Need To Update The Justice System Of India

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July 17, 2018

It is rightly said that Justice delayed is equivalent to justice denied. And the justice system in India is denying justice to thousands of people in this manner.

India has one of the largest number of prisoners that are under trial. These prisoners are in jail not because they are guilty of a crime and are sentenced to jail but because the charges they face, are too severe to warrant bail, or because they are too poor or disempowered to be able to afford a bail.

The state of the mascots of justice in India is also not that good. According to the Law commission, 50 judges for a million people is a recommended standard for a judicial system to work smoothly. India currently has about 18 judges per million people. The investigation officers in India on an average handle 450 cases each. These officers are state cadres that do not have any formal training to be specialist investigators for any kinds of crime. India does not have any specialist investigators for terrorism, rapes or robberies. The same investigation officers manage all kinds of cases.

These conditions lead to a huge backdrop in the cases in court often leading the victims to not get justice till they die. Other times, the justice is granted years later when the significance of the crime has diminished or the criminal is too sick or on his deathbed, having lived his whole life in freedom without any conviction.

In terms of conviction India is not up to date. The country’s conviction laws are too outdated and are not based on any form of research. Many countries treat prisons as rehabilitation center where they attempt to change the criminals into responsible citizens. This way, after they are done serving their jail term, they can go back to civilisation and contribute to the society. This way, even if they are in jail for a long time, their caliber and talent is not wasted. In India though, all the prisoners are treated equally with not many resources available to them. The prisoners do not have many options available to them to pursue anything of their interest. And since they are not treated with any formal expertise, there is no assurance of them being any better when they return back to the society.

India really needs to buck up to strengthen its justice system. After all, access to justice for all is also one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

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देखें – एमएनएस का न्याय के लिए ये कैसा तरीका?

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July 16, 2018

गड्ढों को लेकर पीडब्लूडी दफ्तर में एमएनएस का हंगामा।
गड्ढों को लेकर किया तोड़फोड़, लेकिन न्याय के लिए ये कैसा तरीका?
एमएनएस “स्टाइल” से क्या गड्ढ़े भर जायेंगे, क्या समस्या का हो जायेगा निदान?

देखें जब सड़कों पर बहा दूध

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Rahuldeo Sharma

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July 16, 2018

महाराष्ट्र में कीमतें बढ़ाने की मांग को लेकर दूध उत्पादक किसानों का प्रदर्शन।
सड़कों पर दूध बहाकर कर रहे है प्रदर्शन।
प्रति लीटर दूध की खरीद पर 5 रुपये बढ़ाने की कर रहे है मांग।
किसानों ने मुंबई और पुणे में आधी रात से दूध की सप्लाई कर दी है ठप।
प्रदर्शन को देखते हुए दूध की हो सकती है किल्लत।
सवाल ये कि आखिरकार कब तक सहेगा किसान, कब होगा समस्या का निराकरण।
कब तक सरकारें किसानों के मुद्दे पर रहेंगी मौन।
कब तक किसानों के मुद्दों पर होता रहेगा राजनीतिकरण?

CSR: Skilling The Youth For National Development

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July 16, 2018

15^th of July is marked and celebrated as World Youth Skills Day every year. Since the launch of National Youth Skill Mission in 2015, India has progressed significantly in terms of employability of youth. According to the fifth edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) ‘India Skills Report 2018’, the employability score has increased by 5.16 per cent this year, reaching a new level of 45.6 per cent.

In order to contribute towards national development by skilling the youth, Jaquar Group has announced the skill development and training of over 300 plumbers. The training will be imparted to these plumbers through 10 specialised training centres which are spread across India. The centres will train unemployed youth in specialised skill sets and develop them as trained plumbers.

“There is a lack of skilled workforce in plumbing in India and with the poised growth of real estate, this shortage needs to be addressed. Jaquar Group is trying in meet the need of the hour and empower today’s youth,” said Mr. Rajesh Mehra, Promoter & Director, Jaquar Group.

“Skill development is also an important initiative driven by the Government and we believe that our effort of training plumbers will support their overall vision,” He added.

As part of the programme, individuals will be imparted the skills of a trained plumber through on ground teaching and execution of mock instances. The training will be on 80-20 concept; 20% of theory & 80% of practical. It will encompass teaching on safety measures and fittings of high-tech bathing fittings including showers and wellness products. Once the training is completed, the plumbers will also be given an opportunity to be part of the organisation.

