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February 15, 2008

 

BADAL ASSAILS CENTRE FOR HIKE IN THE PRICES IN PATROL AND DIESEL

Chandigarh February 15:-

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal decried the Government of India's decision for raising the price of Petrol by Rs. 2 per liter and Diesel by Rs. 1 per liter by immediate effect.

Coming down heavily on the centre for this unwarranted hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, Mr. Badal said that it would badly hit both the farming and transport sector in the state. He said that Centre should not have taken this decision in haste rather realized the pathetic economic condition of the farming community which was already in distressed due to the high cost of agriculture inputs and low marginal returns.

"The recent hike in the prices in petrol and diesel would further aggravate the woes of both the farmers as well as common man", rued Mr. Badal.


NOC WAIVED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF POWER LOAD TO EXISTING INDUSTRY-KALIA

Chandigarh, February 15:

A major relief was provided by Mr. Manoranjan Kalia, Local Government and Industries Minister to the industrialists of the State after accepting the long pending demand of the existing industry regarding enhancement in Power Load.

Existing industry of Punjab had been facing problem since long for getting enhancement in load because, Punjab State Electricity Board does not provide enhancement in load without getting prior No Objection Certificate from the concerned Municipal Committees/Corporations. Many cases have been lying pending in the PSEB.

Today, in the meeting of senior officers of the Department of Industries & Commerce, Power, Local Government and Punjab State Electricity Board convened by Minister, this issue was discussed and it was decided that henceforth PSEB shall provide the enhancement in load to the Existing industry without getting No Objection Certificate from the concerned Municipal Committee/Corporation


BADAL CALLS UPON VCs TO RUN ADD ON JOB ORIENTED COURSES

CHANDIGARH FEBRUARY 15:

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal called upon the Vice Chancellors of all the universities in the state to start add on job oriented courses at the graduation and post graduation level to improve the chances of employability of the youth in context of the state government's vision for employment generation thereby targeting 50000 job opportunities and 25000 self employed jobs every year.

Presiding over a meeting to discuss the strategy for 'improving the employability of Punjabi youth' in the state here on Thursday, Mr.Badal asked the vice chancellors to chalk out an action programme to impart education in vocational training to the students along with the routine graduate and post graduate courses so that they could either self employed or gainfully employed in the government or private sectors. He said that the students would be awarded certificate or diploma for these add on courses. The Chief Minister pointed out that since there was a limited scope for government jobs and such courses could easily fill up the void created by the non availability of sufficient jobs in the government sector. These students could be easily absorbed in the priority private sectors which had a tremendous scope for skilled youth in hospitality & tourism, aviation, security training, retail, media & entertainment, transport & auto industry, construction, textile industry, production & light engineering and soft skills for all sectors.

The Chief Minister also directed the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University to start short term courses for the students of 10+2 at the block level to impart training so that they could undertake private practices as veterinary assistants to earn their livelihood. Mr.Badal asked the Finance department to provide Rs.10 crore from the Additional Central Assistance given by Planning Commission of India for skilled development centers to run these courses after identifying each block from Majha, Malwa and Doaba region.

The Chief Minister also directed the Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences to run special short term courses at the level of 10+2 and graduation in hospital/healthcare management, semi-skilled hospital workers, assistant to paramedics, medical transcription, nursing, pharmacy and medical representatives to ensure better chances of employability for our youth. He also asked the Employment Generation & Training department to chalk out capsules courses in law for property dealers, deed writers, revenue record appreciation, munshies for advocates, court readers and legal transcription. Likewise, Mr.Badal also asked the authorities of Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana to start add on courses for the skilled/ semi skilled extension workers for agricultural inputs, insecticides/ pesticides/ fertilizers, agricultural implements, marketing, processing, packaging, organic and bio-tech faming.

The Chief Minister directed the Secretary Employment Generation & Technical Education NS Kalsi to shortly convene a joint meeting of all the vice chancellors to further finalize the modalities for commencing these add on courses from the next academic session.

