Law Minister @kgahlot promotes e-litigation software for legal coordination and speedy resolution

E-litigation software to be promoted for better coordination between deptts & legal team

Law Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday met Heads of Departments and senior officials of Delhi Government and discussed ways to improve the coordination between departments and the government’s legal team.

The minister stressed upon the importance of better utilisation of the e-litigation software to improve information flow between departments and legal teams involved in the government litigation in different courts, particularly the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court.

Mr Gahlot asked the departments to ensure proper coordination with the Law Department so that lawyers appearing for the Delhi government get their payments on time and there are no complaints in this regard.

The minister requested all the departments to make better and regular use of technology to ensure that all concerned with the government litigation are regularly updated with the progress of government cases in courts and all related developments.

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Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal asks BJP’s new EDMC Mayor to do away with corruption and ensure salary payments

Mayor of East MCD calls on Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal

• EDMC has huge sources of income, but because of corruption its finances are in a mess
• Where is the money being given to MCDs by the Delhi government for salaries going?: CM Questions Mayor

The Mayor of East MCD Ms. Neema Bhagat called on the Chief Minister, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday at the Delhi Secretariat. Chief Minister Mr. Kejriwal and the Mayor discussed the working of the East MCD.

The Chief Minister heard the Mayor’s demands patiently and listed out several issues which plagued the East MCD.

“EDMC has huge sources of income, but because of corruption its finances are in a mess. I have seen the accounts of East MCD; there is massive corruption in the EDMC. East MCD must do away with corruption to make it financially viable,” the Chief Minister told the Mayor.

Commenting on the issue of funds of East MCD, the CM said, “Delhi Government has released all funds to the MCDs which it is supposed to release under the existing finance commission. Where is all the money going? Why are the sanitation staffs not being paid salaries regularly? Where is the money being given to MCDs by the Delhi government for salaries going?,” the CM questioned.

EDMC is plagued by parking mafia, advertising/hoarding mafia. Illegal hoardings and illegal parking must be done away with, which will in turn increase the revenue of MCDs manifold, the Chief Minister told the Mayor of East MCD.

The Chief Minister said that the day MCDs do away with corruption, they will not only become financially healthy, the city will also move towards a clean and organised one.

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Dy CM @msisodia bats for Delhi’s skilling, inaugurates automobile job fair at Jahangirpuri ITI

नौकरी योग्यता से मिलती है, सिफारिश से नहीं : मनीष सिसोदिया

–        आईटीआई,जहांगीर में आयोजित ऑटोमोबाइल जॉब फेयर में बोले शिक्षा मंत्री

नई दिल्ली। आज का फंक्शन उन लोगों को जवाब है जो सिफारिश से नौकरी चाहते हैं। नौकरी योग्यता से मिलती है, सिफारिश से नहीं। आज मैं बहुत खुश हूं कि आईटीआई के हमारे बच्चों को उनके कैंपस से ही नौकरी मिल रही है।

आईटीआई जहांगीर पुरी में आयोजित ऑटोमोबाइल जॉब फेयर में दिल्ली के उप–मुख्यमंत्री और शिक्षा मंत्री मनीष सिसोदिया ने ये बात कही।

अपने अनुभव साझा करते हुए उन्होंने कहा, “मैं लोगों से रोजाना सुबह अपने घर पर मिलता हूं। लोग तरह–तरह के काम लेकर आते हैं। लेकिन सबसे ज्यादा लोग जिस चीज के लिए मेरे पास आते हैं वो है नौकरी। लोग ये उम्मीद करते हैं कि मैं मंत्री हूं तो नौकरी लगवा दूं। उनकी अपेक्षा रहती है कि मैं किसी बड़ी कंपनी वाले को फोन कर दूं कि मेरे फलां आदमी को नौकरी में लगा लो। लेकिन अगर कोई मेरे कहने पर किसी एक को भी नौकरी दे देगा तो फिर किसी दिन वह मेरे से करोड़ों रुपये का ठेका मांगेगा। इसलिए पिछले दो साल से मैंने कभी किसी की नौकरी के लिए सिफारिश नहीं की।

