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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Illegal sand mining rampant in CG under patronage of cops, mining officials: LoP
Raipur: The Opposition on Tuesday raised the hot-button issue of illegal sand mining in the Assembly during Zero Hour. Leader of Opposition, Dr Charandas Mahant, said that illegal sand mining was rampant across the state, allegedly under the patronage of police and mining officials. He cited instances of firing at mining sites and people being run over by trucks, demanding an immediate discussion on the matter. However, Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh rejected the admissibility of a discussion on the issue, leading to a walkout by the Opposition. MLA Devendra Yadav pointed out that even journalists were not safe, alleging widespread collusion in illegal sand mining operations and calling for a discussion. Baghel cited incidents of violence, including shootings, in the Speaker's own district, underscoring the importance of a discussion. Speaker Dr Raman Singh informed the House that the notice for adjournment was received on Tuesday and subsequently rejected the admissibility of a discussion. Following this, the Opposition staged a walkout from Assembly.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh join 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' plantation drive
Nava Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 14 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Assembly Speaker Raman Singh on Monday took part in a tree plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign, held at the premises of the new state Legislative Assembly building in Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended warm greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh for the Shravan month. 'Heartfelt congratulations to everyone for the Shraavan month. May Lord Shiva's blessings continue to shower upon Chhattisgarh, and may there be prosperity in Chhattisgarh... Today, we have all come to the new Legislative Assembly premises... Everyone has planted trees here,' Deo told reporters. Reacting on the same event, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh said the plantation drive symbolized a collective commitment to environmental responsibility. Assembly speaker said to reporters, 'Today is the first Monday of Shravan month and on this auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister has expressed his wish that under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, trees should be planted in the Assembly premises in the presence of all the MLAs, all the ministers and our colleagues. Today, in the presence of everyone, a massive tree plantation campaign has taken place, and this is going to become our green campus.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, an unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers. This campaign was inaugurated on June 5, 2024. He urged citizens across the country to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign by planting at least one tree in their mother's name. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat ranked second nationwide, with the successful plantation of 17.48 crore saplings as part of this initiative. (ANI)
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Waive off CAT requirement & raise age bar as per Aug 2024 notice for CM fellowship'
Raipur: Student Welfare Association Chhattisgarh has written to the governor, CM and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur submitting a few suggestions for consideration regarding the eligibility criteria for candidates applying for CM's Good Governance Fellowship. It has been revived by the Vishnu Deo Sai govt after a stall for five years during the previous govt. "In the spirit of making this programme more inclusive and impactful, we respectfully submit some suggestions for your consideration regarding the eligibility criteria for the fellowship," said Gaurav Sharma, a members of the association. The association demanded that the age bar for the fellowship be raised as per the Aug 2024 notification of the state govt which raised the age bar for state candidates in govt jobs, The current age cap may inadvertently limit participation by experienced professionals, they said. "Given that the Fellowship was not operational during 2022,2023, and 2024, many eligible candidates may not possess a valid CAT score. We therefore request that the CAT requirement be waived for this cycle and suggest the adoption of an alternative assessment as the CAT requirement has been included for the first time and it wasn't mandatory earlier," the association said. Further, they proposed that applicants with prior work experience in relevant fields such as govt sector, development sector, public policy, rural development, agriculture, renewable energy, education, public health, and climate change be given additional weightage/preference. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Recently, a delegation of the association met with Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh and finance minister O P Choudhary on the issue. While the Speaker assured to looking into the matter, the finance minister told the delegation that he will talk to the officer concerned on the matter. The initiative was launched by the govt of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur during the tenure of former CM Dr Raman Singh. The programme aims to engage young professionals from the state in governance and policy-making processes, fostering a cadre of skilled individuals dedicated to state's development. As per the current admission structure, a candidate who appeared for the CAT examination in 2022, 2023, or 2024 and meets the minimum required score will be eligible to apply for the Fellowship. Based on the CAT scores, IIM Raipur will then shortlist candidates for the two-year MBA in Public Policy and Governance programme. The Student Welfare Association questioned the rationale behind limiting eligibility to CAT scores from only the past three years. "Candidates who appeared for CAT before 2022 and meet the minimum criteria should also be considered eligible to apply for the CM's Fellowship," Sharma said. "Earlier, a CAT score was not mandatory for selection," he said, adding, "The CAT criterion has been included in the eligibility requirements for the first time this year."