Prominent amongst others who were present in the meeting included Vice Chairman State Planning Board Dr.JS Bajaj, Chief Secretary RI Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister DS Guru, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister KJS Cheema besides Director Dr.B.R.Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar Prof.Moinuddin, Dean PAU Ludhiana Dr.Tejwant Singh, Dean GADVASU Dr.AS Nanda, VC Punjabi University Jaspal Singh, VC Panjab University Dr.RC Sobti, VC Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Dr.Ravinder Singh, VC GNDU Dr.Jai Rup Singh, VC, Lovely Professional University Jalandhar Dr.Vijay Gupta, Director SLIET Longowal Dr.Mrs SK Pandey


KALIA. LANGAH AND GABRRIA CONDOLES BULARIA'S DEATH

Chandigarh, February 14:

Mr. Manoranjan Kalia, Local Government Minister, Mr. Sucha Singh Langha, Agriculture Minister, and Mr. Hira Singh Gabbria, Tourism Minister, Punjab in a joint Condolence Message expressed there profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Mr. Raminder Singh Bularia, MLA from Amritsar South constituency who was under treatment in USA.
Expressing there heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family members they prayed to the Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss.


HEALTH MINISTER CONDOLES BULARIA'S DEMISE

Chandigarh, February 14:

Prof. Lakshmi Kanta Chawla, Health Minister Punjab has expressed grief over the sudden and untimely demise of Mr. Raminder Singh
Bularia, MLA from Amritsar South constituency who was under treatment in USA.
In a condolence message, the Minister said that Bularia had always worked for the welfare of the people and for the development of the
border district of Amritsar. He would always be remembered not only by the people of his constituency but also by his party men and colleagues, she said.
She has expressed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear them the loss.


PARMINDER SINGH DHINDSA CONDOLES THE DEATH OF BULARIA

Chandigarh, February 14: Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, PWD Minister today expressed sorrow and grief at the untimely death of sitting MLA from Amritsar South Mr. Raminder Singh Bularia, who expired at USA while undergoing the treatment for Cancer.

In a condolence message the PWD Minister said that in the death of Mr. Bularia, the State has lost a promising leader who had passion for development oriented projects. He said that Mr. Bularia would be remembered for tirelessly working for the welfare of underprivileged sections of the society.

Mr. Dhindsa expressed heart felt sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to them to bear this loss.


UPINDERJIT KAUR CONDOLES THE DEATH OF BALBIR SINGH AND BULARIA

Chandigarh February 14:

Education Minister Punjab Dr Upinderjit Kaur today expressed sorrow and grief at the death of sitting MLA of Amritsar South Mr Raminder Singh Bularia and ex-MP Mr. Balbir Singh.

In a condolence message the Education Minister described them as leaders of masses who tirelessly worked hard for the upliftment of unprivileged sections of society. She said that with their death, the state has been devoid of the services of dedicated leaders whose contribution in the field of education would be remembered.

The Education Minister also expressed his heart felt sympathies with the members of the bereaved families and prayed to the Almighty to give strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant peace to the departed souls.


BULARIA'S DEATH A PERSONAL LOSS-MAJITHIA

Chandigarh, February 14: Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Information and Public Relations Minister today expressed shock at the untimely demise of Mr. Raminder Singh Bularia, MLA, Amritsar (South), who died today in USA after protracted illness.

Terming his death as a 'personal loss' to him Mr. Majithia said that Mr. Bularia was his guide and mentor who guided him at every step. He said that in the death of Mr. Bularia the State has lost a seasoned politician who dedicated his whole life for the upliftment of downtrodden and oppressed. The Minister said that the people of Amritsar whom he had endeared with his personal rapport would miss him for various development projects initiate by him in the Holy City.

Mr. Majithia expressed heart-felt sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed to God to give peace to the departed soul and strength to them to bear this irreparable and untimely loss.


