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Manipuri Diaspora applauds Maj General

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Manipur,IMPHAL, Jan 31: Manipuri Diaspora Association, Delhi expresses its profound joy and happiness on the conferment of Ati Vishist Seva Medal by the President of India to Major General Konsam Himalaya Singh, YSM, in recognition of his distinguished service in … Continue reading →

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Sh.Himalay is an active member of the Manipuri Diaspora who always inspire the other members, said a press release of the association.

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2 Fast Track Courts yet to pick speed in Manipur State

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Manipur,IMPHAL, Janurary 31: The state government has kept in a sorry state of affairs two fast track courts of the state which were established 11 years back to take up cases relating to violence related cases against women and children remain unknown to the public and are in a sorry state even as the clamour for such courts have only begun in other states following the brutal rape resulting in the death of a 23 year old student in New Delhi.

As per an investigation conducted by IFP, there are two fast track courts in Manipur, namely Additional District and Session Judge, Manipur East and Additional District and Session Judge, Manipur West.

Both are fast track courts of Manipur which were officially set up by the government of Manipur officially on December 31, 2001.

However, the presiding officer of Additional District and session judge, Manipur East was transferred in course of time following his promotion.

His post has been lying vacant for seven months.

The presiding officer and the staff of Additional district and Session Judge, Manipur west, have not got their salaries for 11 months while all the staff have only been appointed on a contract basis .

The investigation report further said that the two presiding officers of two fast track courts have been entrusted with the additional charge of the special court of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS).

It is unreasonable that the post of the presiding officer which has been lying vacant for 11 months has not been filled up with a Additional District and session judge, Manipur East.

This has lead to the two fast track courts to be more or less defunct.

When IFP asked for the reasons about the prevailing condition of the two fast track courts, some advocates who did not want to disclose their names said the general public of the state do not have any knowledge about the two fast track having being in existence for11 years in Manipur.

They also pointed out that the Delhi gang rape incident had led to the establishment of a fast track court for trial of those involved in the incident and trial has been initiated but in Manipur, such a court has been lying defunct for a long time.

The advocates went on to say that a political heavyweight who is the president of a political party had demanded the setting up of a fast track court in Manipur.

The advocates asserted that there is no need for the establishment of other fast track courts in the state.

Instead, the two fast track courts of Manipur should be made permanent feature courts and should be provided with adequate manpower and other required infra structures, they maintained.

They further observed that fulfilment of these required facilities by the government would help the two courts take up and deal with various cases in time.

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Husband shot dead, wife injured

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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 31: A man was shot dead by some unidentified persons while his wife was injured when they shot her at the Horizon village, 10 kilometres North- east of Yairipok police station at around 9.20 a.m. The deceased has … Continue reading →

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He had moved from Hongbai village under Kasom sub-division to Horton Village along with his wife and little sons and lived there for 4/5 years.

While Jajo and his wife , Maiying (33) were sitting on the veranda, two unidentified persons entered and then the duo fired three rounds of bullet at the couple. A bullet hitting Hopson’s chest passed through his back and a bullet scratched Maying’s forehead. Both the husband and wife were taken to Yairipok PHSD but Hopson died on the way while Maying was discharged as her case was not critical.

According to police, the incident seemed to be related to a land dispute. However, the police are yet to ascertain further details on the circumstances leading to the case due to the bullet injury sustained by Maying. Yairipok police has registered a case regarding the incident. Further, 3 empty cases of 9mm pistol are said to have been recovered from the site of the incident .

The deceased has been handed over to the family following the post mortem. According to another source, the incident may be related to the murder of Ngochnmi (41) of Chonglom village under Kashom sub-division who was stabbed to death at a tea stall at New Checkon Maringlen under Porompat police station on 5 July, 2011. The stabbing incident resulted from the argument about NREGS.

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UPSC: Combined Defence Services Examination (II)-2012 – Written Result Declared

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On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II)-2012 held by the Union Public Service Commission in September, 2012, 9833 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board … Continue reading →

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On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II)-2012 held by the Union Public Service Commission in September, 2012, 9833 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 135^th Course commencing in July, 2013 (ii) Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Course commencing in July, 2013 (iii) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course for 194^th F(P) Course commencing in July, 2013 (iv) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai 98^th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2013 and (v) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, 12^th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2013.

2. The result/Marks of the candidate bearing Roll No.122059 has been kept in sealed cover as per the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jaipur order dated 13.09.2012 in respect of CWP No.13619/2012 filed by candidate.

