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Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by wheatsheaf
(Post 8635173)
Brits would be shocked, BUT no one in India is. Donors should ask for incorrigible Indian counterparts......then there will be zero charitable activity and billions of dollars saved.
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Re: In To-day's Newspapers
sent back to the motherland? http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2007...finance-health
Such a happy article - just stick me on the pyre but make sure I am dead. Have told the family not to come out to Goa, ashes can come home in suitcase with "her who must be obeyed". Would rather the kids had a good holiday than fly all that way to Goa in grief. Hope I am the first to go.:fingerscrossed: |
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Govt. of India Dismayed by Allegations of Misuse of UK Educational Grants
16 Jun: 13:12 IST. Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India). The Department of School Education and Literacy is dismayed and shocked at the unsubstantiated allegations in the press on the misuse of UK Grants for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan copy of the article thanks to www.goanvoice.org.uk Hrd Ministry Clarification Regarding Newspaper Reports Alleging Misuse of UK Grants for SSA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13:12 IST The Department of School Education and Literacy would like to place the following facts for information of the public in the context of newspaper reports alleging misuse of UK grants to SSA. 1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India for universalising elementary education for all children in the 6- 14 age group. 2. SSA is supported largely by domestic resources. Since inception the Government of India and the State Governments have invested Rs 91,431 crore in the SSA. SSA was partially funded by Development Partners, viz. World Bank, DFID and EU to the tune of (a) Rs 4700 crore from 2004-05 to 2006-07 and (b) Rs 4330 crore from 2007-08 to 2009-10. Since inception DFID has reimbursed Rs 2500 crore, which represents 2.7% of the total investment under SSA. 3. Expenditure under SSA is incurred as per well defined norms articulated in the SSA Framework of Implementation and the Manual of Financial Management and Procurement. Upto 6% of SSA funds can be spent on office expenses and management such as office equipment, salary and fee of resource persons, rentals for office space and vehicles, etc. 4. SSA funds are released to the States by the Government of India based on their approved Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B). The reimbursement of the expenditures is claimed from the Development Partners based on actual expenditures incurred. The reimbursement claims are also contingent upon completion of annual audits and submission of audit reports. The Development Partners invariably, exercise appropriate checks while admitting reimbursement claims. 5. SSA follows a rigorous and robust monitoring system, which includes: · Concurrent financial review by independent agency, namely the Institute of Public Auditors of India · Annual Statutory Audit by Chartered Accountants, selected from the C&AG panel of CA firms. The Annual Statutory Audit covers village education committees (VEC) which spend more than Rs one lakh in a three year cycle. · Internal Audit by States · Quarterly Review Meetings with Financial Controllers · Periodic Performance Audit by C&AG. The C&AG audit of SSA was discussed in the Public Accounts Committee in 2007-08; oral and written evidence has been submitted. 6. The World Bank undertook a post-procurement review on sample basis in 2009-10. Findings of this post-procurement reviews have also indicated satisfactory procurement practices, and no mis-procurement was reported. 7. SSA also has a system of biannual Joint Review Missions (JRMs), in which the Development Partners participate. DFID has been an active participant in all the JRMs. The last JRM was held in January 2010 noted had as its objective review of progress in the implementation with respect to SSA Goals and agreed indicators. The JRM observed (quote) with appreciation the continued progress made towards SSA goals since the last Mission submitted its report… (unquote). 8. SSA works on the basic principle of self disclosure and transparency. Since it is a programme with large community ownership and participation, there is emphasis on public display and sharing of information with the public. 9. All cases of deviations from guidelines are dealt with severely. The States themselves have conducted enquiries and lodged FIRs besides special audits commissioned by GoI. Appropriate disciplinary action has also been initiated. where necessary. The Department of School Education and Literacy is dismayed and shocked at the unsubstantiated allegations in the press on the misuse of UK Grants for SSA. The Department is writing to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of External Affairs in this regard. |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by noni
(Post 8636621)
Govt. of India Dismayed by Allegations of Misuse of UK Educational Grants
