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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Prepare action plans in a week to increase enrolment for PMJJBY and PMSBY, MP tells banks
With poor enrolment in the two social security schemes of the Union government, Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta on Friday asked banks to prepare an action plan each within a week to increase the enrolment. The schemes in question are Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). Speaking at the District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District-Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for banking development in the district, Capt. Chowta said that the action plans should be submitted to Lead Bank and the committees headed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the zilla panchayat. Capt. Chowta said that banks should take an initiative beyond their business interests to enrol people in the government's social security schemes. 'The enrolment should be conducted on a mission mode,' he said, expressing dissatisfaction over some banks making only 20% and 40% progress. Banks should take special interest to ensure that social security schemes of the government reached all people, he said and added: 'Go beyond call of your duty.' 'It just requires taking consent of bank customers for enrolling in the schemes while visiting the branches. Later, banks need to take only a signature of customers for enrolment,' the Member of Parliament said. He asked the bankers: 'Are you facing any problems [in enrolling customers to the schemes] ?' The question, however, did not elicit any response from bankers. K. Anandh, CEO and chairman of the committees, asked bankers to be proactive in implementing government schemes, especially those meant for vulnerable sections of society. 'When not shown interest in achieving progress while implementing government schemes, it meant that you are drifting away from your social responsibility,' the CEO told bankers. Dr. Anandh asked bankers not to harass individual members of self-help groups (SHGs) for sanctioning loans of up to ₹2 lakh under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) by pressuring them to produce business plans and quotations. The RBI has exempted individuals from producing those documents for sanctioning loans of up to ₹2 lakh. An NRLM official informed the meeting that complaints have been received from Canara Bank, insisting that the documents be submitted in Sullia and Konaje. The meeting was held to review the performance of banks in the district for the fourth quarter of 2024-25. According to the statistics provided by Lead Bank in the meeting, banks enrolled 39,917 accounts under PMJJBY and 117,237 accounts under PMSBY in the year from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The banks opened 24,516 accounts under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and 44,648 savings bank accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), which are other social security schemes, in the last financial year.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
1,200 Madhu Sakhis of dist to be trained in beekeeping
1 2 Prayagraj: After Krishi Sakhis, now the state govt has planned to appoint Madhu Sakhis to make women self-reliant and empowered across the state by training them in beekeeping across the state. Under the initiative, 1,200 women from different women self-help groups of the Sangam city have been selected for beekeeping training. Witnessing an increasing trend of rural women in the agriculture field the authorities have also expanded many sub-branches under the Krishi Ajeevika Sakhis with inclusion of beekeeping. Deputy Commissioner (NRLM) Rajiv Kumar Singh said that these Madhu Sakhis will be imparted training in beekeeping in Lucknow from June 6. After completion of the training, the govt will also provide them with boxes. A total of 1,200 Madhu Sakhis have been selected from Prayagraj district. They are being selected from among the Krishi Ajeevika Sakhis. It will include women from the areas having more clusters of flower cultivation. "As many as 2,543 new self-help groups will be formed in the district in the financial year 2025-26. At present, there are 25,421 self-help groups in the district, thus by the end of this financial year, their number will increase to 7,964. As many as 2.85 lakh women are associated with them in the district. Under the Livelihood Mission, the participation of women is being increased in different areas, in which Krishi Sakhis are expanding the fastest," said Singh.
