e-Gov institute proposed in India’s 12th plan
The Government of India has proposed to set up a National Institute for e-Governance (NIG) in the 12th Plan, in an effort to enhance computer literacy and information technology (IT) skills among government employees. The institute in association with premier institutions like Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) will offer e-Governance related courses to government employees.
The Government of India has proposed to set up a National Institute for e-Governance (NIG) in the 12th Plan, in an effort to enhance computer literacy and information technology (IT) skills among government employees. The institute in association with premier institutions like Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) will offer e-Governance related courses to government employees.
India signs international tax treaty
India has signed an international tax treaty for getting information on black money stashed abroad. The country has become the latest signatory to the multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The multilateral instrument is the single legal basis for multi-country cooperation.
India has signed an international tax treaty for getting information on black money stashed abroad. The country has become the latest signatory to the multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The multilateral instrument is the single legal basis for multi-country cooperation.
Rajasthan bio-diversity project phase-II approved
The Japan Government has approved the second phase of Rajasthan Forestry and Bio-diversity Project (RFBP). Massive plantation would be done under this ambitious project in next 8 years. Japan Government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,152 crore for this project. RFBP aims at ecological restoration and biological up-gradation of degraded forests and other lands in Rajasthan.
The Japan Government has approved the second phase of Rajasthan Forestry and Bio-diversity Project (RFBP). Massive plantation would be done under this ambitious project in next 8 years. Japan Government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,152 crore for this project. RFBP aims at ecological restoration and biological up-gradation of degraded forests and other lands in Rajasthan.
India plans 10 Cr jobs for urban poor in 12th Plan
The Union Government has decided to create job opportunities for the nearly 10 crore urban poor under proposed National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The mission to be launched in the 12th Five Year Plan will replace the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY) started in 1997.
The Union Government has decided to create job opportunities for the nearly 10 crore urban poor under proposed National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The mission to be launched in the 12th Five Year Plan will replace the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY) started in 1997.
e-Learning tools for Bihar polytechnics on anvil
Bihar’s Science and Technology Department has decided to upgrade the faculty infrastructure of its 13 polytechnic colleges to maintain quality demand driven technical education and rationalisation of evaluation system. As part of the move the department has sought services of consultants to prepare detailed project report for setting up e-Learning and computer laboratories in these colleges.
Bihar’s Science and Technology Department has decided to upgrade the faculty infrastructure of its 13 polytechnic colleges to maintain quality demand driven technical education and rationalisation of evaluation system. As part of the move the department has sought services of consultants to prepare detailed project report for setting up e-Learning and computer laboratories in these colleges.
Dear Sir,
Two women self-help groups in village Nahara, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana want to start candle manufacturing unit for their social and economic upliftment. These two groups have 29 poor and downtrodden women from 29 families. We, therefore, request you to kindly help us in getting the paraffin wax on concessional rates. Also, if you want to share with us your views, which you think may be of benefit for these women, please send to us and we will be highly grateful for this.
Any information can be sent at wcws.volunteer@gmail.com or you can call us at 09871034451.
Regards, Prem
Besides economic empowerment, these groups can also act as counsellers in the surrounding areas of their work and motivate others, especially women, to insist safe measures while practicing sex lest they may be infected. Live struggling examples like these women groups can go a long way in instilling safeguarding measures for others in the group. Whyn't start a similar group for men too?
[...] HIV-positive women get a helping hand-in India,China & Combodia Posted: 26th March 2008 Colombo: In order to help women living with HIV lead a life of self-respect and economic independence, a ‘Women and Wealth Project’ (WWP) has been launched in India, China and Cambodia.The project has been launched by the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional HIV and Development Programme and Thailand’s Population and Community Development Association (PDA).Under this project umbrella groups of women living with HIV run small, market-savvy social enterprises, with technical and marketing support from PDA, UNDP, international agencies and the private sector. PDA provided the HIV-positive women with business management training to assist them in developing business plans before establishing their specific enterprises. As part of this project the Cambodian Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (CCW) of the Cambodian People Living with HIV/AIDS Network (CPN+) has set up a garment manufacturing business called ‘Modern Dress Sewing Factory’ (MDSF) employing 30 HIV positive women.In India, the Positive Women Network (PWN+) has established a conceptual design and printing business called ‘Social Light Communications’ (SLC) employing two HIV positive women and two men.In China, Colorful Clouds Yunnan, a female wing of AIDS Care China—a network of people living with HIV—has set up ‘Positive Candle Works’ (PCW), a 100 per cent beeswax candle manufacturing factory employing four women.Each business will be marketed under the common ‘WE’ brand (Women Empowered), with the aim to gain market access for their products and services both locally and internationally. The PPP, devised by PDA, has been highly successful in Thailand in providing economic opportunities for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. It is economic empowerment as a means to reducing stigma and discrimination. —iGovernment Bureau To know more click:http://www.igovernment.in/site/hiv-positive-women-get-a-helping-hand/ [...]
Dear All,
SAVE Foundation is a NGO working for the People Living With HIV/AIDS in Sangli district (one of the HIV/AIDS Hard-Hit district in India)of Maharashtra.
SAVE Foundation implementing Innovative Project titled - [quote post="2492"][quote post="2492"]'Reduction in Sociel Stigma and Descrimination Through 'Mixed Women Self-Help Groups (WLHAs and Non-WLHAs) Income Generating Activities (MWSHG-IGA). [/quote][/quote]
Total 19 such groups have been fore\med involving 130 WLHAs and 117 Non-WLHAs. All these groups have Saving account and started monthly savings. These groups are linked with financial Institutes for loan and groups started internal lending.
More interesting is that FIVE groups started Income Generating Activities and the groups are earning profits. More are interested start various activities.
I strongly feel that these MWSHG- IGA making differenc in reducing social stigma about HIV/AIDS and at the same time providing means for women to stand on their own feet.
I strongly recommend that instead of having WLHAs Groups we must have Mixed women groups which helps lot in reducing stigma and increase community acceptance.
Thanks
Dear All,
SAVE Foundation is a NGO working for the People Living With HIV/AIDS in Sangli district (one of the HIV/AIDS Hard-Hit district in India) of Maharashtra.
SAVE Foundation implementing Innovative Project titled - Reduction in Sociel Stigma and Descrimination Through Mixed Women Self-Help Groups (WLHAs and Non-WLHAs) Income Generating Activities (MWSHG-IGA). Total 19 such groups have been formed involving 130 WLHAs and 117 Non-WLHAs. All these groups have saving account and started monthly savings. These groups are linked with financial Institutes for loan and groups started internal lending.
More interesting is that FIVE groups started Income Generating Activities and the groups are earning profits. More are interested start various activities.
I strongly feel that these MWSHG- IGA making differenc in reducing social stigma about HIV/AIDS and at the same time providing means for women to stand on their own feet.
I strongly recommend that instead of having WLHAs Groups we must have Mixed women groups which helps lot in reducing stigma and increase community acceptance.
Thanks
Great idea put into action.It will boost up the morale of PLWHAs.
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