Gaurav Sidhu

Jalandhar, December 20

Flight Lieutenant Alisha Tandon  today said that wearing the uniform of the Armed forces was a matter of great pride and satisfaction for every individual but it also carries a huge responsibility as it was nourished by the blood of martyrs.

Interacting with the students during the sixth Edition of the Spark career guidance fest here at local Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, Flight Lieutenant Alisha Tandon said that youth of country was having lot of potential to excel in any field and they could aptly serve the nation by joining the Armed Forces especially the Indian Air force.

She envisioned that such fests could act as a catalyst to ensure that more and more youth from the region join the IAF as officers and serve the country.

She also informed the students from the various streams about the entire process regarding the recruitment in the Air Force through NDA, Air Force Common Admission Test, Combined Defence Services and others.

Striking an emotional chord with the girl students, Flight Lieutenant further said that they could excel in every field of their desire after proper grooming.

She said that the girls should sit hand-on-hand and wait for the opportunity to fall in their lap.

Rather she said that the girls should equip themselves with power of education and lead the country in varied fields.

She also informed the youth that there was a lot of opportunities waiting for them in the Indian Air Force

Asks officials of banks to provide maximum loans to youngsters and self-help groups for self-employment

Instructs to strictly adhere to the instructions of RBI for ‘Scale of Finance’ while providing loan for agricultural purposes

Financial Literacy Officer instructed to sensitize public about Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana

Banks asked to send at least three District Coordinators during Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana camps

By Amrit Pal Singh Brar

SAS Nagar, December 02, 2019: Taking serious note of the ignorant bank officials for not providing benefits of various government schemes to the beneficiaries, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Sakshi Sawhney today reprimanded bank officials.

She was chairing the quarterly meeting of the District Level Consultative Committee meeting here at District Administrative Complex.

She said notices would be issued to the District Coordinators (DCOs) of the banks who would be absent in the quarterly meeting of the District Level Consultative Committee as each DCO acts as a link between all branches of banks and district administration. Hence, in case of their absence, required instructions of district administration could not reach to the concerned bank officials.

She directed the bank officials to provide maximum loans to the youth and members of self help groups for self-employment as doing so problem of unemployment could eliminate. “Representatives of banks should achieve all the targets of the government schemes of various sectors before the next meeting”, she added.

Sawhney said that there are complaints that banks are over charging for Aadhaar card enrolment and updation, thus bank authorities should clearly specify the prescribed charges in their banks.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner also said that the instructions of RBI regarding ‘Scale of Finance’ should be strictly adhered while providing loans for agricultural purposes. She also instructed to shun the practices of multi-financing by the customers.

She asked Financial Literacy Officer of the banks to sensitize public about Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana and categorically told the bankers to send at least three District Coordinators during Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana camps.

Reviewing the progress of the Banks for the quarter ending September 2019, she advised bankers to clear the pendency of cases by December 31 under Govt. sponsored Schemes like PMEGP, KVIB, NULM & Dairy etc. The target of 10 MUDRA loans to by each branch in the district has been allocated for the self employments schemes. She also stressed upon sanction of standup India loans at least two cases per branch by banks to increase the credit flow / loan in the district. She also urged the banks to give special focus on social schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY.

Darshan Sandhu, Chief LDM informed that the district has surpassed the priority sector target 46.17% against the national goal of 40%. The Credit Deposit Ratio improved 68.97% against the national goal of 60%.

Under Prime Minister Mudra Yojna, 19141 beneficiaries have been sanctioned loan up to 30.09.2019.  Under PMSBY: 109610 & PMJJBY: 33324 beneficiaries had been covered up to 30.09.2019.

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, DDM NABARD discussed the projections of PLP for 2020-21, regarding Marketing Schemes of DMI, DEDs scheme reviewed, RIDF non-starter projects, JLG/SHG and the Area Development Scheme in respect of Dairy and poly house.  All DCO’s were told to view ensure.nabard.org portal for viewing budgetary allocations under DEDS scheme.

Krishna Biswas, LDO RBI stressed upon the timely submission of LBRs. He also advised all the bankers to submit the data, especially Private sector banks in time. Mr. H.D. Babbar, AGM, PNB thanked all the bankers and also ensured the Administration to meet the targets in the next quarter meeting.

