‘Licence Must Be Suspended’: Supreme Court Issues Strict Guidelines on Child Trafficking
The Supreme Court of India came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday. The rebuke expressed deep concern over the handling of child trafficking cases in the state. The court further issued a set of stringent guidelines aimed at curbing such crimes across India.
The Supreme Court bench consisting of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan emphasised the urgency of fast-tracking such cases. They also directed lower courts to complete trials within six months. “High Courts across the country are directed to call for the status of pending trials in child trafficking cases. Then directions shall be issued to complete the trial in 6 months and also conduct a day-to-day trial,” the top court stated.
Hospitals Face Licence Suspension Over Missing Newborns
Taking a firm stand on hospital accountability, the court stated that any medical institution from which a newborn is trafficked must immediately have its licence suspended.
“If any newborn is trafficked from a hospital, the first step should be to suspend the licence of such hospitals. If any lady comes to deliver a child to the hospital and the baby is stolen, the first step is suspension of the licence,” Justice Pardiwala said.
A petition challenging anticipatory bail
The supreme court bench was hearing a petition challenging anticipatory bail to the accused in a child trafficking case from Uttar Pradesh. The bench came down heavily on the Allahabad High Court. The bench said the bail applications were “callously” dealt with and many accused are missing now. The apex court termed it as a careless approach in granting bail.
Callous Handling of Bail Applications Criticised
“These accused pose a serious threat to society. The least required of the high court while granting bail was to impose a condition to mark attendance at a police station every week. This police lost track of all the accused persons,” it said.
Justice Pardiwala said the bench was “thoroughly disappointed” with how the Uttar Pradesh government handled the matter. “…no appeal was made… no seriousness was shown… It appears the accused was longing for a son and then got a son for 4 lakh rupees. If you desire a son, you cannot go for a trafficked child. He knew the baby was stolen,” he said.
Accused Ordered to Surrender, Trials to Be Expedited
The Supreme court directed all accused in the case to surrender immediately and be sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile the trial courts were ordered to frame charges within a week. The bench also stated that if any accused are found absconding, non-bailable warrants are to be issued against them.
“Charges shall be framed within one week. If it’s informed that some accused have absconded, the trial court will issue non-bailable warrants. Trial of those present shall go on and not be delayed,” the bench ruled.
Strict Warning to States on Implementation
Justice Pardiwala emphasised that the judgment includes detailed recommendations to curb child trafficking. It also expects state governments to implement them at the earliest.
“High Courts across the country are directed to call for the status of pending trials in child trafficking cases… Any laxity shown in implementing the directions would be taken seriously and be treated as contempt,” the court said.
Emotional Appeal to Parents
In a powerful observation, Justice Pardiwala highlighted the emotional trauma the parents of the child go through when a child is lost to trafficking. “The pain and agony a parent faces when a child dies is different from when a child is lost to gangs of trafficking… when the child dies, the child is with the Almighty, but when lost, they are at the mercy of such gangs,” he said.
According to reports, child trafficking and forced child labour thrives in India despite strict laws. Latest data confirms that around 36,000 children still remain untraceable since 2020.
TVS Motor Company CSR Report FY 2024
India’s third-largest two-wheeler company TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally operating in across 80 countries. TVS has been championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia.
TVS Motor Company is the First Indian two and three-wheeler maker to have become a signatory to the world’s largest sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). This will ensure enhanced collaborations and actions towards wider development of goals, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
TVS Motor Company was honoured with The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023 for its water conservation initiatives in Tiruvannamalai.
CSR Spent FY 24
In the FY 2024, the company spent Rs 30 crore on CSR initiatives, which is slightly more than what it was obligated to spend as per the Company’s Act (Rs 26.39 cr). In FY 24, CSR of TVS Motor Company benefitted over 16 lakh people across 2500 villages, as mentioned in its Annual Report. In the said financial year, the company has formed over 5000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) with over 60,000 women, renovated over 980 Anganwadis, renovated over 830 schools and more than 130 health centres.
