She Leads holds brainstorming session on women empowerment at Kashmir
Under the auspices of She leads a one day session was held on 10 May at State Guest House Srinagar on topic women pioneering change for peace and prosperity . The meet was organised by Rekha Mody Founder She Leads , Stree Shakti- The Parallel Force with support of Farzana editor – Founder New Kashmir. Safina Baig, Chairman DDC Baramulla and Haj Committee Jammu and Kashmir, Researcher Dr. Ovee Thorat, Professor Shafiya from Baramulla College, educationist Javed Kamli , social entrepreneur Dr Ritu Singh , State Comissioner taxes Dr Rashmi Singh IAS ,Researchers Mushtaq Ul Haq Sikander and Sheikh Sameer attended the program. News Kashmir Editor in Chief Farzana Mumtaz anchored the entire program. Also Journalist Mir Sabeen Gulrez , AIWC member Roshan Ara attended the session. Rekha Mody affirmed that reservation is an issue of utmost importance as Chattisgarh currently has maximum women MLA in India. While J & K in last assembly had only 2.2 percent women MLA. For several years there is no State Commission for Women in J & K . Half of India’s population is waiting for last 30 years to get reservation in political parties and in legislatives. Dr. Javed Kamili stated He termed that financial empowerment of women is the need of hour. Safina Baig , Chairman DDC Baramulla opined that Political participation of women should should be encouraged and it depends on cooperation from her family and society too. She shared her vision that an inclusive approach is essential, India lives in villages hence we need to take along all the stakeholders. She stated, ” Self help groups are a game changer for women. Women exploring financial avenues through Self Help Groups is changing the face of many areas towards betterment.”
Professor Shafiya observed that patriarchy related barriers have to be broken so that women can achieve maximum representation in politics and other fields. Mushtaq Ul Haq Sikander observed that women at the top of political ladder have important role to play in political empowerment of women and urged political parties to give adequate participation of women. Sheikh Sameer urged to touch the grassroots and remember the unsung heroes among women to achieve a humane world for women. Dynamic educationist Dr.Kuwarani Ritu Singh termed education as the basic fundamental for achieving women empowerment in every sense. She also underscored the importance of self help groups . Empowerment at grass root level As well as bridging gaps between government and private sector.
Madeena Mir from PHDCCI evinced her support for the cause of women empowerment and demand of free travel in public transport. Effective participation of women in local governance is a key to good governance- Dr Rashmi Singh added based on her experience as a prabhari officer of a Gram panchayat as part of Back 2 Village campaign of Govt of Jammu and Kashmir
It was resolved that the goal should be to increase women participation fully in development process . This can be done by building leadership capacity of women in all spheres ie social, economic and political. Role of women leaders is especially important for overall human development through focus on sectors like education, increasing social awareness etc News Kashmir weekly coordinated in entire event.
In a major development, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, living up to his persona of a dynamic and able administrator with great fighting spirit against all odds, has retained his slot in the coveted ‘IE 100’ list of national English daily ‘The Indian Express’, figuring at number 24.
Significantly, the ranking of LG Sinha, who has secured a place in the prestigious list of “Most Powerful Indians” consecutively for the third time, has surged from 71 in 2022 to 24 this year.
In 2021, the Lieutenant Governor had secured 25th place in this list.
The prestigious list included the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar occupying top three slots respectively.
While enlisting qualities for placing the Lieutenant Governor of J&K at 24th spot, the national daily mentioned that it was “not easy to run Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the abrogation of its special status in 2019.
While it saw his predecessor being transferred in just a year after revocation of special status, Manoj Sinha has managed to cling on to power for almost three years now. Also at the Centre, the belief is that the dynasty reigns of the Abdullahs and the Muftis are passe and Jammu and Kashmir needs new faces. Sinha has been brought in to identify younger politicians, who can bridge the gap with seniors of the region as well as bring disparate sections of the society together,” the daily specified the rationale behind picking up LG Sinha among the “Most Powerful Indians” of 2023.
As a matter of fact,
LG Sinha, who thrice served as the Member of Parliament, is the second Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A seasoned politician from Uttar Pradesh, he is a trained Civil Engineer with degrees of B Tech and M Tech from IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
became a Member of Parliament for the first time in 1996 and then in 1999 and 2014. During his third term in 2014, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Railways and in 2016 served as the Union Minister of State (independent charge) of the Ministry of Communication. He took over the charge of the Lieutenant Governor of J&K on August 7, 2020.