United News of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
CM meets several delegations at his Raabita Office in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday listened to grievances and issues of the public at the Chief Minister's Outreach Office, Raabita in Srinagar. The programme witnessed participation of several public delegations, representatives, and individuals from diverse sectors who apprised the Chief Minister of various pressing problems and concerns requiring his attention, an official spokesman said. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani was also present during the outreach programme. Among the prominent delegations was one representing the residents of Saderkoot Payeen, Ajas area Bandipora, seeking the Chief Minister's intervention for the expeditious disbursement of compensation to Wular land dwellers affected by developmental works. Another delegation raised the matter of the delayed release of withheld recommendations for Class IV posts, urging the CM for immediate redressal. A deputation of Junior Anesthesia Assistants from the Health & Medical Education Department urged the finalization of the long-pending selection process. In an important academic interaction, Professor Fayaz Ahmad Nika, Dean & Head of the School of Business at Central University of Kashmir, presented key findings from a study on the NRLM/UEED programmes, underlining their role in enhancing women's empowerment and employment generation in the Ganderbal district. The Jehlum Riverside House Rehabilitation Union from Habba Kadal Ganpatyar submitted a memorandum seeking allotment of land at Rakhi Aarth for the permanent rehabilitation of landless families displaced along the Jehlum river. Likewise, a delegation from the Local Youth Coordination Committee, Chattabal, requested the construction of a playground in their area, emphasizing the need for sports infrastructure. A deputation from the Sangarmal Traders Welfare Association called for the resolution of multiple pending issues affecting traders at the Sangarmal Shopping Complex. Representatives of both private and cooperative Kerosene Oil Dealers, under their president, appealed for the restoration of kerosene supplies—particularly for horticulturists and agriculturists operating power-driven machinery. Mechanical engineering graduates and engineers highlighted the need for assured career progression. The Tempo Travelers Association, Srinagar, sought a temporary waiver of EMI payments on vehicles in light of the ongoing financial stress on transport operators. Khair-ul-Nisa, Principal Advisor to the World Trade Center Association in New York and World Trade Center India, held a high-level discussion on major investment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir and proposed the establishment of a World Trade Center in the region. Academicians Prof. Hanief and Prof. Talat discussed the critical issue of NAAC accreditation for Islamia College and sought the government's support in strengthening institutional standards. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah gave a patient hearing to all deputations and assured sympathetic consideration of their demands. He reiterated his government's unwavering commitment to participatory governance, inclusive development, and responsive public administration. 'We remain committed to responsive governance and to addressing public concerns with sincerity and urgency,' Omar Abdullah said. UNI MJR BD
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Haveri prioritises women participation and infrastructure progress under govt schemes
Haveri: Ruchi Bindal, the chief executive officer of Haveri zilla panchayat, announced that the district reached 42.4 lakh human-days against a 46 lakh target under the MGNREGA scheme for 2024-25. During a press conference on Monday, she highlighted increased women's participation in MGNREGA and other initiatives. The district aims to prioritise women in various jobs, targeting 50-60% female employment. The administration plans to build NRLM sheds across approximately 175 gram panchayats to assist active women's federations, facilitating quick access to govt schemes. "Childcare facilities established in 162 GPs look after 3,010 children, while their parents are involved in MGNREGA works," she CEO reported that under the Swachh Bharat Mission, 12,048 beneficiaries built personal toilets against the previous year's target of 17,957 rural toilets. Additional construction proceeds based on requirements. Grey water management units are being set up in grama panchayats in collaboration with MGNREGA. "Of 223 panchayats, 303 units are functioning in 688 villages, with plans for the remaining villages underway," Ruchi IAS officer added that 223 village panchayats received Swachh Vahini vehicles for waste collection to maintain sanitation. Door-to-door collection continues alongside waste disposal awareness. Currently, 198 women from self-help groups received driver training. For 2024-25, Rs 35 crore community capital funding was allocated to 2,334 self-help groups under NRLM Sanjeevini. "The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to provide rural housing, village-level publicity continues, with three surveyors per panchayat conducting assessments," Ruchi Bindal noted.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Krishi Sakhis to promote cow-based natural farming in dist
Prayagraj: The state govt has roped in " Krishi Sakhis " to mobilise and enrol willing farmers to practise cow-based natural farming in all 23 blocks of the district. Krishi Sakhis role is envisioned to be as farmers' friend at their doorstep with all necessary information, skills and abilities to guide farmers on various aspects of natural farming, providing capacity building and skilling in emerging areas of natural farming and soil health management .A senior agriculture department official said: "Krishi Sakhis are being given the responsibility of making farmers aware of natural farming. For this, a list of Krishi Sakhis has been sought from NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission). A strategy has been drafted to train Krishi Sakhis at Krishak Vikas Kendras from May 13 at 12 clusters across the district. At least two Krishi Sakhis in every cluster will be trained for the same. " The official said these Krishi Sakhis will be selected from among the self-help groups, whose selection has been done by the monitoring committees at the district level. Krishi Sakhis will get Rs 5,000 per month. Apart from this, the govt has plans to grant Rs 4,000 per year to the farmers who adopt natural farming. If there is no Krishi Sakhi in any agricultural cluster, then a community resource person with knowledge about it will be given the responsibility. There are 12 clusters of natural farming in Prayagraj, out of which 7 are in Jasra block and 5 in 500 hectares of farming is done in one cluster. Currently, more than 1,500 farmers are doing natural farming in claimed that Krishi Sakhis will be trained to enable farmers to boost agricultural production with lower costs through natural ways. They will simultaneously spread the message to other members. Until recently, the farmers, mainly small and marginal ones, did not fully reap the benefits of their productive land. Officials claimed that the reason was the deterioration of soil owing to the overuse of pesticides and 'Krishi Sakhis' are now being trained to find ways to adapt to non-chemical, low-cost, and climate-resilient farming. "Since the women are the main workforce in agriculture across the state and the country, it is always effective if they are trained and the message is spread through them," the official said.
