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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Webinar held on registering old age homes, women's homes, and hostels on e-Sevai portal
The Department of Social Welfare and SimpleGov organised a webinar on how to apply for services that are available on the e-Sevai portal. The webinar focused on three services – registration of old age homes, registration and licence for homes for women; and licence for working women's hostels. Many NGOs, especially those in the hostel industry, took part in the webinar. Last month, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched SimpleGov, which has simplified the process of availing various services and schemes offered by the government. P.W.C. Davidar, Advisor (Digital and Simplified Governance) to Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TneGA), explained how easy it was to obtain licences now. 'For those who don't have access to the internet, they can visit the nearest e-Sevai centre. We have done away with the practice of asking for unnecessary documents. One can now download the licences online,' he said. 'All necessary documents can be uploaded by the applicants themselves. Once the payment is done, they can check the status and download the certificates,' Mr. Davidar said. The validity of some of the licences have been extended. For instance, the licence for Homes for Women is now valid for 10 years. In the case of old age homes, if there are fewer than 20 people operating under a cooperative model and supporting each other, registration is not required. However, if they operate as a trust, registration is mandatory. Obtaining sanitation and fire certificates has also been simplified. In the case of a public building licence, any empanelled engineer can provide a structural soundness certificate. For hostels obtaining new licences, renewal and closure can be done online. In case the application has been returned, its status can be checked online. All information related to these services is available on where registration can also be done. Homes for women are run by NGOs to provide shelter, food, clothing, counselling, training, medical support and legal aid to women in difficult circumstances. The registration of such homes is mandatory to ensure proper regulation, monitoring, and adherence to standards for the safety and well-being of the residents. Registration of old age homes is mandatory to ensure proper regulation, monitoring, and compliance with standards for the welfare of elderly residents. It prevents exploitation, ensures quality care, and allows homes to avail government benefits or subsidies. Registration also promotes accountability and transparency.
Rakyat Post
28-05-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
7-Month-Old Dies At Daycare: Parents Dropped Off A Healthy Baby, Received Death Notice An Hour Later
Subscribe to our FREE What began as a routine morning drop-off at a local nursery ended in an unthinkable tragedy for a young couple. Their seven-month-old son, Muammar Aidil, passed away suddenly, leaving his parents devastated and seeking answers. Aidil Khalid, 41, and his wife Nur Farihah Meor Mazli, 29, both practising lawyers, dropped their seemingly healthy and energetic son at the daycare centre at 9:20 AM on Monday (26 May). 'He was his usual cheerful self that morning,' Aidil recalled, fighting back tears during an interview with the press. Just the night before, he was playing happily with our cat. There were absolutely no warning signs. The Call No Parent Wants to Receive The morning's normalcy was shattered when Nur Farihah received an urgent call from the nursery shortly after leaving. Their son had suddenly lost consciousness, with milk emerging from his nose. In a panic, she rushed back to the facility and immediately transported him to a nearby private hospital. Despite the medical staff's intensive 40-minute resuscitation efforts, they couldn't save the infant's life. The couple had carefully chosen this legally registered nursery and had only been sending Muammar there for two months, with no previous incidents. 'We did our due diligence,' Aidil explained, noting that the facility cared for several other infants and had all proper certifications. A Morning That Changed Everything Rather than making accusations, the grieving parents are processing the devastating news that their only child died from choking on food and milk while at the daycare. Wangsa Maju Deputy District Police Chief, Superintendent Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab, confirmed the autopsy result. Police are continuing their investigation under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001. While the cause of death is now known, this incident has led to discussions about feeding practices and safety measures in Malaysian daycares. As investigators work to understand the full circumstances of this tragedy, the young couple faces the unimaginable task of coming to terms with their son's death. Their story is a sobering reminder of the vital importance of stringent safety protocols in childcare settings. Licensed Daycare Continues Operations: Investigation Underway The facility, located in Taman Danau Kota, Kuala Lumpur, remains operational. It is confirmed to be fully registered with the Department of Social Welfare (JKM), holding a valid license that extends through 23 January 2030. Department of Social Welfare Director-General Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan revealed that the centre recently renewed its registration this January. 'We're working closely with police to gather preliminary information,' he stated, adding that the department will conduct a transparent investigation into the incident. The daycare is licensed to care for up to 51 children and currently serves 36. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi gets government working women's hostel
