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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Lohardaga leads state in healthy panchayat index
Ranchi: Jharkhand has performed well against the 'Healthy Panchayat' yardstick under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0). The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Panchayati Raj Department director Rajeshwari B on Thursday. Out of 4,345 gram panchayats in Jharkhand, 4,281 submitted their data in the PAI system. Based on their performance, 7% of the panchayats were classified as 'Performers' with a score between 60 and 75%, 57% were placed under 'Aspirants' with a score between 40 and 60%, and the rest 36% as 'Starters' with a score between 0 and 40%. Lohardaga secured the top position with a score of 59.37%, followed by Khunti (59.27%), West Singhbhum (56.48%), Dhanbad (54.15%), and Jamtara (53.91%). In the 'Healthy Panchayat' thematic area, the state registered its best performance. Out of the total panchayats, 96 (2.24%) achieved full targets, 1,230 (28.73%) were designated leaders, 2,520 (58.86%) performers, 382 (8.92%) aspirants, and 53 (1.24%) initiators. At the block level, Manjhgaon block of West Singhbhum bagged the top spot with a score of 65.28%, followed by Pakuriya block of Pakur (64.14%) and Kumardungi block (63.26%). Among gram panchayats, Kotgarh (Noamundi, West Singhbhum) secured the highest score of 68.08%, followed by Chilara (Pathargama, Godda) with 67.92% and Rajpokhar (Pakuriya, Pakur) with 67.53%. Rajeshwari said, "Pnchayats need to focus on nine key development themes — poverty alleviation, health, child rights, water availability, sanitation, infrastructure, social justice, good governance, and women empowerment. Depending on the availability of funds, panchayats should work on any two themes each year and gradually expand. This systematic approach will help in realising our development goals. " "It is also necessary to enter the development work being done in the panchayats on the PAI portal. Without proper data entry, even well-performing panchayats may lag behind in the development index," she added. The workshop also reviewed the reasons behind unsatisfactory performance in several panchayats.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Reading's many merits highlighted at celebration
Letters should be turned into weapons of knowledge, Alappuzha district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari has said. Inaugurating the district-level celebration of Reading Day and Reading Week observance at S.N. College, Cherthala, on Thursday, Ms. Rajeshwari said that reading opens up a new world to the reader. 'Reading is essential to becoming a better human being. This is a time when choices related to knowledge are of great importance. If we choose the right books, we can become responsible citizens,' she said while recalling how reading had transformed her own life. She urged the younger generation to understand the value of reading and to read at least one book every month. Govt. projects Ms. Rajeshwari said the State government had launched projects to promote reading and education. 'Through the Literacy Mission, many people have stepped into the world of education. Similarly, institutions like the Kudumbashree Mission have helped bring to light the hidden creative talents of many women. While there are concerns that the younger generation is drifting away from the world of reading, the recent acceptance and appreciation received by the works of young writers like Akhil P. Dharmajan offer much hope,' she added. V.T.'s case Writer K. Rekha, who was the chief guest at the function, said that reading not only enhances linguistic abilities but also fosters scientific awareness, and that language plays a crucial role in shaping human character. 'There is no age limit for reading. It was in his thirties that V.T. Bhattathiripad entered the world of letters. The insights he gained from reading helped rewrite the destiny of an entire society,' she said. Interacting with the audience, the writer emphasised that the Malayalam language was not dying. She, however, pointed out that the overuse of mobile phones and social media was distancing the younger generation from reading books. Kanjikuzhy block panchayat president V.G. Mohanan presided. Additional District Magistrate Asha C. Abraham, S.N. College, Cherthala Principal T.P. Bindu and others attended the function.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Domestic workers urge Union government to enact law for fair wages, social security
In the 25 years that R. Rajeshwari has been a domestic worker, only in the last 10 years did she come to know about her right to a weekly holiday and bonus. 'We think domestic work is not important. Back in the village, people don't value workers who clean the house or the bathroom. But now, we understand the dignity and social security in the work,' she said at an event here on Monday. On the occasion of the International Domestic Workers Day, the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Trust (TNDWWT) urged the Union government to enact a legislation ensuring decent work, fair wages, social security and legal rights to domestic workers. 'Domestic work helped me to educate my daughter only in a matriculation school. Its vital that we receive better wages and that people recognise our work as important,' said Rajeshwari. Better awareness needed Speaking at an event organised on the occasion, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister P. Geetha Jeevan said, 'Even with the government's support, there is a need for better societal awareness. A lot of improvements for women have come about through law. However, many problems persist due to constraints faced within the family set up.' Further, the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Trust submitted a petition to the State government to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act to domestic workers, revise their existing minimum wage to ₹100 per hour and establish regulations and monitoring mechanisms for domestic worker recruitment by agencies to prevent exploitation, among other demands. Member of Parliament Sasikanth Senthil, Member of Legislative Assembly of T. Nagar J. Karunanidhi, District Judge and Deputy Secretary District Legal Services Authority S. Vengadalakshmi, chief functionary TNDWWT Josephine Amala Valarmathi and members of the TNDWWT also spoke at the event.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Derlakatte Govt PU college converted to women's college
