IMPORTANT STEPS TO ENSURE TRIBAL WELFARE EFFECTIVELY
A.Fund Flow
i) Mechanism for direct flow of funds to field formations (instead of the prevailing system through State Hqrs.) ;
ii) To link release of Plan funds with earmarking requisite 8% to TSP (in proportion to ST population of the country);
iii) Funds allotted under TSP to be treated as non-lapsable on the lines of grants- in-aid under SCA to TSP and Article 275(I) of the Constitution;
iv) Funds under SCA to TSP to be treated as non-divertible to areas/activities not connected with tribal development;
v) Grants for PTG to be released early to allow maximum period for implementation and assessment of performance/results.
B. Health Sector
(i) Relaxation of norms for setting up of Sub-Centers (2400 instead of 3000), PHCs ( 13,500 instead of 20,000) and CHC (55,000 instead of 80,000).
(ii) A Health Guide in each Village;
(iii) A Trained Birth Attendant in each Village;
(iv) Good accommodation and other incentives to doctors and para- medical staff in tribal areas;
(v) Awareness about Family Planning Programmes and Communicable Diseases;
(vi) Priority to local ST boys & girls in appointment as Health Workers;
(vii) All CHCs to have Operation Theatres;
(viii) Provide one Ambulance Vehicle in each CHC;
(ix) Mandatory for each tribal doctor to serve initially in tribal area for a minimum period of 3 years;
(x) Concessions / weightage in promotion to those tribal doctors/ para medical staff who have served in tribal areas.
C. Education Sector
(i) Awareness campaign to be launched;
(ii) To provide at least 2 teachers in Primary School;
(iii) Funds meant for education not to be diverted;
(iv) State Government to be advised:
a. To open more Schools;
b. To appoint teachers from tribal communities and provide incentives;
(v) Proper maintenance of school hostels meant for SCs/STs;
(vi) Providing incentives to parents of girl child;
(vii) Starting Shiksha Karmi Projects in those States where ST education level is poor;
(viii) To have uniform educational and examination system in the country so that ST students do not get disadvantaged.
(ix) Make use of visual media in distance learning effectively for tribals,
(x) Providing economic incentives to parents for Schooling of their Children.
(xi) Raising income ceiling levels for Post- Matric Scholarship from Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per annum and also to raise Scholarship amount;
(xii) Dissemination of information through Websites of respective Tribal Welfare Departments ;
(xiii) Early disbursement of scholarships to students and if possible through their Bank Accounts;
(xiv) Provision for financial assistance for pre-admission coaching of ST student for Management and Technical Courses.
(xv) Providing one set of books to each student in Degree Courses on the lines of Post Graduate Professional Courses;
(xvi) Making all Eklavya Model Residential Schools completely functional
(xvii) Opening Schools of Excellence in Tribal areas;
(xviii) Scope of reservation for ST to cover Schools receiving Government concessions in various forms;
(xix) 7.5% reservation for STs in awarding fellowship and scholarships
(xx) 7.5% reservation in Schools & College hostels
D Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Displaced Tribal People
i) Need for Central Legislation, either exclusive or as part of Land Acquisition Act 1894;
ii) The Resettlement & Rehabilitation Package to provide for :-
a) Giving similar quality & legal status as the land from where displaced or providing compensation to the satisfaction of the displaced persons;
b) Stable livelihood to all members of displaced families.
iii) The State Govt. to ensure :-
a) Finalization of Resettlement & Rehabilitation Package before commencement of Acquisition process;
b) Compensation Rates based on market rates at the time of Acquisition and the enhanced value on account of industrial status rather than the rates of old registries;
c) Minimum displacement of Tribals and their resettlement & rehabilitation in the tribal belts only to protect their cultural heritage;
d) Preference by Project/Industry Authorities to affected tribal families for running tea-shops/ snack-bars/ canteens in the Project area;
e) The tribal families cultivating the assigned lands for 10 years or more are treated on par withholders of patas or those having ancestral land.
