Online E-auction of mining lots fetch record revenues

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April 6, 2018

The online E-auction for the mining lots via E-tendering was conducted for the first time for the sub-mining lots in hilly areas by government on April 5. In the first phase, competitive bidding in district Pauri Garhwal tehsil Srinagar, village Ganganali, the revenue received for the base price of Rs 25,28,225 for 3.127 hectare area was Rs 1,8127,219 which is 7.16 per cent more than the base price. The E-auctioning for district Rudraprayag tehsil Rudraprayag, village Sumarpur area 0.10 hectare saw record breaking revenue collection. The revenue received for the base price of Rs 997540 was Rs 22,54,596 which is 22.5 per cent more than the base price.

The E auctioning for 1,695-hectare area in district Uttarkashi tehsil Mori village Pasa, the base price was Rs 18,19,125 and the revenue collected was Rs.18,64,600 which 1.02 percent more than the base price. For E-auctioning of 4.099-hectare area in village Kanari in district Pithoragarh, the base price was Rs 2,16,545 and the revenue collected was Rs 3, 02,023 which is 1.39 per cent more than the base price.

The E-auctioning for 1.496-hectare area at village Rampur Rai Ghati Ahatmal in the district Haridwar, the base price was Rs 23,03,840 and the revenue collected was Rs. 25,68,777 which is 1.1 per cent more than the base price received here.

In second phase of E- auctioning for 2.0 hectare area mining lot in village Ganganali at Tehsil Srinagar district Pauri Garhwal the base price was Rs 16,17,000 and the revenue collected was Rs 1,63,96,380 which 10.14 per cent more than the base price. While at village Nagrasu area 0.121 hectare at district Rudprayag the base price was Rs 1,20,715 and revenue received was Rs 69,71,183 which is 5.77 per cent more than the base price.

The E- auctioning for 1.085 hectare area in village Maatli 03 at district Uttarkashi, the base price was Rs 3.34,250 and the revenue received was Rs 28,54,118 which is 8.5 times more than the base price. E-auctioning for village Kanda Majri area 0.546 hectare at Pithoragarh district, the base price was Rs 2,20,500 and the revenue collected was Rs 2,76,702 which is 1.25 times more than base price. In E Auctioning for village Rampur Rai Ghati Ahtmal area, 1.578 hectare at district Haridwar , the base price was Rs 24,30,120 and the revenue received was Rs 30,25,470 which is 1.24 times more than the base price. Director Mining Vinay Shankar Pandey said that E-auctioning held on Thursday for the area in river Alaknanada in Pauri district, for Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi and for the area in rivers in Rudraprayag district the revenue collected is more than expected. In 10 E-auctions Rs 04,83,67,000 will be earned annually.

Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra: A spiritual journey into Uttarakhand

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Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is known around the world as the largest inaccessible and difficult path for a pilgrimage which holds significance even today.

According to Historians, Nanda Devi was Goddess of ’Katyuri Rajvansh,’ and is ishtdevi of both Garhwal and Kumaon region and is endearingly called ‘Rajrajeshwari’. People believe that Nanda Devi is the sister of Goddess Parvati, and is worshiped throughout Uttarakhand.

History has it that Nanda Devi was amongst the seven daughters of King Daksh Prajapati who was married to Shiv and to-date is believed to live with her happily with her husband in the Himalayas. Some people believe Nanda to be the reincarnation of Parvati and is also known as Shiva, Sunanda, Subhanda, and Nandini.

Raj Jat/NandaJat

The meaning of Raj Jat/Nanda Jat is Raj Rajeshwari Nanda Devi Yatra. Usually, Nanda devi yatra is an annual ritual, but every 12 years the grand Raj yatra is organized. It is believed that in the month of August or what we call ‘Bhadao,’ Nanda Devi takes her leave from her maternal home dressed as a bride and is carried in a palanquin decorated with presents like apparels, ornaments, food grains etc to her husband’s abode in the inner reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas.
On ‘shukla Ashtami’ Nanda bids farewell to her parents’ home i.e. Mayka and makes her way to her husband’s abode. A distance of 250km is covered in this pilgrimage from Nauti to Hemkund and that too on foot. While covering this distance people cross dense forests, snow-covered peaks, and meadows.

