non-allotment of wheat and rice by centre

Smt. Ranjana Baghel writes to centre

Bhopal:Friday, July 31, 2009:Updated 18:10IST The Minister of State for Women and Child Welfare (independent charge), Smt. Ranjana Baghel has urged the central government for allotment of wheat/rice to Madhya Pradesh as per the demand for distribution of supplementary nutrition through Anganwadi centers.

In a letter to the Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development (independent charge) Smt. Krishna Tirath, Smt. Ranjana Baghel said that Madhya Pradesh had placed a demand of 1.25 lakh metric tonne wheat and 15 thousand metric tonne wheat against which it has received only 10 thousand 850 tonne wheat and 1857 metric tonne rice in April under the first quarter.
Second quarter is on but wheat/rice quota has not been received yet from the Women and Child Development Department of Government of India. The continuity of distribution of supplementary nutrition through Anganwadis is being adversely affected due to non-availability of BPL wheat and rice, she added.
Smt. Baghel has urged Smt. Tirath to issue directives to make available wheat and rice to Madhya Pradesh as per its actual requirement. She informed that supplementary nutrition is being distributed to children of 6 month to 6 years age and expectant and nursing mothers through Anganwadi centers. Wheat is required to prepare supplementary nutrition, which is received from the center under wheat based nutrition programme.

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central Bundelkhand authority is against federal spirit

Chief Minister writes to Prime Minister

Bhopal:Friday, July 31, 2009:Updated 22:15IST The Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has described the idea of setting up a separate Bundelkhand Development Authority by Government of India as against the federal structure of the country and undue interference of the Centre in state affairs.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh today the Chief Minister pointed out that Madhya Pradesh Government has already constituted a Bundelkhand Development Authority in May 2007 keeping in view the special requirements of Bundlkhand region. He said that in such a situation the constitution of another authority for Bundelkhand region by Central Government would be merely duplication and it will entail unnecessary expenditure.
The Chief Minister reminded the Prime Minister that Madhya Pradesh Government has been demanding a special package for development of Bundlkhand region which has been reeling under severe drought for last some years.
The Chief Minister pointed out that he had repeated the request for special package for Bundelkhand region in his letter to him on July 16, 2009. The Chief Minister said that despite recommendations of the Central Study Team, which visited Bundlkhand region, the Central Government has not sanctioned any special assistance for this region.
The Chief Minister in his letter to the Prime Minister said that in the presentation prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Samra Committee has recommended a special assistance of about Rs. 4000 crore to Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Chouhan wondered that instead of providing immediate assistance to Bundelkhand region the Central Government has initiated action to set up a separate Bundelkhand Development Authority.
The Chief Minister wrote to the Prime Minister that Madhya Pradesh State Government is fully capable of meeting the challenge of effective implementation of development programmes in Bundelkhand region in a time bound manner. He pointed out that central ministers have also lauded the efficient implementation of centrally sponsored schemes in Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Chouhan said that in view of the above mentioned facts, the Prime Minister would agree that the proposal of constituting a central Bundelkhand Development Authority is not justified from administrative as well as constitutional point of view.
Shri Chouhan urged the Prime Minister to immediately sanction assistance for development of Bundelkhand region to mitigate the sufferings of the people in that region.Dinesh Malviya

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permanent five posts of Deputy Government Advocate

Cabinet Decisions

Bhopal:Friday, July 31, 2009:Updated 20:40IST The state cabinet at its meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today took several important decisions.