Describing his “Power Punch”, the national daily Indian Express pointed out that after a long gap, “Sinha managed to get the first Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Valley.”
“A two-screen cinema multiplex and a big shopping mall, now in the works, are two big visible changes that he is pushing for despite the security challenges. In pushing forward the development agenda, the L-G has always acknowledged that the conflict has scarred both the communities, which adds to his credibility,” it added.
Gurugram: Paras Healthcare has unveiled its new brand identity campaign along with the launch of its new logo which reflects the commitment to building a healthy Bharat. Paras Healthcare is now renamed ‘Paras Health’. The new name represents the commitment to being a true partner in health to their patients and communities. Paras Health’s new visual identity emphasizes its 4 brand values – Compassion, Accessibility, Affordability and Quality that converge to make its vision a reality for all Bhartiyas. Paras Health will continue to focus on its mission of making affordable and quality tertiary health accessible to communities that lack such services. As part of the new initiative, Paras Health has also announced its entry into a new vertical of laboratories, Paras Labs for patients’ clinical testing needs.
The company is a network of 6 hospitals in Northern India that operates 1500 beds as of date. The chain, which started with its first hospital in Gurugram in 2006, has expanded to Patna, Darbhanga, Udaipur, Panchkula, Ranchi and now extending itself to Srinagar & Kanpur. These additions will provide and streamline services providing support to patients. Additionally, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Digital Care Touchpoints will be implemented which will allow patients to access key services from the comfort of their own homes. Digital patient records will be maintained by Paras Health allowing tailored treatments and care for its patients.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director, Paras Health, Dr. Dharminder Nagar said, “For the last 17 years, Paras Health has been providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to our patients. The goal has always been to be present in any part of the country where there is a need for high-quality healthcare, and the organization has built a reputation for itself as a trusted healthcare provider that puts the needs of our patients first. Our transformation is not just limited to the change in our name and logo but also keeping in mind the future roadmap of Paras Health, which will encompass curative, preventive, and care from not only the hospital but also in patients’ homes.’’
Interacting with the gathering, Group COO, Paras Health, Dr. Santy Sajan, said “Paras Health’s mission has always been to provide compassionate and quality healthcare services to everyone. We have an exceptional team of people who are passionate about providing the best care for our patients and their families. Our extraordinary team of Doctors, Nurses, and operations team members are our compasses. We strive to improve healthcare services and enhance patient outcomes through Clinical Excellence, empathy, and compassionate care. Our 5 healthcare pillars of Patient-Physician-Process-People-Place will surely continue enhancing trust in our care and commitment to all healthcare needs of our communities.”
Paras Health aspires to be the largest private healthcare provider in North India by 2031 with 9000+ beds under its network. Of this, around 5000 beds will be added by FY 2028 through organic and inorganic expansion. The committed expansion pipeline of 2,000 + beds will be met through expansion at Kanpur, Srinagar, and Panchkula.
Stree Shakti trains women leaders to run for office In an important development, the The Parallel Force, one of the prominent organizations of country have been asking for 33 percent reservation in Parliament, state and Union territory assemblies and also championing role of women via political empowerment held a week-long training programme aimed to equip women with practical and multidimensional skills to actively participate in politics. On 17 March in Delhi they had amazing event and give certificates to all participants. Rekha Jha , motivational speaker from Delhi also got certificate and recited the famous poem है पंख नहीं मेरे मैं आसमान में उड़ती हूँ. Farzana Mumtaz Editor in Chief News Kashmir also participated in the programme. The programme was held under able leadership of dynamic personaliyy and Stree Shakti founder Rekha Mody
Women Reservation in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly can be historic development
News Kashmir Desk
Women are as paramount as men to take forward the cradle of civilization.
Women are often dynamic leaders of change, galvanizing women and men to get involved, claim their rights, strengthen their communities and protect their planet. Their participation is fundamental to democratic governance.
Women in India participate in voting, run for public offices and political parties at lower levels more than men. Political activism and voting are the strongest areas of women’s political participation.
In 1993, a constitutional amendment was passed in India that called for a random one third of village council leader, or sarpanch, positions in gram panchayat, to be reserved for women. There is a long-term plan to extend this reservation to parliament and legislative assemblies.
