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From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Subject: Releases..........pt2
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
16436 Under-Trials Released from the Custody under
Mission Mode Programme to ease congestion in jails
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
As part of the National Mission for Delivery of Justice a Mission Mode
Programme to reduce the number of cases of under-trials and to ease
congestion in jails was launched on 26th January,2010. Under this
initiative, as per the figures made available, following number of
under-trials have been released from custody between 26th January,2010
and 28th February 2010.
S.No. State No. Of Prisoners Released
1 Chandigarh 33
2 Delhi 3380
3 Gujarat 661
4 Haryana 1934
5 Jammu & Kashmir 1360
6 Jharkhand 443
7 Kerala 2334
8 Maharashtra and Goa 466
9 Punjab 2169
10 Tamil Nadu 608
11 Uttarakhand 449
12 West Bengal 287
13 Madhya Pradesh 2312
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:19 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Prime Minister's Office
PM's address at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National
Chemical Laboratory
PM Lays the foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, addressed the gathering at the
Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National Chemical Laboratory in
Pune today. He also laid the foundation stone of the Indian Institute
of Science Education and Research. Following are the excerpts of the
Prime Minister's address on the occasion:
"I am very happy to be here today to participate in the Diamond
Jubilee Celebrations of the National Chemical Laboratory. Let me begin
by extending my greetings and best wishes to the scientists, students
and staff of the Laboratory and to all others who have been associated
with this premier institution of the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research.
The National Chemical Laboratory is one of the first research
laboratories conceived by the Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research. It was born of a dream of a nascent nation, awakening to
freedom and aspiring to harness the potential of science and
technology for the benefit of its people. The institution owes its
existence to the vision of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who believed that
India would need advanced centres of research where the best Indian
minds could pursue their passion for science and contribute to
building our nation.
Sixty years is a significant milestone in the lifespan of any
institution. The National Chemical Laboratory has had a lineage of
distinguished leaders who have guided its destiny with great
distinction. With its tradition of excellence in scientific research,
it has nurtured some of the best minds in India. Several scientists of
this institution have been elected to distinguished academies of
sciences, both in India and overseas. The Laboratory made a seminal
contribution to the emergence of Indian pesticides industry which was
critical to the success of the Green Revolution. Post-1970, the
research conducted at the National Chemical Laboratory gave birth to
the Indian generic drug industry, a forerunner to the vibrant Indian
pharmaceutical industry of today. More recently, this Laboratory has
contributed to the growth of the petrochemicals, polymers and fine
chemicals industry. With its world class facilities, it is my hope
that the National Chemical Laboratory will sustain this culture of
excellence and continue to explore the boundaries of frontier science.
The country looks up to its premier scientific institutions like the
National Chemical Laboratory for finding solutions to some of the most
vexing problems that confront our society and our development efforts.
Our scientific laboratories must align their priorities even more
closely to the national needs. They must contribute to the creation of
wealth in our society. They must seek and deliver appropriate
solutions which would change the lives of the most vulnerable sections
of our society. It is our scientific capabilities that will determine
our ability to overcome challenges which lie ahead in areas such as
climate change, clean energy, environment friendly technologies, water
management, affordable healthcare, food security, and biotechnology.
Our Government has declared 2010-2020 as the "Decade of Innovations".
We need to instill the spirit of innovation in our young minds so that
they could find solutions in a variety of areas to achieve the goal of
inclusive and sustainable growth. Innovators must be challenged to
produce solutions our society needs. The solutions must be found in a
timely manner, and must then move out of the laboratory quickly and
gain wider acceptance. I am happy to learn that an ambitious proposal
to establish a CSIR Innovation Complex in this campus in a
public-private partnership mode is under consideration.
I am also delighted to participate in the Foundation Stone laying
ceremony of the new campus of the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research (IISER), Pune. The charter of IISERs is to
create world class institutions for undergraduate as well as
postgraduate education in science with an intellectually alive
atmosphere for research. In these institutions, education will be
totally integrated with the state-of-the art research. The project is
also a reflection of the good coordination between Education and
Science Ministries.
I understand that the IISER Pune has already progressed well in the
above dimensions since its inception in the year 2006, with more than
300 undergraduate and Ph.D. students and a young and enthusiastic
faculty.