TVS Motor Company CSR Arm – Srinivasan Services Trust
Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited started working in villages established in 1996. Starting with a model of philanthropy, it matured into a model centred on community participation in all its projects. Presently, SST works in 2500 villages across the country with 2,000 villages in Tamil Nadu. It follows a holistic and participatory approach of village development, working very closely with the community and the government.
SST’s focus is to bring about sustainable development in villages through Total Community Involvement. Society building through development of women and children, conservation of water, providing holistic health and education infrastructure by renovating the government infrastructure and preserving the environment are its main focus areas. SST works towards economic development of the community by helping them to set up microenterprises and supporting them to improve agriculture and livestock income.
SST’s holistic approach focuses on critical areas of Economic Development, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Environment and Social and Cultural Development in the villages. SST works with communities and governments to empower India’s rural poor through awareness, skills and training programs.
Over the last 27 years, SST, with the help of TVS Motor Company, has been actively facilitating sustainable and self-reliant development across 2,500 villages in India, bringing a paradigm of holistic and sustained socio-economic change at the grassroots level across India.
Over Rs 85 crore have been contributed by TVS Motor Company towards Covid- 19 relief.
An impact study carried out by Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand has revealed that in the villages in Tiruvannamalai district, where SST has been working, shows an household income growth of about 141% in 5 years (2017-2022) as compared only to a 38% household income growth in neighbouring areas.
CSR of TVS Motor Company
CSR for Water Conservation
Srinivasan Services Trust announced in March 2023 that it has over the last six years, invested over Rs 21 crores in water conservation efforts across villages of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
At least 350 desilting projects including desilting of tanks and irrigation channels have been undertaken by SST increasing the water storage availability by 160 crore litres (57 million cubic feet). Additionally, with active participation by the local communities and through their association with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), SST has implemented programmes in Javadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai & Tirupathur districts and Thally in Krishnagiri district in which 19 check dams and 120 farm ponds have been created. In partnership with other organizations, SST has also implemented watershed programs in Tirunelveli and Tiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu.
SST has also desilted 7 water bodies in Krishnagiri district inside the forests, with the support of the government, which has in turn increased water availability for wild animals. The Trust plans to invest over 10 crore rupees in the next three years for water conservation initiatives.
A study by the Centre for Water Resources (CWR), Anna University on 3 minor irrigation (MI) tanks in Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Tirunelveli districts revealed that partial desilting of water bodies has made the water available for more than one cropping season 79% of farmers adopted changes in the cropping pattern and cultivating more than one season. The underground water storage capacity has improved and there is an increase in water level in bore wells and open wells in the area.
CSR for Tiger Conservation
Srinivasan Services Trust announced in July 2023 that it has invested Rs 20 million (2 crore) in various conservation initiatives, including water conservation, forest equipment, transportation, and anti-poaching camps across six tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
The trust is working to improve living conditions for staff members of the forest department and to construct anti-poaching camps equipped with solar power and drinking water facilities. SST’s tiger conservation programme aligns with their broader mission of developing tribal villages, for which the trust has invested over INR 250 million over the past 16 years.
In 2022, SST donated a minibus to the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. Additionally, SST contributed to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve by donating two forest-road-friendly motorcycles and provided tractors for water transportation in Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) and Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh).
To boost conservation efforts, the trust also supplied high luminescent search lights and GPS devices to Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam, and Kalakkad-Mundanthurai tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu.
CSR for Eye Care
In observance of World Sight Day (12th October 2023), Srinivasan Services Trust took the initiative to honour hospitals engaged in the extensive eye care initiative. Over the past three years, SST has collaborated with eye hospitals and organised eye camps across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, reaching out to more than 60,000 individuals and SST’s collaborative efforts with various hospitals have resulted in more than 2,000 free cataract surgeries, as per an announcement.
CSR support to cyclone Michaung-affected areas
TVS Motor Company donated Rs 3 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund after the flooding and damage caused by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu in December 2023. The company also announced Rs 50 lakh towards disaster relief in Michaung-affected Andhra Pradesh.
