in search of new meanings: shodhyatra in punjabin Punjab, jalandhar, 32nd shodhyatra
for walking in search of
schools where inspired teachers intrigue children with mysteries of nature, villages where female foetus does not struggle to survive, soil of farms which does not get poisoned by the toxic chemicals just because she is tired, farmers who still maintain diversity of coloured cotton, yellow mustard and nutritious wheat, workshops inwhich mechanics innovate to develop new machineries for farm or firms, paths on which elderly walk with respect and head raised high
we are in search of all that is worth sustaining
all that is worth remembering
so that stories we tell our grandchildren
are full of faith
hopes
trust
commitment to community well being
and youth who will connect with unmet social needs worldwide
meeting at PTU today at 11 to link tech youth with real life challenges of our society
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
32nd Shodhyatra in jalandhar
32nd Shodhyatra in jalandhar
32nd shodhyatra in punjab http://www.sristi.org/cms/32ndshodhyatra
We are trying to pursue following goals during the 32nd shodhyatra:
a) recognise the selfless volunteers, community members and other
functionaries in different field of social action such as education,
technology, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, pollution control,
nature conservation, looking after elderly and sanitation etc.,
b) we are particularly keen to respect and touch feet of hundred year old grand mothers and fathers to convey our respect for centenarians, learn
from the lessons of their life and convey that they are *devtulya*
c) recognise students from local engg colleges and polytechnics who have done meaningful projects trying to address problems of society
d) we will also share non-chemical means of solving agricultural problems, and try to learn from local experiments in various facets of agriculture,
livestock care, horticulture and other means of rural livelihood '
e) if some communities have taken extraordinary steps for women security, care, respect, we will like to recognise them too ( Child sex ratio of Jalandhar district is 874 females per 1000 males.
http://www.census2011.co.in/questions/590/district-child-sexratio/child-sex-ratio-of-jalandhar-district-2011.htm
l)
f) idea is to encourage linkage between local knowledge and formal R and D Institutions so that knowledge economy at grassroots level gets a real boost
pl do help us in locating the selfless souls in rural and urban areas which deserve to be recognised in various social sectors so that a positive energy is unleashed, challenges like cleaning Kal ben river by like Sant Seenchwal ji become possible in more and more domains. as an outsider we can do little, but we can underline the positive energy of our society and hope that it will have ripple effect.
We are trying to pursue following goals during the 32nd shodhyatra:
a) recognise the selfless volunteers, community members and other
functionaries in different field of social action such as education,
technology, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, pollution control,
nature conservation, looking after elderly and sanitation etc.,
b) we are particularly keen to respect and touch feet of hundred year old grand mothers and fathers to convey our respect for centenarians, learn
from the lessons of their life and convey that they are *devtulya*
c) recognise students from local engg colleges and polytechnics who have done meaningful projects trying to address problems of society
d) we will also share non-chemical means of solving agricultural problems, and try to learn from local experiments in various facets of agriculture,
livestock care, horticulture and other means of rural livelihood '
e) if some communities have taken extraordinary steps for women security, care, respect, we will like to recognise them too ( Child sex ratio of Jalandhar district is 874 females per 1000 males.
http://www.census2011.co.in/questions/590/district-child-sexratio/child-sex-ratio-of-jalandhar-district-2011.htm
l)
f) idea is to encourage linkage between local knowledge and formal R and D Institutions so that knowledge economy at grassroots level gets a real boost
pl do help us in locating the selfless souls in rural and urban areas which deserve to be recognised in various social sectors so that a positive energy is unleashed, challenges like cleaning Kal ben river by like Sant Seenchwal ji become possible in more and more domains. as an outsider we can do little, but we can underline the positive energy of our society and hope that it will have ripple effect.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Rashtrapati Bhavan opens its door for artists, writers - The Hindu
Rashtrapati Bhavan opens its door for artists, writers - The Hindu
he artists, writers and innovators will stay in the recently refurbished Guest House in the Estate.
The programme for ‘Innovation Scholars’ in residence aims to provide further impetus to grassroots innovation. “The Rashtrapati Bhavan organises an exhibition of grassroots innovation every year during the time of opening of the Mughal Gardens. The President gives awards for grassroots innovations biennially. He has also been asking Central Universities and IITs/NITs to set up Innovation Clubs.
Under this new scheme, four ‘Innovation Scholars would be invited to stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan for a month. They would be provided an environment to work on projects in hand or take innovative ideas forward. They will also be assisted in establishing linkages with relevant institutions and provided mentoring and support,” said Mr. Rajamony giving details of the programme.
The President also launched smart ID cards for the residents of the Estate. These cards with biometric information will enable easy identification of residents without compromising on security.
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