The reservation of women in State and Union Territory legislatures and Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha is a long term dream, that would uplift the women.
Stree Shakti – The Parallel Force, one of the prominent organizations of country have been asking for 33 percent reservation in state and Union territory assemblies only . It is a natural step upwards. After Panchayat , Zila Parishad and Nagar Nigam it is only correct to give reservation in State Assemblies and Union Territories .
The expert pulse is that If Jammu and Kashmir will have this reservation implemented it would be positive and historic development.
Chairperson J&K Hajj Committee and Chairperson Baramulla DDC Safina Baig , while talking to the News Kashmir observed that :”
Women reservation in politics is the need of the hour. It is unfortunate reality that political parties give less mandate to women, no nation can grow without the effective participation of women in politics. By virtue of 73th 74th ammendment we had I Jammu and Kashmir women getting the due in panchayat Municipal to DDC. JK Union Territory assembly reservation for women can prove positive omen for entire country. Women are known for having compassion and human touch that would solve many problems, so the Reservation of women in upper levels of politics is must.
33 percent minimum reservation is need of hour in State, Union Territories legislatures and Parliament. Reservation Bill is pending in the Parliament. Under the leadership of honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiatives of hand holding especially for marginalized sections and many great things are happening. Yes definitely we are oldest and largest democracy but only 11 percent women representation in Rajyasabha and 10 percent in Loksabha is less and it needs to increase. India getting tribal women as President is a historic development and deserves all appreciation . I am hopeful that women reservation in all levels of politics would be a reality soon.”
Prominent weekly Newspaper of Kashmir the News Kashmir today at Hotel Downtown Srinagar, Munwarabad organised the world women’s day programme on the topic ” Issues and Aspirations of women.”
Noted people from different walks of life participated in the programme .
It was stressed that realities with reference to women in Jammu and Kashmir are a mix bag, with domestic violence being biggest negative facet and women excelling in education and competitive exams is a positive development .
Content editor News Kashmir Rameez Makhdoomi , Editor in Chief News Kashmir Farzana Mumtaz anchored the whole event.
The event was sponsored by the PR Professionals also known as PRP , Premier PR company of India, Habiart Foundation, Premier organization working on showcasing and promotion of arts in India, Rouble Nagi Art Foundation working for education of underprivileged children.
Grand Attire by Ambreen, Prominent cloth store sponsored the programme . Paras Hospital Srinagar also coordinated.
Scholarly voice Mushtaq Ul Haq Sikander, Sufi Painter Badrru Nisa , eminent Journalists Syed Rizwan Geelani, Bilal Bashir Bhat , Mir Sabeen Gulrez, Ajaz War, Aadil Salaam and Prominent women entrepreneurs Ambreen Nawaz, Sabah Imtiyaz , Mehreen also attended the event.
On the other hand, emerging lawyers Advocate Syed Mujtaba, Advocate Sana Shabir , Advocate Sharif Hussain , also including young and dynamic kids of Kashmir Saroosh Tanveer , Mahnoor Tanveer, Sulian participated in the event .
It is worth mentioning that Shahid Yaseen Hakak, Director SR Pixels Private Limited along with Phoneix Home Tuition service Manzoor Sultan and tutor Asima Lateef, teacher Jagmeet Kaur Bali participated in the event. Activist Bilal Bhat , Hanan Azad, entrepreneur, teachers Ishaan Mattoo and Vineet Koul also participated.
The one day event passed a joint resolution in an unanimous way of giving women full space in mosques, property rights and Gender education which are duly enshrined in Islam.
The burning issues faced by women in Kashmir and Globe were highlighted and their due achievements were highlighted.
Masooda Akthar, Deputy Director ICDS, Majid Mushtaq from Press Information Bureau and Mantasha Binti Rashid, Secretary Srinagar Development Authority , Ambreen Nawaz, women entrepreneur were guests of honour.
Certificates of excellence were awarded to participants for their contribution to cause of women.The event was widely applauded by the social and civil circles of Kashmir as a big leap towards ensuring positive era of development with reference to issues of women.
Green Valley Educational Institute organises colorful two day Art Exhibition
By Rameez Makhdoomi
In a major development with reference to promoting art in Kashmir, and give young and budding artists of Kashmir a platform to showcase their talent, renowned school of Kashmir Green Valley Educational Institute organised a Two Day Art Exhibition “Satrang” at Nigeen Club Nigeen.