“The floods have unleashed severe hardship on the community, and we would like to do our part to support the community. This will augment the tireless efforts of the government and the resilient people of Tamil Nadu to restore normalcy. In times of distress, corporate entities bear a collective responsibility to extend support and aid in the restoration of normalcy. Our contribution will support the efforts of the government in bringing succour to the affected communities in Andhra Pradesh,” Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company shared in a statement.
TVS Motor also offered additional service support for its customers in the flood hit districts. India’s third-largest two-wheeler company announced additional service support for its customers in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry in the wake of the Michaung Cyclone. TVS also offered additional support to its customers in the above states.
Recognition at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023
Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited has been honoured with ‘The Special Commendation Award’ at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023 hosted in Mumbai in December. SST was recognised for remarkable work on projects related to ‘Desilting of Minor Irrigation Tanks’ in Tiruvannamalai, Tirunelveli, and Krishnagiri Districts.
The The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023 was graced by the Defence Minister of India – Shri Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister – Shri Eknath Shinde, and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.
CM Yogi on Murshidabad Violence: दंगाइयों का उपचार ही डंडा है, ममता दंगाइयों को शांति दूत बताती हैं – योगी
CM Yogi on Murshidabad Violence: मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने कहा है कि 2017 के पहले का उत्तर प्रदेश ऐसा था कि जिसमें हर दूसरे-तीसरे दिन दंगा होता था। इन दंगाइयों का उपचार डंडा है। बिना डंडे के ये मानेंगे नहीं। उन्होंने कहा कि आप देख रहे हैं कि बंगाल जल रहा है। वहां की मुख्यमंत्री चुप हैं। वे दंगाइयों को शांति दूत कहते हैं, लेकिन वे बातों से कहां मानने वाले हैं? सेकुलरिज्म के नाम पर इन लोगों ने दंगाइयों को दंगा करने की पूरी छूट दे रखी है। पूरा मुर्शिदाबाद एक सप्ताह से जल रहा है और सरकार मौन है। CM Yogi on Murshidabad Violence
बंगाल जल रहा, वहां की मुख्यमंत्री दंगाइयों को शांति दूत बताती हैंः योगी
मुख्यमंत्री ने इन घटनाओं पर सख्त लगाम लगाने की बात करते हुए वहां के माननीय न्यायालय का धन्यवाद दिया, जिन्होंने केंद्रीय बलों को भेजकर अल्पसंख्यक हिंदुओं की सुरक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाया। मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने हरदोई में 650 करोड़ रुपए की 729 विकास परियोजनाओं के लोकार्पण तथा शिलान्यास के दौरान ये बातें कहीं। विपक्ष के मौन पर मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा, कांग्रेस मौन है, समाजवादी पार्टी मौन है, टीएमसी मौन है। धमकी पर धमकी दिए जा रहे हैं, जो बांग्लादेश में हुआ था उसका समर्थन कर रहे हैं। जिसे बांग्लादेश अच्छा लगता है तो उन्हें बांग्लादेश चले जाना चाहिए। क्यों भारत की धरती पर बोझ बने हैं?