16 Jun: 13:12 IST. Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India). The Department of School Education and Literacy is dismayed and shocked at the unsubstantiated allegations in the press on the misuse of UK Grants for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan copy of the article thanks to www.goanvoice.org.uk Hrd Ministry Clarification Regarding Newspaper Reports Alleging Misuse of UK Grants for SSA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13:12 IST The Department of School Education and Literacy would like to place the following facts for information of the public in the context of newspaper reports alleging misuse of UK grants to SSA. 1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India for universalising elementary education for all children in the 6- 14 age group. 2. SSA is supported largely by domestic resources. Since inception the Government of India and the State Governments have invested Rs 91,431 crore in the SSA. SSA was partially funded by Development Partners, viz. World Bank, DFID and EU to the tune of (a) Rs 4700 crore from 2004-05 to 2006-07 and (b) Rs 4330 crore from 2007-08 to 2009-10. Since inception DFID has reimbursed Rs 2500 crore, which represents 2.7% of the total investment under SSA. 3. Expenditure under SSA is incurred as per well defined norms articulated in the SSA Framework of Implementation and the Manual of Financial Management and Procurement. Upto 6% of SSA funds can be spent on office expenses and management such as office equipment, salary and fee of resource persons, rentals for office space and vehicles, etc. 4. SSA funds are released to the States by the Government of India based on their approved Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B). The reimbursement of the expenditures is claimed from the Development Partners based on actual expenditures incurred. The reimbursement claims are also contingent upon completion of annual audits and submission of audit reports. The Development Partners invariably, exercise appropriate checks while admitting reimbursement claims. 5. SSA follows a rigorous and robust monitoring system, which includes: · Concurrent financial review by independent agency, namely the Institute of Public Auditors of India · Annual Statutory Audit by Chartered Accountants, selected from the C&AG panel of CA firms. The Annual Statutory Audit covers village education committees (VEC) which spend more than Rs one lakh in a three year cycle. · Internal Audit by States · Quarterly Review Meetings with Financial Controllers · Periodic Performance Audit by C&AG. The C&AG audit of SSA was discussed in the Public Accounts Committee in 2007-08; oral and written evidence has been submitted. 6. The World Bank undertook a post-procurement review on sample basis in 2009-10. Findings of this post-procurement reviews have also indicated satisfactory procurement practices, and no mis-procurement was reported. 7. SSA also has a system of biannual Joint Review Missions (JRMs), in which the Development Partners participate. DFID has been an active participant in all the JRMs. The last JRM was held in January 2010 noted had as its objective review of progress in the implementation with respect to SSA Goals and agreed indicators. The JRM observed (quote) with appreciation the continued progress made towards SSA goals since the last Mission submitted its report… (unquote). 8. SSA works on the basic principle of self disclosure and transparency. Since it is a programme with large community ownership and participation, there is emphasis on public display and sharing of information with the public. 9. All cases of deviations from guidelines are dealt with severely. The States themselves have conducted enquiries and lodged FIRs besides special audits commissioned by GoI. Appropriate disciplinary action has also been initiated. where necessary. The Department of School Education and Literacy is dismayed and shocked at the unsubstantiated allegations in the press on the misuse of UK Grants for SSA. The Department is writing to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of External Affairs in this regard. |
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Sex in the city?
17 Jun: Herald. Goa is now being projected as a sex destination worldwide. A Google search for “Goa Escorts†will give you a list of hundreds of websites, carrying out the dubious business of sex trade in the State… charges range between Rs 10,000 and Rs 40,000… Herald investigations have revealed that the numbers given are not fake and they are indeed working and carrying out the business Nilkant Halarnkar named Goa Tourism Minister 16 Jun: PTI: The tourism, housing and port administration portfolios, earlier handled by Mickky Pacheco have been allotted to Nilkant Halarnkar. 17 Jun: PTI. Goa's new Tourism Minister Nilkant Halarnkar today said it would take time to stop rave parties, notorious for drug abuse, in the tourist-favoured coastal belt of the state… He said his priority would be to attract more tourists in the state… He did not believe that Goa is India's rape capital. “I want to assure tourists that they are safe here. They can come and peacefully enjoy their vacation," he said… |
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Oh Goody!
Another Tourism Minister who specialises in talking b*ll*cks and baseless platitudes................ . |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 8639035)
Oh Goody! Another Tourism Minister who specialises in talking b*ll*cks and baseless platitudes................ .