The cabinet endorsed the action of inviting six times more candidate instead of five times in the process of selection of Subedar/Sub Inspector/Platoon Commanders in 2007-08 by not taking action as per the sequence mentioned in Madhya Pradesh Police (executive) Service Recruitment Rules 1997. However, this decision would not be considered as precedence in future.
The cabinet decided to allot 1.967 hectare land to Bhilai J.P. Cement Ltd, Babupur, district Satna at village Birhuli. Besides, it was decided to allot 183.190 hectare land to S.J.K. Power Ltd, Shahadol.
The cabinet also endorsed the decision to allot 401 acre land for establishment of Central Police Training College Training Institute V.I.P. Security Traffic Training Centre. It also decided to allot 5.48 hectare land to Mahan Coal Ltd in Singrauli district at village Amalia.
The cabinet also decided to allot 5.87 acre land to Madhya Pradesh Textbooks Corporation for construction of a godown on payment basis. It also decided to allot 8.94 acre land to I.T.B.P. Karera at village Raipur Dhamkan in Shivpuri tahasil.
The cabinet granted permission for filing up 134 direct recruitment posts of Naib Tahasildar.
The cabinet decided to make available bamboo at subsidized rates to Baiga community like Basod community. Members of Baiga community also earn their living by making bamboo items. They will be provided bamboo at the rate of 150 bamboo per family.
The cabinet accorded sanction to the revised set up and pay scale of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation. It sanctioned 213 posts of different categories in the revised set up.
The cabinet endorsed the decision of relaxing the ban on fresh recruitments to fill up the temporary posts sanctioned for newly constituted 45 tahasils.
The cabinet endorsed the decision to make permanent five posts of Deputy Government Advocate in the office of the Advocate General at Jabalpur.
The cabinet accorded sanction for creation of eight new posts for setting up a separate examination cell in the Registry of the M.P. High Court.

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Member Engineering NVDA Vinod Kumar Bhatia Retires

Bhopal:Friday, July 31, 2009:Updated 21:06IST A senior irrigation engineer and member of engineering wing of Narmada Valley Development Authority, Vinod Kumar Bhatia retired today after a prolonged 35 years of service in WRD and NVDA.He was given a warm farewell by the officers and employees of the NVDA.
A function was organised at conference hall of Narmada Bhavan here at late evening. The Vice Chairman of NVDA R.K. Julania praised his services to NVDA and expressed gratitude on behalf of the organisation.
He wished a healthy after retirement life for Shri. Bhatia. Chief engineers of all the zones, field engineers and staff members were present on the occasion. A momento was also presented to him by V.C.Adil Khan

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Smt. Sadhna Singh Referred to Bombay Hospsital

MPINFO:Wednesday, July 29, 2009:Updated 17:42IST The Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan's wife Smt. Sadhna Singh has been shifted to Bombay Hospital, Mumbai due to sudden health problem. Doctors attending upon her have referred her to the Bombay Hospital for further treatment and necessary medical examinations.

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J&K Drama Hog the headlines of most dailies

Most dailies have a picture of the high drama in the J&K Assembly yesterday, with supporters trying to dissuade Omar Abdullah from quitting as CM. " Upset at PDP charge, Omar quits as CM" as the Hindu headline, while the Times of India writes "Persuaded to stay, PC says charge false".

Anil Ambani's no holds barred attack on brother Mukesh and the Petroleum Ministry finds prominent coverage. "Anil puts Deora in gas chamber" is the Economic Times headline.
The Sports pages feature two interesting stories today. The first - Germany's Paul Biedermann handing Michael Philps his first major international defeat since 2005, winning the 200m freestyle title with a world record. Second - Ferrari is hopeful of Massa's return - but Schumacher could stand in for him.
The Indian Express has an unusual story. The item titled "For lonely Punjab prisoners, government plans a family break in jail" says that jail inmates will get residential suites for short stage with wife and children.
India's greatest conman Natwarlal who died at the age of 97 on the 25th of July finds front page coverage in the Hindustan Times. "Natwarlal leaves them guessing even in death" says the paper. Apparently the conman's brother claimed that he died in 1996.
"Chand Mohammed is Chander once again " writes the Times of India, of the infamous Haryana leader of the Chand-Fiza fame.

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Planning commission member, Shri Shah calls on C.M.

Bhopal:Tuesday, July 28, 2009:Updated 20:00IST Member, Central Planning Commission, Shri Mihir Shah called on the Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan here at Vidhan Sabha Bhawan today. Expressing happiness over nomination of Shri Mihir Shah as member of the Planning Commission, Shri Chouhan said that Shri Shah’s nomination has increased the expectations of the Madhya Pradesh from the Planning Commission. The renowned economist, Shri Mihir Shah is the first person form Madhya Pradesh to be appointed as member of the Planning Commission.