CM Yogi on Murshidabad Violence: वक्फ संशोधन से सुरक्षित होगी गरीबों की जमीन
मुख्यमंत्री ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और गृह मंत्री अमित शाह को धन्यवाद देते हुए कहा कि हम आभारी हैं कि उन्होंने वक्फ संशोधन अधिनियम को पारित करके गरीबों की जमीनों पर पड़ने वाली डकैती पर लगाम लगाने का काम किया है। इस कानून के तहत वह जमीन वापस आने के बाद हॉस्पिटल, गरीबों के मकान, हाईराइज बिल्डिंग, विश्वविद्यालय और स्कूल बनेंगे। साथ ही निवेश के लिए लैंड बैंक तैयार होगा। उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि अब किसी को जमीन पर कब्जा करके गुंडागर्दी करने की छूट नहीं मिलेगी। इससे पहले जो जमीन के नाम पर लूट थी, वह रुकने वाली है। Mamata Banerjee News
From Hope to Self-Reliance: Deepak Fertilisers’ CSR Initiatives Transform Rural Lives Near Taloja
In the quiet villages around Taloja, a silent transformation is taking root, one powered not by charity but by empowerment. Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), through its CSR arm, Ishanya Foundation, is rewriting the narrative of rural development with a focus on dignity, self-reliance, and lasting impact. Across 63 villages near its Taloja plant, DFPCL is helping communities move beyond survival and toward sustainable progress. Whether it’s women stepping into entrepreneurship, farmers reclaiming barren land, or families achieving financial independence, each success story is built on trust, skills, and opportunity.
Dairy Livelihoods Empower Rural Women
For Manisha Gotiram Rikame of Chinchvali village, life once revolved around her husband’s uncertain agricultural income. That changed when she joined DFPCL’s dairy development initiative. With help to purchase cows, training in dairy practices, and feed support, Manisha now runs her own small-scale dairy business. “Earlier, I had no steady income of my own. Today, I can pay for my children’s education and contribute meaningfully to my family. I feel empowered,” she shared.
Reviving the Land, Reviving Hope
In Khairwadi, Kalibai and her husband Shravan Bhagat had almost given up on farming. Their land, once dry and unproductive, found new life through DFPCL’s wadi (orchard) development project. With technical support, they planted mango trees and expanded vegetable cultivation from 15R to 50R. “Selling my first mango harvest was emotional that land once felt like a burden, now it gives us hope,” said Kalibai.
Entrepreneurship Through Local Shops
Vasudha Vasant Pawar from Nitlas dreamt of starting a small business. With DFPCL’s help, she opened a local snack stall and received business training. The shop now supports her household and gives her a newfound identity. “I’m not just earning I’m standing on my own feet,” she said with pride.
Leadership Speaks
DFPCL’s CSR approach is anchored in long-term community engagement. “We don’t just run programs we build partnerships,” said Mr. Naresh Pinisetti, President of Corporate Governance at Deepak Fertilisers. “True impact is measured not in numbers, but in the lives we help transform.”
From dairy barns to thriving orchards to local enterprises, the CSR work of Deepak Fertilisers around Taloja stands as a testament to what’s possible when corporations walk hand-in-hand with communities nurturing growth, one story at a time.