E Misllaneous
i) Enhancement of amount of construction Dwelling units under Indira Awas Yojna (from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 per unit in plain areas, and from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 75,000 per unit in hilly areas);
ii) Data base regarding tribal habitations without road connectively and time bound programme to provide roads to such habitations with the involvement of Local Bodies, also to do metalling of all approach roads;
iii) Devise effective mechanism to prevent black marketing of PDS items in order to ensure adequate supply to poor families;
iv) Status of implementation of Prime Minister’s announcement made on 15th August 2002 regarding Drinking water Supply with reference to Tribal Areas;
v) Survey to identify Tribal areas yet to be covered under Drinking Water Supply Schemes;
vi) Proper monitoring of the work regarding sanitary latrines;
vii) Maintenances of Separate data by each State on the Rural employment guarantee Scheme for effective monitoring;
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Tribal Issues-I
IMPORTANT ISSUES CONCERNING TRIBALS
1. Land Alienation Problem
Amendment in Land Acquisition Act 1894 to make it compatible with PESA Act 1996 in respect of consultations with Gram Sabha in cases of resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced persons;
Amendment in Indian Forest Act 1927 to make it compatible with PESA Act 1996 in respect of Ownership of Minor Forest Produce;
Advise States to ensure compatibility of State legislation on Panchayats with customary law, socials& religious practices and the traditional management practices of community resources, and to take corrective action wherever required;
Need for early implementation of Land Ceiling Laws through Fast Track Courts/Mobile Courts;
State Govts. to ensure:-
(i) Suitable entries about allotment of Surplus lands (under Land Ceiling Act) to tribals and actual possession status;
(ii) Pattas to be granted to tribals who have been assigned land by Govt. or who have been cultivating land for more than 10 years;
(iii) Copy of Khasra Khatauni with Map of the Holding, on demand, to every tribal family without charging any fee;
(iv) Details of revenue records to be in Gram Panchayat;
(v) Entries in revenue records to be made by the Patwaris with the approval of the Gram Panchayat;
(vi) Consolidation of holdings for economic viability and convenient cultivation;
Uttranchal Govt. to restore lands to tribals which was illegally transferred to non-tribals under the provisions of law, and to register cases against non-tribals who are in illegal occupation of tribal land;
States to review laws to plug loopholes to prevent land transfer to non-tribals without observing the laid down procedure;
Harmonization of provisions of State land laws with PESA Act 1996 to endow powers to the Gram Sabhas;
State Govts. to amend their land laws on the lines done in Himachal Pradesh (Transfer of Regulation) Act 1948 (in January, 2003), making it mandatory to obtain previous permission of respective State Govts. for transferring any tribal land to a non- tribal;
Pending such an amendment, the State Govt. to instruct District Collectors/ Deputy Commissioners against delegation of authority to lower functionaries for granting transfer permission;
Need for extending application of PESA Act to Tribes residing outside Scheduled Areas;
State Govts. to ensure compliance of Court orders in regard to granting land possession within a reasonable time frame;
Bar on appeals in cases where Deputy Commissioner/ Collector has decided in favour of tribals in land alienation cases on the lines of Orissa where provision exists for only one appeal to the Revenue Court;
The Fifth Scheduled States to make provisions in their respective State Acts regarding conferring of ownership of MFP on tribals in conformity with PESA Act;
Tribals to be allowed collection of MFP from forests declared as Protected Forests;
Tribals to be allowed Collection of fuel wood/ dry wood from Protected Forests/ Wildlife Sanctuaries;
Ensure implementation of 1974 guidelines regarding making local tribal communities Co-sharer in the mining & industrial activities in the region;
Giving preference to STs in granting mining concessions in Scheduled Area;
States to ensure:-
(i) Compliance of directions of Supreme Court in Samatta case- Not to transfer Govt. land by way of lease etc. in Scheduled Areas to a non-tribal;
(ii) making consultations mandatory with Gram Sabhas before grant of lease about minor minerals;
Safeguarding the rights of the Tribals over water and other natural resources in Scheduled Areas;
2. Problem of Displacement of Tribals their Resettlement & Rehabilitation
Need for Central Legislation on Resettlement & Rehabilitation of persons likely to be displaced due to developmental projects, either exclusive or as part of Land Acquisition Act 1894;
The Resettlement & Rehabilitation package to provide for :-
(i) Giving similar quality & legal status as the land from where displaced or providing compensation in cash or kind, should the displaced person so desire;
(ii) Stable livelihood to all members of displaced families;
· The State Govts. to ensure :-
(i) that resettlement & rehabilitation of tribals is finalized to their satisfaction before the commencement of acquisition process of their lands;
(ii) determine compensation rates on the basis of prevailing market rates at the time of acquisition and the enhanced value on account of industrial status rather than the rates of old registries;
(iii) minimum displacement of tribals and their resettlement & rehabilitation in tribal belts to protect their cultural heritage;
(iv) preference by Project/ Industry authorities to affected tribal families for running tea shops/ snack bars/ canteens in the project area;
(v) the tribal families cultivating the assigned lands for 10 years or more are treated on par with holders of pattas or those having ancestral lands;
1. Land Alienation Problem
Amendment in Land Acquisition Act 1894 to make it compatible with PESA Act 1996 in respect of consultations with Gram Sabha in cases of resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced persons;
Amendment in Indian Forest Act 1927 to make it compatible with PESA Act 1996 in respect of Ownership of Minor Forest Produce;
Advise States to ensure compatibility of State legislation on Panchayats with customary law, socials& religious practices and the traditional management practices of community resources, and to take corrective action wherever required;
