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India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Double Dipping Disaster: Bihar Govt Employee Jailed For Holding Two Jobs
Lohra Bhagat worked as a Senior Accountant in the Department of Post and Deputy. Chairman, Bihar State Scheduled Tribe Commission, Patna, from July 2010 and July 2013. During these three years, he drew a salary of Rs 3,41,444 from the Government of India's postal department and Rs 14,87,591 and other miscellaneous expenses, like a leased vehicle of Rs 32,850 per month, from the Government of Bihar. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on March 31, 2014, against Lohra Bhagat and others. The proceedings began on the basis of a complaint alleging that Lohra Bhagat, while serving as Senior Accountant in the office of the Director of Accounts, Patna, Postal Department, during the years 2010-2013, got himself appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Scheduled Tribe Commission in the Government of Bihar. He also functioned on the Bihar government's Scheduled Tribe panel for three years by using forged documents and assumed the name Lalit Bhagat. Therefore, he enjoyed both posts and received a salary from both departments, the CBI said. During the investigation, it was revealed that Lohra Bhagat and Lalit Bhagat are two names of the same person. The Court held that Lohra Bhagat alias Lalit Bhagat, by his above acts of omission and commission, cheated both the Government of India and the Government of Bihar and caused wrongful loss of Rs 3,41,444 and Rs 14,87,591 respectively and corresponding gains to himself. After the investigation, a charge sheet was filed by the CBI on March 31, 2015, against the accused. The Special Court found merit in the charges against the accused and sentenced him accordingly. During the investigation, the CBI also investigated the role of Bihar government functionaries who helped the postal department's employee get himself appointed to the Scheduled Tribe Commission using forged documents.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Around 76,000 Indian startups are women-led: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that around 76,000 start-ups in India today are women-led and a large number of them are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the paradigm of Women-Led Development. Jitendra Singh was addressing the one-day conference titled "Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation", jointly organized by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Bihar, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, of which Singh is the Co-Chairperson. In his address, Jitendra Singh stated that over the last 11 years, the Modi Government has focused its governance architecture around four pillars--the Poor, Farmers, Youth, and Women--with women consistently placed at the top. He said, "Women-centric governance has not only empowered individuals, but reshaped society. What began as targeted welfare has now evolved into institutional leadership." The Minister launched the Jeevika E-Learning Management System App, aimed at providing accessible learning for women, and unveiled the publication titled "Shashakt Mahila, Samriddh Bihar", which celebrates women's contributions to Bihar's progress, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said in an official statement. Jitendra Singh elaborated on the Modi Government's structured and comprehensive approach to women's empowerment, built across four key pillars. The first phase, Access and Inclusion in Institutions, marked a historic shift in India's educational and military landscape. Girls were admitted for the first time into Sainik Schools and the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), breaking age-old barriers. Combat roles in the armed forces were opened to women, with the country now anticipating its first woman Army Chief--an unprecedented milestone in gender-inclusive leadership, as per the ministry. The second phase, Scientific and Technological Empowerment, has empowered women through targeted schemes such as WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), GATI (Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions), CURIE, and the Women Scientist Programme. These initiatives are designed to help women re-enter STEM careers, especially after career breaks. In a focused effort, Patna Women's College in Bihar is set to be adopted under the CURIE scheme for financial and technological support, further advancing the state's leadership in women's empowerment, it added. The third phase, Economic and Social Empowerment, has witnessed a massive scale-up of women's access to financial resources. Over 48 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened for women, while more than 60% of Mudra Yojana beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs. The creation of over 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is transforming rural economies. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, homes registered in women's names are providing not just shelter but also financial and social dignity, the release added. The fourth phase, Workplace Reforms and Legal Sensitivity, has introduced compassionate and inclusive governance measures. These include six-month paid childcare leave for women in government service, pension rights extended to unmarried or divorced dependent daughters, and maternity leave provisions even after stillbirths--demonstrating a humane and progressive legal framework that places women's needs at the center of policymaking, as per the release. Jitendra Singh reiterated that these four pillars collectively represent the Modi Government's unwavering commitment to making women not just beneficiaries, but leaders of India's growth story. Jitendra Singh emphasised that Indian women are no longer passive participants, but strategic leaders across fields like space, civil services, and innovation."From Chandrayaan-3's Kalpana to Aditya-L1's Nigar Shaji, women have led India's space glory," he noted. The Minister also highlighted