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Deccan Herald
06-08-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Bengaluru: Nightingales Medical Trust's free elder care training programme marks 25 years
A free training and certification programme in elderly care, run by Bengaluru-based Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT), has entered its 25th year.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Non-motorised transport projects in Kochi remain incomplete
The alleged delay in clearing encroachments on arterial roads and in acquiring small tracts of land has resulted in the redevelopment of drains, footpaths, and allied infrastructure on Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road (KK Road) and a couple of other arterial roads coming to a grinding halt. They were taken up years ago under a French-aided ₹111-crore non-motorised transport (NMT) project. The project was envisaged on either side of the Aluva-Thripunithura metro corridor and included key arterial roads like KK Road and Hospital Road. KK Road, owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), has even otherwise been hogging headlines for the wrong reasons due to the alleged delay on the part of the government in according sanction to execute a ₹2.50-crore resurfacing work. This also attracted the ire of the Kerala High Court, with a few motorists who met with accidents after they were caught unawares by the potholes seeking the court's intervention to make it a safe and motorable corridor. Incomplete NMT work While the road ought to be maintained by the GCDA, the agency had temporarily handed over drains and footpaths on either side to Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) for being redeveloped as part of the metro agency's NMT project that was aided by AFD, a French agency that had extended a loan for the metro's Aluva-MG Road-Thripunithura phase one project. As such, only 70 % of the redevelopment work is over. Sources in the GCDA said that KMRL 'ran out of funds' on completing 70% of the redevelopment work. 'It is now up to either the GCDA or the Kochi Corporation, to whom the GCDA is expected to hand over KK Road, to complete the rest of the NMT project. For this, either of these agencies would have to acquire small tracts of land at eight places in the corridor and also remove encroachers. KMRL could easily have completed NMT works on rest of the stretches on either side of Katrikadavu bridge,' they added. Meanwhile, KMRL sources said the funds that AFD had allotted for the NMT project had lapsed due to delay on the part of the GCDA in handing over the necessary land and in clearing encroachers at a few places. 'There is little progress, though meetings were held in this regard,' they said. KMRL hopeful KMRL's Managing Director Loknath Behera said that the metro agency was trying to get 'unspent' NMT funds from AFD. 'Once we get the funds, some of the unfinished projects will be attended to,' he added. KMRL's NMT project on the Manorama Junction-Vyttila-Pettah stretch too is incomplete due to undue delay on the part of the Kochi Corporation and the Public Works department in clearing encroachments.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
WB-ADB joint mission begins in Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), in coordination with Amaravati Development Corporation Ltd. (ADCL), hosted the inaugural day of the World Bank-Asian Development Bank (WB-ADB) Joint Implementation Support Mission in Amaravati on Monday. The meetings focused on project implementation progress, capacity-building, and infrastructure and governance reforms. The plenary session was chaired by APCRDA Commissioner K Kanna Babu, with Additional Commissioners G Surya Sai Praveenchand and Mallarapu Naveen, alongside ADCL officials, World Bank and ADB delegates, and project consultants. APCRDA presented updates on manpower, project milestones, and mission goals. The transport session included presentations by BRTS consultants on Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT), with APCRDA and ADCL engineering teams participating in technical reviews. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) progress was discussed, with PwC and APCRDA showcasing ongoing and potential models.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- The Hindu
70% elder abuse complaints in last 3 years were against family members: helpline data
Around 70% elder abuse complaints reported in the last three years (2022 - 2025) were against family members, according to data from the Elders Helpline, a toll free number (1090) which is a joint project of Bengaluru City police and Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT), supported by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens. This data was revealed on Saturday ahead of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed on June 15 every year globally to spotlight the issue of elder abuse, which includes physical, emotional, financial, and sexual harm, as well as neglect. The data showed that sons rank consistently as primary perpetrators, followed by daughters-in-law and other close relatives. 