Need for early implementation of Land Ceiling Laws through Fast Track Courts/Mobile Courts;
State Govts. to ensure:-
(i) Suitable entries about allotment of Surplus lands (under Land Ceiling Act) to tribals and actual possession status;
(ii) Pattas to be granted to tribals who have been assigned land by Govt. or who have been cultivating land for more than 10 years;
(iii) Copy of Khasra Khatauni with Map of the Holding, on demand, to every tribal family without charging any fee;
(iv) Details of revenue records to be in Gram Panchayat;
(v) Entries in revenue records to be made by the Patwaris with the approval of the Gram Panchayat;
(vi) Consolidation of holdings for economic viability and convenient cultivation;
Uttranchal Govt. to restore lands to tribals which was illegally transferred to non-tribals under the provisions of law, and to register cases against non-tribals who are in illegal occupation of tribal land;
States to review laws to plug loopholes to prevent land transfer to non-tribals without observing the laid down procedure;
Harmonization of provisions of State land laws with PESA Act 1996 to endow powers to the Gram Sabhas;
State Govts. to amend their land laws on the lines done in Himachal Pradesh (Transfer of Regulation) Act 1948 (in January, 2003), making it mandatory to obtain previous permission of respective State Govts. for transferring any tribal land to a non- tribal;
Pending such an amendment, the State Govt. to instruct District Collectors/ Deputy Commissioners against delegation of authority to lower functionaries for granting transfer permission;
Need for extending application of PESA Act to Tribes residing outside Scheduled Areas;
State Govts. to ensure compliance of Court orders in regard to granting land possession within a reasonable time frame;
Bar on appeals in cases where Deputy Commissioner/ Collector has decided in favour of tribals in land alienation cases on the lines of Orissa where provision exists for only one appeal to the Revenue Court;
The Fifth Scheduled States to make provisions in their respective State Acts regarding conferring of ownership of MFP on tribals in conformity with PESA Act;
Tribals to be allowed collection of MFP from forests declared as Protected Forests;
Tribals to be allowed Collection of fuel wood/ dry wood from Protected Forests/ Wildlife Sanctuaries;
Ensure implementation of 1974 guidelines regarding making local tribal communities Co-sharer in the mining & industrial activities in the region;
Giving preference to STs in granting mining concessions in Scheduled Area;
States to ensure:-
(i) Compliance of directions of Supreme Court in Samatta case- Not to transfer Govt. land by way of lease etc. in Scheduled Areas to a non-tribal;
(ii) making consultations mandatory with Gram Sabhas before grant of lease about minor minerals;
Safeguarding the rights of the Tribals over water and other natural resources in Scheduled Areas;
2. Problem of Displacement of Tribals their Resettlement & Rehabilitation
Need for Central Legislation on Resettlement & Rehabilitation of persons likely to be displaced due to developmental projects, either exclusive or as part of Land Acquisition Act 1894;
The Resettlement & Rehabilitation package to provide for :-
(i) Giving similar quality & legal status as the land from where displaced or providing compensation in cash or kind, should the displaced person so desire;
(ii) Stable livelihood to all members of displaced families;
· The State Govts. to ensure :-
(i) that resettlement & rehabilitation of tribals is finalized to their satisfaction before the commencement of acquisition process of their lands;
(ii) determine compensation rates on the basis of prevailing market rates at the time of acquisition and the enhanced value on account of industrial status rather than the rates of old registries;
(iii) minimum displacement of tribals and their resettlement & rehabilitation in tribal belts to protect their cultural heritage;
(iv) preference by Project/ Industry authorities to affected tribal families for running tea shops/ snack bars/ canteens in the project area;
(v) the tribal families cultivating the assigned lands for 10 years or more are treated on par with holders of pattas or those having ancestral lands;
Action Points for Power Department
ACTION POINTS FOR POWER DEPARTMENT
1. Total Hydle Power potential identified in the State to be kept as the target for achieving in a particular time frame and the phased programme to be planned;
2. Identifying the Solar Energy potential in the State and making a definite plan to exploit it and plan its utilization in the most optimum manner;
3. Identifying the Wind Energy potential in the State and plan its generation in a specific time frame;
4. Strengthening the ‘Transmission & Distribution’ infrastructure to reduce losses to below 15%;
5. To eliminate theft and wastage and conserve energy to add to the State revenue substantially;
6. To take effective measures in the Project catchment areas to minimize silt flow to increase project life;
7. To reduce unproductive expenditure of the Power Board;
8. To maximise revenue by proper regulation of sale & purchase of Power with other States/Entities;
9. To implement the ‘Power Reforms’ in the State immediately and get financial support form the Central Govt. to carry out infrastructural development not only in the Power Sector but also in the Social/Health/Education sectors.
1. Total Hydle Power potential identified in the State to be kept as the target for achieving in a particular time frame and the phased programme to be planned;
2. Identifying the Solar Energy potential in the State and making a definite plan to exploit it and plan its utilization in the most optimum manner;
3. Identifying the Wind Energy potential in the State and plan its generation in a specific time frame;
4. Strengthening the ‘Transmission & Distribution’ infrastructure to reduce losses to below 15%;
5. To eliminate theft and wastage and conserve energy to add to the State revenue substantially;
6. To take effective measures in the Project catchment areas to minimize silt flow to increase project life;
7. To reduce unproductive expenditure of the Power Board;
8. To maximise revenue by proper regulation of sale & purchase of Power with other States/Entities;
9. To implement the ‘Power Reforms’ in the State immediately and get financial support form the Central Govt. to carry out infrastructural development not only in the Power Sector but also in the Social/Health/Education sectors.