Mangaluru: The Govt PU College in Derlakatte, which started three years ago, was converted into an all-women college after it saw a dip in male student admissions. The college has started admitting female students to arts and commerce courses. However, the second year will continue with male students this academic year. According to officials from the department, the decision was made after the college witnessed poor admissions of male students. There was also a demand from locals for an all-female college. With this change, the district now has a total of four all-girls PU govt colleges. The three other colleges are situated in Balmatta, Carstreet in Mangaluru, and one in Puttur. Rajeshwari, DDPU, Dakshina Kannada, said that based on the request of locals and the college development committee, a proposal was submitted to the department. "A week ago, a team, including me, visited the college campus to check facilities and approved the proposal to convert the college into an all-women institution from this academic year. The college is currently functioning in the high school building, and there is a plan to have its own,'' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Affordable Health Coverage Today Search7 Learn More Undo The college, which started in 2022, receives students from nearby villages such as Pavoor, Harekala, Manjanady, Konaje, Kinya, Belma, and Thokkottu. A year ago, permission was granted to start new govt PU college at Newpadpu, which was demanded by Harekala Hajabba. Satyaprema K, principal of the college, said that currently, the college has about 50 students for arts and commerce courses. Admission are in progress. "We have plans to introduce science in the coming years," she said, adding that from this year, the department granted permission to enrol only female students, making it the first women's govt PU college in Ullal taluk. Sources from the department added that due to the start of the PU college in Newpadpu last year, the expected number of boys did not enrol in the Derlakatte college. Last year, out of 91 students in the arts and commerce streams in the I PU and II PU, only 41 were boys. "With four government PU colleges in Mudipu, Montepadavu, Derlakatte, and Newpadpu, and the low number of boys enrolled in Derlakatte, the college development committee decided to reserve this college for only girls and submitted a request to the MLA, who is also the president of the college," a source added. Currently, the college has a principal, two permanent teachers, two teachers on deputation, and guest lecturers, with five classrooms and a staff room. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced Results 2025: Meet A Rajeshwari, first TN tribal student to secure admission to IIT
This year, 22.7% of female candidates qualified JEE Advanced, marking the highest pass percentage for girls in recent years. A Rajeshwari — a tribal student from Tamil Nadu — made it to IIT. Rajeshwari will become the first student from the government tribal residential school to secure admission to an IIT. According to some reports, she will try to get into IIT Madras or IIT Bombay. JEE Advanced Rank Predictor | JEE Advanced Result Live | AIR 1 Rajit Gupta | AIR 2 Saksham Jindal | AIR 4 Parth Vartak | AIR 5 Ujjwal Kesari | AIR 7 Sahil Deo | JEE Main Female Topper | JEE Advanced Topper List | JoSAA Counselling Explained The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) released the results for the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced on June 2. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said the state government would bear the entire higher education expenditure of the 17-year-old tribal girl. Stalin said it would be a true pride for the IIT when 'more daughters like Rajeshwari' join the institution. 'Our Dravidian model government will continuously work for that,' he said in a social media post. The chief minister said he saluted Rajeshwari, a student of the Government Tribal Residential School, for her achievement, for realising the education dream of her father, who passed away last year. Though she lost her father, she realised his dream of pursuing and realising education goals. AIADMK top leader, former Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami, greeted the girl on her accomplishment. Rajeshwari hails from Karumandurai village in the Kalvarayan hills near Salem and belongs to the ST community. She has cleared the JEE and is set to join the IIT. Out of 41,337 girls who appeared for the highly competitive national-level exam, 9,404 cleared the test. This indicates an increase in the number of girls qualifying for the IITs, a promising shift since 2018 when the female supernumerary seat scheme was introduced to address low and stagnant female representation in the prestigious institute. Under the scheme, additional seats were created exclusively for girl students, with a target of reaching 20% enrolment within five years. In 2018, the pass percentage of girls in JEE-Advanced was 13.47%. It increased to 16.11% in 2019, and peaked at 19.98% in 2021 until now With inputs from PTI