While the journey takes you across the most difficult of terrain, from Ridkidhar this Yatra becomes strenuous for both women and children, yet thousands of pilgrims complete this difficult journey.

Importance of Khadu in Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra:

One more important thing to know about Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra is ’Chausinga Khadu’’, khadu or Himalayan ram or four-horned ram is an integral part of this Yatra.

Khadu/Ram is carried on the shoulders by Nautiyal Brahmans until Hemkund. After Hemkund, the Khadu travels on foot. Mythology has it that after the birth of the special Khadu, a lion visits that cowshed until the owner of the ‘Khadu’ voluntarily offers the ram for the Rajjat Yatra. During the entire journey, the ram/Khadu guides the crowd fearlessly.

It is said that the ram sleeps close to the Nanda Devi palanquin at night to protect it.

End of Journey:

The Yatra ends in ‘Vaan’ Village. In this village, a temple of God ‘Latu’ or the brother of Nanda Devi is situated, who is said to be worshipped before Nanda Devi.

Latu Temple Gates open on the Rajjat Day and after a special ceremony by Nautiyal Brahmans the doors are closed until the next Yatra. Except for these Brahmans, no one has the right to open the temple gate.

The last Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra was held in 2014, with approximately 290 km covered. Many tourists from various parts of India and abroad come to partake in the Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra.

Manisha Panwar directs officials for successful organization of ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’

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April 5, 2018

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Principal Secretary Panchayati Raj, Manisha Panwar informed that from April 14 to May 5, 2018, ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ would be carried out in the State. The campaign will begin on April 14 in the form of Social Justice Day, ‘Swachh Bharat Divas’ on April 18, ‘Ujjwala Divas’ on April 20, National Panchayat Raj Divas on April 24, ‘Gram Swaraj Divas’ on 28 April, ‘Ayushman Bharat Divas’ on 30 April, ‘Kisan Kalyan Divas’ on May 2, and ‘Ajeevika Divas’ on May 5.

Presiding over the meeting of concerned departments in the Secretariat, Principal Secretary Manisha Panwar stated that all the concerned departments should immediately provide their action plan to the Additional Secretary, Panchayati Raj, for successful organization of the campaign. She also instructed Nodal Officers to be nominated at State, District and Block Level from the concerned departments. While, in the districts, the Chief Development Officer would nominate a Nodal Officer, at the Block level the District Magistrate would have the authority to nominate any officer as Nodal Officer. Manisha asked concerned departments to coordinate with District Magistrates.

Principal Secretary Manisha Panwar said,“programs will be organized simultaneously at state, district and block level, so that information about the schemes and their access can reach the beneficiaries. The purpose of this campaign is to achieve social harmony, access to poor rural families, to get feedback on programs being run, doubling the income of farmers, creating livelihood opportunities, and strengthening cleanliness and Panchayati Raj, and to promote public participation.”

To ensure the involvement of masses, involvement of women self-help groups, micro industries, planning and systematic monitoring should be taken care off.

Secretary for Information and Skill Development Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey said that on the occasion of ‘Ajeevika Divas’ (Livelihood Day), a panel discussion on women empowerment and livelihood entrepreneurship, skill development and social development at the state, district and block level should be organized, for which skill vans would tour the districts.

Joint Director of Information Department Ashish Kumar Tripathi was nominated as Nodal Officer for the purpose of meticulous publicity of the event and its documentation as well. The District Information Officers will be responsible for the publicity in the districts.

KiWi: The one-stop-shop for organic food

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Tania Saili

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April 4, 2018

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Dehradun, nestled in the corner of a petrol pump on the busy East Canal Road is what would catch the passers-by eye. A quaint wooden-hut structure with ‘KiWi’ written in bold green. This KiWi has nothing in common with either the fruit Kiwi or the flightless birds native to New Zealand. KiWi is an innovative outlet, the one-of-its-kind in Dehradun started in October 2017 has grown to become a one-stop-shop for those who are looking for healthy and nutritious food.

‘KiWi’ stands for Ki = Kisan/Farmers; Wi = Window/Opportunity and is the brain child of 29 year old Abhinav Ahluwalia who spent his childhood in the Doon Valley. Today he works with a team of 12-15 young men and women from 9 to 9, 7 days a week promoting a healthy, organic, local and conscious food alternate for his varied customers. Abhinav tells us, “KiWi considers farmers as the backbone of India, and works directly with them at the grass root level to encourage and engage them in organic agriculture.”