Shri Shah said that under the leadership of Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan people’s faith in politics of development has increased. People in rural areas are convinced that Shri Chouhan is making all possible efforts for betterment of farmers and rural areas of the state.
The Chief Minister underlined the need for amendment in tasks rates provision and construction of permanent assets under the National Rural Employment Gurantee Scheme and to make adequate provisions for development blocks which are backward in the mainstream of the progress.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan also apprised the Member, Shri Shah of the application of information technology for good governance in the state. Shri Chouhan said that every possible mean is being adopted to curb the menace of corruption.
Shri Mihir Shah lauded the command area development works and construction of wells built under the Kapildhara sub-scheme of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Shri Shah shared his experiences of development works carried out by him specially in rural area with the Chief Minister.Sunita Dube

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Certificates of Patwari Examination 2008 to be examined

Directives issued to all collectors

The State Government have ordered an enquiry into the certificates of all the candidates who have passed the Patwari Examination 2008. Also, the DCA certificates of those candidates, which have been examined earlier would be reexamined.
In pursuance of new guidelines in this regard, the last date for examination of the certificates in the districts has been extended from July 31, 2009 to August 20, 2009. Thereafter, the certificates of the candidates forwarded by the district would be reexamined by the headmasters of the concerning patwari training schools from August 21 to August 31, 2009. The Commissioner, Land Records and Settlement, Shri Vinod Kumar has issued detailed instructions to all the Collectors in this regard.
It may be mentioned that a candidate must have passed higher secondary (10+2) examination along with “O” level certification from DOEACC/IETE or one-year Computer Diploma (DCA) or higher qualification in computer from a recongnized institution registered and affiliated to a university recognized by the University Grants Commission for appearing in the aforesaid examination.
During the scrutiny of the DCA certificates submitted by some candidates, they were sent to the concerning university seeking information about the authenticity of these certificates.
In response to this, the university informed that even though any institution which is recognized by any university or affiliated to or registered, has no right to issue such a certificate. The university further clarified that the certificate issued with the seal and signature of the university only will be valid.
Similarly, DOEACC Society also informed that “O” level certificate in computer issued only by the DOACC Society, Delhi will be valid. Moreover, certificate issued by the institution affiliated with DOEACC will not be valid.
In view of the above information, Collectors have been directed to accept such DCA certificates of the selected candidates which have been issued with the seal and signature of the university only.Nityanand Dube

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C.M. Shri Chouhan extends b’day greetings to Governor

Bhopal:Tuesday, July 28, 2009:Updated 19:20IST The Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Raj Bhawan this morning and greeted the Governor, Shri Rameshwar Thakur on his birthday. The Chief Minister wished him long and illustrious life. The Minister for Public Relations, Shri Laxmikant Sharma also wished the Governor on his birthday at Raj Bhawan, today.
The Chief Secretary, Shri Rakesh Sahni; Director General of Police, Shri S.K. Raut; Vice Chancellors of various universities; Lt. General A.S. Lamba; President, State Youth Congress, Shri Jeetu Patwari; senior officers of police and administration, religious heads of different religions, Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Redcross Society, Shri N.K. Sharma also wished the Governor on the occasion.Sunita Dube

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Over 2.50 Lakh People Earning Livelihood Through PMCS

Bhopal:Tuesday, July 28, 2009:Updated 19:40IST In order to make farmers economically stronger, about two lakh 55 thousand people in rural areas have been associated with primary milk cooperative societies in Madhya Pradesh. At present, five thousand 511 such Primary Milk Cooperative Societies (PMCS) are functioning in the state.

During the year 2008-09, five milk federations’ functioning at Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior and Jabalpur registered average milk collection of five lakh 15 thousand 989 kilolitres per day. While the average local milk sale was four lakh eight thousand 392 litres per day.
The milk sale under the National Milk Grid was registered at the rate of one lakh 60 thousand 947 literes per day outside the state during the period under report. The cooperative dairy structure not only benefit directly to milk producing members of the cooperative society but is strengthening the rural economy indirectly too.
It may be mentioned that in Madhya Pradesh, three-tier system has been introduced to benefit milk producers. At the first level, M.P. State Cooperative Federation Limited (MPCDF) is functioning on the lines of “Anand” system.
At second level, five regional cooperative milk federations are functioning at Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior and Jabalpur. The third level include primary milk cooperative societies through which farmers are being provided additional livelihood opportunity through animal husbandry.Sunita Dube

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Old City and Lower Lake will be beautified: Shri Gaur

Bhopal:Sunday, July 26, 2009:Updated 18:00IST Old City and Lower Lake will also be beautified for which process will be undertaken to widen roads and crossings and inflow of dirty water from drains and nullah into Lower Lake will be blocked. With this in view, Urban Administration and Development Minister Shri Babulal Gaur visited Kamla Park, Ginnauri, Budhwara, Itwara, Mangalwara Chowk, Ghora Nakhas, Nadra bus stand, Alpana Talkies trisection, railway platform No. 4 and Lily Talkies road and gave necessary instructions to officers.

