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Lt Governor inaugurates GTRi’s conclave at Patna: Highlights greater efforts by States and UTs to develop industries, agriculture and allied sector to address future challenges and to contribute in Viksit Bharat

In ancient times, Bihar was considered as a seat of power, education, literature, culture and cradle of Indian Civilization. It has always been the land of spiritual unity where Buddhism and Jainism were born: LG

Bihar is witnessing economic and cultural revival and it can play a big role in industrial development and bring transformation in the nation’s tourism sector: LG Sinha

Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India has traveled far in the last 10 years and every region and sector have witnessed triumph, glory and laid the foundation for a promising future: LG

PATNA, BIHAR, FEBRUARY 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Grand Trunk Road Initiatives’ (GTRi) conclave at Patna, today,In his keynote address, the Lt Governor commended the endeavour of GTRi to bring together the policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, influencers and thinkers to discuss and identify growth opportunities in different sectors and brainstorm over the holistic development of Bihar.He highlighted the greater efforts by states and Union Territories to develop industries and agriculture & allied sector to address future challenges and to contribute in Viksit Bharat.In ancient times, Bihar was considered as a seat of power, education, literature, culture and cradle of Indian Civilization. It has always been the land of spiritual unity where Buddhism and Jainism were born, the Lt Governor observed.“Today, Bihar is witnessing economic and cultural revival and it can play a big role in industrial development and bring transformation in the nation’s tourism sector,” he said.He said the impressive strides of Bihar’s agriculture and service sector have resulted in the emergence of the state as a powerful player in the overall growth of the nation. It has immense talent pool that will act as a main driving force in the future, he added.“Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has traveled far in the last 10 years and every region and sector have witnessed triumph, glory and laid the foundation for a promising future,” the Lt Governor said.Our economy is growing at unprecedented rate and we are confident of achieving the target of the world’s 3rd largest economy by 2027. The effective on-ground implementation of people-centric policies will lead the nation in this Amrit Kaal, he further added.At the inaugural ceremony, the Lt Governor called for replicating the best practices of Jammu Kashmir and other regions, through a strong network of individuals and ideas, for the overall development of Bihar.Peace and Stability are the pre-conditions to attract investments and to build an economically empowered and inclusive society. There is also an immense potential for start-ups, technology enterprises and agro-based industries in Bihar. All the sections of the society must discharge their responsibility and work together to build a progressive state, he said,“Bihar’s brand ambassadors, young entrepreneurs, innovators and creative networks can further push cultural awakening and create a vibrant environment for Bihar’s socio-economic growth,” the Lt Governor said.He also emphasized on developing a robust ecosystem of Religious, Archaeological and Cultural Tourism in Bihar. The Lt Governor released the first edition of Bihar Discourse Journal and ‘Fool Bahadur’, a Magahi novel translated by Poet-Diplomat Sh Abhay K.Sh Aditi Nandan, Curator, Grand Trunk Road Initiatives; senior officials of Government of India; team members of GTRi, experts, policymakers, and prominent personalities from diverse fields were present.

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Vikramjit Singh convenes public outreach camp at Pulwama: Emphasizes constructive public feedback for enhanced growth, development

PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 24: In an to engage with the local community and address their concerns, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, today convened an extensive public outreach camp here to assess and address public grievances besides taking stock of development activities in the district.The event provided a platform for the residents to voice their issues, grievances and seek solution from the government authorities.The people and the PRI representatives projected various issues concerning socio-economic development of their respective areas with emphasis on infrastructure and basic public services.During the programme, Vikramjit Singh listened to the problems and challenges being faced by the general public while assuring them timely redressal of the same. He also sought feedback from the participants regarding the status of implementation of various Centre and Ut sponsored welfare and development programmes.The Commissioner Secretary had an interactive session with the attendees facilitating a direct dialogue between the government representative and the local residents, fostering transparency, accountability and community participation in governance. He encouraged constructive feedback and suggestions from the attendees, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to address the needs and aspirations of the citizens effectively.Vikramjit Singh reiterated government’s commitment towards inclusive development of every nook and corner of the UT and emphasized the significance of responsive governance in meeting the evolving needs of the people. He assured the public of government’s continued support and urged upon them to continue sharing their feedback and concerns for collective progress and welfare.Earlier, the Commissioner Secretary inspected stalls set up by various departments and assessed the progress made under different schemes, focusing on achieving the predetermined targets. He enquired about the status of saturation level achieved under various government schemes.Later, the Commissioner Secretary distributed felicitation certificates, sanction letters among the selected beneficiaries under various centrally sponsored schemes. These schemes are aimed and empowering marginalized communities, promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing skill development.DDC Chairperson also spoke on the occasion.Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom, elaborately explained the status of development works being executed in the district besides highlighting progress achieved under various government schemes

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Justice Tashi inaugurates orientation prog for Legal Aid Defence Counsels