that the first-ever woman Director General now heads CSIR, with over one-third of CSIR laboratories across India led by women scientists--marking a significant shift in the scientific leadership landscape. India now hosts 1.7 lakh startups, with around 76,000 led by women, generating over 17 lakh jobs, Singh revealed. These are not just urban phenomena--Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including smaller towns in Bihar, are emerging as hotbeds of women-led innovation. "This silent revolution is rewriting India's future, led by first-generation women entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy-makers," he said. Jitendra Singh commended Bihar for its pioneering reforms in advancing women's empowerment, highlighting initiatives such as 50% reservation for women in Panchayats and urban local bodies, and 35% reservation in the state police and civil services. He noted that over 30 lakh women in Bihar have been financially empowered through targeted schemes, with cumulative support exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. Singh urged the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) to document Bihar's successful women-centric governance model into a replicable manual, so that other states across the country can draw inspiration and implement similar transformative reforms. Concluding his remarks, Jitendra Singh called for a fundamental shift in the national mindset, emphasizing that "it is no longer about women's participation--it is about women-led development. The future belongs to women who lead, not just follow." He reaffirmed that the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 will be realized with women at the forefront--in laboratories, legislation, leadership, and everyday life--paving the way for a truly inclusive and aspirational India. The event was also attended by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Textiles; Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; and Shravan Kumar, Bihar's Minister for Rural Development, SN Tripathi DG IIPA, Himanshu Sharma, CEO Jeevika Mission, Pratyay Amrit, Development Commissioner, Bihar and other senior officials.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
76,000 women-led startups across India, including small towns in Bihar: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI: "Women-led development is needed for all-round development of the country," asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a speech not too long ago. The country now has over 1.7 lakh startups, with approximately 76,000 of them led by women. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday highlighted this achievement, stating that these 1.7 lakh startups, including the 76,000 led by women, are generating over 17 lakh jobs. 'These are not just urban phenomena—Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including smaller towns in Bihar, are emerging as hotbeds of women-led innovation. This silent revolution is rewriting India's future, led by first-generation women entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy-makers,' Dr Singh said. He was speaking at a one-day conference titled 'Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation' jointly organised by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Bihar, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, of which Dr Singh is the Co-Chairperson. He stated that India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 would be led by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision under the paradigm of Women-Led Development. Dr Singh emphasised that over the past 11 years, the Modi government has focused its governance around four pillars—the Poor, Farmers, Youth, and Women. He remarked, 'Women-centric governance has not only empowered individuals, but reshaped society. What began as targeted welfare has now evolved into institutional leadership."
The Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Bihar Idea Festival Portal Goes Live: A New Dawn for Bihar Startups
Department of Industries, Govt. of Bihar and YourStory, in partnership with leading institutions, unveiled the Bihar Idea Festival's online portal. Poised to channel 10,000 grassroots ideas into market-ready ventures, the platform promises fresh direction and funding for the state's emerging entrepreneurs. Patna, Bihar, India – Business Wire India The Bihar Idea Festival, an initiative aimed at discovering and supporting emerging startups across the state, driven by ideas, identity, and innovation, has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its new portal, opening a 'significant opportunity for Bihar's startup sector.' Launched a few weeks ago, it is a flagship initiative of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, and YourStory Media, in partnership with JEEViKA, the Chandragupta Institute of Management Patna, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), and IIT Patna. Nitish Mishra, Minister of the Department of Industries along with Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory and Mihir Kumar Singh, Addl. Chief Secretary, Industries Department, launched Bihar Idea Festival Portal today at a press conference held at Vikas Bhawan, Patna. The event was also attended by senior officials from the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, representatives of partner organisations involved in policy and implementation, and experts from the innovation and startup ecosystem. The Bihar Idea Festival seeks to ignite entrepreneurship across Bihar's 38 districts by gathering over 10,000 ideas from young people, students, self-help groups, artisans and farmers. These ideas will get access to pitching for seed funding of Rs 10 lakh under the Bihar Startup Policy and acceleration support of up to Rs 3 lakh. Meanwhile, the initiative's GI Entrepreneurship Mission aims to discover 10 new GI-worthy products, create more than 50,000 market linkages for GI products and One District One Product clusters, and foster local pride through identity-led innovation. Speaking at the event, Industries Minister Nitish Mishra noted, 'Bihar's startup journey is making strong progress. Biharis are known for their 'Out of Box Thinking'. They are extremely hardworking and are often called 'Jugaadu' (resourceful).We will promote these ideas and startups and contribute significantly to realising our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's dream of 'Developed India'. There are immense possibilities for startups in Bihar.' 