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NIO Vision Marathon to raise awareness about Avoidable Blindness

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July 16, 2018

Marathons are a great way to motivate employees to take care of their health and to live a long and productive life. Employees that run have far fewer sick days off compared to non-runners.

For past four years NIO Vision Marathon has been an attempt to raise awareness about Avoidable Blindness. Dr. Aditya Kelkar and Dr. Jai Kelkar of the National Institute of Ophthalmology have been taking the lead in spreading awareness and guiding the NIO Vision Marathon Team to spread awareness about Avoidable Blindness.

Avoidable blindness can be treated/ prevented by known, cost-effective means, yet nearly 75% of the world’s blind are blind due to Avoidable Blindness. This is mostly because this category of blindness is not given proper attention and many people have not been made aware of this type of blindness yet. Because of this, NIO Vision Marathon is trying to spread awareness about the main causes of avoidable blindness, in order to have the greatest possible impact on vision loss worldwide.

NIO Vision Marathon is an opportunity for first-time runners and also for experienced marathoners. It is an experience to run in a crowd of 5,000 runners. Race lengths are 3km, 5km, 10km, 15km and Half Marathon.

Blindfolded buddy run

This is a special run where two buddies register together. The first friend runs half the distance blindfolded. At turnaround point, participants exchange the blindfold and run back.

This race is conducted under the aegis of Pune District Athletic Association; the records set during this race are recognized.

Date: July 22, 2018

Maruti Suzuki Ltd. CSR to enhance youth employability with skill training programme

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July 15, 2018

HZL digitizes 100 rural govt. schools in Gwalior

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July 15, 2018

Indian govt. plans to audit CSR projects

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July 15, 2018

Technology shift serving happiness to NGOs

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July 14, 2018

India has close to 31 lakh Non-Governmental Organizations, commonly referred to as NGOs, who are working intensively towards some of the fundamental challenges in the society like health care, educational, environmental, human rights, women empowerment, public policy, social and community development, and other areas.

The goal of every NGO varies depending on the objective and mission of the organization. An NGO can cover any topic related to improving a region, country or the state of the world in some way. They are finding success in various fields by doing excellent work in meeting the changing needs of society. However, in spite of their achievements and success, NGOs are facing tough challenges.

Problems of NGOs
NGOs in India are facing major problems from weak leadership to organisational irrelevance, from inadequate funding to the inability to market themselves to their target audience. Some NGOs often face acute funding shortages and get trapped in a vicious cycle (presented below).

The personnel and volunteers working in NGOs must have a sense of dedication, commitment and interest in the social services. In most of the cases, lack of training is the reason that volunteers are inefficient. Also, the extent of volunteerism is declining day by day with its gradual professionalization.

The Solution
India needs committed, devoted and dedicated organizations that work for the betterment of the country. NGOs are the ones who fit into these sections who care for the uncared and the bottom of the social stratum. So, the government, the leaders, the donors, the politicians and the people should support these organizations and help them to solve their problems at the grassroot level.

NGOs should use the latest technologies like internet, apps, websites etc., for increasing their funds, to have mutual associations, and to advertise their work.

Technology shift
Technology is leaving everyone behind in every aspect of life. Some tech-savvy individuals have come with apps and web-based platforms to help NGOs solve the problems they are facing.

1. Track Your Metrics (TYM)
Track Your Metrics (TYM) is an innovative, all-in-one, web-based platform and application which will provide cost and time-effective methods for concurrent impact assessment.

TYM will consist of three components: survey formulation facilities on a web-based platform from the available master question bank, combined with an android App to facilitate offline data collection, even in the remotest of areas; and lastly, a data visualisation dashboard on the platform for simplistic representation of the data collected to showcase metrics, thereby enabling them to evaluate their progress and troubleshoot problem areas.

This platform will empower stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and will not only benefit NGOs that suffer from funding shortages but also independent researchers, think tanks and academic institutions. All of them can benefit from a library of valuation tools and questions. Funders and donors can now ensure that the organizations they are funding have credible evidence of their social impact.

2. AppsBazar
The app has information about several NGOs, along with its events and activities to engage with the people that support or volunteer in a subtle manner. It majorly notifies users to increase awareness and let people know the activities organized for some major causes.

In this app, users have an interactive interface for their search regarding NGO services. The user will also be able to volunteer via registration and enrol into several activities for a chosen NGO. Donation to the respective NGO can also be done via the app. User can provide recommendations and suggestions in the form of feedback for the betterment of the NGOs.

