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Low literacy: Girls’ high schools for each block
Friday November 30 2007 09:33 IST EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
BHUBANESWAR: Considering the low literacy rate among tribal women, the State Government has decided to open one residential girl’s High School in each block of the scheduled areas.
The State has 54 blocks in scheduled areas and an equal number of residential girl’s high schools will be opened within a period of three years. In the first phase, 22 residential schools will be opened in the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Gajapati in 2008-09.Chief Secretary Ajit Kumar Tripathy reviewed the progress made for implementation of the programme at a meeting here on Thursday.
The remaining 32 such residential high schools will be opened in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sundargarh and Kandhamal in 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively. Of the 22 residential high schools to be opened in the first phase, the Government has accorded approval for 20 schools and this has been communicated to collectors of the five district. The meeting was informed that steps are being taken for infrastructure development.
For the remaining two schools, the Government is yet to receive clear-cut proposal from the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department.
The Government has also approved the proposals of Sundargarh, Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj districts to be implemented in the second and third phases.
The Chief Secretary was also informed that the ST and SC Development Department has already made 1003 girl’s hostels operational by October and nearly one lakh girl students have been enrolled in these hostels.
Construction of 833 hostel buildings have been completed while the remaining buildings are at different stages of construction.
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BHUBANESWAR: Considering the low literacy rate among tribal women, the State Government has decided to open one residential girl’s High School in each block of the scheduled areas.
The State has 54 blocks in scheduled areas and an equal number of residential girl’s high schools will be opened within a period of three years. In the first phase, 22 residential schools will be opened in the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Gajapati in 2008-09.Chief Secretary Ajit Kumar Tripathy reviewed the progress made for implementation of the programme at a meeting here on Thursday.
The remaining 32 such residential high schools will be opened in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sundargarh and Kandhamal in 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively. Of the 22 residential high schools to be opened in the first phase, the Government has accorded approval for 20 schools and this has been communicated to collectors of the five district. The meeting was informed that steps are being taken for infrastructure development.
For the remaining two schools, the Government is yet to receive clear-cut proposal from the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department.
The Government has also approved the proposals of Sundargarh, Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj districts to be implemented in the second and third phases.
The Chief Secretary was also informed that the ST and SC Development Department has already made 1003 girl’s hostels operational by October and nearly one lakh girl students have been enrolled in these hostels.
Construction of 833 hostel buildings have been completed while the remaining buildings are at different stages of construction.
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Tribals stage rally against Kui community
Statesman News Service
PHULBANI, Nov. 28: Thousands of tribals staged a rally demanding stern action against an outfit named Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and a CBI probe to the financial assistance availed by the said organisation.The demonstration here was organised by the Kendriya Kui Samaj Seva Samiti, and led by Mr. Janmenjay Mallick, president of the Samiti. Ms Sakuntala Mallick, chairperson, Kandhamal Zilla Parishad and several other prominent leaders were seen in the procession.
They submitted a five-point charter of demand to the district collector Mr Bhabagrahi Mohapatra. The demands include immediate cancellation of registration of the Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and action against the political leaders involved in the organisation.It may be noted here that, some tribal organisations have been holding meetings in the district, alleging that, there is a move to provide benefits and facilities of the ST to the Kui speaking community.
The Samaj had taken the lead in voicing such a demand and had also moved the High Court in this regard.Since then tribals of the district are up in arms against the Samaj and leaders who are supporting ST status to Kui speaking people. Apprehensions of a ethnic clash loomed in the district and the administration had issued an appeal to both sections to maintain peace and harmony.
The administration had also assured agitated tribals that there was no move to alter or amend the ST list.Now the tribals are out on the streets demanding action against the Samaj. They have, in the recent past, alleged that local BJD minister Padmanab Behera and Congress MP R K Nayak were behind the move to grant ST facilities to kui speaking people of the district.
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PHULBANI, Nov. 28: Thousands of tribals staged a rally demanding stern action against an outfit named Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and a CBI probe to the financial assistance availed by the said organisation.The demonstration here was organised by the Kendriya Kui Samaj Seva Samiti, and led by Mr. Janmenjay Mallick, president of the Samiti. Ms Sakuntala Mallick, chairperson, Kandhamal Zilla Parishad and several other prominent leaders were seen in the procession.
They submitted a five-point charter of demand to the district collector Mr Bhabagrahi Mohapatra. The demands include immediate cancellation of registration of the Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and action against the political leaders involved in the organisation.It may be noted here that, some tribal organisations have been holding meetings in the district, alleging that, there is a move to provide benefits and facilities of the ST to the Kui speaking community.
The Samaj had taken the lead in voicing such a demand and had also moved the High Court in this regard.Since then tribals of the district are up in arms against the Samaj and leaders who are supporting ST status to Kui speaking people. Apprehensions of a ethnic clash loomed in the district and the administration had issued an appeal to both sections to maintain peace and harmony.
