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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
BJP workers plant saplings in memory of late Sushma Swaraj
On the sixth death anniversary of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday, as a tribute, 501 saplings were planted at Silver Oak Park, Jangpura Extension, said Delhi BJP president Virender Sachdeva. 'Today, on the death anniversary of Sushma Swaraj, we, BJP workers, gathered to offer floral tributes and plant 501 saplings. Swaraj was like a mother to all of us. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'One Tree in the Name of Mother', we planted these saplings in her memory,' said Mr. Sachdeva. 'Swaraj's ideals and personality remain an ongoing source of inspiration for all our workers. From her, we learned how to conduct debate in the House with civility, even while in the Opposition,' he added. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who took part in the event, said that thousands of women across India and abroad still remember Sushma as a source of inspiration. 'She was not only a towering personality, but also a motherly politician. Every daughter of the country should draw inspiration from her life,' said Ms. Gupta.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Protect Goans' interest in mining policy, govt urged
Porvorim: During the discussion on demands for grants in the assembly, MLAs across party lines strongly urged govt to prioritise local interests in the mining policy, stressing work opportunities and business prospects for Goans. MLA Carlos Ferreira brought the attention of the House to research by Nandakumar Kamat, who has flagged the possibility of gold deposits in Goa's soil. Ferreira said that if Kamat is proven correct, gold mining could generate substantial revenue for the state coffers. The issue of employment for mining-affected communities took centre stage when MLA Chandrakant Shetye sought the chief minister's intervention to resolve the 'settlement' concerns of mining employees in his constituency. Shetye pointed to a concerning trend where mining firms are increasingly engaging machinery and services from outside operators, effectively sidelining local workers and businesses. 'All jobs created in the mining sector should first go to the mining-affected people of Goa,' Shetye said. He stressed the need for policy measures that ensure local communities benefit from mining activities. Opposition leader, Yuri Alemao, raised concerns over illegal sand extraction operations occurring under the cover of darkness across various places in the state. He called for immediate action against the perpetrators of these unauthorised mining activities.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
5,000 occupancy sanads to be issued under 20-point scheme
Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday granted approval to issue occupancy sanads to over 5,000 occupants of the plots allotted under the 20-Point Programme. As for allottees who failed to construct any residential dwelling within the stipulated time, and the plots remain vacant, govt may consider reverting all such plots. It will direct both district collectors to identify these vacant plots, issue reversion orders, and take possession. In the monsoon session of the assembly in 2024, a resolution was moved in the House by MLAs regarding the regularisation of houses constructed without prior permission on the plots allotted under the 20-Point Programme. The chief minister and the revenue minister assured the House that the proposal would be examined on legal parameters and regularisation would be considered in due course. Under govt's 20-Point Programme, plots were provided for settlement to economically weaker sections of society. However, since the status of Occupant Class II does not confer ownership, the allottees remain without the title, and the ownership of the land continues to vest with govt, limiting beneficiaries' legal and developmental rights. One of the primary reasons necessitating this policy is the hardship caused to the beneficiaries in carrying out renovations, obtaining permissions from govt departments, obtaining loans from banks, or securing essential public services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain| search ads Find Now Undo The total plots allotted under the 20-Point Programme in Goa are 5,179. State govt has classified the plots into three categories. Category A comprises allottees who have constructed a dwelling according to the grant conditions and are residing there with their families or legal heirs as of the current date. Category B comprises plots that have remained vacant and unutilised, where the allottees have either not taken possession or have not constructed any house. Category C covers plots where the allottees have unauthorisedly transferred possession to third parties, who have constructed a dwelling and are residing in these houses on the plots. No reversion orders have been passed, and the third parties remain in unauthorised occupation. Govt will consider granting them occupancy status upon the payment of a premium of 1/20th of the market value/minimum land rate as notified by govt.