PUNJAB CM CONDOLES THE SAD DEMISE OF BALBIR SINGH

CHANDIGARH FEBRUARY 14:

Punjab Chief Minister Mr.Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former Member Parliament Mr. Balbir Singh who died at Jalandhar last night after a brief illness.

In a condolence message, Mr. Badal said that Mr. Balbir Singh was a seasoned politician who strived hard through out his life for championing the cause of the poor and the un-privileged sections of the society. He was an upright politician and believed in quality based politics.

Mr. Badal expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to them to bear this loss.

Meanwhile, Member Parliament and President Shiromani Akali Dal Mr.Sukhbir Singh Badal also condoled the death of Mr.Balbir Singh and said that he was a politician to the core who tirelessly worked for the welfare and betterment of the downtrodden and the lower strata of the society.

Media Advisor to Chief Minster Mr. Harcharan Bains deeply mourned the demise of Mr.Balbir Singh and described him as a forceful icon of integrity and principled politics.


BADAL MOURNS THE DEMISE OF AMRITSAR MLA RAMINDER SINGH BOLARIA

CHANDIGARH FEBRUARY 14:

Punjab Chief Minister Mr.Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of MLA Amritsar South Mr. Raminder Singh Bolaria who died of Cancer yesterday at USA where he had gone for treatment.

In a condolence message, Mr. Badal said that Mr. Bolaria was a grass root leader who mobilized the rank and file of the Shiromani Akali Dal party during the Assembly election 2007 in the Majha region. He shared his heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to them to bear this loss.

Meanwhile, Member Parliament and President Shiromani Akali Dal Mr.Sukhbir Singh Badal also condoled the death of Mr. Raminder Singh Bolaria.

Media Advisor to Chief Minster Mr. Harcharan Bains also deeply mourned the demise of Mr. Raminder Singh Bolaria.


BADAL ASSURES CBC OF FAST CLEARANCES ON TOP PRIORITY

CHANDIGARH FEBRUARY 14:

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today assured the members of the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) of fulsome support and cooperation in the field of core infrastructure, social infrastructure and micro-financing to infuse dynamism in the stagnated economy of Punjab.

An assurance to this effect was given by Mr.Badal at a breakfast meeting with the members of the CBC here this morning and directed the Chief Secretary to overall coordinate the entire procedural clearances and approvals for the projects and schemes in a time bound frame work. He also designated Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce Mr. AR Talwar, Managing Director Punjab Infrastructure Development Board Mr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Registrar Cooperatives Mr. Viswajit Khanna for dealing with the projects relating to the industrial manufacturing units, infrastructure and micro-financing respectively. It may be mentioned that the CBC represents a consortium of heads of the commonwealth countries on the business with an objective to firm investments into the core infrastructure, power, social infrastructure and micro-financing. The CBC team visited the Punjab at the special invitation of Member Parliament Mr.Naresh Gujral who was also present in the meeting to study the prospects of investments in the state.

Briefly outlining his vision for the overall development and progress in the state, Mr.Badal informed the members of CBC that Punjab government had firmed up policy contours for the super mega projects which would further catalyze major capital investment in the medi-city, knowledge-city, IT, realty and industrial manufacturing sectors. The Chief Minister also expressed his keen desire to expedite the micro-financing activities in the state because its fruits percolate to the last mile of the reach. He hoped the micro-financing would considerably result in the 'enrichment of the cooperative movement'. Mr.Badal also pointed out that Punjab had an excellent network of cooperatives with the establishment of two premier institutions viz. Markfed and Milkfed that had not only mobilized the farmers to undertake allied farming but also supplemented their incomes tremendously.

The Chief Minister also emphasized that the Punjab was planning infrastructure development in a big way be it super express highways, augmentation of existing road infrastructure network and construction of railway over bridges and flyovers. The state has also embarked upon and ambitious programme to make major investments in the power sector to generate 5000 MW in the next five years. The setting up of new international airport at Mohali and upgradation of Amritsar international airport besides the domestic linkages from Sahnewal in Ludhiana district, Bhisiana in Bathinda and Adampur in Jalandhar district would certainly make Punjab the most preferred investment destination in the country as well as across the globe.

