Sunday, July 31, 2016

Rashtriya Kisan Sanghathan and Farmers Protest against PMFBY

Rashtriya Kisan Sanghathan and other Kisan Unions Protest against PMFBY (Prime Minister Agri Insurance Scheme)
SIRSA NEWS 
31 July, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann, Happy Singh, Surender Vats
Farmers of Sirsa held a demonstration at Kisan Rest House Anaj Mandi Sirsa on 29th July 2016, and handed over a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Sirsa against forced debiting of premium for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojna (PMFBY) from accounts of all the farmers who are holding KCC accounts in Public and Private sector Banks in Haryana. Jasveer Singh Bhati of Dabwali and other leaders led the demonstrating farmers.
Watch the Video for details:

About PMFBY:
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Scheme Details
What is the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

The PMFBY is a new crop insurance scheme launched by the government which is aimed to take forward the crop insurance scheme that was present. It will make it easier for the farmers to avail crop insurance and coverage. It has been approved by the Union cabinet in January 2016 and I all set to be in effect from June, 2016, which also happens to be the Kharif season. Logon to: http://www.fasalbimayojana.in/ for details.

Monday, July 18, 2016

SP Sirsa speaks on conclusion of POLICE YOGA CAMP

SP Sirsa speaks on conclusion of POLICE YOGA CAMP
SIRSA NEWS 
18 July, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann, Mukhtiar Happy Singh, Surender Vats
Watch Video: SP Sirsa speaks on conclusion of POLICE YOGA CAMP Satinder Gupta IPS SP Sirsa speaks on conclusion of week long POLICE YOGA Camp held from 11th July to 18th July 2016 at Police Lines Sirsa.

The camp was organised by Distt Road Safety Organization Sirsa (RSO) and Lions Club Sirsa Diamond in Association with Sirsa POLICE
शिविर में मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर शिरकत कर रहे सिरसा के पुलिस अधीक्षक सतेंदर कुमार ने कहा कि इस शिविर में जहां पुलिस कर्मियों ने हिस्सा लिया वही उनके घरवालों ने भी इस शिविर का लाभ उठाया।सतेंदर कुमार ने कहा कि योग शारीरिक विकास और मानसिक विकास के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद है इसलिए इस तरह के कार्यक्रमों को आगे भी आयोजित किया जायेगा। --सतेंदर कुमार गुप्ता (एसपी, सिरसा)

पुलिस विभाग को चुस्त दुरुस्त रखने के लिए पिछले एक सप्ताह से पुलिस लाइन में चल रहे योग शिविर का समापन हो गया। इस योग शिविर में जहां पुलिस कर्मियों ने लाभ उठाया वही पुलिस कर्मियों के घर वालो ने भी इसमें हिस्सा लिया। लायंस क्लब सिरसा डायमंड और रोड सेफ्टी ऑर्गेनाइजेशन के सहयोग से चलाये जा रहे इस शिविर में महिला कर्मियों ने भी बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया।


Friday, July 15, 2016

The Attitude and Latitude of Forgiveness -Dr TN Chugh

The Attitude and Latitude of Forgiveness -Dr TN Chugh

SIRSA NEWS 
15 July, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
The Attitude and Latitude of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is voluntary and intentional feeling to give up resentment from someone who has done something wrong. We should adopt a merciful tendency, without agitation, so that the victim realizes the fault. It has been observed that the victims also undergo a positive change in feelings and attitude regarding offense. Many persons get annoyed and angry at petty mistakes of others while great persons possess humility of forgiveness. Let us go out of negative emotions and do not expect compensation to forgive others for their faults. The Lord also commands us to repent on sins and seek His reverence in the form of forgiveness.

The words related to forgiveness are pardon, exculpate, exonerate, remission, condone, excuse, liberate etc. The person who work against this nobility, adopt abhor, despise, execrate, loathe, avenge, penalization and retaliation.