Bhopal Municipal Corporation commissioner Shri Manish Singh, city commissioner Shri Bedekar, incharge chief engineer Public Works Shri Mehra, executive engineer Public Health Engineering Shri MK Shrivastava, vice-president of MP Sports Council Shri Om Yadav and officers of municipal corporation, CPA and Forest Department.
First of all, Shri Gaur visited areas near Kamla Park and instructed to start the parking facility there within two days and install benches on the lake shores for visitors. In Ginnauri, he instructed to widen the road and complete beautification of locality's park within a month.
During the visit of Itwara and Budhwara, the Urban Administration and Development Minister held talks with people and then instructed for shifting of existing meat market into the new building soon.
He instructed for preparation of a master plan of Mangalwara and Budhwara crossings, widening of roads, construction of drains and shifting small time vendors doing business of roadsides to alternative site. He also instructed for shifting of tempo stand of Itwara crossing.
Shri Gaur also visited Nadra Bus Stand and inspected the ongoing beautification work there. He instructed the officers to widen the road between Ice Factory and Kali Mandir so that road towards railway platform No. 4 can be widened.

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Shaurya Smarak to come up in Bhopal soon

CM Shri Chouhan pays tributes to Kargil martyrs

Bhopal:Sunday, July 26, 2009:Updated 17:20IST Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tributes to the martyrs of Kargil war by reciting this stanza of a poem :
'Pooje na gaye shaheed to phir yeh mantra kaun apnaye ga,
Topon ke munh se kaun akad chhati apni adaaye ga,
Choome ga kaun phande kaun goliyan vaksh par khaye ga,
Apne hathon apne mastak phir aage kaun badhaye ga
Pooje na gaye shaheed to phir yeh beej kahan se aye ga,
Dharti maa kah kar mati mathe se kaun lagaye ga'
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan also garlanded portraits of son of Bhopal Major Ajay Prasad who laid down his life in Kargil war, Captain Shreyansh Gandhi and Captain Devashish Sharma.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Kargil Victory Day is a golden day in the history of Indian army. It was on this day that jawans of Indian army had forced Pakistani infiltrators and jawans of Pakistani army to flee from Kargil area despite adverse conditions and had foiled infiltrators' evil designs. He said that hundreds of Jawans laid down their lives while defending India during Kargil war. On this day we salute all those martyrs.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh government is going to construct country's first Shaurya Smarak (Gallantry Memorial) in Bhopal. Budgetary allocation for the memorial has been made apart from selection of the land on which it will be built. He informed that inauguration of construction work of this memorial will be made soon by Army Chief Shri Deepak Kapoor.
At the function, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan also met parents of Shaheed Major Ajay Prasad, Shri RN Prasad and Smt. Kusum Prasad and welcomed them. Those present on the occasion included Shri Aditya Vikram Pethiya, who was decorated with Veer Chakra during 1971 Indo-Pak war, director of Madhya Pradesh Sainik Kalyan Board retired Brigadier Shri Pramod Kumar, Zila Sainik Kalyan Adhikari ex-Wing Commander Shri AK Puri, a number of army men, ex-servicemen and family members of army men.

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Healthy body biggest boon: Shri Laxmikant Sharma

Thousands of people participate in walkathon

Bhopal:Sunday, July 26, 2009:Updated 18:02IST Culture and Public Relations Minister Shri Laxmikant Sharma flagged off a walkathon at Board Office Crossing here today. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the healthy body is the biggest boon. He described morning walk as the biggest need for healthy body. The walkathon was organised by a private mobile operating company and a private FM radio. Shri Sharma also distributed prizes to winners after the walkathon.
Thousands of people turned up at Board Office Crossing at 7 am. Later, walkathon participants reached Arera Club near Mayur Park and returned to Board Office Crossing where the walkathon culminated. People enjoyed the five-kilometre walk amidst light drizzle. Culture Minister Shri Sharma accompanied the walkathon participants throughout the walk. He congratulated organisers of this programme. Shri Sharma hoped that awareness about health will increase in the city and apart from making Madhya Pradesh a healthy state, people will also enjoy life with their healthy bodies.