I share the concerns that our bright young men and young women are not
taking up science in sufficient numbers after the 10+2 stage. It is
important to bring them into the fold of exciting and stimulating
research environment of colleges and universities. Our government has
undertaken significant expansion of the education system, including
science education, at various levels. However, we need to do more. We
need to improve the quality of teaching of science in our schools,
focus on faculty development, increase our expenditure on science and
technology from the current low level of about 1 % of our GDP, and
further strengthen academia-industry interface. Our competitive
advantage in the R & D sector maybe lost unless we ensure that the
country produces, on a continuing basis an adequate number of
competent and motivated young people who could lead our national
laboratories, science agencies and knowledge based industries.
I urge the scientific community to come forward and make the IISER
system a unique brand of academic excellence and help in realizing our
dream of making India the knowledge hub of the world.
The power and status of a nation in the world of today is determined
to a large extent by its achievements and capabilities in science and
technology. Our scientific laboratories and institutions must assume a
leadership role, and take on the challenge to build a new and
resurgent India which will be the envy of the world. I hope both the
National Chemical Laboratory and the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research will live up to the expectations the people of
our country have from them and other such institutions.
Let me end by wishing both the institutions and all those associated
with them every success in the years to come. May God bless your
path."
akt/sh/lv/dk/kol/16:19 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
Transfer of Sikkim High Court Chief Justice
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222, of
the Constitution of India read with article 222 (1A) of the
Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, the
President, after consultation with the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
and the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Dr. Justice
Aftab Hussain Saikia, Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, as Chief
Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court and to direct him to assume
charge of his office in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court on or before
13th April,2010.
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
Transfer of Jammu & Kashmir High Court Chief Justice
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222, of
the Constitution of India read with article 222 (1A) of the
Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, the
President, after consultation with the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
and the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice
Barin Ghosh, Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, as Chief
Justice of the Sikkim High Court and to direct him to assume charge of
his office in the Sikkim High Court on or before 13th April,2010.
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 comes
into force from April 1, 2010
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act has come
into force from today, April 1, 2010. This is a historic day for the
people of India as from this day the right to education will be
accorded the same legal status as the right to life as provided by
Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Every child in the age group
of 6-14 years will be provided 8 years of elementary education in an
age appropriate classroom in the vicinity of his/her neighbourhood.
Any cost that prevents a child from accessing school will be borne by
the State which shall have the responsibility of enrolling the child
as well as ensuring attendance and completion of 8 years of schooling.
No child shall be denied admission for want of documents; no child
shall be turned away if the admission cycle in the school is over and
no child shall be asked to take an admission test. Children with
disabilities will also be educated in the mainstream schools. The
Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh has emphasized that it is important
for the country that if we nurture our children and young people with
the right education, India's future as a strong and prosperous country
is secure.
Further, all private schools shall be required to enroll children from
weaker sections and disadvantaged communities in their incoming class
to the extent of 25% of their enrolment, by simple random selection.
No seats in this quota can be left vacant. These children will be
treated on par with all the other children in the school and
subsidized by the State at the rate of average per learner costs in
the government schools (unless the per learner costs in the private
school are lower).
All schools will have to prescribe to norms and standards laid out in
the Act and no school that does not fulfill these standards within 3
years will be allowed to function. All private schools will have to
apply for recognition, failing which they will be penalized to the
tune of Rs 1 lakh and if they still continue to function will be
liable to pay Rs 10,000 per day as fine.
Norms and standards of teacher qualification and training are also
being laid down by an Academic Authority. Teachers in all schools will
have to subscribe to these norms within 5 years. The National
Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been mandated to
monitor the implementation of this historic Right. A special Division
within NCPCR will undertake this huge and important task in the coming
months and years. A special toll free helpline to register complaints
will be set up by NCPCR for this purpose.
NCPCR welcomes the formal notification of this Act and looks forward
to playing an active role in ensuring its successful implementation.