Passion to Adopt Forgiveness: 
•         Forgiveness is not an instinct and choice but it is a skill which a person can develop through learning and understanding. Many persons acquire this noble quality through the supreme guidelines of religious ascetics, noble teachers and virtuous elderly persons.
•         The capacity of forgiveness has to be decided whether a person is trying to forgive one or others or seek remission for others. The status of crime also cannot be ignored.
•         The excellence of forgiveness can be obtained through introspection, sanctity and meditation. It is the divine blessing which wishes us to perform righteous actions. The quality of pardon is a strong spiritual attribute.
•         Presume glorious achievement when you forgive someone reflecting personal moral benefits.
•         Confer effective apology on understanding limits of offence quite different from your heart-felt kindness.
•         Develop sympathy to discard the feelings of anger and revenge to encourage the concept of humanity.
•         Forgiveness may consume time and energy because certain decisions are not instant. It may be in the form of condoning, excusing, pardoning, forgetting or reconciliation.
•         Do not indulge malpractices, harsh or quarrelsome actions which may turn to be sinful deed. It is not good to have friendship with people of evil and negative thinking.
•         Meditation helps us to live, love and progress with peace. Let us work at our regular meditation with commitment, patience and humility without expecting or demanding anything in return. Prayers and meditation can purify our mind, provide soul power tonic and elevate sublimity.

 Benefits of Forgiveness:

1.       Forgiveness is a kind and compassionate feeling to lead a blissful life. Forgiveness given or taken can be helpful in providing reconciliation and peace. Goodness in man is like fragrance in flowers.
2.       Strengthen relationship with friends and neighbors because certain events may be misappropriate, insulting or even quarrelsome. Such situations may cause disappointments and hurt our feelings of trust and commitments. Forgiveness at personal level or through certain mediator can resolve the misunderstanding and then motivate for better relations. Teachers should also acquire the quality of forgiveness to inspire their students.
3.       Improvement of family concerns: Sometimes, the incidents of true or false blaming appear among parents and children, brothers and sisters, husband and wife, family members of in-laws etc. All the members should adopt the feelings of co-operation, trustworthiness, commitment and sacrifice for harmony. Forgiveness stops the downward perception and improves our relations much before decline and termination.
4.       Promote tolerance and humility: The attitude of pardon is internal humane quality which will provide enduring peace of mind. However, the grudge creates tension for the victim and the sufferer. Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, humiliation or dishonor.
5.       Create peace at national level: The passion of forgiveness with eminent politicians, administrators and statesmen can avoid enmity among co-workers and followers.
6.       Positive feeling is healthy and productive to reduce sufferings. The concept of ego,  ill-will, hatred, exploitation and superstition weakens your consciousness.
The Intensity of Crimes:

The extent and quality of offences are different which are forwarded to the court of laws for seeking justice. Certain misdoings are being mentioned here with enhancing trends:
•         Anger, complaint, disrespect, punishment through parents or teachers, quarrels due to difference in opinions among family members, do not feel sorry for mistake, creating tensions among neighbors or society, do not follow norms of traffic, delayed payments of debts, arrogance of pride etc.
•         Small accidents, beating, theft, non-payment of debt, corruption, termination from job without reason etc.
•         Large scale attack with attempt to murder, action of dacoit, property seizure, acid attack, violent assault on govt. official, incidents of rape etc.
Sometimes, the culprit remains un-identified; therefore, the instant forgiveness is difficult.

Eminent Agencies promoting Forgiveness:

Elderly and socially important persons or elected representatives of villages etc.try to resolve many issues through collective and timely meetings with culprit and the harmed individuals Their family members are also requested to approach for peaceful solution. Certain state governments have also appointed magistrates to decide the cases through settlements even   amongst the persons already involved in judicial courts. The criminals subjected to jails are also provided some relief on recommendations from police, when the prisoner adopts good behavior. The president of the country also has the right to review the judicial punishment to provide certain relief to the culprit. The person subjected for capital punishment may be provided long term imprisonment.

  Many important quotes promote forgiveness:
Ashta Vakra---Forgiveness is supreme peace. Take forgiveness as innocence, compassion, contentment and truth as nectar.
Mother Teresa---There are a few ways we can practice humanity: To speak as little as possible on oneself; To accept contradictions and corrections carefully; To pass-over mistakes of others; To accept insults and injuries; To accept being slighted, forgotten or disliked; To be kind and gentle even under provocations; Never stand on one’s dignity; To choose always the hardest.
C. S. Lewis---“I think that God forgives us, we must forgive ourselves, otherwise, it is almost setting up ourselves as higher tribunals than Him.
Joel Osteen---Keep in mind, hurting people hurt other people as a result of their pain. If somebody is rude and inconsiderate, you can almost be certain that they have some unresolved issues inside. They have some major problems, anger, resentment or heart-ache, they are trying to cope with or overcome. The last thing they need is for you to make matters worse by responding angrily.
Martin Luther King---Forgiveness is not occasional art, it is constant attitude.
Alexander Pope---To err is human and to forgive Divine.   