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Scheduled caste beneficiaries to get permits along with vehicles

Meeting of State Scheduled Caste Advisory Board concludes

Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 20:55IST Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to provide permits, insurance papers and registration documents along with vehicles sanctioned to scheduled caste beneficiaries under various welfare schemes. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan has instructed to implement an effective process for this with coordination among divisional commissioners, RTOs and Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan was addressing a meeting of State Scheduled Caste Advisory Board at the committee chamber No. 1 at the Vidhan Sabha here on Friday.
Those present at the meeting included Tribal Welfare Minister Shri Jagannath Singh, Minister of State Shri Harishankar Khatik, member of the advisory board and MLA Dr. Smt. Vinod Panthi, Shri Jugal Kishore Bagri, Shri Ram Charit, Ladduram Kori, Shri Brahmanand Ratnakar, Shri Rodmal Rathore, Shri Manohar Untwal, Shri Lalji Ram Malviya, former MLA Shri Lal Singh Arya, Principal Secretary Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Welfare Shri OP Rawat, Principal Secretary General Administration Shri Sudesh Kumar, Director General of Police Shri SK Raut, Commissioner Scheduled Castes Development Smt. Saleena Singh, managing director of Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation Shri SR Mohanty, Director Tribal Research Institute Smt. IM Chahal and Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of the concerning departments.
Fill reserved posts soon
The Chief Minister also issued instructions to fill the posts of reserved classes soon. He instructed to compile the information about the process undertaken during the last one year for filling reserved posts in all the departments and present the same to him.
150 percent increase in the budget of Tribal Sub-Plan
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan informed Board members that 150 percent increase has been effected in the budget of Tribal Sub-Plan. There was a provision of Rs 945 crore in the year 2005-06 which has risen to Rs 2497 crore in 2009-10. He instructed budgetary allocation for scheduled castes should be made in ratio of their population in the state.
Local bodies to manage Ambedkar Mangal Bhawans
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan instructed to entrust work of managing and maintaining Ambedkar Mangal Bhawans to local bodies. He did so after a demand was made by the Board members. The meeting was informed that construction of 100 Mangal Bhawans has been completed while 89 buildings are under construction.
Proposal to Centre to increase grants for schemes
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan instructed to send a proposal to the Union Government to increase grant for schemes of Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation. He said that he will himself talk to concerning Union minister in this connection. Shri Chouhan asked the officers to ensure timely payment of grant in the cases sanctioned under Rani Durgawati Swarozgar Yojana.
Priority to scheduled castes habitats in rural electrification scheme
Shri Chouhan said that priority should be given to habitats of scheduled castes in Rajiv Gandhi rural electrification scheme sanctioned for 32 districts of the state. Shri Chouhan said that incharge ministers should be informed about the development works for habitats of scheduled castes recommended by local public representatives.
1000 more seats in Ashram Shalas/hostels
The meeting was informed that 1000 seats have been increased in the Ashram Shalas and hostels being run for scheduled caste students. Gradually, more seats will be added in these institutions.
90 percent results of residential schools a good sign
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan described the system of Ashram Shalas and hostels as very effective for scheduled castes students. He said over 90 percent results of seven residential schools at divisional headquarters was a good sign. Shri Chouhan also showered encomiums on schedule caste student Shri Nitin Tandekar for topping results of Class X Board Exams.
Permanent caste certificates in one month now
The meeting was informed that now permanent caste certificates are being issued within one month. Earlier, this period was three months. The Chief Minister said that now school headmasters or teachers nominated by them will go to the concerning Revenue Officers themselves to get the caste certificates issued.
District level committee meeting should be held every third month
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan instructed to hold the meeting of district level committees every third month positively. He said that he must be given tri-monthly feedback in this connection. On the demand of Board members, Shri Chouhan instructed that the awards to hostel/Ashram superintendents and employees should be given at a function as before.
Many members of the Board recommended to bring Kanjar Samaj in the mainstream of development by extending help to them to start self-employment. They said that extension of these efforts will yield good results.
Those who put forth their views for discussion at the meeting included Sarvashri Ram Charit, Manohar Untwal, Lal Singh Arya, Rodmal Rathore, Brahmanand Ratnakar, Dr. Smt. Vinod Panthi, Ladduram Kori etc.
At the outset, last meeting's minutes and action taken report were endorsed. Members were also given detailed information about achievements in scheduled caste welfare programmes during the last five years.

