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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
No pensioner should face problems to get dues: Jitendra
New Delhi: Stressing on administrative sensitivity and efficiency in redressing pensioners' grievances, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said no retiree should have to run from pillar to post to get dues. He called for a time-bound redressal mechanism of pension-related grievances, aligning it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader governance model that places the citizen at the centre. Speaking at the 13th All India Pension Adalat here, Singh underscored the need for administrative sensitivity and efficiency in ensuring the dignity of India's pensioners. At the day-long event that brought together pensioners, government officials, and department heads from across the country, the Minister said that the Pension Adalat model is one of the most citizen-friendly reforms undertaken in recent years. 'A pensioner, who has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation, should not have to run from pillar to post for what is rightfully theirs,' said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel. He asked departments to adopt a 'whole-of-government' approach in resolving such matters. Singh emphasised that redressal should not merely be reactive, but also anticipatory, supported by technology and driven by compassion. He further encouraged the use of digital means to reach pensioners who may not be able to attend the Adalat in person. 'These Adalats represent not just a platform for grievance redressal, but also a promise from the government that no voice will go unheard,' he said. Singh said that digital initiatives like CPENGRAMS (Centralised Pension Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) must be leveraged for real-time tracking and resolution. CPENGRAMS allows pensioners to raise their grievances online. The minister urged departments and officials to treat pensioners not just as beneficiaries but as 'respected members of the administrative family'. Noting that most grievances stem from avoidable delays or procedural issues, he called for greater inter-departmental coordination and accountability. Singh said that the Adalat is not just a redressal forum, but also a barometer of administrative performance. 'When citizens feel heard and respected, it builds trust in governance,' he added. Since their inception in September 2017, 12 Pension Adalats have been held across the country, taking up a total of 25,416 cases — of which 18,157 have been successfully resolved, said a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry. That translates to a resolution rate of over 71 per cent, a number Singh cited as proof of the initiative's effectiveness. The Minister shared several success stories from previous Adalats, including the case of Jasoda Devi, who received her rightful dues after 36 years, and Anita Kanik Rani, who was granted family pension arrears of Rs 20 lakh on the very day her case was heard. At Wednesday's event, Singh also released a compilation of success stories from the 12th Pension Adalat, titled 'Brave Soldiers and Veer Naariyan'. The booklet highlights inspiring accounts of long-pending pension grievances that were resolved through the Adalat mechanism, with a special focus on defence pensioners and families of armed forces personnel. 'These real-life stories stand as a testament to the government's commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of its retirees, particularly women and 'veer naaris', by ensuring timely justice and dignity in their post-retirement life,' the minister said. This year's Adalat focused on family pension issues, many raised by women either as claimants or recipients. Singh concluded by calling for more citizen-centric and compassionate innovations in pension administration, asserting that the government's duty towards its senior citizens must be fulfilled with both urgency and empathy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
No pensioner should face problems to get dues: Union minister Jitendra Singh
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Stressing on administrative sensitivity and efficiency in redressing pensioners' grievances, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said no retiree should have to run from pillar to post to get called for a time-bound redressal mechanism of pension-related grievances, aligning it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader governance model that places the citizen at the at the 13th All India Pension Adalat here, Singh underscored the need for administrative sensitivity and efficiency in ensuring the dignity of India's the day-long event that brought together pensioners, government officials, and department heads from across the country, the minister said that the Pension Adalat model is one of the most citizen-friendly reforms undertaken in recent years."A pensioner, who has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation, should not have to run from pillar to post for what is rightfully theirs," said Singh, the Minister of State for asked departments to adopt a "whole-of-government" approach in resolving such emphasised that redressal should not merely be reactive, but also anticipatory, supported by technology and driven by further encouraged the use of digital means to reach pensioners who may not be able to attend the Adalat in person."These Adalats represent not just a platform for grievance redressal, but also a promise from the government that no voice will go unheard," he said that digital initiatives like CPENGRAMS (Centralised Pension Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) must be leveraged for real-time tracking and allows pensioners to raise their grievances minister urged departments and officials to treat pensioners not just as beneficiaries but as "respected members of the administrative family".Noting that most grievances stem from avoidable delays or procedural issues, he called for greater inter-departmental coordination and said that the Adalat is not just a redressal forum, but also a barometer of administrative performance."When citizens feel heard and respected, it builds trust in governance," he their inception in September 2017, 12 Pension Adalats have been held across the country, taking up a total of 25,416 cases - of which 18,157 have been successfully resolved, said a statement issued by the Personnel translates to a resolution rate of over 71 per cent, a number Singh cited as proof of the initiative's minister shared several success stories from previous Adalats, including the case of Jasoda Devi, who received her rightful dues after 36 years, and Anita Kanik Rani, who was granted family pension arrears of Rs 20 lakh on the very day her case was Wednesday's event, Singh also released a compilation of success stories from the 12th Pension Adalat, titled 'Brave Soldiers and Veer Naariyan'.The booklet highlights inspiring accounts of long-pending pension grievances that were resolved through the Adalat mechanism, with a special focus on defence pensioners and families of armed forces personnel."These real-life stories stand as a testament to the government's commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of its retirees, particularly women and 'veer naaris', by ensuring timely justice and dignity in their post-retirement life," the minister year's Adalat focused on family pension issues, many raised by women either as claimants or concluded by calling for more citizen-centric and compassionate innovations in pension administration, asserting that the government's duty towards its senior citizens must be fulfilled with both urgency and empathy."The prime minister's governance vision will be incomplete unless the country's senior citizens and retirees are made to feel secure and valued," he added. PTI
India.com
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Amitabh Bachchan's 'sister', fell in love with a gangster, became his second wife, fought a legal battle after her husband's death, her name is...