The administration had also assured agitated tribals that there was no move to alter or amend the ST list.Now the tribals are out on the streets demanding action against the Samaj. They have, in the recent past, alleged that local BJD minister Padmanab Behera and Congress MP R K Nayak were behind the move to grant ST facilities to kui speaking people of the district.
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Focus on corporate role in value addition
Monday November 26 2007 09:39
IST EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
BHUBANESWAR: Agriculture experts have sought greater corporate participation for value addition to major spices varieties and aromatic items for benefit of both the farmers as well as consumers.
‘‘Orissa may be home to a number of varieties of both these crops but is unable to capitalise on them properly due to lack of value addition and market linkages.
The shortcomings can be addressed through the PPP mode, involving more companies in the process,’’ said OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof. D P Ray. Such an initiative will not only reduce the bother of storing perishable items but give farmers good returns.
He singled out Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing in Phulbani for popularising organic turmeric by marketing it as ‘Kandhamal turmeric.’
Addressing a national symposium on spices and aromatic crops, organised by Indian Society for Spices, Calicut, and the varsity here on Sunday, he emphasised post-harvest management and seed multiplication of the crops.
Besides, he advocated organic farming of both the crops in low chemical fertilizer consuming tribal districts of the State. Orissa, one of the major spices producing States in India, ranks next to Andhra Pradesh only in turmeric production.
Besides, ginger, coriander, fennel and black pepper, the climate also supports cultivation of cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, ajwain in Koraput and Kandhamal districts.
At present, the State produces 2.17 lakh tonne of spices from about 2.37 lakh hectare of land. India, which earned Rs 3,576 crore by exporting 3.74 lakh tonne of spices during the last fiscal, plans to raise the earnings substantially in the coming years.
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology has already released spices varieties like Roma, Surama, Ranga and Rashmi in turmeric, Amba in Mango Ginger, Suprava, Suruchi and Surabhi in Ginger etc.
Inaugurating the seminar, Governor M C Bhandare said, scientists should focus on development of varieties with high yield potential and quality to meet growing demands.
The market for organic spices has seen tremendous growth over the years as more and more people are becoming conscious of their health. Lauding the achievements of the High Altitude
Research Station on Spices at Pattangi in Koraput district for developing several varieties of the crop, he expressed his desire to visit the place soon.
Deputy director-general (horticulture) of Indian Council of Agriculture Research Dr H P Singh stressed bringing down cost of production in cultivation of spices without compromising on quality.
President of the Indian Society of Spices Dr V A Parthasarathy, dean of research, OUAT, Dr Dibakar Naik and others spoke.
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IST EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
BHUBANESWAR: Agriculture experts have sought greater corporate participation for value addition to major spices varieties and aromatic items for benefit of both the farmers as well as consumers.
‘‘Orissa may be home to a number of varieties of both these crops but is unable to capitalise on them properly due to lack of value addition and market linkages.
The shortcomings can be addressed through the PPP mode, involving more companies in the process,’’ said OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof. D P Ray. Such an initiative will not only reduce the bother of storing perishable items but give farmers good returns.
He singled out Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing in Phulbani for popularising organic turmeric by marketing it as ‘Kandhamal turmeric.’
Addressing a national symposium on spices and aromatic crops, organised by Indian Society for Spices, Calicut, and the varsity here on Sunday, he emphasised post-harvest management and seed multiplication of the crops.
Besides, he advocated organic farming of both the crops in low chemical fertilizer consuming tribal districts of the State. Orissa, one of the major spices producing States in India, ranks next to Andhra Pradesh only in turmeric production.
Besides, ginger, coriander, fennel and black pepper, the climate also supports cultivation of cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, ajwain in Koraput and Kandhamal districts.
At present, the State produces 2.17 lakh tonne of spices from about 2.37 lakh hectare of land. India, which earned Rs 3,576 crore by exporting 3.74 lakh tonne of spices during the last fiscal, plans to raise the earnings substantially in the coming years.
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology has already released spices varieties like Roma, Surama, Ranga and Rashmi in turmeric, Amba in Mango Ginger, Suprava, Suruchi and Surabhi in Ginger etc.
Inaugurating the seminar, Governor M C Bhandare said, scientists should focus on development of varieties with high yield potential and quality to meet growing demands.
The market for organic spices has seen tremendous growth over the years as more and more people are becoming conscious of their health. Lauding the achievements of the High Altitude
Research Station on Spices at Pattangi in Koraput district for developing several varieties of the crop, he expressed his desire to visit the place soon.
Deputy director-general (horticulture) of Indian Council of Agriculture Research Dr H P Singh stressed bringing down cost of production in cultivation of spices without compromising on quality.
President of the Indian Society of Spices Dr V A Parthasarathy, dean of research, OUAT, Dr Dibakar Naik and others spoke.
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