3. The ratio of candidates shortlisted for the examination per vacancy is 19.20.

4. The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Numbers are shown in the lists below, is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of the admission to the examination, they are required to submit the original certificates in support of age (Date of Birth), educational qualifications, NCC (C) (Army Wing/Senior Division Air Wing/Naval Wing) etc. claimed by them along with attested copies thereof, to Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE Entry, West Block III, Ground Floor, Wing No. I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC as their first choice and to Naval Headquarters (R&R Section), Room No. 204, C-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy first choice, and to PO3 (A) Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 in case of Air Force first choice. The original Certificates are to be submitted within two weeks of completion of the SSB Interview and not later than 13^th May, 2013 (1^st August, 2013 in case of SSC only). The candidates must not send the original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.

5. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters/Naval Headquarters/Air Headquarters as per their first preference/choice.

6. The Union Public Service Commission have a Facilitation Counter near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding this examination on working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No.011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543 from this Facilitation Counter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding their result by accessing UPSC website http.//www.upsc.gov.in

7. The marks-sheet of candidates who have not qualified, will be put on the Commission’s website within 15 days from date of publication of the final result (after conducting SSB Interview) and will remain available on the website for a period of 60 days.

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Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 – Official Amendments

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Official Amendments to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions31-January, 2013 16:03 IST The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals submitted by the Department of Personnel & Training for moving official amendments to the Lokpal … Continue reading →

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Official Amendments to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions31-January, 2013 16:03 IST

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals submitted by the Department of Personnel & Training for moving official amendments to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 as reported by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 27th December, 2011. The Bill was taken up for discussion and passing in the Rajya Sabha on 29.12.2011. Discussions remained inconclusive. Thereafter, the Rajya Sabha adopted a motion on 21.05.2012 to refer the Bill to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha for examination and report.

The Select Committee submitted its report to the Rajya Sabha on 23.11.2012. The Select Committee has, in its Report, made recommendations suggesting amendments to Clause 3(4), 4(1 )(e), 14(1)(g), 14(1)(h), 20(1), 20(2), 20(3), 20(5), 20(6), 20(7), 20(8), 23, 25, 37, 46, 63-97 and Part-II of the Schedule. The Committee has also recommended consequential amendments in other provisions of the Bill as may be necessary.

Significantly, the Committee has recommended to do away with Part-III of the Bill which deals with setting up of the Lokayukta in the States. The Committee has recommended replacement of Part-Ill of the Bill with a new Section 63 which provides for setting up of the institution of Lokayukta through enactment of a law by the State Legislature within a period of 365 days from the date of commencement of the Act. Government has decided to accept this recommendation.

Some of the other important recommendations made by the Committee and decisions taken by the Government on them are as follows:

(a) In clause 3(4) of the Bill (dealing with disqualifications for becoming Member of Lokpal), the Select Committee has recommended that the words “connected with any political party” may be replaced by the words “affiliated with any political party”, so as to overcome the ambiguity associated with the word “connected with any political party`”. Government has decided to accept this recommendation.

(b) In clause 4(1 )(e) of the Bill (composition of the Selection Committee for selection of Lokpal), the Select Committee has recommended that the fifth member of the Selection Committee (i.e., eminent jurist) may be nominated by the President on the basis of recommendation of the first four members of the Selection Committee (viz.. Prime Minister, Speaker (Lok Sabha), Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) and Chief Justice of India). Government has decided to accept this recommendation.

(c) The Select Committee has recommended exclusion of bodies and institutions receiving donations from the public from the purview of Lokpal. Since bodies receiving donations from the public were also covered in the original Lokpal Bill, 2011 and the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee had also endorsed this inclusion and had additionally, recommended the inclusion of entities receiving donations from foreign sources under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA), Government has decided not to accept this recommendation and seek an official amendment in the Bill as reported by the Select Committee. However, having regard to Section 10(23BBA) of the Income Tax Act (regarding exemption of income of bodies /authorities established under Central or Provincial Act for administration of public religious or charitable trusts or endowments or societies for religious or charitable purposes registered under Societies Registration Act), Government has decided to exempt only such bodies or authorities established, constituted or appointed by or under any Central or State or Provincial Act providing for administration of public religious or charitable trusts or endowments or societies for religious or charitable purposes registered under the Societies Registration Act.