मनीष सिसोदिया ने कहा कि आईटीआई संस्थानों के लिए ‘लर्न एंड अर्न’ स्कीम बनाई गई है। दुनिया भर में इस तरह की स्कीम्स बहुत पॉपुलर हैं। हमने ब्राजील जैसे कई देशों में देखा है कि ऐसे कोर्सेस में क्लास की पढ़ाई 30 फीसदी होती है और बाकी 70 फीसदी फील्ड ट्रेनिंग होती है। हम अपने यहां भी धीरे–धीरे यही सिस्टम ला रहे हैं। इससे हम अपने यहां लगभग तीन गुना ज्यादा बच्चों को पढ़ा पाएंगे और इंडस्ट्री की जरूरत भी पूरी हो सकेगी।

शिक्षा मंत्री ने ये भी कहा कि हमारे यहां आईटीआई और इस तरह के प्रोफेशनल कोर्सेस इसलिए ज्यादा पॉपुलर नहीं हैं क्योंकि इनसे आगे की पढ़ाई का रास्ता बंद हो जाता है। हमने देखा है कि दुनिया के जिन देशों में इन कोर्सेस को करने के बाद आगे की पढ़ाई का रास्ता साफ है वहां के बच्चे ऐसे कोर्सेस में ज्यादा एडमिशन लेते हैं। हम ऐसी व्यवस्था करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं कि मान लीजिए अगर आपने आईटीआई या इस तरह का कोई अन्य प्रोफेशनल कोर्स कर लिया है और आगे फिर इंजीनियरिंग की पढ़ाई करना चाहते हैं तो इन दो साल की पढ़ाई भी उस कोर्स में काउंट की जाए।

Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal to push demands of 16 Dhobi Ghats to NDMC from licensing and Ghat renovation

• Delegation of Pradhans of 16-Dhobi Ghats of NDMC area calls on CM
• Delegation presents a charter of demands to the Chief Minister
• Chief Minister agrees to all demands of the delegation and assures all cooperation in future.

 

A delegation of Pradhans and their representatives of 16-Dhobi Ghats in the New Delhi Municipal Council area called on Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday at the Delhi Secretariat. The delegation presented a set of demands before the Chief Minister during the meeting.

Putting up their demand, the delegation raised the issue of transfer and renewal of their licences. “License can be transferred from father to his son only when the father dies. However, in many cases the father gets too old and is unable to work, but the transfer is not done. This should be changed and the license should be transferred with an undertaking/affidavit when the holder wants it,” requested one of the members of the delegation. The Chief Minister agreed to it and said that he will push it with the NDMC and do his best to get it done.

The delegation also raised the issue of no new licences being issued for a long time now. The Chief Minister said that he agreed with it and would propose it before the NDMC.

Taking note of the renovation of Ghats and complaints of sub-standard works the Chief Minister said, “Now onwards the contractor will be paid the amount meant for renovation only after the Ghat Committees approves the work done and are satisfied with the standard of the work done.”

On the demand of a mother committee of all the 16-ghats committees, the Chief Minister said that it was a good idea and will make the co-ordination with the NDMC easier.

Mr. Kejriwal also asked them to keep informing him of the works being done and other issues at a regular interval.

Delhi Government celebrates Environment day; vows to learn from Swedish turnaround on air pollution

Mr. Hussain underlined the importance of theme of this year’s World Environment Day ‘Connecting People to the Nature’. He said that this year’s theme can be put into practice by involving children, their parents, relatives and public with plantation and environment awareness campaigns.

Mr. GopalRai termed the air pollution as an invisible enemy of mankind and emphasised on effective tackling by the society. He recalled Delhi Govt.’s successful campaigns – Car Free Day and Odd Even Scheme. The said campaigns were found to be quite effective in spreading the message of pollution control and environment sensitivity. These campaigns were also appreciated by the various countries and experts.

Mr. Rai further said that such campaigns could not have succeeded without the active participation of the public especially children, their parents and teachers.

