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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
NREGA scam: Gujarat minister Bachu Khabad's son Balvantsinh re-arrested 3 days after release on bail
The Dahod district police in Gujarat Sunday re-arrested Balvantsinh Khabad, the older son of Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat Bachubhai Khabad, in a fresh FIR lodged against him by the District Rural Development Authority (DRDA) for an alleged irregularity under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the Dhanpur taluka. Balvantsinh's arrest comes just three days after the Dahod sessions court on Thursday upheld the regular bail granted to the two brothers —Kiran and Balvantsinh —in the first case filed by the DRDA regarding an alleged MGNREGA scam worth Rs 71 crore. While Kiran was re-arrested minutes after being released from judicial custody on Thursday, in a second FIR lodged in connection with irregularities in Lavaria village of Devgadh Baria taluka, Balvantsinh's arrest has been made in a third FIR lodged by the DRDA in the case of incomplete projects in Bhanpur village in Dhanpur taluka of the district. Speaking to The Indian Express, Dahod Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagdishsinh Bhandari said, 'We have re-arrested Balvantsinh Khabad on Sunday morning, following a fresh FIR of DRDA. The new case involves an amount of approximately Rs 33 lakh, as about 11 incomplete MGNREGA works have been found in Bhanpur village of Dhanpur taluka.' 'The modus operandi is the same; the agencies were unauthorised as they did not participate in the tendering process and then generated bills for material supply when the projects had not been undertaken on the ground,' added Bhandari. Bhandari added that Balvantsinh will be produced in court late Sunday evening, with the police seeking his fresh remand. Earlier, Kiran Khabad was sent to seven days in police custody in connection with the case filed on Thursday. The first FIR in the multi-village MGNREGA scam was lodged on April 24 by the Dahod DRDA director. It states that villages of Kuva and Redhana in Devgadh Baria and Simamoi in Dhanpur reported forged completion reports of MGNREGA projects, with payments 'made in connivance' to 'unauthorised' agencies for supplying material. Out of the 35 unauthorised agencies, 28 were found in Devgadh Baria to have received payments for non-existent roads under MGNREGA. As many as 14 people have been arrested in the case, including the then taluka development officer (TDO) of Devgadh Baria, Darshan Patel, the current Deputy District Development Officer (DDO) of Dahod, Rasik Rathwa, who was then the TDO of Dhanpur taluka, as well as Dilip Chauhan, a former assistant programme officer (APO), and a distant relative of the Khabads. Then, APO of Dhanpur, Bhavesh Rathod, MIS operator Sanjay Baria, and the owners of other agencies that supplied materials — Parth Baria and Jagdish Baria — are among the 14 accused who have been arrested so far. Kiran and Balvantsinh are the only accused to have been arrested in more than one FIR so far.
Scroll.in
5 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
RPSC APO 2024 Mains admit card out; here's download link
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Mains admit card 2024. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website The exam will be conducted on June 1 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The recruitment drive aims to fill 181 APO posts. Steps to download APO Mains admit card
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
APO concludes 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta with new leadership, strategic roadmap
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions. The annual meeting, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia from May 20 to 22, brought together over 50 delegates from member countries to chart the APO's direction amid shifting global productivity trends. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia was elected Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani, while APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively. According to a statement, the Governing Body also re-elected Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata of Indonesia for a second term as Secretary-General from September 2025 to 2028, reflecting strong support for his leadership. Opening the session, Chair Bhatia underscored India's dedication to the APO's vision of inclusive and sustainable productivity and highlighted the progress made on developing the Green Productivity (GP) 2.0 ecosystem. His remarks emphasised India's role in strengthening institutional efficiency and innovation-driven collaboration across the region. The meeting was inaugurated by Indonesia's Minister of Manpower, Professor Yassierli, who stressed the need for collective action in response to economic uncertainty, technological change, and sustainability challenges. He praised the APO's role in fostering solidarity through shared solutions and region-specific initiatives like GP. Delegates deliberated on several key priorities, including the post-2025 vision framework, reforms to the membership contribution formula, and strengthening of the APO Secretariat's digital systems. The meeting also reviewed governance improvements based on third-party assessments, reaffirming the APO's commitment to transparency and accountability. Milestones announced included the accreditation of the Development Academy of the Philippines to operate the Productivity Specialist certification scheme and the expansion of Indonesia's national certification body. These developments mark progress in building a regional workforce aligned with productivity standards. The GBM also welcomed observers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Republic of Uzbekistan, signalling the APO's growing engagement with international and nonmember stakeholders. The session concluded with a celebratory announcement from Chair Bhatia confirming that India will host the 68th Governing Body Meeting in 2026, continuing its leadership in regional productivity advancement.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
APO ends 67th meet in Jakarta with new leaders, roadmap
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions. The annual meeting, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia from May 20 to 22, brought together over 50 delegates from member countries to chart the APO's direction amid shifting global productivity trends. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia was elected Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani, while APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively. According to a statement, the Governing Body also re-elected Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata of Indonesia for a second term as Secretary-General from September 2025 to 2028, reflecting strong support for his leadership. Opening the session, Chair Bhatia underscored India's dedication to the APO's vision of inclusive and sustainable productivity and highlighted the progress made on developing the Green Productivity (GP) 2.0 ecosystem. His remarks emphasised India's role in strengthening institutional efficiency and innovation-driven collaboration across the region. The meeting was inaugurated by Indonesia's Minister of Manpower, Professor Yassierli, who stressed the need for collective action in response to economic uncertainty, technological change, and sustainability challenges. He praised the APO's role in fostering solidarity through shared solutions and region-specific initiatives like GP. Delegates deliberated on several key priorities, including the post-2025 vision framework, reforms to the membership contribution formula, and strengthening of the APO Secretariat's digital systems. The meeting also reviewed governance improvements based on third-party assessments, reaffirming the APO's commitment to transparency and accountability. Milestones announced included the accreditation of the Development Academy of the Philippines to operate the Productivity Specialist certification scheme and the expansion of Indonesia's national certification body. These developments mark progress in building a regional workforce aligned with productivity standards. The GBM also welcomed observers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Republic of Uzbekistan, signalling the APO's growing engagement with international and nonmember stakeholders. The session concluded with a celebratory announcement from Chair Bhatia confirming that India will host the 68th Governing Body Meeting in 2026, continuing its leadership in regional productivity advancement.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
67th Session Of The APO Governing Body In Indonesia Sets Strategic Direction For A Unified Productivity Vision
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened the 67th Session of the Governing Body (GBM), 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This annual session brought together over 50 delegates representing APO member governments to discuss the APO's strategic direction and ensure the organization's continued credibility, effectiveness, and relevance amid a rapidly evolving productivity landscape. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia took on the position of APO Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani. APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively.