(d) In clause 20(1) of the Bill, the Select Committee has recommended that the Lokpal should be given the power to order an investigation straightaway (without first ordering a preliminary inquiry) in case Lokpal finds that a prima facie case exists. Government has decided to accept this recommendation subject to the modification that the Lokpal should, before coming to a conclusion that there exists a prima facie case for entrusting the matter for investigation, call for the explanation of the public servant and only then decide whether there exists a prima facie case for ordering investigation.

(e) The Committee has recommended that in clause 20(2) of the Bill, the seeking of comments from the public servant during the preliminary inquiry should not be mandatory and has accordingly suggested the addition of the word “may” in the said clause. As the affording of an opportunity to the public servant and to the government/competent authority at this stage, would help clear doubts in several cases and would substantially reduce the number of cases going for regular investigation. Government has decided to oppose this recommendation of the Select Committee and move an official amendment for the purpose. Similar recommendation of the Select Committee to dispense with opportunity of hearing to the public servant before ordering regular investigation by the Lokpal in clause 20(3) of the Bill, is also proposed not to be accepted.

(f) The Select Committee has recommended that the power to grant sanction for prosecution of public servants could be shifted to the Lokpal in place of the Government. The Select Committee has also recommended that Lokpal may be required to seek comments of the competent authority and the public servant before taking such decision. Government has decided to accept this recommendation.

(g) The Select Committee has recommended a number of amendments in the Bill with a view to strengthening the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), including (i) the setting up of a Directorate of Prosecution headed by a Director of Prosecution under the overall control of Director, CBI, (ii) the appointment of the Director of Prosecution on the recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission, (iii) maintenance of a panel of advocates by CBI, other than Government Advocates, with the consent of the Lokpal for handling Lokpal referred cases, (iv) transfer of officers of CBI investigating cases referred by Lokpal with the approval of Lokpal, (v) provision of adequate funds to CBI for investigating cases referred by Lokpal, etc. Government has decided to accept all these recommendations except one. i.e. seeking approval of Lokpal for transfer of officers of CBI investigating cases referred by Lokpal, as it would, in Government`s view, affect the smooth functioning of the CBI.

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Children film are neglected in Manipur `“ RK Nimai Singh

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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 31: 3 days 4th Children Film Festival inaugurated today at Manipur Film Development Corporation Ltd.(MFDC) auditorium, situated at palace gate, Imphal. The festival was jointly organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation and Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI). … Continue reading →

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The inauguration function was attended by Commissioner (Art & Culture) Dr. RK Nimai Singh, Director Art and Culture K Sobita Devi and film critic and national awardee RK Bidur Singh as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Speaking to the function RK Nimai Singh said that the children films selected to showcase at the MFDC theatre need to film place to place to reach every part of the state. He further said that children films are needed to promote more as it is almost neglected in the state of Manipur. He said that the films which are to be screened in the MFDC theatre including animated films will witness good films to the children of the state. The children films are not only for kids but the films are worth watching for the adults too concluded RK Nimai Singh.

Dr. K Sobita Devi delivering presidential speech said that children film festival was started from the year 2005 in the state of Manipur. She continued that it was unfortunate by that time because the department had no theatre to showcase the film festival. She lauded that today the department is jointly organising the 4th Children Film Festival at its own theatre.

Today one Manipuri film ‘Paari’ was screened to kick starts the children film festival. The film was produced by Aribam Syam Sharma.

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`Centre will include KSDC in talks`

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NEW DELHI, January 31 (Vision COmmunications): The Centre would definitely include the Kuki Statehood Demand Committee or KSDC in the forthcoming talks with Kuki groups to resolve the grievances which are leading to blockades and many disturbances in Manipur. This … Continue reading →

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This was disclosed to Vision Communications in an exclusive interview by Sh Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (NE) of Ministry of Home Affairs.

“The KSDC might be feeling ignored. They might be feeling that we would just talk to KNO and UPF on the Kuki side and NSCN(IM) on the Nagaland side.

Had they come to me when I last visited Manipur I would have told them, that their feelings are unfounded. We will definitely include the KSDC in the talks”, Shambhu Singh said.

However the talks would not be presided over by any Ministry official but by an interlocutor. Singh disclosed that the cabinet has to clear the idea of deputing an interlocutor for talking with the Kukis.

“Once that is over, talks” shall start immediately” he said before decidedly going on record to say that “talks will start within one month’s time”.

The chosen interlocutor will talk separately to all the three Kuki organisations to try to come to some common ground, the Joint Secretary assured before urging that blockades should not be resorted to.