JAMMU, JANUARY 24: Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, today inaugurated a one day orientation programme for Legal Aid Defence Counsels of Jammu Province at J&K Judicial Academy, Jammu.Being organised by J&K Legal Services Authority in collaboration with J&K Judicial Academy, the event was inaugurtaed in presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy. Besides, Yash Paul Bourney, Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Rajinder Saproo, Registrar Rules, Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and Prem Sagar, Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee who were the resource persons for the event.Delivering the inaugural address, Justice Tashi emphasized the importance of the programme in training and equipping Legal Aid Defence Counsels with the necessary skills and qualities to provide enhanced quality legal services. He stressed the need for an effective workforce committed towards ensuring the best interests of underprivileged and marginalized.Justice Tashi highlighted the importance of professional legal aid services and the need for effective monitoring and accessibility saying that these programs contribute significantly towards promoting justice, ensuring fair trials, and upholding the principles of legal aid and representation.In his Special address, Justice Sanjeev Kumar underscored the primary aim of the Legal Services Authority to provide access to justice for all sections of society. He commended the Public Defender system in the United States and Argentina, citing their infrastructure and work as examples to emulate. Justice Sanjeev Kumar explained that the Legal Aid Defence Counsel provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire private attorneys. He gave thrust on the systems’ effectiveness in ensuring that everyone, right up to the most vulnerable members of society, receives competent legal representation. He urged upon the LADCs to work with zeal and full dedication to defend the poor and marginalized and strive to be good defenders, highlighting that contentment in their duty would compensate for their work.Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Yash Paul Bourney, gave an overview of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel Scheme. He highlighted some of the perceived advantages of the LADC vis-à-vis the Assigned Counsel System. He highlighted that the objectives of the LADC system are to provide qualitative and competent legal services in criminal matters to eligible persons and to manage and implement a legal aid system professionally in criminal matters. Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, Amit Kumar Gupta, proposed the vote of thanks and also conducted the proceedings of the day-long programme. The inaugural session was followed by interactive sessions during which the participants deliberated and discussed various aspects of the subject topic and raised queries which were satisfactorily settled by the resource persons who successfully engaged the LADCs and emphasized their potential to make a positive impact through free legal aid.The Resource persons also highlighted that the Orientation Programme is poised to empower LADCs with the knowledge, skills, and techniques essential for effective legal aid advocacy.

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Why Karnataka’s Thekkada Bhavani Nanjugunda is the queen of Nordic skiing in India: The trained skier and mountaineer won three Nordic skiing gold medals at the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 in Gulmarg

GULMARG, FEBRUARY 24:If there was a prize for the ‘Woman of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024’ underway in Gulmarg, Thekkada Bhavani Nanjugunda would perhaps walk away with the honours. The Karnataka skier, who is also a mountaineer with decent credentials, completed a hattrick of gold medals in Nordic skiing at the iconic Gulmarg Golf Course on Saturday.Bhavani’s consistency in this edition of the Games, where the technical parameters have been directly managed by the Sports Authority of India, impressed no other than six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan, who thinks there is a lot to achieve for Indian snow sport athletes, given the fantastic conditions available in Gulmarg.Thekkada Bhavani Nanjugunda won the 10 km race on Saturday to cap off a very successful KIWG 2024. She had won the 5 km and the 1.6 km races earlier in the championship and has been solely responsible for Karnataka’s fine run in the Games.A slim girl with average height, Bhavani hails from Karnataka where snow is found as abundantly as water in desert. Bhavani happened to visit Kashmir during winter in her childhood. The snow fascinated her, the 28-year-old recalled.It was through the NCC where she first got the taste of adventure sports. Bhavani says, “After that I joined Jawahar Mountaineering Institute at Pahalgam where the Principal of the institute and instructors encouraged me to learn cross country.” She never looked back. For the first time in 2020, she took part in a cross-country race at Gulmarg. “I learned techniques while watching the Army teams,” said Bhavani, adding that the High Altitude Warfare School has been one of her greatest supports.“I continue my training with Army at Gulmarg who are providing me accommodation and other technical facilities,” she said, adding, “Throughout the year I do endurance training at home”.“When my friends watch me running everyday, they ask me ‘What is the fun about?’. I tell them I am preparing for the Winter Games. They look a bit puzzled. The awareness on winter sports needs to grow,” said Bhavani, who aspire to represent India at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.Bhavani has been conducting seminars to motivate youngsters to take up winter sports.“Today we see a lot of change as players from non-snow states are seriously participating in Khelo India Winter Games,” said Bhavani. Karnataka skaters dominated the first leg of the KIWG in Ladakh earlier this month.Bhavani is no stranger to Khelo India Winter Games. On her debut in 2021, she won gold and bronze in cross-country skiing. Interestingly, Bhavani is the first women to represent India in a biathlon event. A biathlon event usually combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting!Bhavani has a few firsts to her name. She trained in New Zealand and in 2019,became the first Indian woman to hold an international ski instructor certificate.She was the first South Indian to represent the country in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023 in Slovenia. She is the first South Indian and only Indian this year to qualify for the 2023 World Championships!The future can be bright if the government keeps supporting winter sports in India. The Khelo India Winter Games are a step in the right direction and Bhavani feels athletes from Jammu and Kashmir can do much better since snow is at their footsteps.“The (J&K) girls are lacking awareness. Family support is pivotal and it is important to break away from stereotypes,” said Bhavani, who wants more junior level tournaments to raise interest and awareness in winter sports from childhood.