Several prominent artists and painters of Kashmir including Hina Arif , Shafiya Shafi , Badrunnisa Bhat etc showcased their work .
While talking to this correspondent, Shafiya Shafi, eminent multi talented artist expressed delight that such impressive art exhibitions are held and lauded efforts of Green Valley Education Institute.
Hina Arif , renowned Painter and art teacher called for more such functions and development of art galleries in Kashmir to provide artists and painters more avenues to showcase their works .
Green Valley Educational Institute Chairman, Mohammad Yousuf Wani , while talking to this correspondent stated :” Green Valley Educational Institute has always taken art and culture fields very serious. The world class painters displaying their great talent here are products of Green Valley Educational Institute. We are proud of our legacy. Both our students and art teachers are dynamic and well versed in artistic skills. We would continue to organize such art exhibitions for budding and renowned artists .”
Soon after its independence in 1947, Indian foreign policy makers had to deal with an ideologically divided world. Western (liberal-capitalist) and Eastern (communist) blocs were led by the United States of America (USA) and former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) respectively. Instead of joining any of the two blocs, India along with many of the then newly independent colonies established the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961, which became a voice of the developing countries at multilateral forums. The Cold War (1947-1991) based World Order crumbled with the disintegration of the former USSR in 1991. The end of the Cold War made many countries, including India, to re-think their foreign policy and adjust their economic structures. In the immediate post-Cold War years, India took political steps to improve its relationship with the USA, Western European countries, and China. In 1991, India also adopted a new economic policy based on liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation.
In the 30 years after India made a major shift in its foreign and economic policy much has changed in global politics. To secure its interests in a changed world India has deliberately, or out of compulsion, made certain adjustments in foreign policy. However, some of the basic tenets of India’s foreign policy remain unchanged, though modified from time to time to achieve the country’s interests.
Personality wise, the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, was considered a chief architect of Indian foreign policy in early years of India’s independence, and Nehruvian policies endure. However, successive prime ministers, including those who led coalition governments, have played their part in shaping Indian foreign policy. Highlighting the role of a leader and political leadership, and changes in the Indian foreign policy after Narendra Modi was elected into power in 2014, some scholars started talking about a ‘Modi Doctrine’, and how Modi’s foreign policy is ‘different’.
Ganguly observes that, although Modi has made certain departures from the past, he has not ‘fundamentally altered the orientation of India’s foreign policy’.
As in the past, one of the major concerns and challenges to Indian foreign policy in present times is: how to deal with China? Political tensions between the USA and China, and growing Chinese assertiveness in South Asia have a major impact on India. The Modi years have witnessed serious political and military tensions between India and China. In 2017 Indian and Chinese soldiers were engaged in a military stand-off for 73 days at Doklam in Bhutan. More seriously, in 2020 Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed in Galwan valley in Ladakh when 20 Indian and, as acknowledged by China in 2021, four Chinese personnel lost their lives .
Since then several rounds of talks between Indian and Chinese commanders, and officials have taken place; yet the tension at the border has not subsided. Interestingly, in this period trade between the countries has exponentially increased. In the first nine months of 2021 India’s trade with China touched US $90 billion which is an increase of 49% over the previous year. This trade is, however, balanced in favour of China.
Primarily to deal with the Chinese challenge, India is strongly promoting a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) which also includes Japan, the USA, and Australia. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi termed QUAD a ‘huge security risk’ which has the potential to ‘stir confrontation among different groups … to maintain the dominance and hegemonic system of the US’ .
This section of the special issue analyses various aspects of India’s foreign policy in the past 75 years. In no particular order, it has an article by Amit Ranjan which looks at how the anti-colonial ideology of Nehru shaped India’s foreign policy in the formative years. Those policies guided the successive prime ministers of India. Despite paradigmatic shift in the Indian foreign policy in 1990s, Nehruvian principles have not been entirely given up. Even the most ‘non-Nehruvian’ Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has not been succeeded to steer Indian foreign policy away from shadows of Nehruvian and Nehruvianism.