“These agitators are unnecessarily inconveniencing the people of their own state. For us every citizen of the country is important. If the Kukis are important, the common people are also important, so we cannot ignore one at the cost of the other”, he said.

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Leimatak Bridge completion targeted within six months: Works Minister

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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 31: The State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today laid the foundation stone of the Leimatak Bridge at Taosang in Tamenglong district. The foundation stone laying function was also attended by state Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh and … Continue reading →

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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 31: The State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today laid the foundation stone of the Leimatak Bridge at Taosang in Tamenglong district.

The foundation stone laying function was also attended by state Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh and Chief Secretary DS Poonia as the President and Guest of honor respectively.

State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today laid the foundation stone of the Leimatak Bridge at Taosang in Tamenglong district

Addressing the locals attending the function, Dy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said the state government is trying to bring equal development in both the hills and the valley.

“Tamenglong could well become one of the most advanced districts of the state in the future, however the people should cultivate a work culture and prepare themselves for the upcoming development works,” he said.

The Dy CM who is also the state Home Minister said that the government is targeting production of 66 megawatt of electricity from the Loktak Downstream project and another 60 megawatt from the Irang Hydro project. The two projects are being undertaken under the National Hydro Power Commission.

He said the the Leimatak bridge is of great significance for the completion of the projects.

Elaborating further, the Dy CM said, the people of the state have waited for more than 20 years for the completion of the two projects which had been shelved for a long time after problems erupted even before work was started. The projects were once again revived only after the state Chief Minister along with himself fervently urged the concern authorities, he continued.

Completion of the two projects will lessen the present electricity supply problem to a great extent and as such the people of the area should consider the projects as their own and co-operate with the authorities for the completion of the projects, he said.

He said for the completion of the two projects, road connectivity is a priority and in order to complete the Leimatak Bridge at the earliest, 70 percent of the required material has already been stored at the work site.

The government will provide all possible security cover during the construction of the bridge, he assured.

Once the construction of the bridge is completed it will not only develop the economic condition of the area but will also create a township, he said while adding that the area has also all the needed attractions for adventure tourism.

The place could also attract a lot of tourists, he said.

Works Minister Ratankumar said that if there were no hindrances to the construction, the aim is to complete the bridge within a period of six months. He further sought all possible cooperation from the people of the area.

He continued the NEC has already sanctioned Rs 147.71 crores for the Rengpang to Erang road and Bishenpur to Nungba road. Tenders for the construction of the two roads will be announced soon, he added. Another Rs 277 crores has already been sanctioned under the ADB project for the construction of Tupul to Bishenpur in Phase I and Thoubal to Kasom Khullen in Phase II, he said and added that the tenders will be announced soon.

The Works Minister continued that the Leimatak Bridge is very much important for the Loktak Downstream project and as such a team of the North East Council has already inspected the Tupul to Leimatak Bridge road.

Construction work of the said road is in full progress, he said.

The projects undertaken will improve the present power supply in the state and as such the PWD will take up all possible steps to ensure the early completion of the works on the road, he said.

All the concerned have been strictly instructed to maintain quality control, he said and added that 90 percent of the formation cutting of the road is complete, however the singling of the road will be completed before the rainy season, he said.

Under the Special Plan Assistance, Rs 10 crore has already been sanctioned for road, however making the road an all-weather road will take some more time, as experts have said that the recently deposited soil will take about two years to consolidate.

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Manipur Edu Minister breaks silence on RTE

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Manipur, IMPHAL, January 31: The State Advisory Committee on RTE constituted under Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 rule number 26 with the Education Minister, Moirangthem Oken as the Chairperson has appealed to the Catholic School … Continue reading →

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Speaking to media persons during a press meet at his office, the Education Minister said the committee was formed to give advice to the Government in relation with the educational system in the state.

“The committee also will decide along with intellectual persons to make-up a new system akin to screening tests for the new enrollment for the next year,” he said while adding that RTE must be implement in all the Catholic School and there should be 25% reservation for the minorities.

The voice made by various civil society organizations to change the education system is appreciated by the Government, he added while saying that such calls were aimed at bringing about a better educational system.

The Minister further requested the public to inform if anyone use the name of the Education Department and takes bribes under promise of employment, adding that such complaints should be immediately taken up to the concerned Minister or to a nearby police station to take action.