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Exercise begins to improve school results

Education Minister reviews preparations for new session of training

Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 20:00IST Keeping in mind results of this year's high school and higher secondary exams, the exercise to improve results has been intensified. A meeting chaired by School Education Minister Smt. Archana Chitnis here today decided to impart state level training to teachers/lecturers of class IX to XII. The meeting was held at the Mantralaya. Prior to this training, subject teachers and state level source teachers will also be imparted training in August. Commissioner Tribal Development Shri Jaideep Singh Govind and Commissioner Public Relations Shri BR Naidu were also present at the meeting.
Smt. Archana Chitnis told the meeting the benefit of this large scale training programme will also be extended to the teachers of schools being conducted by Tribal Welfare Department. She called for alternative arrangements in schools for teachers who will take part in the training programme.
Help of NGOs and experienced people of private schools will be taken in training state level source teachers. She said that after analysing results of Board Exams 2008, the need to train teachers of mathematics, English, Science and Sanskrit of class X and English, Chemistry, Physics and mathematics of class XII was felt.
Smt. Archana Chitnis said that 3000 and 1000 teachers of 2984 high schools and 1731 higher secondary schools respectively will be imparted training. Later, these trained teachers will impart training to state level source teachers from August 24 to 28. They will also impart state level training to teachers at Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur. Venue of training will be selected by the institution responsible to prepare the module.

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Extend benefits of forest-based medicines to people

17 thousand 660 specimens tested at laboratory

Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 17:30IST Minister of State for Forests Shri Rajendra Shukla has instructed officers to extend the benefit of forest-based medicines to maximum number of people. Shri Shukla said that small forest produce is invaluable wealth of the state. Efforts to link society with progress through products made after processing these medicinal plants are commendable. He said that this network should be expanded further so that maximum number of people can get benefit of this invaluable treasure. He called for serious efforts in this connection.
Shri Shukla issued these instructions while inspecting Minor Forest Products Processing and Research Centre at Barkhera Pathani on Friday. Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave and advisor Shri VR Khare were also present on the occasion.
Inspecting the modern laboratory at the centre, Shri Rajendra Shukla apprised himself of highly sensitive equipment.
These equipment are used to test the quality of products being made at the centre apart from chemical test of the products provided by farmers and manufacturers. Inspecting the honey testing centre, the minister praised the centre for observing international standards of quality control. Shri Shukla also enquired about the process of production of various other products like powder, tablets, capsules, ointment etc.
Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave informed that so far 17 thousand 660 specimens have been tested in the laboratory. The total production capacity of city processing unit is 48 metric tonnes. Honey is sent for sale in and outside the state in various weights and packing.
It may be mentioned here that over 260 Ayurvedic medicines are processed and produced at MFP Park with a view to extending maximum benefits to forest produce collectors and farmers. The Centre has supplied medicines worth about Rs 9 crore in three years to Haryana, Rajasthan, Orissa etc. The institution has been awarded with ISO-9001:2000, GMP certificate and IEC code.

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Counselling on self-employment at MVM on July 27

Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 17:40IST A programme will be held at Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya on July 27, 2009 to impart counselling on internship in self-employment sector for third semester students of post-graduate classes. The programme will be held at MVM College auditorium where senior expert of MPCON, Bhopal, Dr. GS Jariyal will give information on self-employment to students.
MVM College principal Dr. Swarnalata Tiwari informed that apart from keeping abreast with the knowledge of internship, students will also be able to development their career in self-employment sector with the help this counselling. Willing students of post-graduate colleges can avail benefits of this counselling programme by participating in it. Third semester post-graduate students can obtain detailed information about internship from their respective principal/semester incharge/departmental head.
It may be mentioned that there is a provision in the scheme of Madhya Pradesh government's Higher Education Department for internship of third semester post-graduate students in studies, bank, IGNOU courses and self-employment sector.