Taking part in deliberation, Director Trade & Investments of CBC Mr.Sanmit Ahuja urged the Chief Minister to direct the bureaucracy to cut short the procedural delays because it mars the prospects of upcoming investments and also depress the investment sentiment amongst the prospective entrepreneurs. He assured the Chief Minister to make huge investment in the power, infrastructure and realty sectors with their proven track of expertise and rich experience.

Dwelling on the concept of micro-financing Director, Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Foundation Mr. Mahesh Ramachandran said that the foundation had successfully implemented the programme of micro-financing in Africa. He mentioned that now the foundation had tied up with the states of Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala to undertake micro-financing in a big way. He said that Punjab had a 70% agrarian base coupled with a strong cooperative movement which had a bright future for the micro-financing to boost the agricultural economy in the state which was already at the cross roads due to the heavy indebtedness and marginal returns.

Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary Mr. RI Singh briefed the members about the policy and guidelines of mega projects in the sectors of industrial, agro, housing and multiplexes. He also invited investment proposals in the field of multi-disciplinary higher education as Mohali would soon set up a knowledge city including a world class institute of bi-technology, information technology, nano technology and Indian institute of science and research besides a premier management institution in collaboration with business management school of Hyderabad.

Earlier, the members have a detailed discussions with the senior vice president Ambuja Group Mr.Puneet Saran, Chief Executive Officer Mr.Parminder Singh Sehgal, Chairman & Managing Director Omaxe Rohtash Goyal, Senior executive officer of Areo Madukar Tulsi, Managing Director of Shipra Mohit Singh, MD of leading solar panel manufacturing Ajay Gupta, MD Orient Craft Sudhir Dhingra, National Vice Chairman of PHDCCI Mr.Satish Bagrodia, Chairman PHDCCI Rajiv Bali and President & Co chairman of PHDCCI RS Sachdeva with regarding to the proposals of fresh investments in various projects in the state.

Prominent amongst others who also present in the meeting included Director General CBC Mohan Kaul, Senior Managing Director Blackstone Group John Studzinski, Vice President Blackstone Group Hari Chandra, Chair, Global infrastructure Arup David Singleton, Head Project Management Arup Reynaldo De-Guzman, Director Corporate Finance KPMG Charles Pybus, Director KPMG Amber Dubey, Partner Allen & Overy Andrew Fraiser, Head management Consultancy Mott Macdonald SS Acharya and Director Commonwealth Microfinance Ltd Suresh Srinivasan. The meeting was also attended by Vice Chairman of Punjab Planning Board Dr.JS Bajaj, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister DS Guru, Director Industries VK Janjua, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister KJS Cheema and Additional Principal Secretary Ajay Mahajan


CBC INTERACTS WITH BADAL FOR MAKING MEGA INVESTMENTS IN PUNJAB- BADAL ASSURES CBC OF FAST CLEARANCES ON TOP PRIORITY

CHANDIGARH FEBRUARY 14:

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today assured the members of the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) of fulsome support and cooperation in the field of core infrastructure, social infrastructure and micro-financing to infuse dynamism in the stagnated economy of Punjab.

An assurance to this effect was given by Mr.Badal at a breakfast meeting with the members of the CBC here this morning and directed the Chief Secretary to overall coordinate the entire procedural clearances and approvals for the projects and schemes in a time bound frame work. He also designated Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce Mr. AR Talwar, Managing Director Punjab Infrastructure Development Board Mr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Registrar Cooperatives Mr. Viswajit Khanna for dealing with the projects relating to the industrial manufacturing units, infrastructure and micro-financing respectively. It may be mentioned that the CBC represents a consortium of heads of the commonwealth countries on the business with an objective to firm investments into the core infrastructure, power, social infrastructure and micro-financing. The CBC team visited the Punjab at the special invitation of Member Parliament Mr.Naresh Gujral who was also present in the meeting to study the prospects of investments in the state.