NCPCR also invites all civil society groups, students, teachers,
administrators, artists, writers, government personnel, legislators,
members of the judiciary and all other stakeholders to join hands and
work together to build a movement to ensure that every child of this
country is in school and enabled to get at least 8 years of quality
education.
ysk:pm/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Subject: Releases..........pt2
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
16436 Under-Trials Released from the Custody under
Mission Mode Programme to ease congestion in jails
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
As part of the National Mission for Delivery of Justice a Mission Mode
Programme to reduce the number of cases of under-trials and to ease
congestion in jails was launched on 26th January,2010. Under this
initiative, as per the figures made available, following number of
under-trials have been released from custody between 26th January,2010
and 28th February 2010.
S.No. State No. Of Prisoners Released
1 Chandigarh 33
2 Delhi 3380
3 Gujarat 661
4 Haryana 1934
5 Jammu & Kashmir 1360
6 Jharkhand 443
7 Kerala 2334
8 Maharashtra and Goa 466
9 Punjab 2169
10 Tamil Nadu 608
11 Uttarakhand 449
12 West Bengal 287
13 Madhya Pradesh 2312
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:19 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Prime Minister's Office
PM's address at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National
Chemical Laboratory
PM Lays the foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, addressed the gathering at the
Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National Chemical Laboratory in
Pune today. He also laid the foundation stone of the Indian Institute
of Science Education and Research. Following are the excerpts of the
Prime Minister's address on the occasion:
"I am very happy to be here today to participate in the Diamond
Jubilee Celebrations of the National Chemical Laboratory. Let me begin
by extending my greetings and best wishes to the scientists, students
and staff of the Laboratory and to all others who have been associated
with this premier institution of the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research.
The National Chemical Laboratory is one of the first research
laboratories conceived by the Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research. It was born of a dream of a nascent nation, awakening to
freedom and aspiring to harness the potential of science and
technology for the benefit of its people. The institution owes its
existence to the vision of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who believed that
India would need advanced centres of research where the best Indian
minds could pursue their passion for science and contribute to
building our nation.
Sixty years is a significant milestone in the lifespan of any
institution. The National Chemical Laboratory has had a lineage of
distinguished leaders who have guided its destiny with great
distinction. With its tradition of excellence in scientific research,
it has nurtured some of the best minds in India. Several scientists of
this institution have been elected to distinguished academies of
sciences, both in India and overseas. The Laboratory made a seminal
contribution to the emergence of Indian pesticides industry which was
critical to the success of the Green Revolution. Post-1970, the
research conducted at the National Chemical Laboratory gave birth to
the Indian generic drug industry, a forerunner to the vibrant Indian
pharmaceutical industry of today. More recently, this Laboratory has
contributed to the growth of the petrochemicals, polymers and fine
chemicals industry. With its world class facilities, it is my hope
that the National Chemical Laboratory will sustain this culture of
excellence and continue to explore the boundaries of frontier science.
The country looks up to its premier scientific institutions like the
National Chemical Laboratory for finding solutions to some of the most
vexing problems that confront our society and our development efforts.
Our scientific laboratories must align their priorities even more
closely to the national needs. They must contribute to the creation of
wealth in our society. They must seek and deliver appropriate
solutions which would change the lives of the most vulnerable sections
of our society. It is our scientific capabilities that will determine
our ability to overcome challenges which lie ahead in areas such as
climate change, clean energy, environment friendly technologies, water
management, affordable healthcare, food security, and biotechnology.
Our Government has declared 2010-2020 as the "Decade of Innovations".
We need to instill the spirit of innovation in our young minds so that
they could find solutions in a variety of areas to achieve the goal of
inclusive and sustainable growth. Innovators must be challenged to
produce solutions our society needs. The solutions must be found in a
timely manner, and must then move out of the laboratory quickly and
gain wider acceptance. I am happy to learn that an ambitious proposal
to establish a CSIR Innovation Complex in this campus in a
public-private partnership mode is under consideration.
I am also delighted to participate in the Foundation Stone laying
ceremony of the new campus of the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research (IISER), Pune. The charter of IISERs is to
create world class institutions for undergraduate as well as
postgraduate education in science with an intellectually alive
atmosphere for research. In these institutions, education will be
totally integrated with the state-of-the art research. The project is
also a reflection of the good coordination between Education and
Science Ministries.
I understand that the IISER Pune has already progressed well in the
above dimensions since its inception in the year 2006, with more than
300 undergraduate and Ph.D. students and a young and enthusiastic
faculty.