Action Points for Irrigation & Public Health Department
ACTION POINTS FOR IPH DEPARTMENT
1. 100% coverage of all villages under the ‘Drinking Water Supply Scheme’ in a time bound manner;
2. Ensuring consistent supply of drinking water for the specific time period under the announced time table- on a daily/weekly/any other frequency basis, depending upon the water availability at the source, so that people make adjustment accordingly;
3. Adopting a definite programme to cover the most fertile areas under irrigation schemes-Flow/Lift/Sprinkler/Drip as per feasibility;
4. Providing requisite extension services to the farmers about the irrigation regimen as per soil/crop requirements;
5. Developing Farmers Self-Help groups for sustainable management/upkeep/maintainance of the completed schemes;
6. Establishing a strong mechanism for monitoring the operation of all the irrigation schemes so that ‘stitch in time’ approach is followed to repair/revamp the schemes with utmost economy & efficiency;
7. Having stronger contingent of technical staff at the cutting-edge level and leaner at the higher levels;
8. Strengthening the technical skills of the staff through a rigorous training programme in the reputed training centers as per requirements.
1. 100% coverage of all villages under the ‘Drinking Water Supply Scheme’ in a time bound manner;
2. Ensuring consistent supply of drinking water for the specific time period under the announced time table- on a daily/weekly/any other frequency basis, depending upon the water availability at the source, so that people make adjustment accordingly;
3. Adopting a definite programme to cover the most fertile areas under irrigation schemes-Flow/Lift/Sprinkler/Drip as per feasibility;
4. Providing requisite extension services to the farmers about the irrigation regimen as per soil/crop requirements;
5. Developing Farmers Self-Help groups for sustainable management/upkeep/maintainance of the completed schemes;
6. Establishing a strong mechanism for monitoring the operation of all the irrigation schemes so that ‘stitch in time’ approach is followed to repair/revamp the schemes with utmost economy & efficiency;
7. Having stronger contingent of technical staff at the cutting-edge level and leaner at the higher levels;
8. Strengthening the technical skills of the staff through a rigorous training programme in the reputed training centers as per requirements.
Action Points for Horticulture Department
ACTION POINTS FOR HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT
1. Identifying appropriate horticultural crop variety according to agro-climatic/altitudinal/soil conditions for each zone the entire State;
2. Promoting a proper mix of ‘Table’ and ‘Processing’ varieties in each of the Fruits in the State to facilitate remunerative marketing and achieve higher productivity levels;
3. To develop proper marketing mechanism, bye passing the ‘Arhatiya Circuit’, to enable the farmers get maximum return for their produce;
4. Developing ‘Primary Processing’ finacilities nearer the Farms and developing the ‘Central (Secondary) Processing’ facilities in selected places in the form of ‘Food Parks’ to reduce the post-harvest crop losses as well as to produce the high quality processed products;
5. To establish a strong network/inter-connectivity between the Farmers and the Industry by promoting the ‘Backward Linkage’ scheme which will enable easy marketing of farm produce on the one hand and assured availability of raw material to the industries on the other hand- a win-win situation for both;
6. Massive promotion of Mushroom (both the White Button and the Oyster varieties) Industry in the State which will not only improve farmer’s economy but will significantly add to the nutritional component in the diet of the consumers;
7. Improvement of the requisite infrastructure to facilitate quick transportation of fruits from farm to market;
8. Strengthening the network of ‘Market Information System’ to enable the farmers take appropriate decision in regard to market destination for their produce according to demand thereby enabling him in getting the best price.
1. Identifying appropriate horticultural crop variety according to agro-climatic/altitudinal/soil conditions for each zone the entire State;
2. Promoting a proper mix of ‘Table’ and ‘Processing’ varieties in each of the Fruits in the State to facilitate remunerative marketing and achieve higher productivity levels;
3. To develop proper marketing mechanism, bye passing the ‘Arhatiya Circuit’, to enable the farmers get maximum return for their produce;
4. Developing ‘Primary Processing’ finacilities nearer the Farms and developing the ‘Central (Secondary) Processing’ facilities in selected places in the form of ‘Food Parks’ to reduce the post-harvest crop losses as well as to produce the high quality processed products;
5. To establish a strong network/inter-connectivity between the Farmers and the Industry by promoting the ‘Backward Linkage’ scheme which will enable easy marketing of farm produce on the one hand and assured availability of raw material to the industries on the other hand- a win-win situation for both;
6. Massive promotion of Mushroom (both the White Button and the Oyster varieties) Industry in the State which will not only improve farmer’s economy but will significantly add to the nutritional component in the diet of the consumers;
7. Improvement of the requisite infrastructure to facilitate quick transportation of fruits from farm to market;
8. Strengthening the network of ‘Market Information System’ to enable the farmers take appropriate decision in regard to market destination for their produce according to demand thereby enabling him in getting the best price.