3. Youth Social Service: NGO
Youth Social Services (Y2S) is an independent youth volunteering Non-Governmental Organization. The main aim of this NGO is to provide hope, health and security to abused, abandoned and neglected children living in deprived areas of the city. Y2S has a mission to work for children in orphanages, slums by educating and guiding them towards their betterment, for the betterment of our society in turn.

The NGO has come up with an app called Youth Social Service: NGO. Through this platform they hope to get more and more passionate persons who thrive on helping others. The application has details like the NGO’s work profile and regular event updates with photos.

Technology can help transform people’s lives. By leveraging the capabilities of Information Tech, NGOs can meet technology needs to become more efficient, to scale up their operations, to realize the goals and to deliver them effectively, thereby affecting a positive transformation in society.

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What It Would Take To Have More Teen Sports Stars Like Hima Das

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Kasmin Fernandes

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July 14, 2018

Sprinter Hima Das created sports history by winning the gold medal in the women’s 400 metre event at the IAAF World U20 Championships on July 13, 2018. Hima registered a time of 51.46 seconds in the final at the Ratina Stadium to become the first Indian athlete to win gold in a world championship across all age groups. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, the accolades are pouring in for the 18-year-old even as you read this.

Hima had done well in the earlier rounds as well, winning Heat 4 with a time of 52.25 seconds. She emerged on top in the semi-finals as well, winning her race in 52.10 seconds. While we applaud her feat, let us consider what it would take India to produce more teen sport stars like Hima.

Last year, India spent roughly 3,200 crores on sports infrastructure and training through in annual Union & State Budgets. It’s a small sum compared to the 9,000 crore-figure that nations like the United Kingdom spend and you understand why we had not struck gold yet. With the government stretched out in its budget allocation, it’s time for corporates to step in to nurture teenage sports stars.

Corporate spend in sports has transcended the glamorous sports like cricket to Badminton, Wrestling, Hockey, Football and Kabaddi. In 2017, Sports advertising spend was 12% of the total advertising expenditure of INR 61, 233 Crores. Sports sponsorship rose to Rs 7,300 Crores in 2017, a growth of 14% over the previous year.

While the figure is impressive, when you look closer, you realize that the spends were largely for Ground Sponsorship, Team Sponsorship, Franchise Fee and Media Spend. Athlete Development falls somewhere at the tail end of the spectrum of ad spends. Not even an iota of the monies are going towards grassroots sports development. Consider factors like building awareness, promotion, participation, infrastructure, competitive platforms, athlete and sports ecosystem development.

Corporates in general are keen to support youth but stop short of calculating the financial return on investment. Limited understanding of the impact through sport, access to professionals to guide and advise on sports, and lack of a unified agenda on sports are other factors that prevent corporates from exploring this direction.

If we have to emerge as a dominant sporting nation, we have to start supporting sports through Corporate CSR funds. Several of the country’s heroes from the akharas of Haryana or rickety gymnasiums in Tripura have emerged from humble backgrounds, underlining the power of sports as a tool for social transformation. Tata Trusts is focused on strengthening this shift in momentum by actively working in underserved parts of the country, reawakening aspirations and fostering a culture of hard work and excellence among children.

GoSports Foundation (GSF) is a non-profit venture working towards the development of some of India’s most talented emerging and elite athletes, competing in Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. Joined by India’s only individual Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid, All England Badminton Champion Pullela Gopich on their Board of Advisors and the former physiotherapist of the Indian Cricket Team, John Gloster, as their Head of Sports Science.

Their mission to “professionalise sports” in India is premised on the belief that sporting champions are created when the right talent gets the right support at the right time. Meanwhile, Reliance Foundation Youth Sports is aimed at revolutionizing grassroots sports in India. Starting with football in 2016, RF-YS provides schools, colleges and athletes with a never-before-seen platform to showcase their skills and passion for sports. The most deserving athletes are given scholarships and an opportunity to be scouted by teams, the coaches of the schools and colleges are provided with training programs and the institutes are provided with football equipment.

With more initiatives like these, it won’t be long before the nation boasts a formidable team of young international sports achievers.

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Hima had done well in the earlier rounds as well, winning Heat 4 with a time of 52.25 seconds. She emerged on top in the semi-finals as well, winning her race in 52.10 seconds. While we applaud her feat, let us consider what it would take India to produce more teen sport stars like Hima.

With more initiatives like these, it won’t be long before the nation boasts a formidable team of young international sports achievers.

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