Another article by Smruti S Pattanaik, recognises that India’s neighbourhood constitutes the core of the country’s foreign policy. It is entwined with the security and stability of India’s periphery which is home to diverse ethnic groups with familial ties and socio-cultural affinities that often criss-cross physical borders. A part of such connections was ruptured by the 1947 partition of the subcontinent. The majoritarian conception of nation-building in the post-colonial states detested shared socio-cultural commonality and emphasised an ‘exclusivity’ of their national identity which only sharpened that rupture. This attitude degenerated into a mindset characterised by mistrust and suspicion preventing co-operation that could have optimised the economic potential of the region. India’s over-emphasis on its security linkages with its neighbours made it extra-vigilant to the domestic politics and foreign policy objectives of its South Asian neighbours. Neighbours felt that such vigilance impeded on their sovereign foreign policy choices and constrained them in shaping their internal politics. As a result neighbours resented India. India’s neighbourhood policy, however, has undergone several shifts – it is slowly moving away from an overtly security-centric approach towards forging development partnerships with its neighbours as a means to ensure security.
Aseema Sinha’s article builds upon a vast literature and rarely used India’s Ministry of External Affairs Annual Reports. Sinha argues that India’s foreign policy actions through its 75 years are not unique or novel by any means but that any assessment of them must include an analysis of changing global structures and how they affect domestic imperatives. Analytically, an ‘inside-outside’ perspective, usually deployed in studies of India with a focus on India’s ideas and actions, must be combined with an ‘outside-in’ analysis. Such an outside-in analysis places India in the context of global structures across four phases of foreign policies [1947–1989; 1999–2000; 2000–2016, 2016–2021]. Global aspects must be analysed by paying attention to interactions between global economic and security structures, ‘multiplex’ features and ‘weaponised interdependence’ that make statecraft urgent and relevant.
Jivanta Schottli’s contribution looks at the idea of the ‘Indian Ocean Zone of Peace’ (IOZOP) that emerged during the 1950s and 60s, formalised in 1972 with the creation of a United Nations Ad Hoc Committee. India’s maritime strategy during the Cold War towards the major powers was refracted through the discourse and institutions of non-alignment such as IOZOP. In recent times, the emergence of the ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ as a strategic construct that is shaping India’s maritime outlook marks a radical change in terms of power projection and political engagement. The article considers both the vectors and agents of change in India’s maritime strategy over time.
Another valuable contribution comes from Rajan Kumar. It talks about India’s multilateralism which, as the article finds, has undergone three distinct phases. A high-decibel universalism based on morality and idealism marked the first phase (1947–1961). India was favourably disposed to the UN during this period. A gradual shift in India’s strategy occurred in the second phase (1961–1991) with attempts at ‘regime shifting’ or what may be referred to as ‘parallel-institutionalisation’. The Non-Alignment Movement (1961) and G-77 (1964) were constituted during this period. The third phase of India’s multilateralism began after the end of the Cold War in 1991. NAM’s relevance became suspect with the cessation of bipolar politics. India embraced all sorts of organisations during this period. In the last two decades, it has joined four notable organisations, viz., the G20, the QUAD, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation or Shanghai Pact. India refers to it as a policy of multi-alignment. India’s intense interactions at the systemic level are in stark contrast to its low engagement at the regional level. It is yet to develop a robust multilateral framework in South Asia.
Kashmir is rich in natural forests and although the Forest Department continues its operations against jungle smugglers, the people living near the forests are engaged in illegal felling of trees. Extensive forest cover is found in all the four districts of South Kashmir and the forests are much safer than in North and Central Kashmir. The forest department claims it has largely curbed forest smuggling and is continuing operations against forest smugglers. However, people living near forests have been found to be more harmful to the green gold mines than forest smugglers. the Willow Range in Kokranag, found that people living near the forests cut down trees in broad daylight, which clearly shows the negligence of the authorities. As a result, ancient and precious trees fall down after a while. Sources said that these people cut the trunks of the trees from all sides and burn them due to which these trees, worth lakhs of rupees, become weak and hollow inside and fall on their own, which these people later use for themselves. As a result, lush and hundreds of years old trees are slowly disappearing.Experts say that pine and other types of trees take one hundred to one hundred and fifty years to grow fully.”If we do not protect these trees, the day is not far when our future generations will curse us because we have failed to protect these beautiful, lush and precious forests,” they said.Civil society groups have called on the forest department officials to take action against forest smugglers as well as those involved in such deforestation.
“We saw devastation and mass scale deforestation going on at Kupwara Anantnag, Budgam, this made me and my friends sad. Leaving the place with a heavy heart, we went to the Deputy Commissioner’s office with a plea and appealed to him to launch a campaign in the area, however, nothing was done so far.”