Divine aspects of Forgiveness:

The prominent philosophers belonging to various religions consider that our misdoings and wrong actions against any person, society or nation as sins. The disobedience of moral laws (divine command) creates tensions, anguish, pain and suffering in our mind that we have acted against the divine power. We should repent on our sins to seek His forgiveness. We can acquire relief, comfort and even pleasure if we focus our attention. We should adopt virtuous principles of humility and humanity. We should provide moral and financial help to the needy. The concept of forgiveness changes bitterness to love. Actually there is not much difference between human and divine forgiveness, therefore, one should forgive with sincere mind and willing spirit. Be merciful because God is merciful. Give the world, the best you have anyway. Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a supreme attribution through strong personalities. Hindu priests treat forgiveness as ‘khshma’. This noble quality can be granted through spiritual kindness, tenderness and compassion. This achievement can be promoted through purity of thoughts, tolerance, courage and meditation

Contributed by: Dr. Triloki Nath Chugh.
Co-Ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions,
Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa (Haryana, India ).
The writer is an eminent former Professor of Zoology; he has more than 3 decades of teaching experience in various colleges of KUK and is presently Co-ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions, DSS, Sirsa. He can be reached on his Mobile No:+91-94160 48789 and email: trilokichugh@gmail.com . Dr Chugh has published many Zoology research papers; Guided several M.Phil students for research; M.Sc. Secured 2nd Position BITS PILANI 1968; Gold Medalist in French Diploma 1981 KUK; Prinicipal at SSS Boys College for 7 years.

Tuesday, July 05, 2016

Annual Event: ABCDE Block Rain Water Flooding 2016. Since last 2 decades despite claims of administration and politicians, Ground reality remains unchanged.

  • Annual Event: ABCDE Block Rain Water Flooding 2016.
  • Since last 2 decades despite claims of administration and politicians, Ground reality remains unchanged.

SIRSA NEWS 
05 July, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
Watch Video:

In this Video NEWS: A, B, C, D, E - Blocks Rain Water Flooding visuals and interviews of Residents: Pardeep Sachdeva, Varun Chabra, Ashish, Ashok Kumar etc and Jal Dharna by residents near Durga Mandir and Opposite CMK Girls College Main Gate on 03 July 2016. Residents rue of complete administrative failure and accuse lapse on the part of Public Health Engineering (Disposal) Department and DHBVNL for prolonged power failure which further worsened the pumping out of water. This Video was recorded on 3rd July 2016, in A & B Block Area, Still shots in the video are also of the same date from wide area of Sirsa.
Post this and other protests in Sirsa, Deputy Commissioner Sirsa, Ms Sharnadeep Kaur is said to have taken stock of the situation and toned up the concerned which then swung into action and water in several area could be pumped after damage to several house and shop properties.
A day after several parts of the town were waterlogged following monsoon’s first rain, the Sirsa authorities today announced elaborate measures to prevent floods under its District Disaster Management Plan.
Residents had to remain without power for over 24 hours.
Protests and Road Jam in Rori Bazar Sirsa for power failure over 50 hours.
Deputy Commissioner Sharandeep Kaur Brar divided flood-prone areas of Sirsa district into eight sectors and appointed Sirsa SDM Paramjit Singh Chahal overall in charge for the first four and Ellenabad SDM Pardeep Dahiya for the next four sectors.
Among the sector in charges appointed by the DC today are XEN VK Jagga for Sector 1, XEN RK Phulia (2), XEN Kuldeep Narwara (3), BDPO Sunehra Singh (4), SDO Sandeep Kumar (5), BDPO Anil Kumar (6) and Ghaggar Division SDO Killa Singh for Sectors 7 and 8 of the district.
Earlier, people held a demonstration under the aegis of the Sirsa Vikas Morcha for drainage from roads and streets after rainwater entered in hundreds of houses and shops in the town. Some residents also staged ‘jal dharna’ to press for their demand.
The authorities swung into action swiftly and by the afternoon, rainwater was pumped out from most of the areas. Power supply to most of the areas was restored by the afternoon after a gap of nearly 24 hours.
All posh colonies of HUDA known as A, B, C, D and E Blocks, areas from Shiv Chowk to Suratgarhia Chowk, bus stand area, Dabwali road and Anaj Mandi areas were waterlogged due to rain.
Related: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/community/sirsa-admn-announces-measures-to-face-floods/261195.html