Armed with an MBA degree in Rural management from the School of Rural Management Bhubaneshwar, Abhinav has had vast experience of having worked with the best in his field which all came together in setting up KiWi.

Today, the store is a window of opportunity for local farmers to sell their product at better price as well as to get aid and assistance from the Kiwi team when it comes to use of better technique and know-how regarding organic agriculture. On the other hand consumers get to buy fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, pulses, dry fruits, spices, tea, honey, flour, coffee, milk, squash straight from the farm which is processed, cleaned, packed at the facility which is also an ISO 2200 and ISO 9001 certified facility with eco-friendly packaging.

Abhinav adds, “We are also an certified organic processor as per Indian, US and European organic standards. We at Kiwi work to facilitate a direct relationship between the consumer and the farmers, which is beneficial to both.”

After a successful participation at an International Organic Food Exhibition in Germany last year KiWi is now exploring export possibilities as well as working on replicating their success model Pan India as well. We wish the team all the very best in their future endeavour.

Alaknanda Ashok & BS Mankoti part of Badminton Association of India

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April 3, 2018

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Good news for sports in Uttarakhand. Two of its stalwart figures in the sport of Badminton, Mrs. Alaknanda Ashok has been chosen as Vice President of Badminton Association of India and Mr. B.S. Mankoti who at present holds the office of Secretary of Uttarakhand Badminton Association have made it to the EC committee of BAI at their annual meet held in Goa, today.

Speaking exclusively to Newspost, BS Mankoti stated that he was humbled by the decision adding, “we are in a better position to promote players in our home-state and as well in the national circuit, so it a great honour which brings greater responsibility not only for the State but for the Nation as well.“

An elated Alaknanda Kumar added how they could use this opportunity to better the facilities and exposure to budding players as well as, “we have exceptional players on the State but they lack international exposure, we would like to assist them in that and also try and work on arranging coaches to hold camps in the State and motivate budding players so that we can put them on the national and international platform.“

‘Mera gaon-swachh gaon’ a mission to clean ones surrounding

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April 3, 2018

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Chamoli, After the successful completion of cleanliness drive in his ancestral village Kandar, under the banner of ‘Mera gaon -swachh gaon’ engineer-turned-social activist Bhuwan Singh Rawat, has now crossed borders to Dewali Bagad. Being the god-fearing person that he is, Bhuwan first paid his respects to a temple dedicated to Lord Shiv in the village and then started his mission of cleaning up village Dewali with its inhabitants.

Bringing alive the motto “mera gaon-swachh gaon,” villagers of Dewali took the cleanliness pledge. Two hours, two days in a month villagers would come out to ensure their village was clean and hygienic.

The mission was flagged off by a traditional dance, followed with much fanfare that attracted many a people to join the cleanliness drive.

Bhuwan Singh states, “We have to give up the habit of looking at the State government for everything, we have to serve our village, our state and our country.” Women, children and youth poured out onto the narrow bylanes of the village to partake in this unique service. Every household sent off a woman, child or youth to assist the team in making their village clutter and garbage free. ‘Mera gaon, swachh gaon’ eco-friendly dustbins dotted the clean lanes Dewali ensuring that all the rubbish collected was well disposed off.

Prior to this, “Mera gaon swachh gaon” was limited to village Kandari, where one person from every household would partake to clean their village every first and third sunday of the month.

Under the mission, while cleanliness is of utmost priority, eco-friendly dustbins are placed throughout the village so that garbage is disposed of properly. Specific lanes are highlighted by bleaching powder guiding locals and tourists to these eco-friendly dustbins.

“Mera gaon swachh gaon” goes a long way to show that, we the people, dont have to wait for the State administration to wake up from its deep slumber to aid and assist in keeping our environment clean. Passionate people like Bhuwan Singh Rawat and his unique initiative will go a long way to ensure that our hills and its villages remain clean and litter-free for years to come.

5-day Film Appreciation Course in Nainital from 11th April

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April 3, 2018

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In keeping with its mission to spread film literacy and promote better understanding of cinema, Film and Television Institute of India, Pune is conducting a 5-day Film Appreciation course in Nainital,Uttarakhand.