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UP Assistant Teacher Exam: यूपी के 6 जिलों में होगी सहायक टीचर की भर्ती परीक्षा
UP Assistant Teacher Exam: उत्तर प्रदेश में सहायक टीचर की भर्ती परीक्षा 16 और 17 अप्रैल को दो पालियों में 6 जिलों यानी आगरा, मेरठ, प्रयागराज, लखनऊ, गोरखपुर और वाराणसी के 52 परीक्षा केंद्रों पर आयोजित होगी। सीएम योगी के स्पष्ट निर्देश हैं कि राज्य में कोई भी भर्ती परीक्षा नकल या अनुचित तरीके से प्रभावित न हो। इसी को ध्यान में रखते हुए हर केंद्र पर सेक्टर मजिस्ट्रेट और स्टैटिक मजिस्ट्रेट की नियुक्ति की जा रही है। इसके साथ ही सुरक्षा के भी पुख्ता इंतजाम किए गए हैं। UP gears up for Assistant Teacher Exam across 52 centres in 6 districts
UP Assistant Teacher Exam में सुरक्षा व निगरानी का विशेष प्लान
सीएम योगी ने जिलाधिकारियों को आदेश दिया गया है कि परीक्षा केंद्रों पर पूरी तरह सशस्त्र पुलिस बल की तैनाती हो। साथ ही, आवश्यकतानुसार निषेधाज्ञा लागू करने का भी अधिकार जिलाधिकारी को सौंपा गया है। गोपनीय सामग्री को कोषागार से आयोग कार्यालय तक लाने और ले जाने के लिए विशेष सुरक्षा प्रबंध किए गए हैं।
कुल 82,876 परीक्षार्थी परीक्षा में शामिल होंगे, प्रयागराज में सर्वाधिक अभ्यर्थी देंगे परीक्षा
कुल 82,876 परीक्षार्थी परीक्षा में शामिल होंगे। प्रयागराज में सर्वाधिक 18,240, मेरठ में 16,010, गोरखपुर में 15,602, लखनऊ में 13,528, वाराणसी में 10,958 और आगरा में 8,538 अभ्यर्थी परीक्षा देंगे। मेरठ, प्रयागराज और गोरखपुर में सर्वाधिक 10-10 केंद्रों पर परीक्षा का आयोजन किया जाएगा तो वहीं, लखनऊ में 9, वाराणसी में 7 और आगरा में 6 परीक्षा केंद्र बनाए गए हैं।
UP Assistant Teacher Exam: पारदर्शिता और शुचिता पर विशेष जोर
मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ की मंशा है कि भर्ती प्रक्रिया से युवाओं का भरोसा लौटे। इसी के दृष्टिगत आयोग और प्रशासन की संयुक्त निगरानी में परीक्षा कराई जा रही है। आयोग के अध्यक्ष, नामित सदस्य, जनपदीय पर्यवेक्षक और केंद्र के पर्यवेक्षक पूरी परीक्षा पर नजर रखेंगे, ताकि परीक्षा पूरी पारदर्शिता और ईमानदारी के साथ आयोजित की जा सके और योग्य उम्मीदवारों को उचित अवसर मिल सके।
पोईला बैशाख, बंगाली नव वर्ष की हुई शुरुवात, PM ने दी शुभकामनाएं
Poila Boishakh: आज 15 अप्रैल को देशभर में बंगाली नववर्ष पोईला बैशाख का त्योहार मनाया जा रहा है। बंगाल में नया साल बैसाख के महीने में पहले दिन को मनाया जाता है, जिसे पोईला बैसाख या बंगाली में पोइला बोइशाख के नाम से जाना जाता है। पश्चिम बंगाल के अलावा यह त्रिपुरा, असम और बांग्ला देश में मनाया जाता है। प्राचीन बंगाल के राजा शशांक को बंगाली युग की शुरुआत करने का श्रेय दिया जाता है। बंगाल के राजा शशांक 7वीं शताब्दी में बंगाल क्षेत्र में एक स्वतंत्र और एकीकृत राजनीतिक साम्राज्य बनाने वाले पहले राजा थे, जिसे गौड़ साम्राज्य कहा जाता है। उन्हें बंगाली कैलेंडर का संस्थापक भी माना जाता है। उनकी राजधानी कर्णसुवर्ण थी, जो वर्तमान में पश्चिम बंगाल के मुर्शिदाबाद में स्थित है। बंगाली कैलेंडर भी हिन्दु कैलेंडर पर ही आधारित है। बंगाल में इस दिन से नया साल का प्रारंभ हो जाता है। ‘शुभो नोबो बोरसो’ का उत्सव मनाते हुए लोग एक दूसरे को नए साल की शुभकामनाएं देते हैं। ‘शुभो नोबो बोरसो’ का मतलब होता है नए साल की शुभकामनाएं! ऐसी मान्यता है कि बंगाल में वैशाख महीना बहुत शुभ माना जाता है, और इसे हर्ष उल्लास के साथ मानते है। बंगाल में जगह-जगह इस दिन मेले का आयोजन किया जाता है। अनेक प्रकार के शुभ काम जैसे कोई नया घर लेना, विवाह, मुंडन, इसी दिन करना अच्छा माना जाता है। PM Modi ने भी ‘X’ पर सभी देशवासियों को बंगाली नववर्ष की शुभकामना दी।
Greetings on Poila Boishakh! pic.twitter.com/Qw7IJPrR3x
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2025