Thursday, June 30, 2016

International Yoga Day 2016 in Sirsa






International Yoga Day 2016 in Sirsa
SIRSA NEWS 
30 June, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
Watch Video: International Yoga Day 21st June 2016 in Sirsa Part 1.
The Main YOGA event was conducted at Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium Sirsa by AYUSH and Distt Administration, where apart from large number of Govt Employees, NGO, School Students, NCC, Social Groups, and BJP Politicians took part.
Sharandeep Kaur Brar (IAS) Deputy Commissioner Sirsa, SP Sirsa Satender Gupta IPS, Ajay Tomar IAS ADC Sirsa, SDM Sirsa, City Magistrate, Mrs Bana Chairperson, Zila Parishad Sirsa and several other officials also participated.

In the above Video are Visuals of the YOGA sessions in progress, Interviews of Sharandeep Kaur Brar DC Sirsa, Mr Bana Chairperson Zila Parishad Sirsa, Dr Ved Beniwal, Yatinder Singh Advocate BJP Distt President, Satwant Kaur heading the NCC cadets, NCC Cadets, Monika Godara Student CDLU, Senior male and female YOGA practitioners etc.  
Watch Video: International Yoga Day 21st June 2016 in Sirsa Part 2.
Apart from the Yoga by Distt Administration and AYUSH Department at Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium Sirsa, Yoga was conducted also at other venues in Sirsa like, JCDV, CDLU, and Sirsa Club etc.

This Video is of the Yoga Conducted by The art Of Living and Sirsa Club and some visuals of JCDV and CDLU. Dr RS Sharma VC CDLU, Dr Jai Parkash Hooda Principal JCDV College, Sh Rajeev Mehta of the Art of Living and Adv Ravinder Monga of Sirsa Club also conducted YOGA on their Venues on 21st June 2016 Morning.
The Videos were recorded on June 21st, 2016

Friday, June 24, 2016

Shah Satnam ji Hospital successfully uses Stem Cell Technology to restore eyesight

Shah Satnam ji Hospital successfully uses Stem Cell Technology to restore eyesight of 16 years old Monika
SIRSA NEWS 
24 June, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
Shah Satnam ji Hospital successfully uses Stem Cell Technology to restore eyesight of 16 year old Monika. 
Watch Video for details as narrated by Dr Aditya Insaan:

Dr Aditya along with Dr Puneet of Shah Satnam Ji Super Speciality Hospital, Monika was suffering from degenerative Optic Atrophy since 2013 when she was 13 years old, she was offered experimental treatment using Stem Cell Technology at Shah Satnam ji Hospital, to which her family agreed, as before this they had explored all possible possibilities at major hospitals and also at AIIMS New Delhi. Just after 1 week of treatment the teenager who had a very low vision of 6/60 improved to 6/24

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Desire for Success – Dr TN Chugh


Desire for Success
SIRSA NEWS 
23 June, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
DESIRE FOR SUCCESS
The success is favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or Endeavour the accomplishment of one’s goal. It may also involve attainment of wealth, position, honor or fame. Success is life altering, empowering, motivating and full of revelation. Confidence is basis of all achievements at every level.  It develops the root of success and nourishes our personality to deal with every personal and professional goals of our life. Success bestows triumph, achievements, victory, favorable outcome, positive results, progress, prosperity, influence and fame.

