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.
Setting of Mega food Parks is an ambitious plan and its success depends entirely on the role played by the corporates.Government should give emphasis to overcome "Babushahi" of the officials involved. A million dollar question: Is our infrastructure is ready for such change? First we need to develope it atleast in few northern and in eastern states.Lets be optimistic and contribute towards its succes rather than criticing it.
[quote comment="11236"]An excellent idea. Let a comprehensive paper be prepared on problems of in preserving, marketing and export of fruit and vegetables. We have crying on rotting of fruit and vegetables since 1970s but have done little to adress the problem. Does any body remember that India tried exporting banana to West Asia durin 1975-76 and all our banana rotted in the hold of vessel because the vessel was not a reefer vessel and we did not get berth for several days. One way out is to encourage large indusrial houses like Reliance, Tatas, Aditya Birla Group, Bharti, Godrej etc to start from contract marketing, grading, cold chain , domestic marketing and export. If the Minister is really interested he should call these industrial houses and talk bussiness. Time is right and ripe.[/quote]
We would like inform you that our JAGRUTHI SEVA SANGAM is assure that cold chain project will be provided to us for our sustainablity
All talks about cold chains in present scenario of power shortage means ADDING COST (NOT VALUE ) to the products. And if the chain is broken once, quality of produce delivered at consumer end will NOT be ACCEPTABLE.
Why cant the policy makers talk of simple methods to ensure safe keep of perishable goods? This gives advantage of storage, adding value and NOT FLOODING market at the same time-saving market from crashing in price terms.
It is a welcome direction.But the govt cannot handle this.
The infrastructure should be designed and erected by govt and it should be handed over to private parties with sealing of charges or directions of use.The number should be increased to 300 and the locations should be in backward districts along the national /state highways....No politician/kins should be handed over the contract to avoid favoritism.One person per family from the vicinity need to be employed.Power supplies to be one consideration while selecting the location. Needless to say keep this out of all towns above 1 lakh population so that the rural mass gets benefit and access is not a pain.
If we have a location with good concentration of agcl produce, all airlines should be given free entry to export goods out of this location.
Profit earned by all parties should be excempted from all taxes for first 10 years to attract interest and ensure economic success.
K.V.Iyer.
This has been an area that I have encountered many a times recently.
Everybody talks of "From the field to the market"... including the informal and formal middlemen in the form of arm-twisting dalals in the villages and the sophisticated "Fresh's" started by the corporates. I have heard of it from the ground level farmers in Geteswadi in Kalyan to the VIIT-sponsored Baramati Initative in Baramati.
The ultimate objective of either party is to make handsome profits at the cost of the illiterate and helpless farmer.e.g.,
(a) Carrots bought @ Rs 2/kg from the farmer is sold at Rs 20/kg in the cities!
(b) Farmers are encouraged to use fertilizers to increase the size and weight of vegetables
(c) Farmers are totally ignorant of the costing aspects...happy that expenses are equal to income
(d) Farmers have to go to moneylenders to borrow money for their social obligations...with interest rates as high as 2% per month and default rates @ 6%per month!
So where are we and how is this going to solve the problem...never under existing systems.
Solutions are aplenty...if we think the farmer's way. Can we not create a "haat" for the farmer in the towns and cities where he can sell his produce. For transportation, help create a co-operative who could hire transporters to carry the produce to the point of sale. Teach him simple maths to find out his ROI and therby fix his selling price. Handhold him for sometime till he becomes confident. For this, we could use students of colleges of business and Business schools...to help out in his education. Lets not forget that the farmer has the basic intelligence. He only needs a direction and focus... to help him overcome tendencies to commit suicide or adopt distress sales.
An excellent idea. Let a comprehensive paper be prepared on problems of in preserving, marketing and export of fruit and vegetables. We have crying on rotting of fruit and vegetables since 1970s but have done little to adress the problem. Does any body remember that India tried exporting banana to West Asia durin 1975-76 and all our banana rotted in the hold of vessel because the vessel was not a reefer vessel and we did not get berth for several days. One way out is to encourage large indusrial houses like Reliance, Tatas, Aditya Birla Group, Bharti, Godrej etc to start from contract marketing, grading, cold chain , domestic marketing and export. If the Minister is really interested he should call these industrial houses and talk bussiness. Time is right and ripe.
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