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Shri Devada to be chief guest at honour function on Kargil Victory Day

Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 15:30IST Minister for Home, Transport and Jail Shri Jagdish Devada will be the chief guest at the Kargil Victory Day function on July 26. The programme will be held under the aegis of Directorate Sainik Kalyan. The function will be held on the premises of Sainik Vishram Grah, Banganga crossing, Bhopal at 11.30 am. At the programme, Shri Devada will pay tributes to those who laid down their lives during the Kargil war.
Zila Sainik Kalyan Adhikari, Bhopal Wing Commander (retired) Arun Puri informed that on this occasion relatives of Shaheed Major Ajay Prasad, Shaheed Captain Devashish Sharma and Shaheed Captain Shreyansh Gandhi will be honoured. Gallantry medal winners will also be honoured.
Those parents who have commissioned their only son or all the sons in army will also be honoured on the occasion. In all, ten of such parents will be given Rs 25000 at the rate of Rs 2,500 each. An honour amount of Rs 2500 each is given every year to such parents.
Wing Commander (retired) Arun Puri has urged all the serving army personnel and ex-servicemen, widows and dependents of army men to reach the office in large number and pay their tributes to martyrs.

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Gwalior boasts of glorious history: CM Shri Chouhan

Chief Minister releases book "Hamara Gwalior"

Gwalior:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 20:50IST Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Gwalior has been cultural capital and boasts of a glorious history. He said that we should preserve this glorious history and pass it on to the next generation. He expressed these views while releasing a book titled 'Hamara Gwalior' at Chamber of Commerce here today.
Those present on the occasion included MPs Smt. Yashodhara Raje Scindia and Shri Prabhat Jha, Gwalior Mayor Shri Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar and other people's representatives, collector Shri Akash Tripathi, superintendent of police Shri A Sai Manohar, Prof. Mohan Kumar Mathur of Bharat Vikas Parishad, president of Chamber of Commerce Shri GD Ladda and distinguished citizens.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Gwalior is identified by its culture, traditions and values of life apart from rich music and art traditions and archaeological wealth. It is with this in mind that the state government has established a music university here. He said this a land of music maestros, saints and revolutionaries.
Shri Chouhan said that history is not a matter of mere study; it also inspires us. He said we should go through such history books as 'Hamara Gwalior'. The Chief Minister thanked the author Dr. Ajay Agnihotri for covering all the aspects of Gwalior region in this book.
MP Shri Prabhat Jha said this book also inspires government employees to move forward in positive direction since the author is also a government employee. At the outset, Dr. Agnihotri's teacher Prof. Mohan Kumar Mathur introduced him. Shri Mathur also honoured the Chief Minister by presenting a shawl and shriphal to him.

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Government committed to extension of health services: CM

CM inaugurates college building in Cancer Hospital

Gwalior:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 21:15IST Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the newly constructed joint building of College of Life Science and PG College of Nursing on the premises of Cancer Hospital and Research Institute here today.
The building has been constructed at a cost of Rs 4.50 crore. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan made special mention of Shri Shitla Sahay for establishment of Cancer Research Institute at Gwalior and said that the state government is committed to betterment and extension of health services. The government will extend all possible assistance for development of Cancer Research Institute.
The function was presided over by Morena MP Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. Those present at the function included Public Health, Medical Education and Energy Minister Shri Anup Mishra, MPs Smt. Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Smt. Maya Singh, Shri Prabhat Jha, Shri Ashok Argal and Gwalior Mayor Shri Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that the state government is making constant efforts for improving health services. The government has launched several schemes so that people of weaker sections can also have access to quality medicare.
He informed that the amount of Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund has been increased up to Rs 2 crore 20 lakh so that needy persons can be given financial assistance immediately. He said that there is shortage of doctors in the state. Even then it is making efforts to ensure that young doctors work in the rural areas.
Institute's founder trustee and chairman of MP State Finance Corporation Shri Shitla Sahay shared his experiences about establishment of Cancer Hospital and Research Institute at Gwalior and expressed gratitude towards all those who lent a helping hand in this noble cause.

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