The word ‘success’ has been derived from a word of Latin language, ’Successus’ which means,’ An advanced succession or happy outcome’.
Noble qualities required to attain Success:
Although it may be difficult to achieve success, we constantly look for everyday inspiration in our daily life that drives us to perform towards our goals:
•          Hard work---Success requires a lot of determination, will power and hard work. Success is not offered in golden platters.
•          Dedication---Unremitting devotion never makes us to give up the task despite of all the difficulties we face.
•          Positive attitude---Strive not to success but be of strong values. A strong self image is positive preparation.
•          Lucrative livelihood opportunities in various sectors---We must avail the opportunities when they come.
•          Face challenge of circumstances, because life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Therefore, gather enthusiasm to gain strength.
•          Select what is important and what is not---Based upon factors like priority, interest, availability of guidance, study material etc.  Discard the irrelevant.
•          Level of preparation---Doing the best at one moment guides you to the best place for the next moments.
•          Be fearless and have the courage to take risks. You may go out of comfort zone and may have to travel on roads with barricades, lumps etc.
•          Right strategy (planning) ---Nurture all kinds of dreams and aspirations you like. Then put efforts to manifest in fruitful results. Make the work to happen, you wish for.
•          Acquire inspiration from spiritual guide, teachers, parents and friends---Motivation adds energy to your passion.
•          Good knowledge about current affairs---No one is intelligent and trained by birth. Experience in the field of work is necessary. God has gifted almost similar brain power to everyone and this power increases by its proper use and experience.
•          Always strive for noble goal---Provide genuine respect, appreciation, happiness and integrity to society to secure success. Be open to the ideas of others
•          Demographic and financial status  of the family
•          Moral strength---Man is the architect of his fate, therefore, rises through virtuous efforts. God helps those who help themselves.
•          Whole hearted attempt
•          Follow proper procedure, norms and discipline. Do not under-estimate yourself.
•          Time management---It is very essential for students, teachers, players, officials, businessmen and all others to accomplish the tasks as per schedule.
•          Certain tasks require long journey but we should start with small steps after getting proper knowledge, skill and guidance.
•          Keep the working place clean, pure, healthy and safe so as to develop good habits and strong character.
•          Try to be mentally innovative, distinct and unique. The effects will be positive and encouraging,
•          Faith in God---Strong belief and regular meditation promotes physical, moral and spiritual strength.
•          The students must finish their syllabi in advance so that they prepare for revision and set plans for forthcoming examinations.
•          Beware of negative marking in competitive examinations. But try to attempt more than 85% questions with proper care.
•          Players should rely upon their physical health, exercise, training, practice and seek inspiration from other talented winners.

The Moments of Success:
The success is desired and expected in every task and every moment on daily basis. It is required because everyone wishes favorable results for each activity. The persons belonging to any category, men or women, married or unmarried, different age groups, profession (farmers, businessmen, officials,  employee in any organization), teachers, students, politicians etc. have various kinds of activities, passions, desires aptitude, style and skill of performance.  No one can afford failure in routine functions or special tasks. Take up a special idea and make that idea important for your mind, senses and every part of your body. Reject every other conception alone because this will help you to succeed.
Different people have different interpretation s of success. For some, it is valued through financial status and others by the amount of delight. Certain persons spend their sufficient time for money making to fulfill their desires for home, shops, agricultural fields or vehicles. But the success is honored when they celebrate their achievements with gratitude to their spiritual master. The persons, who cherish their income with the family and devote a portion of it for the social welfare, really enjoy the bliss of success.

Learn from Failures:
•          Do not feel frustrated and dis-heartened on failures even on first attempt. Let the failures be stepping stones to encourage success. Never quit the task. Sometimes, destinations are not evident but hurdles cause discouragements. Analyze your short comings, learn the pathway to success and develop courage for re-attempt. The success does not lie in results but in efforts. Try, try again to secure success. Living in favorable or unfavorable situations is called ‘Part of life’ but smiling in all these conditions is called ‘Art of life’. The sum total of your success will surely shine to spread the rays of your experience in life. Do not worry when certain persons feel envious of your success. Therefore, face the difficulties with strength but acquire patience when understanding is needed. Success is not final and failure is not total.

Honor of Success:
Certain excellent versions have been conveyed through prominent scholars regarding the aspects of success:
•          Ralph Waldow Emerson---Traits of knowledge, wisdom, love, respect and patience are essential aspects of life. Money merely distracts from the pursuit of success by providing distraction, temptation and corruption. Similarly, popularity and fame are hardly synonymous with success.
•          Bill Fitz Patrick--- A successful person is strong when toughness is required and at the sametime, patience when understanding is needed.
•          Feross Aboukhadijeh--- Only rich person does not require success unless he is confident,  popular and joyful all the time.
•          Booker Washington---Success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles one has faced.
•          Zig Ziglar---The foundation stone for balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.
•          Albert Einstein---Try not to be a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.
•          Henry Ford---Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success.
•          John F. Kennedy---Effort and courage are enough without purpose and direction. Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.
•          Hillary Clinton---We should remember that positive outlook of life can promote good health, so can everyday acts as kindness.
•          Abrham Lincoln---It often requires more courage to dare to do the right than fear to do the wrong.
•          Mahatma Gandhi---Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Success is the sum total of all the hardships, inspirations and learning attained in the course of achieving it. Success does not lie in ‘Results’ but in ‘Efforts’. Doing the best is all that matters.

