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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal cabinet approves reforms in edu & public safety
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a series of decisions aimed at strengthening technical education, public safety, child protection and administrative efficiency in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The cabinet was chaired by CM Pema Khandu. To boost technical education, the cabinet approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the Toru govt engineering college in Papum Pare district, an official statement said. The cabinet also approved the raising of the 6th Indian Reserve Battalion to enhance internal security infrastructure. The state currently has two state armed police battalions and five IR battalions. The addition of a new battalion will augment policing capacity, improve public safety, maintain law and order, and reduce reliance on central armed police forces. This will also generate employment opportunities to eligible local youths from the state, it said. It also approved the adoption of model guidelines for support persons under Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific modifications. The revised guidelines provide for one support person per 10 cases to assist child victims during pre-trial and trial stages, while detailing the qualifications, selection process, duties, and responsibilities of such personnel. To ensure fair and transparent allocation of govt quarters, the state cabinet approved new guidelines to streamline the allotment process for general pool govt quarters in the state capital and districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This measure aims to curb encroachment, misuse of quarters and promote accountability. The cabinet also approved the creation of three posts of deputy director (prosecution), 10 posts of assistant director (prosecution), and 18 posts of clerical staff in the directorate of prosecution. It also approved the revision of the pay matrix levels of public prosecutor, additional public prosecutor and assistant public prosecutor posts to maintain pay parity in line with govt norms. The cabinet also approved creation of 10 posts under the directorate of civil aviation.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal Pradesh to raise new armed police battalion to boost internal security
Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the raising of a new Arunachal Armed Police Battalion (AAPBN) to bolster internal security and reduce reliance on Central Armed Police Forces. This India Reserve battalion can be deployed nationwide if required by the MHA. The decision aims to enhance policing capacity, improve public safety, and create employment opportunities for local youths. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: To further strengthen internal security, the Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday decided to raise another Arunachal Armed Police Battalion ( AAPBN ).This was announced after the state cabinet approved the raising of another AAPBN for additional security in the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by chief minister Pema Khandu. The new AAPBN would be the India Reserve (IR) battalion and it can be deployed in any state of the country, if the MHA from the CMO office said that Arunachal Pradesh currently has seven AAPBNs, including five IR battalions."The addition of a new battalion would significantly strengthen policing capacity, improve public safety, maintain law and order, and reduce dependency on Central Armed Police Forces. This would also generate employment opportunities for eligible local youths from the state," an official cabinet also approved the adoption of Model Guidelines for Support Persons under Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific revised guidelines provide for one support person per ten cases to assist child victims during pre-trial and trial stages, the CMO official said.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Arunachal introduces trained 'support persons' to aid child victims during legal process
GUWAHATI: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday approved the adoption of model guidelines for 'support persons' under Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific modifications. Trained support persons will help children who are victims of crimes, including sexual abuse, and often feel scared, confused and alone during police investigations and court trials. Sharing the details, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said one trained person would support every 10 child victims. 'They'll guide the child through medical checks, police questions, and court hearings, and make sure the child feels safe, heard, and not alone,' the chief minister said, adding that Arunachal made changes to suit local needs and ensure better help. Khandu also stated that this step would ensure that children get the emotional and practical support they need to face the legal process with dignity. 'This will ensure a child-friendly justice process, offer emotional and legal support to child victims and enhance protection for vulnerable children in court proceedings,' he further stated. The cabinet also approved several significant decisions aimed at strengthening technical education, public safety and administrative efficiency. It approved the raising of an India Reserve Battalion. The state currently has two State Armed Police Battalions and five India Reserve Battalions. 'The addition of a new battalion will significantly augment policing capacity, improve public safety, maintain law and order, and reduce reliance on Central Armed Police Forces. This will also generate employment opportunities for eligible local youth,' a government statement said. Taking to X, Khandu wrote, 'In today's cabinet, we focused on what matters: generating revenue, maintaining strong fiscal health, and unlocking the potential of our natural resources like hydropower. With a steady focus on revenue and fiscal discipline, we've put ourselves in a strong position to create more jobs and opportunities for our youth.'