The Development Minister enlightened the gathering by giving the background of environment degradation and pollution conditions prevailing in Sweden when it was decided by United Nations to start celebrating World Environment Day on 05^th June, 1972. He further said that the circumstances prevailing in Sweden were similar to the ones which Delhi is facing presently. By concerted efforts of Govt. as well as public, Sweden was able to combat air pollution and turn itself into one of the greenest countries in the World. This initiative enabled Sweden’s capital being declared as Europe’s Environment Capital sometime back.

Mr. Rai urged the people to take up fight against pollution in the similar manner and he expressed his confidence that Delhi could also turn around and emerge as one of the leading environment friendly city.

He asked children to put in more efforts during vacations for plantation and environment friendly activities as they are the ones who would need more clean and green Delhi when they grow up. He assured all help and guidance on behalf of the Delhi Govt., for increasing green cover of Delhi.

A book on ‘Butterflies of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary – A Field Guide’ compiled by Conservation Education Centre and the Department of Forests and Wildlife was also released on the occasion.

If you see waterlogging in Delhi, Whatsapp 8130188222 or email monsoondelhi2017@gmail.com

PWD makes WhatsApp number & Email ID public for waterlogging locations

• Public can send info waterlogging points on 8130188222
• Complaints can also be emailed on monsoondelhi2017@gmail.com

Following directions from the PWD Minister Mr Satyendar Jain, the department on Wednesday made public the WhatsApp number and the E-mail ID on which the general public can send complaints/information about waterlogging in the national capital.

The PWD has already identified locations which have suffered waterlogging during Monsoon months in the past and desilting work is being carried out.

The department is now requesting the general public to inform about the locations, which suffer from waterlogging

The information may be sent at WhatsApp No: 8130188222 or on the  Email ID: monsoondelhi2017@gmail.com or at this address : Central Control Room, PWD, GNCTD, 12^th Floor, MSO Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi- 110002, by 30^th June, 2017.

 

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Delhi Government celebrates Ch. Brahm Prakash, Delhi’s first CM who advocated a strong Delhi state

DELHI CELEBRATES 99^TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF 1^ST CHIEF MINISTER OF DELHI CH. BRAHM PRAKASH.

·        CHIEF MINISTER, DELHI SHRI ARVIND KEJRIWAL PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO THE VETERAN LEADER.

·        THE DREAM OF CH. BRAHM PRAKASH FOR A STRONG STATE OF DELHI WILL BE FULFILLED – SHRI KEJRIWAL.

·        YEAR 2018 WILL BE CELEBRATED AS CENTENARY YEAR OF CH. BRAHM PRAKASH – SHRI RAM NIWAS GOYAL.

 

Dated : 16/06/2017

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            The Chief Minister of Delhi Shri Arvind Kejriwal today led the Delhilies in paying tributes to the veteran freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of Delhi late Choudhary Braham Prakash in a function organized by Delhi Legislative Assembly at Old Secretariat.  Shri Kejriwal paid floral tributes at the statue of Ch. Braam Prakash at Old Secretariat complex.  Speaker, Delhi Assembly Shri Ram Niwas Goyal, Health Minister Shri Satyendar Jain, Minister of water, art & culture, SC-ST welfare and Tourism, Shri Rajendra Pal Gautam, a number of MLAs and eldest son of late Ch. Braham Prakash Shri Suresh Chaudhary, freedom fighters and followers of the late leader also paid tributes to Ch. Brahm Prakash.

            Remembering the role of Ch. Braham Prakash for overall development of Delhi, Shri Kejriwal said that Ch. Braham Prakash strived and struggled for   upliftment & development of Delhi as a ‘Greater Delhi’ and make it a State with full powers.  He tried his best to make Delhi  by adding some of the areas from the neighbouring States for making Delhi – as a bigger State in size but his dream for the same could not be fulfilled as the ‘States Reorganization Commission’ rejected the proposal and gave its adverse report.  He wanted to make Delhi a State with full powers.   Shri Arvind Kejriwal said that his Government will fight for making his dream true for making Delhi as a strong State with full powers.