Contributed by: Dr. Triloki Nath Chugh.
Co-Ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions,
Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa (Haryana, India ).
The writer is an eminent former Professor of Zoology; he has more than 3 decades of teaching experience in various colleges of KUK and is presently Co-ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions, DSS, Sirsa. He can be reached on his Mobile No:+91-94160 48789 and email: trilokichugh@gmail.com . Dr Chugh has published many Zoology research papers; Guided several M.Phil students for research; M.Sc. Secured 2nd Position BITS PILANI 1968; Gold Medalist in French Diploma 1981 KUK; Prinicipal at SSS Boys College for 7 years.


Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Upcoming News
SIRSA NEWS 
22 June, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
  • Add Life to Years – Dr TN Chugh
  • DSS Hospital Restores Eyesight using Stem Cell Technology - Dr Aditya Insan
  • International Yoga Day 2016 by Sirsa Admin at Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium Sirsa; Deputy Commissioner, SSP, Chairman Zila Parishad, BJP Politicians perform YOGA along with thousands of participants 
  • International Yoga Day 2016 by Art of Living at Sirsa Club


Friday, May 27, 2016

Workshop on Basmati Production and Quality at KVK Sirsa

Workshop on Basmati Production and Quality at KVK Sirsa
SIRSA NEWS 
27 May, 2016
Pictures and Videos: GS Mann, Amar Singh Jyani
Watch Video:  Workshop for farmers on Basmati Production and Quality was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference Hall Sirsa. Here are Video Interviews of Dr Ritesh Sharma and Dr Lakshay Veer Beniwal. This Video was recorded on 25 May 2016


A Workshop for farmers on the subject of Basmati Production and Quality was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference Hall Sirsa by HAU-KVK and ICAR- Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) - The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the worksop was held on 25 May 2016
Dr Ritesh Sharma, Principal Scientist BEDF, explained the importance of time of sowing and harvesting of Basmati Varieties especially PB1509 for quality improvement and to make it export worthy. Dr Sharma also explained the economics behind the price fall of Basmati. He also informed that India has won an important verdict about GI (Geographical Indexing) in favour of Indian Basmati this will help in getting better prices for Basmati producers in the future. He also mentioned the traits and export worthiness of PB1401, and also commented on unknown varieties such as LAJAWAB etc. quoting seed act of India.
Dr Lakshay Veer Beniwal of KVK Sirsa said that this workshop aims to train farmers and impart information for Quality improvement of Basmati, he said that apart from APEDA, HAU is also participating in this workshop. Dr Antil Director Extension HAU Hisar presided over the workshop; Dr Jakhar from HAU also interacted with the farmers.
About GI:
The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) has directed the assistant registrar of the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, to proceed with registration of a geographical indication (GI) tag for Basmati rice according to the geographical demarcation conducted by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products (APEDA), consequently seven north Indian Basmati rice-producing states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have now got the GI tag.
About BEDF
Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has been founded by APEDA under the aegis of Basmati Development Fund (BDF) with the objectives of development of high quality Basmati Rice, improvement in productivity, research and promotional aspects, development and dissemination of technology, development of forward/backward linkages and infra-structure development in respect of Basmati Rice. BEDF has been registered as a Society on 11th November 2002 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.





Several farmers from villages were beelining to register at the workshop right from the morning.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Yashika with his Brother Dr Nikhil

















Yashika Mehta of Sirsa makes to UPSC 2016;
Gets Rank 136th
SIRSA NEWS 
13 May, 2016
Pictures and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, Amit Tiwari, Sandeep Morewal & GS Mann
Yashika Mehta a resident of C-Block Sirsa makes it to UPSC with Rank 136. Yashika UPSC Roll No. 0001795, did her 10th from St Xavier's School Sirsa, and 12th from DAV School Sirsa, there after she did her B.Tech in Electronics and Communications from Lingyaan's Faridabad affiliated to MDU Rohtak. In the engineering degree also she bagged a Gold Medal. She started preparing for the prestigious UPSC exam from year 2012.
Watch Video:
Her mother is a teacher at DAV. She gives credit to this success to His Father Davender Mehta, Mother Suman Mehta her younger brother Nikhil and of course to her consistent hard work. Relatives and Family friends thronged to congratulate Yashika and her family on her this achievement.
Expressing her joy, Yashika posted on social media: “..... yeah...so finally its out...Rank 136 in upsc civil services exam,2015.
Definitely it wasn't a one woman's journey...Many have cried and cheered with me through the crests and troughs.So i want to thank some of them today.

My family Devender Mehta papa..mum...and bhai Nikhil Mehta ....it was all because of your belief in me specially in the moments of self doubt which pushed me further.......”