Delhi News Agency (DNA) » Thaawar Chand Gehlot http://delhinewsagency.com A Plateform form News Agency Wed, 04 May 2016 13:37:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.4 PM’s remarks at the Launch of “Skill India” http://delhinewsagency.com/pms-remarks-at-the-launch-of-skill-india/ http://delhinewsagency.com/pms-remarks-at-the-launch-of-skill-india/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2015 02:56:39 +0000 http://delhinewsagency.com/?p=5002 New Delhi :- PM outlined his vision for “Skill India” as he launched the “National Skill Development Mission” in New Delhi. Asserting that his Government has declared a war on poverty and is determined to win it, the Prime Minister said that each poor, underprivileged youth is a soldier in this war.Noting that India will have a surplus manpower of 4 to 5 crore over the next decade, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to provide this youthful manpower with skills and ability to tackle global challenges, and warned that the demographic dividend would otherwise become a challenge in itself. He said that if the 20th century saw India’s foremost technical institutes – the IITs – make a name for themselves globally, the 21st century required that India’s ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes), acquire global recognition for producing quality skilled manpower.The Prime Minister said India can become the world’s largest provider of skilled workforce for the world. In order to prepare for this, Shri Narendra Modi said there is a need for mapping of manpower requirements, not just in India, but globally as well.

The Prime Minister called for constant updating of training programmes and syllabi to ensure that the youth is exposed to latest technology and industry environment. He said the Government would work to promote both apprenticeship and entrepreneurs. He said it is important to predict the possibilities of the future, and prepare for them today itself.The Prime Minister unveiled the Skill logo, launched the National Skill Development Mission, and Released the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015. He also launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and Skill Loan Scheme. The Prime Minister felicitated the six Indian medal winners of the World Skill Oceania competition.Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley, Shri Manohar Parrikar, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Shri Ananth Kumar, Shri JP Nadda, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Shri Anant Geete, Shri Piyush Goyal, and Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot were present on the occasion.

]]> http://delhinewsagency.com/pms-remarks-at-the-launch-of-skill-india/feed/ 0 Sukhbir Singh Badal calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment,Thaawar Chand Gehlot, http://delhinewsagency.com/sukhbir-singh-badal-calling-on-the-union-minister-for-social-justice-and-empowermentthaawar-chand-gehlot/ http://delhinewsagency.com/sukhbir-singh-badal-calling-on-the-union-minister-for-social-justice-and-empowermentthaawar-chand-gehlot/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:05:10 +0000 http://delhinewsagency.com/?p=2298 New Delh :-Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot,  The Minister of State Vijay Sampla is also seen

]]> http://delhinewsagency.com/sukhbir-singh-badal-calling-on-the-union-minister-for-social-justice-and-empowermentthaawar-chand-gehlot/feed/ 0 National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2014 http://delhinewsagency.com/national-awards-for-the-empowerment-of-persons-with-disabilities-2014/ http://delhinewsagency.com/national-awards-for-the-empowerment-of-persons-with-disabilities-2014/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:43:21 +0000 http://delhinewsagency.com/?p=2210 New Delhi:-President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities – 2014 at a function organized by the Department of Disability Affairs here today. Congratulating the awardees, the President said that the awardees will continue to lead by their example and inspire many more to commit their efforts to make our society more disabled friendly. He drew inspiration from Swami Vivekananda’s words “Arise, awake, sleep no more, within each of you there is the power to remove all wants and miseries. Believe this, and that power will be manifested.
The President mentioned that although, we, as a society have been conditioned by our religion and values to be especially mindful and sensitive to the needs of persons with disability and although our Government has taken a number of measures to systematically address the challenges that they face, still we have a lot to do to facilitate their daily life and comfortable functioning.
Besides refining our policy framework, it is essential for us to reinforce our efforts to have a better delivery mechanism for implementation of the schemes and progammes, including through effective partnership with the private sector and civil society”- he mentioned. The President said that we must do, what we can to ensure the socio psychological and emotional well being of persons with disabilities with a aim to inclusive development to achieve their full potential.
The President emphasized that one of the key instruments for empowering persons with disabilities, is education. Children with disabilities should have access to same educational opportunities that will enable them to equally compete for gainful employment and lead a life of dignity. He emphasized that special training of teachers is essential to understand the needs of children with disability and to guide them effectively. He expressed happiness that Government of India has revised its ADIP (Assistance to disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances) scheme this year to increases the number of contemporary aids and devices that can be provided to students and persons with disability.

The President also inaugurated the first Interactive Web Portal Swavlamban.info made by the Department of Disability.

Extending a warm welcome to the President, the union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot said the Ministry is actively endeavouring to bring in a new Act to replace the existing PwD Act, 1995. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 has been introduced in the Parliament in the beginning of this year. It envisages more rights and entitlements to all categories of persons with disabilities and would also provide for strong implementation mechanism. He said that the Ministry/Department to earmark 3% of their budget for the welfare of persons with disabilities. He urged the State Governments to facilitate issuance of disability certificates.

The Minister said that the Central Government is examining is examining the feasibility of issuance of Universal I.D., which is applicable across the country to overcome the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities, as presently certificate issued by one State is not applicable in other States or Central Government Departments.
The Minister with pleasure announced the Cochlear implant scheme which would benefit 500 children this year. The Minister also said that action is being taken for establishment of five Centers for disability sports all over in India, National Institute of Inclusive of Universal Design, Indian Sign Language and Research and Training Centre, National Institute for Mental Health Rehabilitation and Centre for Disability Research.
Present on the occasion were Shri Krishan Pal, Minister of State for Social Justice, Shri Vijay Sampla, Minister of State for Social Justice, Ms Stuti Kacker, Secretary, Department of Disability Affairs, Shri Sudhir Bargava, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Prof. (Ms.) Sudesh Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, Rehabilitation Council of India, Shri Prasanna Kumar Pincha, Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabihlities and Shri Anoop Kumar Shriastava, Special Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment

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