The era of 70-80s, when stars used to rule the silver screen. Some stars could not do anything amazing. But their life remained in the headlines. Do you know about that actress who did a few films on screen, but even today, people know her as Amitabh Bachchan's sister? There was a beauty in the 70s. She worked with Big B in the film 'Adalat'. Her father was a famous director. It is said that love does not see anything… something similar happened with her too. Her eyes met with an underworld don, and as soon as her name got associated with him, her career sank so much that she could never get up again. This actress is none other than Heena Kausar, daughter of K Asif, director of films like 'Mughal-e-Azam'. Most people would know Heena Kausar for the film 'Adalat' in which she appeared in the role of Amitabh Bachchan's sister. The song 'Behna O Behna' from this film was a huge hit. After this, she appeared in many films like 'Dharmakanta', 'Naagin', 'Nikaah', 'Kalia', and 'Jail Yatra'. Her film career was on the rise when she fell in love with an underworld don and then everything was ruined. She married underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's right-hand man, Don Mohammad Iqbal Memon i.e. Iqbal Mirchi and left the film world. After marriage, Heena distanced herself from the film industry and settled in London. She became the second wife of Mohammad Iqbal Memon, i.e., Iqbal Mirchi. In 2013, Iqbal Mirchi died of a heart attack. After this, Heena Kausar became completely anonymous. In 2012, she came into the news when the Narcotics Department sealed two flats of Iqbal Mirchi in Mumbai. Heena appealed against this in court, but the court rejected her plea. There is no public information available about where Heena Kausar is today and what she is doing. She has become an actress whose name is now mostly associated with controversies and lost prospects.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This heroine fell in love with a gangster, married an underworld don, disappeared after her husband's death, her name is.., her husband was...
There are many actresses in the Bollywood industry who have left their mark in people's hearts. From power-packed performances to beautiful looks, these actresses include Mandakini, Monica Bedi, and more. However, one thing common between these actresses was their names being linked to underworld dons, which ruined their careers. Today, we will discuss an actress who, in the 1970s, worked with superstars like Amitabh Bachchan on the big screen. Not just that, she was also the daughter of a big director. Rather than her professional life, this actress remained in the headlines due to her personal life. If you are wondering who we are talking about, then the actress is Hina Kausar, daughter of K. Asif, director of films like Mughal-e-Azam. Hina Kausar is one of those actresses who worked in many films but still could not make a name for herself. Most people know her for the film Adalat, in which she played the role of Amitabh Bachchan's sister. The song 'Behna O Behna' from this film was a huge hit. Apart from this, Hina Kausar appeared in films like Naagin, Dharmakanta, Kalia, and Nikaah. But even after working in dozens of films, she could not achieve success. Hina got many films due to her father. However, more than her professional life, Hina was in the news for her personal life. One will be surprised to know that the actress chose to marry the dreaded Indian gangster and underworld figure Iqbal Mirchi, becoming his second wife in 1991. After tying the knot with Iqbal, Hina said goodbye to Bollywood and left the industry. After marriage, Hina shifted to London with Iqbal Mirchi, but in 2013, Iqbal Mirchi died of a heart attack, and Hina was left alone. Hina was last in the news in 2012, when Iqbal Mirchi's two flats in Mumbai were sealed by the Narcotics Department.
South China Morning Post
23-02-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
The cheap medicine drive that could erode trust in China's healthcare system
After years of buying Adalat to control her high blood pressure, Beijing woman Sophie Chen started noticing from 2023 that the medication – produced by German pharmaceutical company Bayer – was gradually disappearing from Chinese public hospitals. Advertisement These days, doctors prescribe her a domestically produced generic version, which costs only 4.27 yuan (59 US cents) per box, as opposed to the 20 yuan (US$2.75) price of the original brand-name drug. However, Chen said that she has noticed more side effects since taking the generic medication, including that it increases her heart rate. With Adalat, coupled with another drug that helps to decrease her heart rate, she could achieve 70 beats per minute. Now it is at 80 or 90, she added. Chen said she was considering other options, including the possibility of paying for branded medicines out of her own pocket in local pharmacies. 'I don't mind using generic drugs, but what if they don't work well in controlling my blood pressure? That would be fatal for me.' Her experience sums up the controversy surrounding China's pharmaceutical procurement reforms. Advertisement There have been several rounds since 2018, most recently in December, that have resulted in incredibly low prices for medicines, including aspirin at less than one US cent per tablet.
