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Upcoming power-cuts, labour shortage worries industry
Ludhiana, May 15 Although, the paddy transplantation has already started at several places, the government has been advising farmers to plant it from June 15 onwards. From June 15, the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) will start supplying power to the farm sector, and the cuts will be imposed on the domestic and the industrial sector. This year due to labour shortage, the industry is likely to face more problems. According to the industry sources, large number of labourers who mostly belong to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, were away to their respective hometowns due to marriage season and the UP elections. “Our work has been suffering for the past one month. There is a shortage of skilled workers. Now, when the season has started we are facing labour shortage. Once they will be back, there will be regular power-cuts due to paddy plantation. It is very difficult to survive in such conditions, especially for the small scale units like us,” said Hitesh Gambhir, who has a garment unit at Focal Point. Though both marriage season and UP elections are over, majority of the labour is still not back. Varinder Kumar, flour mill owner at Khanna said, “The way the new industrial projects are coming up in Bihar and UP, the governments of both the states are trying to provide incentives to labourers which may lure them to stay there. Then there will be acute shortage of skilled workers here in the coming time.” Once they return, the smooth functioning would last for some weeks only due to regular power-cuts, he added. Last year also small scale units suffered a lot because of the continuous power-cuts that happened in the peak season. In the months of June-July, the PSEB had declared two-day power-cut, over which a lot of hue and cry was raised by the industry. Neeraj Bhatia, another industrialist, said at this stage the problem of power-cuts is making them reluctant to hire more labour.
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From Schools & Colleges Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, May 15 Dr R.S. Gupta, director of the institute, said in M.Sc-IT(Semester III) 100 per cent students passed with distinction, securing more than 84 per cent marks. Anupinder Kaur topped the college by securing 607/700 marks (86.7 %). Rima Garg got the second position by obtaining 606/700 marks (86.6%), whereas Jaspreet Kaur bagged the third position by getting 589/700 marks (84.1%). In M.Sc-IT (Semester I), Ginni Gandhi stood first by securing 505/600 marks (84.2%), Vinny Kaushal got the second position by securing 504/600 marks, while Gaganpreet Kaur was third, securing 499/600 marks (83.2%). NSS unit visits villages The NSS unit of DD Jain Memorial College For Women organised a one day camp recently, under the supervision of principal Dr Vandana Maini, programme officers Anupam Gupta and Nisha along with Lotika Gupta and Seema Soni to interact with the young women of nearby villages (Mundia Kalan, Mundia Khurd, Uch Mangli, Neechi Mangli). The students made them aware of the concept of women empowerment. About 50 NSS volunteers asked parents to give up gender bias and encourage their daughters to pursue higher education and indulge in career. The village girls were impressed by the various add on courses which the institute offered, like fashion technology, cosmetology, event management, web designing etc. New principal takes charge Dr Geeta Bhandari took charge as the principal of SDP College for Women, Ludhiana, recently in the presence of managing committee, staff and employees of the college. Besides, being a gold medallist in MA English from GNDU Amritsar, Dr Bhandari has to her credit, degrees in M.Phil and Ph.D. She has written 52 poems in English and her book ‘Odyssey of Love’ is under publication. Since October 31, 1987, she has been serving as lecturer in English. Dr Geeta has also attended international seminars and workshops. Taking charge as the principal, she reiterated her commitment to academic excellence and quality management. Investiture
ceremony The office-bearers of the perfect’s council and junior humanities forum were decorated with their badges and sashes by the principal S.C.Saxena and incharge of middle-section, Sonia Verma. They were then administered the oath of office by the president of junior humanities forum, Eshana Jain. Speaking on the occasion, principal Saxena reiterated that the responsibility assigned need courage, conviction, consideration and dedication. He said the office-bearers should be a role model for the students of middle- section.
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DMCH observes International Nurses’ Day
Ludhiana, May 15 The programme commenced with a welcome song by students of B.Sc nursing. Dr Jasbir Kaur, principal of the College of Nursing, welcomed the guests, faculty and staff nurses present on the occasion. She emphasised that to meet the present day challenges, even the working nurses should come forward to upgrade their skills and knowledge. She motivated them to take an initiative for further studies and incorporate the newer methods and techniques in their existing work. Gian Chand Dhawan, vice-president of the DMCH managing society, was the chief guest on the occasion. He was accorded a warm welcome by Dr Rajoo Singh Chhina, medical superintendent of the DMCH. Dhawan lauded the nurses for playing an important role in providing healthcare and services to the sick people. He also urged them to serve people with care, compassion and love. Jagdish I.P. Singh, professor in the nursing college, unfolded the theme for the day and encouraged the nursing community to reaffirm their dedication to serve the humanity.
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Govt agrees to enhance PAU annual grant by Rs 16 crore
Ludhiana, May 15 A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting presided over by Rameshinder Singh, chief secretary, Punjab, at Chandigarh. PAU Vice-Chancellor Manjit Singh Kang, had a meeting with the senior office of the Punjab government. The principal secretary, finance, D.S Kalha and financial commissioner (development) G.S Sandhu were also present at the meeting. Disclosing this here today Dr Kang said they had made a presentation to the state government pressing for increase in the financial assistance since the PAU was facing severe financial crises. The state government had been allotting a block grant of Rs 80 crore per annum to the university for the past few years and it had not been increased despite repeated representations to the government. Dr Kang said the block grant of Rs 80 crore was insufficient even for meeting the salary component of the university staff which had risen to Rs 100 crore per annum. The university team had sought Rs 128 crore to meet the immediate need of the teachers and the non-teaching staff, including a minimum of Rs 100 crore required for salary and contingencies under the state plan scheme, Rs 20 crore to replenish the pension fund, Rs 6 crore for depositing in the GPF account and Rs 2 crore for the LTC. The Vice-Chancellor explained to the state government officers that there had been a total deficit of Rs 39.14 crore in the pension up to March 31,2007 and there would be a further deficit of Rs 20 crore during 2007-2008. The Vice-Chancellor told the state government that they had taken a number of steps to save money by cutting expenditure and despite that the block grant of Rs 80 crore was inadequate and the university required minimum of Rs 100 crore as annual grant to meet the salary component. The university was not able to deposit Rs 6 crore in the GPF account of the employees for want of funds and if this amount is not deposited immediately, the interest on this amount will also have to be deposited. Meanwhile, the Central government has released the first installments Rs 30 crore out of the special grant of Rs 100 crore given to the university.
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