Action Points for Agriculture Department
ACTION POINTS FOR AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
1. Strengthen the linkages between Extension wing and Farmers to: transfer technologies to field; encourage adoption of best practices for production & crop management; promote use of Farm Yard/Organic Manure; use of the best/most viable/certified seeds.
2. Encourage growing of crops strictly according to soil suitability, agro-climatic conditions and economic considerations.
3. Encourage field terracing to prevent loss of soil.
4. Promote 'Organic Farming'.
5. Promote Sprinkler/Drip irrigation to optimize the use of water.
6. Encourage management & maintenance of 'Irrigation Infrastructure' by Farmer's Self-Help Groups/Co-operatives to develop a sustainable mechanism.
7. Development of requisite infrastructure for proper Post-harvest management to reduce losses.
8. Facilitate development of the marketing infrastructure enabling the farmers to sell their produces at the most remunerative prices directly in the markets without getting exploited by the 'Intermediaries'.
9. Promote 'Applied Research Projects' to find solutions to the problems being faced by the farmers.
1. Strengthen the linkages between Extension wing and Farmers to: transfer technologies to field; encourage adoption of best practices for production & crop management; promote use of Farm Yard/Organic Manure; use of the best/most viable/certified seeds.
2. Encourage growing of crops strictly according to soil suitability, agro-climatic conditions and economic considerations.
3. Encourage field terracing to prevent loss of soil.
4. Promote 'Organic Farming'.
5. Promote Sprinkler/Drip irrigation to optimize the use of water.
6. Encourage management & maintenance of 'Irrigation Infrastructure' by Farmer's Self-Help Groups/Co-operatives to develop a sustainable mechanism.
7. Development of requisite infrastructure for proper Post-harvest management to reduce losses.
8. Facilitate development of the marketing infrastructure enabling the farmers to sell their produces at the most remunerative prices directly in the markets without getting exploited by the 'Intermediaries'.
9. Promote 'Applied Research Projects' to find solutions to the problems being faced by the farmers.
High Priorities for Good Governance in States/UTs in India
HIGH PRIORITY AREAS REQUIRING ATTENTION FOR REALISING THE OBJECTIVE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN A STATE GOVERNMENT/UT UNDER THE UNION OF INDIA
I.Enforcement of Accountability to ensure implementation of Govt. / CM,s Directives / Programmes/ Policies:- Activating the Monitoring Cell, Having a Precise & to the Point Reporting System in place (Weekly for critical matters and Monthly for all others) on the specially designed ‘Single Page’ Proformas enabling CM to have a ‘Bird’s Eye’ view at a glance about the flow of ‘Activities’ in each of the Departments;
II. Augmentation of Financial Resources (Revenue):-
Ø Strict Tax Compliance:- The current level of Revenue on account of Sales/Excise Tax can be increased by at least 80% (could be even 100%) by eliminating leakages through strict supervision/IT application/simplifying collection mode/prohibitive penalty imposition;
Ø Hydle Power Sales:- The immense potential of hydle power generation needs to be exploited at the earliest to substantially enhance the revenue;
Ø Levying Green Cess(more relevant for hilly States):- Imposition of a nominal ‘Green Cess’ on the Industrial Units in the State would not cause any pinch while the total annual collection could enhance substantially;
Ø Complying with the provisions of FRBM Act:- Containing the State Financial Deficit within the limits prescribed under the Central Financial Responsibility & Budget Management Act would get enhanced central grants quite significantly;
Ø Power Sector Reforms:- Complying with the Central Govt. directions regarding Power sector reforms would enable the State Govt. get additional financial grants;
Ø Small sized Projects under Central Sector Schemes:- There is tremendous scope to seek funding under Central Sector Schemes being controlled by various central Ministries by posing small sized project proposals to get additional allocations;
Ø Food Processing Industries:- The criticality of this activity is not only from the point of view of improving the value addition & preventing wastages but it will also enable the State Govt. in realizing hundreds of crores by way of taxes/cess;
Ø Herbal based Industries:- Development of herbal based industries would not only enable exploitation of the tremendous potential lying dormant in the State but will get substantial revenue to the exchequer;
Ø Reducing Unproductive Expenditure:- Economic Reforms/Public Sector Reforms/Administrative Reforms/Rationalisation measures would result in saving of hundreds of crores to the State exchequer.
The above measures can help the State Govt. in coming out of the vicious cycle of the Debt-Trap, and ultimately would enable achieving very high economic growth for the State.
III. Reforms:- Administrative, Economic, Public Sector, Power Sector, Institutional;
IV. Development through Perspective Planning:- Having a Perspective for each of the Departments to prepare a Long-term Plan from which should emerge the Short-term Plans, as well as the requisite Straregies /Policies /Programmes /Projects /Schemes.