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Manipur govt plans mega handloom cluster in Imphal – Fibre2fashion.com

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INDIA: Ensure punishment to the rapists of a minor girl in Manipur – Asian Human Rights Commission News

INDIA: Ensure punishment to the rapists of a minor girl in ManipurAsian Human Rights Commission NewsThe Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from North East Support Centre and Helpline that a 17-year-old girl belonging to the s…

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RTE Act 2009 Versus Unaided Minority Schools

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Prior to the introduction of Article 21-A to the Constitution of India by the 86th amendment in 2002, the right to education was implicit in Article 21 read with Article 45 which is a Directive Principles of State Policy. Unamended Article 45 reads as “ Article 45: Provision for free and compulsory education for children- The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.” By the introduction of Article 21-A, it become a fundamental right and the same reads as “21-A: The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.” The manner to determine and regulate for providing free and compulsory education is laid down in the newly enacted “The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

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Manipur University Ph.D. admission test

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Manipur, IMPHAL, Jan 31: The Department of Physics, Manipur University has informed in a notification to all the candidates that the admission test for Ph.D. Programme in Physics will be held on Monday, the February 11 at 9 am . … Continue reading →

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Manipuri Diaspora applauds Maj General

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IMPHAL, Jan 31: Manipuri Diaspora Association, Delhi expresses its profound joy and happiness on the conferment of Ati Vishist Seva Medal by the President of India to Major General Konsam Himalaya Singh, YSM, in recognition of his distinguished service in … Continue reading →

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Sh.Himalay is an active member of the Manipuri Diaspora who always inspire the other members, said a press release of the association.

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Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India

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Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India New Delhi, 1 Billion Rising campaign states, “One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime”. In India, according to National Crime … Continue reading →

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Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India

New Delhi, 1 Billion Rising campaign states, “One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime”. In India, according to National Crime Record Bureau in 2011, 14.7% rape cases are registered in cities while 85% rape cases are registered in rural India; there are more than 1 lakh rape cases pending; a total of 2, 28,650 women faced violence and abuse during 2007-2011 which includes rape, kidnapping, abduction, dowry death, cruelty by husbands and relatives, molestation, sexual harassment, importation of girls, immoral traffic etc. and the National capital Delhi has the highest percentage of crime rates against women which is 31.2%.

Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India

In Northeast India, a total of 13,308 incidence of crime against women had been reported according to the National Crime Records Bureau 2011 with 11503 cases in Assam, 269 cases in Meghalaya, 1358 cases in Tripura, 167 cases in Mizoram, 247 cases in Manipur, 38 cases in Nagaland, 171 cases in Arunachal Pradesh and 55 cases reported in Sikkim. Not only in their states, Northeast Indian women are also prone and are vulnerable in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore etc as violence and crimes happened to them such as rape, molestation, sexual harassment as frequently reported at the National media.

The panel, Justice J S Verma Commission that was set up in response to public outcry over the brutal gang rape and murder of a 23 year old woman on 16 December 2012, of a young woman has delivered its report outlining recommendations on how to tackle gender violence in the largely patriarchal country. The committee suggest key recommendations to tackle increasing violence against women in India that includes key recommendations such as to amend rape laws in India, to make to make gender sensitization through education, electoral reforms, police reforms , to monitor illegal patriarchal village council etc .Taking strong cognizance of sexual offences committed by armed forces personnel in conflict zones, Justice J S Verma committee report has not only recommended amendments to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) but even questioned its continuance in such areas.

Gender equality is, first and foremost, a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and from fear. Empowering women is also an indispensable tool for advancing development and reducing poverty. In order to find strategies for change at this crucial time, we are hosting a round table discussion meeting on “Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India” on Friday, 1 Feb at 2pm to 4 pm at the Conference Room , Control Arms Foundation of India , B 5/146, First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029.

Eminent panelist of the event will include Mr Arvinn Gadgil, State Secretary from the Norwegian Ministry of Development; Ms Reecha Upadhyay, Independent Gender Consultant; Ms Nandini Rao, Delhi-based activist with the Citizens’ Collective Against Sexual Assault Representations from YWCA; Ms Monica Banerjee, Senior Programme Officer, National Foundation for India, Dr Deepa Ahluwalia: Sr. Project Advisor, National Mission for Empowerment of Women and Ms Binalakshmi Nepram Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & Secretary General, Control Arms Foundation of India amongst others. The panel will discuss issues and to strategize ways to end violence against women in India.

For more details contact :

Office of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
B 5/146 First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi 110029

Email : cafi.communique@gmail.com

Website: www.womensurvivorsnetwork.org

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