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Memories of  Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’s overwhelming response of   training workshop at 27-28 Nov 2015 Shimla on “Application and Uses of Hydro-Geomorphological Maps (HGMs)” conducted by IWF, national KRC Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation GOI for the staff and member of State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM), PRIs, PHED, and CCDU, NGOs etc. #SwachhBharat #PHED #MinistryofDrinkingWater #Shimla 

By Dr Arvind Kumar Absence of basic sanitation amenities force the people to urinate and defecate into open which exposes them to ridicule, shame, and, for women and girls, the risk of physical attack, marginalisation and stigmatisation. Furthermore, costs of treating water and sanitation related diseases drain national budgets and family finances.  About 2.6 billion people - 40% of world's population do not have access to adequate sanitation and this will become worse with the fast growing population, particularly in rapidly expanding urban areas. The provision of proper toilets could save the lives of more than 200,000 children in the world, according to the UN. The countries where open defecation is most widely practiced are the same countries with the highest numbers of under-five child deaths, high levels of under-nutrition and poverty, and large wealth disparities. Moreover, over one billion people defecate in the open due to lack of proper toilet facilities.

Remembering Gandhi Ji & Shastri Ji “According to the World Health Organization, an average of Rs. 6500 per person was lost in India due to lack of cleanliness and hygiene. Swachh Bharat would make a significant impact on public health and in safeguarding income of the poor, ultimately contributing to the national economy.”  “Cleaning up the country cannot be the sole responsibility of sweepers. Do citizens have no role in this? We have to change this mindset.”                                                                                                      – Narendra Modi A grateful nation celebrates today the birth anniversary of Gandh Ji, Father of the Nation. It has become a ritual with the powers that be either at the Centre or States to pay courtesy call at Rajghat and offer garlands as a token of tributes to the departed noble soul. Gandhi Ji did not lay down his life for earning these rituals. He never clamoured for any coveted office and rather led a life

Meghalaya’s Food Security Act: A Precedent of Commitment in Good Governance Dr Sangma called for better work culture in the State to ensure better implementation of projects. “If government employees work in the right spirit, then the implementation of the programme will be in right earnest and benefit the people”, said Sangma, while launching the Statewide National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) and National Food Security Mission at Tura. Sangma stated that the delay in the launch of the Act was due to many factors. “We wanted to reach out to the most needy, based on the socio-economic census. After due diligence, the process was completed to benefit the people. We have incorporated every section of the society and the people, who are entitled to benefit as mandated in the programme.” Further, the CM stated  while launching food security act of Meghalaya, that the government would work on a policy for recruitment in government jobs to ensure no room for ‘inefficient

International Women’s Day #Dr.ArvindKumar 8 th March, celebrated as International Women's Day (IWD) every year globally, marks this year the centenary of the declaration and observation of the first International Women's day. The first official celebration of Women's Day happened on 19 March in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. On this day, organizations, governments and women's groups choose different themes each year that reflect global and local gender issues. IWD this year’s theme is "#MakeitHappen". In India, International Women's Day is all about celebrating a woman and paying tribute to the multi-roles she plays in life. IWD encourages us to consider steps to bring about equality for women and girls in all their diversity and to celebrate the collective power of women past, present and future. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organizations, governments, charities, e

Netaji’s Birth Day 23rd January is observed as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary. It is ironic that this day is not observed with much enthusiasm throughout the country like the birth anniversaries of other great men and women who laid down their lives at the altar of freedom. Similar national apathy is seen in the case of other great freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Lala Lajpat Rai and others. Instead of regarding these great patriots as ‘National Heroes’, they have been relegated to the regions where they were born. There seems a political motivation behind such unhealthy moves. In the course of struggle for freedom Netaji formed Azad Hind Government and led the Indian National Army. He advocated a revolutionary and violent way to protest as opposed to non-violent approach by Mahatma Gandhi. Following the differences with Mahatma Gandhi he separated from Indian National Congress (INC) and founded his own party on 3 May 193

IMD Foundation Day By Dr Arvind Kumar IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers of the World Meteorological Centers. It has the responsibility for forecasting, naming and distribution of warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Malacca Straits, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. 15 th January marks the auspicious occasion of the 140 th  anniversary of the foundation of the India Meterological Department. During all these years of its existence, IMD has contributed tremendously for the development of science of meteorology over the sub-continent. The department has served the cause of safety and well being of the people of India against weather related hazards and to economic development of the country. It is heartening to note that the IMD regards 15th January as an opportune moment to highlight its achievements and pathway for future development. Some of the initiatives and a

Indian Army Day Dr. Arvind Kumar 15 January is observed as Army Day every year in India, in recognition of Lt Genl. (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariapa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters. Today India celebrates 67 th Indian Army day. This Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country and the people living in it. On this day in 1948 Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa shared a good bonding with both natives and Britishers and then succeeded General Roy Butcher of British Army to become the first Indian Commander in Chief of the democratic India. The Indian Army fights adversities on borders as well as with natural calam