I.Enforcement of Accountability to ensure implementation of Govt. / CM,s Directives / Programmes/ Policies:- Activating the Monitoring Cell, Having a Precise & to the Point Reporting System in place (Weekly for critical matters and Monthly for all others) on the specially designed ‘Single Page’ Proformas enabling CM to have a ‘Bird’s Eye’ view at a glance about the flow of ‘Activities’ in each of the Departments;
II. Augmentation of Financial Resources (Revenue):-
Ø Strict Tax Compliance:- The current level of Revenue on account of Sales/Excise Tax can be increased by at least 80% (could be even 100%) by eliminating leakages through strict supervision/IT application/simplifying collection mode/prohibitive penalty imposition;
Ø Hydle Power Sales:- The immense potential of hydle power generation needs to be exploited at the earliest to substantially enhance the revenue;
Ø Levying Green Cess(more relevant for hilly States):- Imposition of a nominal ‘Green Cess’ on the Industrial Units in the State would not cause any pinch while the total annual collection could enhance substantially;
Ø Complying with the provisions of FRBM Act:- Containing the State Financial Deficit within the limits prescribed under the Central Financial Responsibility & Budget Management Act would get enhanced central grants quite significantly;
Ø Power Sector Reforms:- Complying with the Central Govt. directions regarding Power sector reforms would enable the State Govt. get additional financial grants;
Ø Small sized Projects under Central Sector Schemes:- There is tremendous scope to seek funding under Central Sector Schemes being controlled by various central Ministries by posing small sized project proposals to get additional allocations;
Ø Food Processing Industries:- The criticality of this activity is not only from the point of view of improving the value addition & preventing wastages but it will also enable the State Govt. in realizing hundreds of crores by way of taxes/cess;
Ø Herbal based Industries:- Development of herbal based industries would not only enable exploitation of the tremendous potential lying dormant in the State but will get substantial revenue to the exchequer;
Ø Reducing Unproductive Expenditure:- Economic Reforms/Public Sector Reforms/Administrative Reforms/Rationalisation measures would result in saving of hundreds of crores to the State exchequer.
The above measures can help the State Govt. in coming out of the vicious cycle of the Debt-Trap, and ultimately would enable achieving very high economic growth for the State.
III. Reforms:- Administrative, Economic, Public Sector, Power Sector, Institutional;
IV. Development through Perspective Planning:- Having a Perspective for each of the Departments to prepare a Long-term Plan from which should emerge the Short-term Plans, as well as the requisite Straregies /Policies /Programmes /Projects /Schemes.
Four Vital Pillars to raise the Edific of Progress in India
I.GOOD GOVERNANCE
1. Improvement of Work Culture
2. Recognition of Merit
3. Incentives for Performance and Disincentives for Non-Performance
4. Objectivity in enforcement of Laws, Rules & Regulations
5. Effective Mechanism for Redressal of Public Grievances to inspire People's confidence
6. Effectiveness & Judiciousness in the working of the Police to restore People' Faith in the System
7. Greater Transparency & Openness in the governmental working
8. Mechanism for easy Public accessibility to Governmental Functionaries through rigorous field touring and regular reporting system by the officers at all levels
II.DEVELOPMENT
1. Strengthening Education System (Better Infrastructure, Vocation oriented curricula)
2. Strengthening Health Infrastructure
3. Drinking Water and Irrigation
4. Roads, Rails and Aviation Infrastructure
5. Improvement of Infrastructure relating to Civic Amenities
6. Infrastructural improvement to facilitate tapping of Renewable Energy Sources based on Solar and Wind for local energy requirements
7. Effective steps to contain Man-Animal conflict and control crop damage by wild animals- Eco-restoration
8. Improvement of infrastructure to facilitate reduction of crop losses in Agro-Horticulture sector
III.SELF-RELIANCE
1. Rationalising Government Expenditure
2. Plugging leakages of Government Revenue Sources and ensuring Tax Compliance
3. Hydle Power Sales & Cess
4. Cess and Tax revenue from Mineral based industries
5. Cess and Tax revenue from Tourism & Eco-Tourism
6. Cess/Fees/Tax revenue on account of Food Processing Industries
7. Cess/Fees/Tax revenue on account of Herbal based industries
8. Enhanced Central Grants on account of Power Sector Reforms and compliance of the Provisions of Central Act/Regulations relating to State Budget Deficit
1. Improvement of Work Culture
2. Recognition of Merit
3. Incentives for Performance and Disincentives for Non-Performance
4. Objectivity in enforcement of Laws, Rules & Regulations
5. Effective Mechanism for Redressal of Public Grievances to inspire People's confidence
6. Effectiveness & Judiciousness in the working of the Police to restore People' Faith in the System
7. Greater Transparency & Openness in the governmental working
8. Mechanism for easy Public accessibility to Governmental Functionaries through rigorous field touring and regular reporting system by the officers at all levels
II.DEVELOPMENT
1. Strengthening Education System (Better Infrastructure, Vocation oriented curricula)
2. Strengthening Health Infrastructure
3. Drinking Water and Irrigation
4. Roads, Rails and Aviation Infrastructure
5. Improvement of Infrastructure relating to Civic Amenities
6. Infrastructural improvement to facilitate tapping of Renewable Energy Sources based on Solar and Wind for local energy requirements
7. Effective steps to contain Man-Animal conflict and control crop damage by wild animals- Eco-restoration
8. Improvement of infrastructure to facilitate reduction of crop losses in Agro-Horticulture sector
III.SELF-RELIANCE
1. Rationalising Government Expenditure
2. Plugging leakages of Government Revenue Sources and ensuring Tax Compliance
3. Hydle Power Sales & Cess
4. Cess and Tax revenue from Mineral based industries
5. Cess and Tax revenue from Tourism & Eco-Tourism
6. Cess/Fees/Tax revenue on account of Food Processing Industries
7. Cess/Fees/Tax revenue on account of Herbal based industries
8. Enhanced Central Grants on account of Power Sector Reforms and compliance of the Provisions of Central Act/Regulations relating to State Budget Deficit
IV.REFORMS
A.Administrative:- 1. Organisational Restructuring 2. Simplification of Rules & Procedures 3. Decentralisation & Delegation of Powers 4. Strengthening Data Base & Reporting System. 5. Effective Monitoring Mechanism 6. Computerisation of Records 7. Setting up System of e-governance 8. Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.
