrificed for this Jammu and Kashmir.” He stated that the new Jammu and Kashmir has the sparkle for the future in its eyes and the determination to clear all obstacles. “140 crore citizens feel at peace when they see the smiling faces of the people of Jammu & Kashmir”, PM Modi said.

Investment Propels J&K Progress

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Investments Propel J&K Progress

Investment definition is an asset acquired or invested in to build wealth and save money from the hard earned income or appreciation. Investment meaning is primarily to obtain an additional source of income or gain profit from the investment over a specific period of time.
Investment is key to economic growth and all round development. We speak of income effects when increasing investments create jobs, which in turn result in higher total national income, which also increases total consumption within the national economy. This in turn allows more to be saved, which leads to further investment .
In Jammu and Kashmir after many decades of backwardness the Investment has started to pour in an effective manner especially after the abrogation of article 370.
In a bright development it is learnt that Jammu and Kashmir has received 6000 investment proposals worth Rs 90,182 crore and is developing 46 industrial estates for creating over 4 lakh job opportunities, Union Ministry of Home Affairs said Thursday.
J&K was on the path of all-round development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was witnessing unprecedented industrial growth under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
” Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, #JammuKashmir is on the path of all-round development. Under the able guidance of Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah, J&K is witnessing unprecedented industrial growth. With more than 6000 investment proposals worth Rs 90,182 crore and the creation of over 4 lakh job opportunities, Jammu and Kashmir is developing 46 New Industrial Estates @HMOIndia @PIB_India @PIBSrinagar @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts,” the spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs posted on X.
On the otherhand, During the hearing in the Supreme Court over abrogation of Article 370, the Centre repeatedly argued it was a hindrance to “development and progress” and after the August 5, 2019 decisions, “investments have started coming” into Jammu and Kashmir.
In almost three years since the Jammu and Kashmir government announced a new industrial policy in January 2021, the Union Territory has received proposals worth Rs 84,544 crore in as many as 42 industrial sectors.
Jammu and Kashmir is making rapid progress due to fast investments.

Startups Growing much in J&K, Editorial 26 February 2024

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Startup growing much in J&K
The term startup refers to a company in the first stages of operations. Startups are founded by one or more entrepreneurs who want to develop a product or service for which they believe there is demand.
Startup atmosphere is growing much vibrantly in Jammu and Kashmir .
As a matter of fact, Startup India was a campaign that was first addressed by the PM Narendra Modi on 15th August 2015 at Red Fort, New Delhi. This campaign was introduced under the Government of India as an initiative to develop over 75 startup support hubs in the country.
Jammu and Kashmir administration has greenlit a comprehensive startup policy aimed at nurturing 2,000 startups within the union territory by 2027. The decision was made during a key administrative council meeting chaired by Lieutenant General Manoj Sinha.
Key highlights of the policy include the establishment of a Venture Capital (VC) fund with an initial infusion of Rs 25 crore and a total outlay of Rs 250 crore. This fund is intended to provide crucial financial support to startups. Additionally, startups recognized by the J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) will receive one-time seed funding assistance of up to Rs 20 Lakhs disbursed in four equal instalments.
The newly approved policy focuses on providing entrepreneurship support facilities to students, women, and entrepreneurs. Support will be extended through government, private entities, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) to facilitate the setup of startups.
Breaking new ground in Jammu and Kashmir’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Kashmir Angel Network (KAN) has announced the successful facilitation of seed funding for Wildfloc Adventures through a partnership with IIT Ropar. This undisclosed investment, a result of collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, signifies a significant leap forward not only for Wildfloc Adventures but also for the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the

Women playing great role in corporates, Editorial 19 February, 2023

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Women playing great role in  Corporates

Women are laying a importamt role in the present world economy. Hire or promote a woman to join your board of directors now to reap better results. According to a research, even one woman on the board of directors in a firm can lead to stronger corporate governance practices than those with no women. Moreover, companies with at least three women in board of directors rank even higher, depending on specific industry sectors, the study said. The findings are an eye opener over the burning facts that women are equal partners in economical boom of any society or country.

 

“The findings suggest the presence of women on a board encourages a greater focus on board practices and behaviours related to good governance, even when they are a lone voice,”said business professor Judith Zaichkowsky from Simon Fraser University in Canada. The study found significant improvement in scores with one women, especially in traditionally male-dominated industries such as energy and mining. All this proves that women presence in corporate is slated to increase.

 

 

 

“To call for quotas of three or more women to be on board of directors of these industries, for which the total number of board seats averages about nine, is perhaps asking too much,” Zaichkowsky was quoted as saying in a Globe and Mail report. At this point in time, one woman on these boards may be all it takes to provide a better governed and maybe an even more stable company, she added. This study is undoubtedly a heartening development.

One hopes in the coming times women would continue to prosper and lead world to era of progress.

Fight against FGM

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Fight against FGM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
It is is estimated that more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in the countries where the practice is concentrated. In addition, every year an estimated 3 million girls are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation, the majority of whom are cut before they turn 15 years old.
FGM has no health benefits. It can lead to immediate health risks, as well as long-term complications to women’s physical, mental and sexual health and well-being.
The practice is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights of girls and women and as an extreme form of gender discrimination, reflecting deep-rooted inequality between the sexes. As it is practiced on young girls without consent, it is a violation of the rights of children. FGM also violates a person’s rights to health, security and physical integrity, the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February to spread awareness and educate people about the consequences and problems that females face due to genital mutilation. The theme for 2023 was “Partnership with Men and Boys to Transform Social and Gender Norms to End FGM”.
While as in 2024 the theme is  Her Voice.
Every survivor’s voice is a call to action, and every choice they make in reclaiming their lives contributes to the global movement to end this harmful practice. Join everyone  on 6 February 2024 in the call to action against Female Genital Mutilation.