The Course is being held in association with Nainital-based Himalayan Society for Art, Culture, Education, Environment and Film Development (HIMACEEF) promoted by film makers and academicians Rajesh Shah (Cinematography,1992,FTII) and Shalini Shah.

Beginning April 11th, participants will be presented several streams of ideas about Cinema across 5 days. The main elements will be, basic concepts about Film medium, selected topics in the history of cinema, how films are made, kinds of films, experimental, animation etc, selected topics in Film styles, short film analysis and general screenings.

Subhamoy Sengupta and Bela Negi, both FTII alumnus, are the Course Directors.

“Film Appreciation course is always a challenge of sorts. The participants come from various disciplines, varied age groups and different professional interests. What’s common though is love for cinema,” Bhupendra Kainthola, Director FTII said.

Subhamoy Sengupta says,“The important objective of the Course is the presentation of a consistent framework of thinking about Cinema. Although this is not a film making course and there won’t be practical exercises, some fundamental aesthetic issues of film practice like direction, editing, screen writing will be touched upon to facilitate better understanding of film language.”

FTII has so far conducted short-duration Film Appreciation courses in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, Srinagar, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hardwar and Srinagar (Uttarakhand).

Chief Minister Mobile App to the rescue

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April 3, 2018

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Tehri, Old and differently-abled Anandi Uniyal of Bhetudi village in Chamba Development Block of Tehri district used the CM mobile app to resolve her water connection problem. Anandi Uniyal mentioned her problem to her Municipal Cuncil Urmila Maher Silkoti about how she had to walk to collect drinking water from the village water source despite her infirmity, who in turn uploaded her problem via Chief Minister’s mobile app. Following which, the Managing Director of Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam was directed to take immediate action.

The M.D. instructed the Executive Engineer, New Tehri to immediately install a new water connection at the residence of Anandi Uniyal, which was then provided on March 31, 2018, by the Executive Engineer PayJal Nigam), New Tehri, under Sarjyula Pumping Scheme.

Reacting to this Anandi Uniyal said, “I have been running around to get the connection for some time now, but the initiative taken by Urmila Mehar solved the problem within days. The Chief Minister’s app is proving to be very beneficial for poor and destitute people.“

Nepalese PM Oli to be awarded Doctorate

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April 3, 2018

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The Prime Minister of Nepal, KP. Sharma Oli will be reaching Pantnagar on April 08, 2018. G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology will present honorary doctorate to Prime Minister of Nepal.

Besides, the Prime Minister of Nepal will also observe seed production, organic cultivation and integrated agricultural system of the university. Uttarakhand Chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, held a meeting regarding the preparations for the visit of the Nepalese Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Monday.

The Chief Secretary instructed the officials to keep all arrangements, including reception, transport, power availability, road, medical, cavalcade plan, dias plan and security up to the mark during the visit of the Nepalese PM.

The meeting was attended by DGP Anil Kumar Raturi, Principal Secretary Home Anand Bardhan, Secretary Governor Ravinath Raman, Secretary Information Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Commissioner Kumaon Chandrashekhar Bhatt, ADG Ashok Kumar and others.

CM Rawat met representatives of apparel export promotion council

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April 3, 2018

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat met the representatives of the Apparel (Textile) Export Promotion Council, Government of India at the secretariat on Monday. He emphasized on promoting the textile industry in the state as well as focus on greater job creation in the region. He further said that the state government plans to encourage such small industries in the interiors and increase per capita income in the hilly regions of the State. He said that small units of textile industry can be established in such areas.

A MoU between the Uttarakhand Government and the Apparel Training and Designing Center (ATDC) for Kashipur Fashion Design Center was agreed upon and will be signed soon. The skill development department will conduct several programmes for developing skills as per the requirement of the textile industry in the design center.

Apparel (textile) Export Promotion Council members also discussed establishing garment . The Chief Minister instructed officers to examine all things necessary for the establishment of Apparel (textiles) units in the state.

Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary Manisha Panwar, Secretary Amit Negi, Saujanya, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey AEPC and ATDC chairman HKL Magu, ATDC General Manager Gopal Krishan Bhasin, AEPC additional Secretary General V. Anil Kumar, industry director Sudhir Nautiyal were present.

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