B.Social & Cultural:- 1. Elimination of Untouchability 2. Elimination of Malnutrition 3. Elimination of the practice of Child Marriage 3. Population control through self-motivation and positive incentives 4. Strengthening the Family institution to ensure proper care of the young & the Old ones 5. Protection of local culture & heritage 6. Promotion of local art, culture, folksongs and crafts 7. Promotion of Yoga for physical & spiritual well being 8. Promotion of Hygiene & cleanliness.
C.Economic:- 1. Promotion of Food Processing Industries 2. Sustainable exploitation of minerals 3. Realising the Hydel Power potential 4. Promotion of Software & Hardware Industries 5. Promotion of Tourism Industries 6. Development of Travel & Transport infrastructure (Roads, Rails, Aviation, Ropeways and the intra town transport systems) 7. Promotion of Agro-Horticulture & Herbal crops most suited to the hilly areas & the agro-climatic conditions of the State 8. Promotion of Herbal based Industries (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
My Bio Data
Personal: Born in a farming family in a small village of Himachal Pradesh (situated in Mid-Himalayas), in July, 1948. Got school education at the village and college & university education at Chandigarh from Punjab University.
Academic Qualifications: Post Graduate in Public Administration and Bachelor of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
Professional Qualifications: Joined the Indian Forest Service (an All India Service under the Government of India) in the year 1971. Passed out the Foundational Course in Administration & Management from Administration Academy Mussoorie, and the Diploma Course in Forestry from the Forest Academy Dehradun.
Training Exposure (Domestic): Attended 11 short term training courses, covering the topics of Management, Financial Management, Co-operative Management, Project Management, Project Formulation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Forestry, Soil & Water conservation, Agro-Exports, Food Processing, Remote Sensing and Management of Rural & Urban Development Programs.
Training Exposure (Overseas): A 14 weeks Course (with Certificate) in Policy Planning & Management of Social Forestry Programs at the Commonwealth Forestry Institute, Oxford (UK), and a 4 weeks Course (with Certificate) in Managing Agricultural Irrigation Systems at the Colorado Institute of Irrigation Management, Fort Collins (USA).
Work Experience:
i) Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Wildlife and Environment: During 20 years (1973-93) managed projects covering all these fields in High altitude Arid Zone, Alpine, Temperate and the Sub-Tropical areas of Himachal Pradesh. Prepared 15-years Management Plan for the Forests in Mid & High Hills. Managed the Logging, Transporting and Marketing operations of Forestry Estates in Low, Mid & High hills. Managed the Policy Formulation & Planning Processes in the State relating to Land Use & Environmental Conservation. Headed the Wildlife Wing of the State to oversee the management of 32 Wildlife Sanctuaries and the 2 National Parks in Himalayan Region.
ii) Agriculture & Horticulture: Worked as the Secretary to the State Government to oversee the task of Policy Formulation, Planning and the Program implementation in the State of Himachal Pradesh.
iii) Corporate Management: Worked as CEO of 4 State Companies of Himachal Pradesh Government (the Horticulture Produce Marketing & Processing Corporation, the Industrial Development Corporation, the General Industries Corporation and the Electronics Development Corporation). Participated in International Events relating to Food Processing Industries, Nutritional Programs, Mergers & Acquisitions of Government Companies and International Bi-lateral co-operation programs, visiting various countries in American, European and the Asian Continents.
iv) Food Processing Industries: Worked as Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, having special assignments of Policy formulation, Nutritional Program management and Strategic sale of a Bread making Company.
v) Divestment/Strategic Sale of Equity in Federal Companies: Steered the process of first strategic sale of equity (74%) in Central Governmental Company (Modern Foods). As Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Disinvestment, steered the process of strategic sale of 22 Hotels [owned by the Federal PSUs-ITDC and HCI(Air India)], CMC(an IT Company), PPL(a Fertilizer Company) (concluded), Shipping Corporation of India, Air India, Indian Airlines, National Fertilizers and 5 Hotels (80% Process completed but remained inconclusive due to change in Government of India policy).
vi) Regulatory & Surveillance: Worked as Secretary in the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Government of India, to oversee & ensure the strict implementation of safeguards provided to the Scheduled Tribes under the provisions of Constitutional Law of India relating to service matters, protection against atrocities and the socio-economic development under the Federal and the State Governments.