DC Isha Kalia visits ‘Drug Free’ villages

By Gaurav Sidhu

Hoshiarpur, November 26:

The District Administration of Hoshiarpur led by Isha Kalia has initiated steps to boost the morale of the residents of the villages which were declared drug free during the last two months. To maintain a close rapport with these villagers and solve their problems priority, she has started touring these villages.

It is noteworthy that she had launched a vigorous campaign by involving village panchayats and other NGOs to eliminate drug menace.

DC on Tuesday along with officers of various departments visited Tappa, Kookanet and Corat villages and appreciated the efforts of the villagers in eliminating drug menace besides listening to their grievances and took various decisions to solve their grievances on spot.

Isha Kalia told this reporter that so far 27 villages have been freed from the drug menace in District Hoshiarpur. Those declared drug free as per the parameters laid by the government are 12 in  Hoshiarpur Sub division 6 in Dasuya, 8 in Garhshankar and 1 in Mukerian Sub Division in the last two months.

The district administration after following all the guidelines on the subject has identified these villages and declared drug free added Isha Kalia.

She further said “Strict parameters have been laid for the purpose by the Government which include reporting and recommendations of Nasha Roku Nigraan Committee, DAPOs, Master trainers, Guardians of Governance, Police department, health department, anti-narcotics wing”.

Light and Sound Show Would Also be The Part of Museum on Nov 22 and 23

 Gaurav Sidhu

Hoshiarpur, November 19-

A one-of-its-kind Ultra Modern Digital Museum exhibiting the life of the First Sikh Guru Nanak Dev would be opened for the public at Roshan Ground in Hoshiarpur on November 21 for three days.

Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner, Isha Kaila while assigning the duties for smooth conduct of the three day program said that the digital museum and light & sound show program would be the part of year long ongoing celebrations slated by the state government for commemorating the 550th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev.

The digital mobile museum will remain open for the public from 7am to 5.30 pm from November 21 to 23, while two shows— 6.15 pm to 7 pm and 7.45 pm to 8.30 pm, each of Light and Sound show, would be displayed on November 22 and 23.

Calling upon the people from different age groups and walks of life to visit the digital museum on the above mentioned days to have a rare experience through the hi-end technological museum aimed at disseminating the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, the deputy commissioner added that district administration to make all possible the arrangements required for the smooth run of shows.

Terming the Museum as a humble effort by the state government to spread the message to the people for embracing the ideology of love, compassion, equality, peace and brotherhood propounded by Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji in its true spirit, she said that entry for these shows is completely free of cost.

She urged residents to must visit the museum along with their families from November 21 onwards and watch 45-minute light and sound show with colorful visual presentations, ultra-modern laser techniques and unique acoustics in the evenings of November 22 and 23.

Throwing light upon the museum based on multi-media technologies, deputy commissioner added that it would have eight galleries showcasing the life and journey of revered Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Additional deputy commissioner (Gen.) Harpreet Singh Sudan and SDM Amit Sareen were also present on the occasion.

Cleaniness in Holy City Sultanpur Lodhi is Talk of the Town

By Amrit Pal Singh Brar

Sultanpur Lodhi, 6 November 2019: The maintance of cleaniness in the Holy City Sultanpur Lodhi is the entire buzz among the visitors to the City. Every one is appreaciating the arrangements done by the state government.

It is talk of the town, if one listens to the views of the visitors. “We are happy to see such good arrangements made by the administration, it is at par with Kumbh Mela” said Harinder Pal Singh a visitor.

The department of the local bodies is receiving huge positive reception for maintaining cleanliness in Holy City Sultanpur Lodhi despite huge rush of pilgrims.  The pilgrims are comparing it with the cleanliness seen by the people at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad.

There are 73 langars and responsibility of cleanliness in all the Langers has been taken up by the Local Government Department.

As per the available information, a comprehensive plan chalked out by four member committee of the Department of Local Government led by Minister Brahm Mohindra, Principal Secretary A.Venu Prasad, IAS, Ajoy Sharma IAS, CEO of PMIDC and Karnesh Sharma IAS, Director, Local Government, Punjab for the city. They have planned each and everything in a meticoulous way and it is being implemented carefully by Barjinder Singh Regional Deputy Director, Local Government Jalandhar.

Barjinder Singh who is looking after the implementation work, himself uses e-cycle to keep check and monitor the arrangements.

As per information, Approx 2500 sanitation employees working in three shifts are checked by this officer day and night. The sanitation staff is working in three shifts to keep the city spick and span.