According to figures, the Jammu and Kashmir government has recovered over 37,000 cubic feet of timber from timber smugglers in different parts of the Kashmir region. The officials admit that there have been many occasions where the forest smuggling mafia got “free hand” to carry out mass-scale deforestation. However; they claimed that plantation drives launched by the Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology and erecting of fencing and boundary walling has helped in rampant felling of trees by timber mafia—this they said would otherwise affect the larger ecology balance and take a toll on the green gold of the Kashmir region.
According to officials, the forest department seized over 37,9437.19 cubic feet of timber and registered around 626 cases of timber smuggling during 2019-2020 and onwards. The forest officials say that nearly 78 horses have been seized from April 2021 onwards.
The Divisional Forest Officer, Tangmarg, while reacting to such claims said that the fallen trees are old dry stumps refreshed by women folk during collection of Firewood. “Recently, 5 PSAs have been issued against timber smugglers of the area.”
Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir has 21,387 sq km of forest area. Nearly 47.80% of Jammu and Kashmir’s geographical area is covered by forests. The officials say that economically, the forests in Jammu and Kashmir generate over 2 million man-days of employment and have a monetary value equivalent to Rs 1.93 lakh crore.
‘Start of STRATEGY’
The key constituents of forest damages have been thoroughly examined and accordingly prevention and remedial measures have been taken viz. The people living in forest fringe villages indulge in wood cutting due to underlying socio-economic factors such as poverty, lack of accessibility and lack of employment opportunities.
The Forest department has first allowed road constructions in inaccessible forest villages through PMGSY scheme under Forest Conservation Act which has facilitated access to these forest fringe village people to go to towns for seeking job opportunities. The Forest department has also involved local people in plantation and timber extraction works which has provided them employment at their own place. He says that the forest department has also developed Trekking routes and Eco-parks in vulnerable and smuggling prone areas which has created plenty of opportunities for them to earn their livelihood. On the other hand, the chronic and habitual timber smugglers have been booked under Public Safety Act to create perceptual deterrence.
He further shared that the Forest department has placed the right people for the right job and has effectively involved Forest Protection Force and Police in carrying out the scientific investigations in forest crime cases. These investigations have led to disclosure of nexus existing between various agencies in facilitating illicit timber trade and it has eventually led to arrest of big fishes including officials wherever they have been involved.
“The Forest department has seized many vehicles used in timber transportation which have been confiscated in favour of the government. The forest department has seized and canceled many licenses of saw mill owners who have been found involved in illicit timber trade,” he informed, adding that the remedial measures adopted by forest dept include no. of special plantation projects undertaken in previously degraded and deforested forest areas such as in Tosamaidan, Shopian, Rafiabad and Kandi.
“Millions of plants have been planted by the Forest Department especially under CAMPA scheme over the last few years in these areas which are showing very positive results. The previously degraded swathes are now turning green.” He says that there is a large public support to the Forest department in forest conservancy and efforts of forest department have received tremendous support from civil society, media which have given real boost to forest frontline staff extraordinarily working in the field.
Bhupendra Kumar Modi (born 2 January 1949), known informally as Dr. M,is an world known personality, Indian-born Singaporean businessman, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist.He is the founder-chairman of Smart Group of companies, the founder of the Global Citizen Forum and the global chairman of the Foreign Investors India Forum. He is also the Honorary President of the World Federation of United Nations Associations.
Recently during the 75th Independence Day celebration event held by his esteemed persona at New Delhi Bhupendra Kumar Modi dwelled on important aspects .
“India has population resource . We add three hundred children every minute and USA just 40. The population is now mostly digital and educated . These children in 2047 would be adult and make India a new India. We have highly productive population. India is not Binded by borders. Many countries have mini India’s. The political system needs to change as outside residing Indians need to have more tangible say in important affairs of India . Be it Doctors or CEOs or technology sector Indians are in lead role be it in USA or UK . We need to ensure that money from outside earned by Indians comes in a good portion to India. India and its civilization is not just within its borders throughout the world. Be it veda or Yoga or Gita they are highly respected in USA along with our family structure is highly appreciated there .Spiritual leaders, politicians, technocrats, businessman are highly respected in USA and world. At 100 years Indian civilization would shine over entire world and we would emerge as world Guru . Everyone needs to be part of this great journey,” Bhupendra Kumar Modi.