'The leading causes of abuse include disputes related to property and financial matters, alongside caregiving burdens and a growing lack of adjustment within multi-generational households, highlighting intergenerational tensions and the urgent need for elder-sensitive support systems,' said Radha S. Murthy, managing trustee, NMT. NMT, in association with Elders Helpline, had organised a public awareness campaign against elder abuse on June 14. The event featured street plays and a roadshow from Shivajinagar to KR market, aiming to raise public awareness and promote community-level action. Flagging off the campaign, Nataraj S., Joint Director of the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, stated, 'Our culture is to value our elders. There is an urgent need to protect and take collective action against elder abuse.' S Premkumar Raja, Co-founder and Secretary of NMT, lamented, 'Generally in India, we think that old age home is a solution for the problems of the elderly. However, that is not the ideal solution. Elders always want to be part of their families and society.' Further commenting on elder abuse, he said, 'Sadly, since most of the time the abusers are family members, the problem is hidden.' It was also revealed during the event that since its inception in 2002, the helpline has received over 2,73,600 calls and walk-ins have registered more than 15,000 complaints. More than 69% of the cases have been resovled and 44,500 counselling sessions have been conducted. Registration for Ayush Vaya Vandana Card To assist the elderly, the Elders Helpline – composed of social workers, counsellors, legal professionals and police personnel – will be initiating a registration help desk for issuing 'Ayush Vaya Vandana Card' for elders over 70 years. Registrations will be conducted by prior appointment once a week on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card is a specialised health and welfare card under the Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens, particularly those aged 70 and above.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City cyclists urge CM to lift ban on cycling
Kolkata: Cyclists in Kolkata rallied behind chief minister Mamata Banerjee, hailing her visionary Sabuj Sathi scheme that distributed over 1.15 crore bicycles to girl students across Bengal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a heartfelt open letter, cycling enthusiasts and advocacy groups appealed to the CM to go a step further by lifting restrictions on bicycle use across city roads and formally recognising cycles as a legitimate, non-polluting mode of transport in the urban mobility landscape. The appeal comes amidst growing concern over police-imposed restrictions that prohibit cyclists from using several arterial roads in Kolkata. These curbs, according to the letter jointly signed by organisations, including Kolkata Cycle Samaj, BYCS, Cyclology India, Nagarik Mancha, and Sabuj Mancha, run counter to the spirit of Sabuj Sathi, a scheme globally recognised for its environmental and social impact. "Bicycles are not a problem—they are the solution," reads the letter. "The ban on cycles contradicts the CM's pioneering vision, and it disproportionately harms livelihood cyclists who rely on this humble, sustainable vehicle to support their families." Recent studies back the cyclists' claim. A speed-mapping analysis found cycles outperforming motor vehicles on 60% of Kolkata's congested corridors. In high-traffic zones like Tollygunge Phari, cycles matched or exceeded the average bus and car speeds during peak hours. Health and mobility experts are echoing the urgency of policy change. "Kolkata has already made strides by integrating non-motorised transport into its mobility plans," said Anumita Roychowdhury, a mobility expert from CSE. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The next big leap is implementation—designing our cities for people, not just cars." The Sabuj Sathi initiative, implemented by the West Bengal SC/ST Development and Finance Corporation, not only empowered students but also made a substantial dent in the state's carbon footprint. According to data from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Sabuj Sathi cyclists saved nearly 8.4 million tonnes of CO₂ between 2013 and 2022—valued at over Rs 750 crore in climate benefits. Despite having one of the highest rates of walking and cycling commutes among Indian cities, Kolkata lags in infrastructure. Cycle parking at metro hubs, protected bike lanes, and designated corridors are either missing or inadequate. "Kolkata's compact layout makes it ideal for cycling," said Satanjib Gupta, bicycle mayor of Kolkata. "It's time we stop penalising cyclists and instead invest in making streets safer and more inclusive. " Christopher Gerber, Ajay Mittal, Inspector Prosenjit Chakraborty of Kolkata Police, and others pointed to promising examples across Indian cities like Chennai, where 40% of streets are earmarked for walking and cycling, with Rs 200 crore allocated for NMT in 2025. Pune, where 15% of the transport budget is for NMT, integrates public bicycle sharing with bus networks. Bengaluru, where Safe School Zones and dedicated cycle corridors are say Kolkata now stands at a crossroads—quite literally. "This is a choice between choking in traffic or moving towards a healthier, accessible, and more breathable city," said Sanjiv Gopal from Asar. "Cycling must no longer be treated as an afterthought in policy and planning."