World Wetlands Day. Editorial 29 January,2024 issue.

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World Wetlands Day
Wetlands are of immense ecological importance.
Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season.
Wetlands are highly productive and biologically diverse systems that enhance water quality, control erosion, maintain stream flows, sequester carbon, and provide a home to at least one third of all threatened and endangered species.
India is home to a wide variety of wetlands, encompassing rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, mangroves, and estuaries. These wetlands are distributed across different geographical regions, from the Himalayan foothills to the coastal areas. It’s quite true that wetlands don’t usually cross our minds like rivers, seas and oceans do.
Celebrated annually on 2 February, World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.
The wetlands in Kashmir spring to life with kaleidoscopic colours of countless migratory birds hovering over them.
Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2024. This year’s campaign spotlights how interconnected wetlands and human life are — with people drawing sustenance, inspiration and resilience from these productive ecosystems.
Kashmir has scores of world famous wetlands.
This winter too lacs of migratory birds visited wetlands of Kashmir.
Amidst the tranquil lakes and snow-capped mountains, the wetlands have become a haven for these winged travellers. J&K has four wetlands identified as Ramsar Sites and migratory destination for birds arriving from Siberia and other places. Wular Lake,Dal Lake, Hokersar and Mirgund Lake are among a few important wetlands of the valley where these migratory birds have flocked to for the winter months.
The saffron town of Pampore in Kashmir, besides Chatlam, is home to three more satellite wetlands—Fashkoori Wetland Reserve, Manibugh Wetland Reserve, and Krenchoo Wetland Reserve.
Each year, these wetlands witness myriads of migratory birds including Mallards, Northern shovelers, Northern pintails, Eurasian teals, Eurasian wigeon, Tufted duck, Greylag goose, and Gadwalls.
Wetlands are lungs of our ecosystem and we need to do everything to protect them.

Indian Republic 75th

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Indian Republic 75th
Republic Day is a moment of celebration for all of us. It is no less than festival for us.
January 26th is marked by celebrations and patriotic fervor across the country. This year, India will be commemorating its 75th Republic Day. These activities aim to identify exceptional talent from across the country and provide an opportunity for them to participate in the Republic Day celebrations of 2024.
This day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. While India gained independence in 1947 from colonial rule, the Constitution didn’t come into force until January 26, 1950.
Republic Day Parade is the largest and most important of the parades conducted every year in India on January 26. The parade takes place at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
The parade is one of the most significant Republic Day attractions, and it lasts for three days. It first took place in 1950, and since then, it has taken place every year.
The reason parade takes place on Kartavya Path, which was earlier known as Rajpath, holds historical significance as it played a key role in India’s Independence struggle. The path stretches from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, which is dedicated to soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I. The Kartavya path is a symbol of India’s journey from colonial rule to a sovereign democratic republic.
Indias 2024 republic day Chief Guest is guest is France’s President Emmanuel Macron. Being invited as the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations is the highest honour a country accords in terms of protocol.
We have as a country made huge progress in these 75 years as a Republic making progress in all spheres of life .
India is now the global leader.

World Braille Day, 2024 1 January editorial

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World Braille Day
A good number of people throughout the world are without vision. They are termed blind people.
Apart from navigation, blind individuals can do pretty much everything a sighted person can; they can cook, put on make up and, simply, be independent. With the help of accessible technology or products, and their own will-power, blind people can be independent.
Even under normal circumstances, persons with disabilities—one billion people worldwide— are less likely to access health care, education, employment and to participate in the community. They are more likely to live in poverty, experience higher rates of violence, neglect and abuse, and are among the most marginalized in any crisis-affected community.
celebrate World Braille Day every year on January 4th because it’s Louis Braille’s birthday. He’s the inventor of braille! Louis was born in 1809 in France and became blind after a childhood accident. But he quickly mastered his new way of living.
World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people.
Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.
Braille is essential in the context of education, freedom of expression and opinion, as well as social inclusion, as reflected in article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
We need to take a pledge to help blind people in every manner.

India a responsible environmental friendly country

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India a responsible environmental friendly country
India as a country is doing everything possible to be a very exemplary country when it comes to be environmental friendly country.
comparison to the average pollution created globally, which is often criticised for causing climate change, India stands as a good example. The report tells us that the pollution produced by each person in India is less than half of what is usual worldwide. This shows that India could be a guide for other countries trying to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment.
The expert pulse is that India has lower pollution per person, we find that the country’s rules about taking care of nature play a big role. India has smart plans for using clean energy, planting more trees, and being mindful of how people live. The report suggests that these rules are not only helping India grow in a good way but also encouraging people to live in a more eco-friendly manner.
As a matter of fact, recent report brings good news about India’s efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average. This is a big deal and shows that India is doing well in being eco-friendly.
On the other hand, recent report brings good news about India’s efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average. This is a big deal and shows that India is doing well in being eco-friendly.
Over the past few years India has taken series of steps to be a country of global responsibility that aids in the improvement of not just national climate but global climate.