What colour clothing & jewellery does the new numpty favour - white clothing & gold jewellery is favourable as is a flash imported car & some weirdo motorbike. . . . . . I hope the DIY shop under Mickkkkkkky's house is not affected as they stock all sorts of sh*te which is very useful, also the next block to 'Bresources Management' contains, a place that does quite nice, although slightly bland Masala Dosas. . . . . . . . . Best Regards H. |
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India's Skype ban 'a step backwards'
17 Jun: BBC. Internet company Skype says a suggestion that India could block its services in the country is "a big step backwards". India's security agencies have recommended a ban on international internet telephony, at least until a system to trace the calls can be put in place… www.goanvoice.org.uk |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by noni
(Post 8640128)
India's Skype ban 'a step backwards'
17 Jun: BBC. Internet company Skype says a suggestion that India could block its services in the country is "a big step backwards". India's security agencies have recommended a ban on international internet telephony, at least until a system to trace the calls can be put in place… www.goanvoice.org.uk |
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Goa’s Chief Minister under fire over Tourism
19 Jun: Herald. The Goa government has came in for a severe criticism from the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) as well as the Governor over several tourism issues … the Governor said, “It is not good that the World Tourism Organisation discusses the garbage problem prevailing in Goa in its annual meeting.†… the new visa rules are also spelling a doom for Goan Tourism industry… the CM should take up the issue of appointing Goa one of the States to provide visa on arrival… the CM give an assurance to review the 5 per cent cess on tourism Goa’s tourism image needs to be rebuilt: Official 19 Jun: IANS. The image of Goa has taken a beating in the tourism circuits following the incidents of crimes against foreign female tourists and only a professional public relations agency can rectify the damage, a senior tourism trade official said Saturday… thanks www.goanvoice.org.uk |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by noni
(Post 8642912)
Goa’s Chief Minister under fire over Tourism
19 Jun: Herald. The Goa government has came in for a severe criticism from the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) as well as the Governor over several tourism issues … the Governor said, “It is not good that the World Tourism Organisation discusses the garbage problem prevailing in Goa in its annual meeting.†… the new visa rules are also spelling a doom for Goan Tourism industry… the CM should take up the issue of appointing Goa one of the States to provide visa on arrival… the CM give an assurance to review the 5 per cent cess on tourism Goa’s tourism image needs to be rebuilt: Official 19 Jun: IANS. The image of Goa has taken a beating in the tourism circuits following the incidents of crimes against foreign female tourists and only a professional public relations agency can rectify the damage, a senior tourism trade official said Saturday… thanks www.goanvoice.org.uk |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by k800mer
(Post 8642976)
So what will the public relations agency do, tell them how to cover up crime even more than they do already. Do they really think that better advertising and spin will help, it may in the short term but while the crimes against tourists carry on unchecked and the rubbish abounds nothing is going to help.
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Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by wheatsheaf
(Post 8643235)
a PR agency? Hee hee. The P R agency will run the government as soon as it is appointed. Its a full time job masking the blood and gore and ugliness of Goa today and not just in tourism either!!!!!
Will expose Goa minister, son involved in drug trade: BJP 20 Jun 2010 ... The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Goa unit chief Sunday hinted that during the forthcoming assembly session scheduled in July the party ... http://sify.com/news/will-expose-goa...-trade-bjp-new ... K-C |
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Mickky Pacheco & Lyndon Monteiro denied anticipatory bail
21 Jun. IANS. Former Goa tourism minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco and his aide Lyndon Monteiro were Monday denied anticipatory bail in connection with the death of Nadia Torrado. The prosecution has also said that one of the key witnesses in the case, a house maid at the Torrado house, had “mysteriously†gone missing… www.goanvoice.org.uk Monserratte to Join Congress by Evening: Kamat 21 Jun: 15:47 IST. Outlook. Congress today cleared decks for the entry of United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP) (unattached) legislator Anatanasio `Babush' Monserratte into the party fold. Chief Minister Digamber Kamat told reporters outside that Monserratte will be joining the party by evening… Monserratte is Education Minister in Kamat's cabinet… Monserratte was in the news two years back after he was arrested for attacking Panaji police station… During the last tenure, Monserratte, who was then Town and Country Planning Minister had to resign from the cabinet bowing to the mass protest against him |
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Vishwajit Rane quits as Goa Health Minister
24 Jun: PTI. Independent MLA and Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today resigned as a member of state Assembly and from Cabinet to join the Congress party… He will be sworn in as a minister again in a ceremony scheduled to be held at Raj Bhavan |
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