Shri Kejriwal said that Ch. Brahm Prakash participated in the freedom movement and was imprisoned many times during freedom struggle.   He was known for his co-operative movement in Delhi.  He struggled a lot for the upliftment of the villages and for improving the conditions of the farmers and that is why he was known as ‘Lion of Delhi.’  The cause of depressed sections of the society, rural development and empowerment of the weaker sections were issues which were very close to the heart of Chaudhary Brahm Prakash.  He was quick to realise the potential of cooperative societies in mitigating the hardship of the village folks.  As early as in 1945, he started organizing village and agriculture cooperatives.  He was also a proponent of the Panchayati Raj institutions.  He organized the National Union of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities in 1977 to work for the welfare of these weaker sections.

Shri Kejriwal said that his govt. has erected a life- size statue of Ch. Brahm Prakash in Brahm Prakash Ayurvedic Sansthan at Khera Dabar in Delhi last year to perpetuate his memory.

Speaker Delhi Assembly Shri Ram Niwas Goyal said that the year 2018 will be celebrated as the Centenary year of Ch. Brahm Prakash in his memory.

Transport Minister @kgahlot conducts surprise inspection at Burari Authority; orders 10 immediate fixes

Minister of Transport, Mr Kailash Gahlot conducted a surprise inspection on Friday (16.06.2017) of Vehicle Inspection Unit and Auto Rickshaw Unit of Transport Department at Burari. Following directions were given:-

1. CCTV Cameras should be installed in the premises of Vehicle Inspection Unit and Auto Rickshaw Unit at Burari.
2. The GPS device should be connected directly with the battery of the vehicle so that location of vehicle can be checked even when vehicle engine is off.
3. DIMTS should ensure GPS activation for full one year from the date of expiry of activation date.
4. At Auto Rickshaw Unit a knowledgeable and responsible official should be deployed at the helpdesk.
5. New Toilets for male and female with proper water facilities be constructed at Auto Rickshaw Unit, Burari.
6. Considering the shortage of water, it has been directed that the MLO (Auto Rickshaw Unit) shall apply for new water connection for Auto Rickshaw Unit.
7. MCD may be requested to clean the main road approaching Auto Rickshaw Unit and Vehicle Inspection Unit.
8. Vehicle Inspection Unit and Auto Rickshaw Unit require extensive repairs renovation. Transport Department shall approach DSIIDC/DTTDC etc for time bound execution of works.
9. New water cooler with filter facility be installed to provide clean drinking water to the drivers.
10. The existing lease line of  MTNL should be upgraded with optical fibre.

Delhi Government conducts enlightening summer camps for school children

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER

GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Dated :04/06/017

Summer camps in Delhi government schools end with a bang 

• All 1024 schools held month-long summer camps for children who entered Class 6 this year
• Consistent involvement of parents during summer camps was highlight of this year’s camps

The summer camps organised by Delhi government in all 1024 schools run by it for Class 6 came to an end with great fanfare. The camps were held for almost one month, from 11th May to 3rd June. Children performed several activities showcasing their talents with their proud parents in audience. A closing ceremony was held with certificates being handed out to all the children as a token of appreciation for their participation. Children and their parents returned to their homes on the last day of the camps with immense happiness and jubilation.

Last year, such camps were held in 551 schools as a pilot, and were widely appreciated and enjoyed by children and parents. After the phenomenal success of last year’s camps, for the first time the government held summer camps in every one of its schools in Delhi.

The summer camps were conceptualised as opportunities to bridge learning gaps of children entering Delhi government schools for the first time from MCD schools after Class 5. Activities and games are designed in a way that also educates children in the process. Each schools had assigned at least two teachers to conduct the camps.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “This is the first time that across the state, government schools have held summer camps for children. Many big private schools hold such camps each year, but we want children studying in government schools to also get such opportunities. I am happy to share that this year, the summer camps were even more large in scale, as we also invited parents to join with their children.”