G. Miscellaneous: Took Pre-mature retirement from Government Service in July, 2007, joined BJP and working as State (Himachal Pradesh) Convener of Intellectual Cell of the Party since October 2008. Professionally, providing consultancy services in Forestry, Wildlife, Soil Conservation, Ecology and Bio-diversity as part of Environment Quality Management Services (EQMS), (India) Pvt. Ltd., acting as Principal Advisor of the Group; Also, by virtue of working experience, have capability to assist in the task of Project preparation in the fields of Food Processing, Forestry/Environment & Wildlife, Soil & Water Conservation, Eco-Tourism, Rural & Urban Development Infrastructure.
Academic Qualifications: Post Graduate in Public Administration and Bachelor of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
Professional Qualifications: Joined the Indian Forest Service (an All India Service under the Government of India) in the year 1971. Passed out the Foundational Course in Administration & Management from Administration Academy Mussoorie, and the Diploma Course in Forestry from the Forest Academy Dehradun.
Training Exposure (Domestic): Attended 11 short term training courses, covering the topics of Management, Financial Management, Co-operative Management, Project Management, Project Formulation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Forestry, Soil & Water conservation, Agro-Exports, Food Processing, Remote Sensing and Management of Rural & Urban Development Programs.
Training Exposure (Overseas): A 14 weeks Course (with Certificate) in Policy Planning & Management of Social Forestry Programs at the Commonwealth Forestry Institute, Oxford (UK), and a 4 weeks Course (with Certificate) in Managing Agricultural Irrigation Systems at the Colorado Institute of Irrigation Management, Fort Collins (USA).
Work Experience:
i) Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Wildlife and Environment: During 20 years (1973-93) managed projects covering all these fields in High altitude Arid Zone, Alpine, Temperate and the Sub-Tropical areas of Himachal Pradesh. Prepared 15-years Management Plan for the Forests in Mid & High Hills. Managed the Logging, Transporting and Marketing operations of Forestry Estates in Low, Mid & High hills. Managed the Policy Formulation & Planning Processes in the State relating to Land Use & Environmental Conservation. Headed the Wildlife Wing of the State to oversee the management of 32 Wildlife Sanctuaries and the 2 National Parks in Himalayan Region.
ii) Agriculture & Horticulture: Worked as the Secretary to the State Government to oversee the task of Policy Formulation, Planning and the Program implementation in the State of Himachal Pradesh.
iii) Corporate Management: Worked as CEO of 4 State Companies of Himachal Pradesh Government (the Horticulture Produce Marketing & Processing Corporation, the Industrial Development Corporation, the General Industries Corporation and the Electronics Development Corporation). Participated in International Events relating to Food Processing Industries, Nutritional Programs, Mergers & Acquisitions of Government Companies and International Bi-lateral co-operation programs, visiting various countries in American, European and the Asian Continents.
iv) Food Processing Industries: Worked as Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, having special assignments of Policy formulation, Nutritional Program management and Strategic sale of a Bread making Company.
v) Divestment/Strategic Sale of Equity in Federal Companies: Steered the process of first strategic sale of equity (74%) in Central Governmental Company (Modern Foods). As Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Disinvestment, steered the process of strategic sale of 22 Hotels [owned by the Federal PSUs-ITDC and HCI(Air India)], CMC(an IT Company), PPL(a Fertilizer Company) (concluded), Shipping Corporation of India, Air India, Indian Airlines, National Fertilizers and 5 Hotels (80% Process completed but remained inconclusive due to change in Government of India policy).
vi) Regulatory & Surveillance: Worked as Secretary in the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Government of India, to oversee & ensure the strict implementation of safeguards provided to the Scheduled Tribes under the provisions of Constitutional Law of India relating to service matters, protection against atrocities and the socio-economic development under the Federal and the State Governments.
G. Miscellaneous: Took Pre-mature retirement from Government Service in July, 2007, joined BJP and working as State (Himachal Pradesh) Convener of Intellectual Cell of the Party since October 2008. Professionally, providing consultancy services in Forestry, Wildlife, Soil Conservation, Ecology and Bio-diversity as part of Environment Quality Management Services (EQMS), (India) Pvt. Ltd., acting as Principal Advisor of the Group; Also, by virtue of working experience, have capability to assist in the task of Project preparation in the fields of Food Processing, Forestry/Environment & Wildlife, Soil & Water Conservation, Eco-Tourism, Rural & Urban Development Infrastructure.
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