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Arunachal Cabinet approves key reforms in education, child safety and governance
To augment internal security infrastructure, the cabinet sanctioned the raising of the 6th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Among the major decisions, the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the Government Engineering College at Toru in Papum Pare district to bolster technical education in the state. Itanagar, Jul 18 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a series of crucial decisions aimed at strengthening technical education, boosting internal security, enhancing child protection, ensuring transparent housing allocation, and improving administrative efficiency across departments. Arunachal Pradesh currently has two state armed police battalions (AAPBNs) and five IR Battalions. The addition of the new battalion is expected to enhance policing capacity, ensure better law and order, reduce dependency on Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and create employment opportunities for eligible local youths. In a key move towards child protection, the cabinet adopted the model guidelines for support persons under Section 39 of the POCSO Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific modifications. These guidelines mandate one support person per 10 cases to assist child victims during pre-trial and trial stages, and also detail their qualifications, selection procedures, duties, and responsibilities. To streamline the allotment of general pool government quarters in the state capital and districts, the cabinet approved new guidelines. This measure is aimed at curbing encroachment, misuse of quarters, and ensuring greater transparency and accountability. Strengthening the legal infrastructure, the cabinet approved the creation of three posts of deputy director (prosecution), 10 posts of assistant director (prosecution), and 18 clerical staff positions in the directorate of prosecution. Existing additional public prosecutors will be redesignated as deputy directors. Additionally, the pay matrix levels of public prosecutor, additional public prosecutor, and assistant public prosecutor have been revised to maintain parity with government norms. As part of cadre restructuring in the directorate of forensic science at the police training centre (PTC) Banderdewa, the cabinet approved amendments to the Recruitment Rules for Scientist-E, Scientist-D, Scientist-C, and laboratory assistant posts, including change in nomenclature and revision of pay structures. Further, to boost civil aviation operations in the state, the cabinet approved the creation of 10 new posts under the Directorate of Civil Aviation. It also cleared the transfer of veterinary officer posts from the rural development department to the animal husbandry, veterinary and dairy development (AHVⅅ) department. These wide-ranging approvals reflect the government's ongoing commitment to improving public service delivery, strengthening governance systems, generating employment, and safeguarding citizen welfare. PTI UPL UPL MNB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal Cabinet approves key reforms in education, child safety and governance
The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved key decisions. These decisions aim to improve technical education and internal security. Child protection measures are strengthened. Housing allocation will be more transparent. Administrative efficiency across departments is a priority. New posts are created in various sectors. These changes reflect the government's commitment to public service and citizen welfare. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a series of crucial decisions aimed at strengthening technical education , boosting internal security, enhancing child protection, ensuring transparent housing allocation, and improving administrative efficiency across the major decisions, the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu , approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the Government Engineering College at Toru in Papum Pare district to bolster technical education in the augment internal security infrastructure, the cabinet sanctioned the raising of the 6th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Arunachal Pradesh currently has two state armed police battalions (AAPBNs) and five IR addition of the new battalion is expected to enhance policing capacity, ensure better law and order, reduce dependency on Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and create employment opportunities for eligible local a key move towards child protection, the cabinet adopted the model guidelines for support persons under Section 39 of the POCSO Act, 2012, with necessary state-specific guidelines mandate one support person per 10 cases to assist child victims during pre-trial and trial stages, and also detail their qualifications, selection procedures, duties, and streamline the allotment of general pool government quarters in the state capital and districts, the cabinet approved new guidelines. This measure is aimed at curbing encroachment, misuse of quarters, and ensuring greater transparency and the legal infrastructure, the cabinet approved the creation of three posts of deputy director (prosecution), 10 posts of assistant director (prosecution), and 18 clerical staff positions in the directorate of additional public prosecutors will be redesignated as deputy directors. Additionally, the pay matrix levels of public prosecutor, additional public prosecutor, and assistant public prosecutor have been revised to maintain parity with government part of cadre restructuring in the Directorate of Forensic Science at the police training centre (PTC) Banderdewa, the cabinet approved amendments to the Recruitment Rules for Scientist-E, Scientist-D, Scientist-C, and laboratory assistant posts, including change in nomenclature and revision of pay to boost civil aviation operations in the state, the cabinet approved the creation of 10 new posts under the Directorate of Civil Aviation. It also cleared the transfer of veterinary officer posts from the rural development department to the animal husbandry, veterinary and dairy development (AHVⅅ) wide-ranging approvals reflect the government's ongoing commitment to improving public service delivery, strengthening governance systems, generating employment, and safeguarding citizen welfare
