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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
PVTG hamlet in Gumla to get first pucca road soon
1 2 Gumla: Residents of Gamhaarpat, a remote tribal hamlet in Narma panchayat in Netarhat plateau, will finally have access to road. Previously the residents in this once LWE affected region traversed dense forests on foot, a practice continuing since their ancestors settled here centuries ago. The absence of proper roads had hindered development work in this settlement, home to 35 families of Birjiya, a PVTG and Nagesia tribe. Recently, a group of tribal from here had met with Karn Satyarthi, who served as Gumla deputy commissioner till couple of days back, at his office to demand a pucca road. Learning about the woes, he immediately issued the directives. On May 26, team of engineers and officials served the area and prepared a plan of building 1.86km PCC road, which was finally approve before Satyarthi's transfer. Along with the road, residents also demanded water, electricity and irrigation facilities. Engineer Blacius Lakra of rural works department (RWD), which prepared the detailed project report, told TOI, "We have now applied for no objection certificate from the forest department as 700 meters of the project come under it. In a fortnight, tender will be floated."
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
New memorial awaits inauguration in land of bravehearts
Gumla: The district, whose men have left behind a legacy in various branches of the armed forces for more than seven decades, will now have a dedicated memorial in their honour. Veer Smriti Smarak, which has been built within Birsa Munda Park premises in the town, will honour 55 bravehearts, including Param Vir Chakra recipient Lance Naik Albert Ekka, who laid down their lives fighting for the country. Built at a cost of Rs 40 lakh, the structure features a 33-feet high red granite pillar, a grand obelisk around it and three semi-circular walls symbolising the wings of the country's armed forces. All three contain the names of 55 martyrs from the army, paramilitary forces, and Jharkhand police. A triangular structure encompasses the map of India, encircled by grass, flower beds, and standard-sized poles for lighting up the whole masonry work inside the govt owned Birsa park. A brainchild of former deputy commissioner Karn Satyarthi, who was transferred last week, the memorial is already attracting visitors even though it is yet to be formally inaugurated. District sources said plans were being worked out to get the memorial inaugurated by chief minister Hemant Soren in the coming months. "Collection of the names of so many martyrs is unique for this place, as even the learned can't recall the great legacy of the district boasting of producing so many heroes who laid down their lives either on the frontiers for the sake of duty and the nation," said district tourism officer Manoj Kumar. Former DC Satyarthi said, "It was one of my last projects. Gumla has produced so many brave hearts for our country."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gumla DC treks to meet PVTGs
Gumla: Deputy commissioner (DC) Karn Satyarthi conducted his 201st field visit on Monday, trekking 1.4 km through dense forest and uneven terrain to reach Gamharpat, a settlement inhabited by Birjiya PVTG and other tribes near Netarhat in Bishunpur block of Gumla to address their concerns directly. The area was historically a stronghold of extremists. This also marks the DC's 40th visit to a PVTG settlement during his 22-month tenure here so far. "PVTGs needs special care and the administration is reaching out to them to resolve their problems on priority mode," said Satyarthi. At Gamharpat's 35 households, Satyarthi addressed concerns regarding infrastructure, including road construction, school and anganwadi centre repairs, utilities, and documentation issues. He instructed engineers to prepare detailed project reports for road construction and directed authorities to address building repairs and other issues. He encouraged SHG women to pursue training for economic advancement and discussed development plans for five Birjiya PVTG families. Speaking to TOI, the DC said that through such visits, they have been able to solve many problems of villagers on the spot. Ajit Asur, ward member from Kujam-Navatoli, stated, "It was the first time we met the DC and he also reached out to us." Sushma Asur, an intermediate-qualified Asuri language poetess from Sakhuwapani settlement, said, "Residents of our area are happy."
Time of India
10-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gumla resource persons to review primary education
Gumla: The district administration formed four teams under the leadership of to review the academic setup along with physical and financial achievements across the district, said district superintendent of education (DSE) Noor Alam are 100 (CRCs) and 89 cluster resource persons (CRPs) under the school education department's Jharkhand Education Project Council ( JEPC) in the DC Karn Satyarthi said, "CRCs play a strategic role in strengthening, streamlining, and improving the quality of the district's education system. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They not only serve as guiding platforms for teachers but also provide direction to students' learning processes. Therefore, all CRCs have been directed to be transform the 'innovative clusters' into 'centres of innovation' by organising monthly innovation seminars for teachers. Monthly parent-teacher meetings on subject expertise, development, assessment methods, and discussions on academic challenges must be organised at each CRC." "Each CRP will monitor 18 schools besides recording students' attendance, teaching quality, execution of lesson plans and innovative practices in schools," said assistant nodal officer of the Gift of Education initiative, Dildar DC said, "We have to start with primary schooling if we want to drive long-term change through education. We are aiming to expand the programme to all classes instead of classes 10 and 12."Gumla: The district administration formed four teams under the leadership of district education officials to review the academic setup along with physical and financial achievements across the district, said district superintendent of education (DSE) Noor Alam are 100 cluster resource centres (CRCs) and 89 cluster resource persons (CRPs) under the school education department's Jharkhand Education Project Council ( JEPC) in the DC Karn Satyarthi said, "CRCs play a strategic role in strengthening, streamlining, and improving the quality of the district's education system. They not only serve as guiding platforms for teachers but also provide direction to students' learning processes. Therefore, all CRCs have been directed to be transform the 'innovative clusters' into 'centres of innovation' by organising monthly innovation seminars for teachers. Monthly parent-teacher meetings on subject expertise, development, assessment methods, and discussions on academic challenges must be organised at each CRC." "Each CRP will monitor 18 schools besides recording students' attendance, teaching quality, execution of lesson plans and innovative practices in schools," said assistant nodal officer of the Gift of Education initiative, Dildar DC said, "We have to start with primary schooling if we want to drive long-term change through education. We are aiming to expand the programme to all classes instead of classes 10 and 12."
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Blood donation camp held in Gumla
1 2 Gumla : The district administration along with the health department observed World Thalassaemia Day by organising a special blood donation camp at the Sadar Hospital on Thursday. The critical ailment is an inherited blood disorder mostly found in children who need regular blood transfusions. Gumla DC Karn Satyarthi too donated blood and urged people to come forward to donate to help the needy. "A total of 36 units of blood from different groups were collected at the blood donation programme on this occasion," said blood bank in-charge, Rakesh Kumar. Besides the DC, other district and health department officials too donated blood. Satyarthi said, "One unit of blood can save the life of thalassaemia -afflicted persons." He also met thalassaemia afflicted children and distributed toys among Gumla houses a thalassaemia-sickle cell blood transfusion & wellness centre on the Sadar premises. It was opened in collaboration with a Gujarat-based entity named Wishing Factory. "All thalassaemia-diagnosed children undergo two units of blood transfusion every month," Kumar said. "We have around 80 kids suffering from thalassaemia in the district. The health department in Gumla and Wishing Factory are doing everything possible to make their lives a little easier," the DC said.