The coastal town of Thoothukudi, attracting women across Tamil Nadu and other States, as they work in government and private sector, got its government working women's hostel on Wednesday The working women's hostel, established by the Department of Social Welfare at Teachers' Colony here, can accommodate 18 guests, who have to pay ₹2,000 a month. Minister for Social Welfare P. Geetha Jeevan said working women would be allowed to stay in the government working women's hostels, christened 'Thozhi', on a monthly and even daily basis, and women having kids would also be allowed to stay with their children. As 13 working women's hostels had been established in 11 districts across Tamil Nadu so far, a total of 1,300 women working in various places after leaving their home towns had been guaranteed safe and pleasant stay. Moreover, similar facilities to come up at Thiruvannamalai, Hosur, St.. Thomas Mount in Chennai, on an outlay of ₹35 crore and ₹107.95 crore had been allocated in the current fiscal for establishing working women's hostels in 10 more places, Ms. Geetha said. These hostels have been equipped with biometric attendance, CCTV cameras, wifi, water from reverse osmosis plants, televisions, food, round the clock security etc. Since Tamil Nadu has more number of working women in the country, the Tamil Nadu government was creating these hostels across the State to ensure their safe stay, said Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi, who also handed over sewing machines to 50 women on the occasion. District Collector K. Elambahavath, Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, Mayor Jegan Periyasamy and District Social Welfare Officer Premalatha were present.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Survey to collect data on Scheduled Castes to be intensified in Mandya
The survey to collect relevant data on Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Mandya district that commenced on May 5th will be intensified, said Deputy Commissioner Kumar. He also directed the officials to expedite the process. The survey is being conducted following a directive of the one-man inquiry commission led by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das regarding the classification of internal reservation within the Scheduled Castes. Dr. Kumar said that Mandya only reported 26% progress with regard to the gathering of SC data, and hence, directed the officials to expedite the process. In all, 1,889 enumerators have been appointed for the survey in the district and during the exercise, tahsildars, taluk executive officers, block education officers, and nodal officers also visit the sites where enumerators are carrying out the survey and conduct spot inspection. The staff engaged in the survey will report directly to the district administration, and a deadline was set to complete the survey in all Scheduled Caste households in the district within the next three days, according to Dr. Kumar. He noted that as per the 2011 census, there are 61,423 Scheduled Caste households in the district. However, surveys have so far covered only 15,973 households, and therefore described the progress of the exercise as slack. The Deputy Commissioner, who held a review meeting with officials on Friday, also met leaders of the SC community in Mandya district. He said the exercise should entail visiting every household in the district. There should not be a single instance of any Scheduled Caste family being left out of the caste survey for any reason, the Deputy Commissioner said. He directed that tahsildars and officials from the Department of Social Welfare in each taluk must monitor daily progress and ensure 100% completion apart from ensuring that the census staff achieve their daily targets. Additional Deputy Commissioner B.C. Shivanand Murthy, Deputy Director of the Department of Women and Child Welfare, and others were present at the meeting.
Deccan Herald
06-05-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
KREIS schools: A model to emulate
The recently announced SSLC results have thrown light on a remarkable yet often overlooked story – that of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). While the overall SSLC pass percentage in the state rose to 62.34% -- a 9% improvement from last year-- KREIS schools have soared far beyond, achieving an exceptional 91% pass rate. This is not just a statistical achievement, it is a demonstration of what can be achieved when government officers are committed and systems are managed with purpose. KREIS, which currently runs 821 schools under the Department of Social Welfare, educates over two lakh students, from the most marginalised communities, including those from nomadic tribes, families of sanitation workers, former Devadasis, rescued bonded labourers, and other underprivileged backgrounds. Many are first-generation learners and despite significant hurdles, they have secured 34.10% distinctions and 55.90% first-class results. With the average scores increasing from 72% last year to 78% this year, the institutions even bagged 71 ranks, including the prestigious third rank success is a testament to the commitment of teachers and administrators. Their collective leadership demonstrates that with focussed governance, even the most underprivileged students can achieve excellence when provided with the right support and direction. However, this achievement also raises an urgent question: If such excellence can be achieved by KREIS schools serving some of the most disadvantaged children, why do regular government schools still linger at a 63% pass rate?.The key differentiator appears to be the comprehensive support system inherent in the KREIS model. These fully residential institutions provide students with everything they need, from basic needs like toothbrushes to essential learning material like textbooks, all free of cost. This holistic approach allows students from Grades 6 to 12 to concentrate solely on their education in an environment that nurtures both academic growth and a strong sense of self-worth. Karnataka should build on this success and expand KREIS schools by leveraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to bring much-needed funding into infrastructure, technology, and student welfare. When students from oppressed communities are provided such all-around support, they not only excel academically but also develop the confidence to aim higher in their career paths. The government should continue to empower committed leadership, scale this successful model, and ensure every child in Karnataka has access to quality education. KREIS has shown us what is possible. Other states should take note, while Karnataka should ensure that this shining example becomes a norm, not an exception.