'Following the lines of 'Lakhpati Didi' and 'Jeevika Didi', women of the state will now also become 'Startup Didis' through this initiative, he explained. With maximum participation, we want the youth and entrepreneurs of the state to contribute not only to Bihar but also to the economic activity of the country. We will empower them by providing all possible help. Now Bihar will also walk hand-in-hand with the world's startup ecosystem,' the Minister remarked. YourStory chief Shradha Sharma expressed gratitude and appreciation for the efforts and support of Honourable Minister Mishra towards the Bihar Idea Festival, which aims to showcase the entrepreneurial ideas emerging from the state. 'We will go to every district of Bihar and show the youth, women, artisans, and farmers there how they can start their own businesses. Our goal is to collect 10,000 startup ideas. Selected startups from these will be given incubation support, mentorship, and funding,' she noted. "Youth of Bihar has innate talent of innovation and entrepreneurship. Through this event, we will try to tap the potential of innovative youths at the grassroots level," said Nikhil Dhanraj Nippanikar, IAS, Director (Handloom and Sericulture). Over the past year, the startup team has helped increase the number of startups in the state. 'This is a moment of pride for the people of the state, startups, entrepreneurs, and youth. So far, there are a total of 1,500 registered startups in the state. This number was 500 just a year ago, which has almost doubled within just one year,' Shekhar Anand, IAS, Director-Technical Development, Industries Department, Government of Bihar, said, adding that this initiative will provide the state's startup ecosystem with fresh direction and impetus. Opportunities for startups The festival comprises district-level events in all 38 districts, a mass mobilisation drive, masterclasses on idea validation, pitch-deck preparation and go-to-market strategy, and a grand finale in Patna. Its GI Entrepreneurship Mission will upskill artisans and producer groups, enable over 50,000 digital storefronts on Flipkart Samarth, Amazon Karigar and ONDC, and uncover new GI-worthy products. The Changemaker Spotlight Series will profile 500 entrepreneurs through reels, blogs, podcasts and a travelling Inspiration Wall, while ShuruKar AI offers an AI-powered WhatsApp mentor, providing multilingual guidance, personalised pitch-document creation and government scheme discovery. Funding and market access support includes wild-card entry to seed-fund pitching rounds under the Bihar Startup Policy, certification of recognition by the Industries Department, acceleration grants of up to Rs 3 lakh, access to the Bharat Project Fund, government schemes, CSR opportunities and a deep mentorship network. By project's end, out of 10,000 ideas collected across all districts, the top 100 ideas will pitch at the festival's VC/investor mixer; and leading startups will gain wild-card entry to the Rs 10 lakh seed-fund pitching round. The top ten founders will receive scholarships on the PGDM (Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture creation) course at CIMP, while the top 25 startups will join TiE Patna's Startup Nurture Programme. Bihar's traditional businesses will be showcased with dedicated market linkages, 100 products from Jeevika women will feature at the festival, and GI products will be promoted through curated market connections. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Shri Nitish Mishra, Hon'ble Minister, Department of Industries; Sri Mukul Kumar Gupta, IAS, Director (Industries) ; Sri Nikhil Dhanraj Nippanikar, IAS, Director (Food Processing); Prof. Rana Singh, Director, CIMP and Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, joined Startup E-Cell members and aspiring entrepreneurs at the official launch of the Bihar Idea Festival portal at Vikas Bhawan, Patna. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Al Bawaba
16-02-2025
- Al Bawaba
Adolf Hitler X account with government verification checkmark sparks controversy
ALBAWABA - An X account under the name "Adolf Hitler" suddenly appeared with a grey verification checkmark, which distinct government or multilateral organisation account, causing mass controversy on social media. Also Read Did Kanye West deactivate his X account amid Taylor Swift's post? According to social media accounts, the Adolf Hitler X account showed the description "Make Germany Great Again." in addition to, "Decentralisation is what will help me implement my plans." The person behind the account is unknown, however, many said since it has a grey checkmark, it could belong to a German official and someone hacked the account and changed the name citing that it reads that the X profile was created in 2017. Many reports allegedly said that the account might belong to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The account was rapidly deleted by the X management team, but screenshots showed that the account was followed by over 56,000 people; however, it only followed 3 X accounts. Before being shut down by X management, the account rechanged the name from Idlof Hitler to "'Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar' (India)." Many debates were launched online after the alleged Adolf Hitler X account was created. A person claimed that the account could belong to X owner and American Businessman Elon Musk. Another also wrote: "Make Germany Great Again. Yep, that's Elon the clown." Meanwhile, a person on X commented: "I don't know what to believe anymore!!!! Indian Hitler is trying to make India's water great!!!" Another said: "lol, it's ALWAYS an Indian behind these accounts."