I share the concerns that our bright young men and young women are not
taking up science in sufficient numbers after the 10+2 stage. It is
important to bring them into the fold of exciting and stimulating
research environment of colleges and universities. Our government has
undertaken significant expansion of the education system, including
science education, at various levels. However, we need to do more. We
need to improve the quality of teaching of science in our schools,
focus on faculty development, increase our expenditure on science and
technology from the current low level of about 1 % of our GDP, and
further strengthen academia-industry interface. Our competitive
advantage in the R & D sector maybe lost unless we ensure that the
country produces, on a continuing basis an adequate number of
competent and motivated young people who could lead our national
laboratories, science agencies and knowledge based industries.
I urge the scientific community to come forward and make the IISER
system a unique brand of academic excellence and help in realizing our
dream of making India the knowledge hub of the world.
The power and status of a nation in the world of today is determined
to a large extent by its achievements and capabilities in science and
technology. Our scientific laboratories and institutions must assume a
leadership role, and take on the challenge to build a new and
resurgent India which will be the envy of the world. I hope both the
National Chemical Laboratory and the Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research will live up to the expectations the people of
our country have from them and other such institutions.
Let me end by wishing both the institutions and all those associated
with them every success in the years to come. May God bless your
path."
akt/sh/lv/dk/kol/16:19 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
Transfer of Sikkim High Court Chief Justice
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222, of
the Constitution of India read with article 222 (1A) of the
Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, the
President, after consultation with the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
and the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Dr. Justice
Aftab Hussain Saikia, Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, as Chief
Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court and to direct him to assume
charge of his office in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court on or before
13th April,2010.
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Law & Justice
Transfer of Jammu & Kashmir High Court Chief Justice
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222, of
the Constitution of India read with article 222 (1A) of the
Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, the
President, after consultation with the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
and the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice
Barin Ghosh, Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, as Chief
Justice of the Sikkim High Court and to direct him to assume charge of
his office in the Sikkim High Court on or before 13th April,2010.
vlk/ska/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * * *
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 comes
into force from April 1, 2010
New Delhi: April 1, 2010
The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act has come
into force from today, April 1, 2010. This is a historic day for the
people of India as from this day the right to education will be
accorded the same legal status as the right to life as provided by
Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Every child in the age group
of 6-14 years will be provided 8 years of elementary education in an
age appropriate classroom in the vicinity of his/her neighbourhood.
Any cost that prevents a child from accessing school will be borne by
the State which shall have the responsibility of enrolling the child
as well as ensuring attendance and completion of 8 years of schooling.
No child shall be denied admission for want of documents; no child
shall be turned away if the admission cycle in the school is over and
no child shall be asked to take an admission test. Children with
disabilities will also be educated in the mainstream schools. The
Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh has emphasized that it is important
for the country that if we nurture our children and young people with
the right education, India's future as a strong and prosperous country
is secure.
Further, all private schools shall be required to enroll children from
weaker sections and disadvantaged communities in their incoming class
to the extent of 25% of their enrolment, by simple random selection.
No seats in this quota can be left vacant. These children will be
treated on par with all the other children in the school and
subsidized by the State at the rate of average per learner costs in
the government schools (unless the per learner costs in the private
school are lower).
All schools will have to prescribe to norms and standards laid out in
the Act and no school that does not fulfill these standards within 3
years will be allowed to function. All private schools will have to
apply for recognition, failing which they will be penalized to the
tune of Rs 1 lakh and if they still continue to function will be
liable to pay Rs 10,000 per day as fine.
Norms and standards of teacher qualification and training are also
being laid down by an Academic Authority. Teachers in all schools will
have to subscribe to these norms within 5 years. The National
Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been mandated to
monitor the implementation of this historic Right. A special Division
within NCPCR will undertake this huge and important task in the coming
months and years. A special toll free helpline to register complaints
will be set up by NCPCR for this purpose.
NCPCR welcomes the formal notification of this Act and looks forward
to playing an active role in ensuring its successful implementation.
NCPCR also invites all civil society groups, students, teachers,
administrators, artists, writers, government personnel, legislators,
members of the judiciary and all other stakeholders to join hands and
work together to build a movement to ensure that every child of this
country is in school and enabled to get at least 8 years of quality
education.
ysk:pm/dk/kol/16:20 hrs.
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