The highlight of camps this year has been that children’s parents too were involved with them in a large way. Activities and games that can be held with parents were incorporated in the summer camps. The government is keen on encouraging parents to take a more proactive role in their children’s education.

Several organisations also simultaneously held science, leadership development and physical education camps as well, in some schools. On the last day, schools were also encouraged to award certificates to children for their participation in the summer camps.

If you see open burning in Delhi, Whatsapp DPCC at 9717593574 and call North DMC at 1266 or 9643096430.

Environment Minister inaugurates workshop on “Prohibition on Open Burning of any Kind of Material – A Small Step Targeting Big Impact”.

 

Mr. Imran Hussain, Environment Minister, Govt. of NCT of Delhi on Wednesday inaugurated a half day workshop on “Prohibition on Open Burning of any Kind of Material – A Small Step Targeting Big Impact” at the Delhi Secretariat for the areas under jurisdiction of North MCD.

The workshop was attended by the SDMs and officials of Environment Department, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Municipal Corporations, DDA, PWD, Delhi Parks & Garden Society, Govt./Private Schools and Colleges and Resident Welfare Associations.

Experts and senior officers of North MCD, Department of Environment, Govt. of Delhi, DPCC, Development Alternative (NGO) and TERI shared their experiences and suggested best practices to prevent burning in open and adopting alternate methods for disposing and managing wastes in environment friendly ways.

Speaking on the occasion, the Environment Minister appreciated the initiative of Environment Department for organising a series of workshops for creating mass awareness about control of air pollution caused by open burning. In a first of the series, participants from North DMC were invited. Similar exercise will be carried out by Environment Department with other two Municipal Corporations as well in near future.

Mr. Hussain noted with concern that air pollution levels are continuously rising in the city due to multiple sources like open burning, industrial activity, construction activity etc. High levels of air pollution have deleterious effects on human health and well being of the people. There is thus need for regulating and controlling air pollution from generating sources with the objective of maintaining the ambient air quality standards in respect of particulate matter.

Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) has also ordered complete ban on burning of any kind of garbage, leaves, waste plastic, rubber etc. in open places in Delhi. NGT has also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on each incident of open burning.

Delegates in workshop discussed various kinds of harmful effects of open burning on ambient air quality of the city. Alternative disposal methods waste in order to avoid open burning in the City were also discussed.

Participants were advised to have personal interaction with participating North MCD officials who maintain and manage areas under North MCD.

The Minister further observed that making rules alone cannot help in combating the menace of air pollution in the city. It was observed that there is an urgent and immediate need of large scale public participation. Mr. Hussain noted that School/College children are the best messengers for spreading the awareness about the protection of environment.

He also appreciated the efforts of RWAs who have been continuously contributing towards making colonies and their surroundings clean and green. Mr. Hussain asked the participants to inform about incidents of open burning on DPCC’s WhatsApp Helpline number 9717593574 and also at North DMC Helpline Nos. 1266 and 9643096430. Heexpressed the hope that workshop will help create effective awareness of the existing regulations and their strict compliance by the stakeholders, thereby improving the air pollution of the city to a great extent.

He also showed keen interest in the various ways and means for composting and vermiform composing displayed in the workshop.

Residents from Saraswati Vihar RWA, headed by Mrs. Vandana Sethi, also shared their experience on installation of composter provided by Development Alternative through a pilot project that had been funded by Department of Environment, GNCTD.

Mr. Hussain appreciated her initiative for growing more than 500 different kinds of plants including ornamental and medicinal plants at her terrace garden.  This effort has also earned her recognition from All India Kitchen Garden Association. The Minister asked her to actively promote her initiative among the residents in her locality and elsewhere.

Following was the main outcome of the workshop:

• Need for large scale mass awareness and community participation for ensuring prohibition on open burning activities
• School/ Colleges and RWAs should be roped in for creating awareness
• Need for effective enforcement of Hon’ble NGT orders regarding open burning by designated authorities.
• School / college students and RWAs need to act as environment messengers and carry forward the message of curbing air pollution due to open burning activities.
• Efforts should be made for overall improvement of Ambient Air quality of the City.