Briefly outlining his vision for the overall development and progress in the state, Mr.Badal informed the members of CBC that Punjab government had firmed up policy contours for the super mega projects which would further catalyze major capital investment in the medi-city, knowledge-city, IT, realty and industrial manufacturing sectors. The Chief Minister also expressed his keen desire to expedite the micro-financing activities in the state because its fruits percolate to the last mile of the reach. He hoped the micro-financing would considerably result in the 'enrichment of the cooperative movement'. Mr.Badal also pointed out that Punjab had an excellent network of cooperatives with the establishment of two premier institutions viz. Markfed and Milkfed that had not only mobilized the farmers to undertake allied farming but also supplemented their incomes tremendously.

The Chief Minister also emphasized that the Punjab was planning infrastructure development in a big way be it super express highways, augmentation of existing road infrastructure network and construction of railway over bridges and flyovers. The state has also embarked upon and ambitious programme to make major investments in the power sector to generate 5000 MW in the next five years. The setting up of new international airport at Mohali and upgradation of Amritsar international airport besides the domestic linkages from Sahnewal in Ludhiana district, Bhisiana in Bathinda and Adampur in Jalandhar district would certainly make Punjab the most preferred investment destination in the country as well as across the globe.

Taking part in deliberation, Director Trade & Investments of CBC Mr.Sanmit Ahuja urged the Chief Minister to direct the bureaucracy to cut short the procedural delays because it mars the prospects of upcoming investments and also depress the investment sentiment amongst the prospective entrepreneurs. He assured the Chief Minister to make huge investment in the power, infrastructure and realty sectors with their proven track of expertise and rich experience.

Dwelling on the concept of micro-financing Director, Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Foundation Mr. Mahesh Ramachandran said that the foundation had successfully implemented the programme of micro-financing in Africa. He mentioned that now the foundation had tied up with the states of Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala to undertake micro-financing in a big way. He said that Punjab had a 70% agrarian base coupled with a strong cooperative movement which had a bright future for the micro-financing to boost the agricultural economy in the state which was already at the cross roads due to the heavy indebtedness and marginal returns.

Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary Mr. RI Singh briefed the members about the policy and guidelines of mega projects in the sectors of industrial, agro, housing and multiplexes. He also invited investment proposals in the field of multi-disciplinary higher education as Mohali would soon set up a knowledge city including a world class institute of bi-technology, information technology, nano technology and Indian institute of science and research besides a premier management institution in collaboration with business management school of Hyderabad.

Earlier, the members have a detailed discussions with the senior vice president Ambuja Group Mr.Puneet Saran, Chief Executive Officer Mr.Parminder Singh Sehgal, Chairman & Managing Director Omaxe Rohtash Goyal, Senior executive officer of Areo Madukar Tulsi, Managing Director of Shipra Mohit Singh, MD of leading solar panel manufacturing Ajay Gupta, MD Orient Craft Sudhir Dhingra, National Vice Chairman of PHDCCI Mr.Satish Bagrodia, Chairman PHDCCI Rajiv Bali and President & Co chairman of PHDCCI RS Sachdeva with regarding to the proposals of fresh investments in various projects in the state.

Prominent amongst others who also present in the meeting included Director General CBC Mohan Kaul, Senior Managing Director Blackstone Group John Studzinski, Vice President Blackstone Group Hari Chandra, Chair, Global infrastructure Arup David Singleton, Head Project Management Arup Reynaldo De-Guzman, Director Corporate Finance KPMG Charles Pybus, Director KPMG Amber Dubey, Partner Allen & Overy Andrew Fraiser, Head management Consultancy Mott Macdonald SS Acharya and Director Commonwealth Microfinance Ltd Suresh Srinivasan. The meeting was also attended by Vice Chairman of Punjab Planning Board Dr.JS Bajaj, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister DS Guru, Director Industries VK Janjua, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister KJS Cheema and Additional Principal Secretary Ajay Mahajan



 

 

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