Demonstration on energy conservation

Renewable resources are transparent and non hazardous

The Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha (BJGVJ) Distt. Ludhiana organized an interactive session cum demonstration on energy conservation under the National Environment Awareness Campaign today at GMT College of Education Ludhiana. Highlighting the need of energy conservation President of the Jtaha Maj.Sher Singh Aulukh called upon the students and the faculty members to develop habits not to waste the energy which is so important for a developing country like India. The Jatha will organize lectures cum demonstrations on this issue in several institutions. Dr.Arun Mitra – General Secretary said that renewable energy resources should be utilized to meet our energy needs. India has abundant of solar, wind, biomass, urban and industrial waste and microhydel resources which can be tapped with more Research and Development. Taking a critical view of the pursuit of nuclear energy, he said that this is neither economical nor safe any nuclear accident can lead to havoc as has been seen in Three Mile island, Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents. On the other side renewable resources are transparent and non hazardous. Sh.Anupam Nanda in charge Punjab Energy Development Authority Ludhiana held a quiz among the students and ask them to use renewable energy resources. He informed about various subsidy schemes by the government. Er.Gurvant Singh – General Secretary Small Scale Industries and Traders Association gave a live demonstration on production of electricity through renewable resources. 

Principal of the college Dr.Shikha and Teacher in charge Mrs.Bhupinder Kaur lauded the role of jatha in promoting healthy environment. 

Protest against Indian Govt.on September 24th

SIKHS TO HOLD "JUSTICE RALLY" DURING PM SINGH'S ADDRESS TO UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced that a "Justice Rally" will be held during PM Manmohan Singh's address to the UN General Assembly on September 24^th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Sikhs are protesting against PM's Singh's Government's policy of impunity towards Congress (I) leaders who organized and participated in the killing of Sikhs during November 1984.

In November 1984, thousands of Sikhs were massacred, their properties looted and burnt, all across India, with the active connivance of law enforcement and on behest of leaders of Congress Party Leaders. Kamal Nath, Amitabh Bachchan, Arun Nehru, Vasant Sathe, Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar, were seen instigating and leading the killer mobs that attacked Sikhs in November 1984. Twenty Seven (27) years after the massacre, PM Singh has failed to prosecute those responsible and instead have rewarded the killers of Sikhs with seats in the parliament and positions in the Cabinet.

According to attorney Gurpatwant S. Pannun legal advisor to SFJ, PM Singh is not only protecting Kamal Nath in India but is also actively working to get him immunity from prosecution before U.S. Federal Court where he is being tried for his role in November 1984 Sikh Genocide. PM Singh's Government has been sending Démarches to the U.S. Department of State seeking immunity from prosecution for Kamal Nath added attorney Pannun. While Indian Governments claims of democracy, human rights, justice and equality grow louder, bolder and loftier; its actions of shielding the human rights abusers defy the same.

SFJ along with victims of November 1984 have filed a class action law suit against Indian National Congress (Congress I) and Kamal Nath (SFJ v. INC. & Nath SDNY (10 CV 2940)) under Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) for their role in the killing of Sikhs in November 1984. US Court issued summons against Kamal Nath on April 06, 2010 while summons against Congress Party were issued in March 2011.

A Special Press Meet for Human Rights Report

On 7-9 October 1991 at first International Workshop on National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights held in Paris when the United Nations Human Rights Commission as Resolution 1992/54 of 1992 and Resolution 48/134 of 1993 adopted the Paris Principle. It was a historic moment and a new definition of civilization was reintroduced in the human conscience. Following the path of Paris Principle, The Protection of Human Rights Act was drafted at 1993 by which Nation Human Rights Commission, West Bengal Human Rights Commission and as well as various other Human Rights Institutions were established in India where the duties and functions of the commissions are enumerated. 

To monitor the performances of the HRIs of the countries, a new mechanism was developed at the UN. (ICC). In South Asia, ANNI(Asian NGOs Network on National Human Rights Institutions) was formed. To follow this process, AiNNI (All India Network of NGOs & Individuals working with National and State Human Rights Institutions) was also formed, wherein MASUM is an active member. 

This is the demand of the hour that the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, West Bengal Women Commission, West Bengal Minority Commission and other Human Rights Institutions of this state work more actively and significantly in the field of protection of human rights. But it seems that they often failed to show such responsibilities. 

We believe the Fourth Estate, the Press and Media, has strong role in forming public opinion in a positive way and they are morally bound to advocate and highlight the social causes. 

A special report on Human Rights situation to be release at a press meet on 18^th April, 2011 Monday at Kolkata Press Club at 3 - 4 pm. This Press meet has been announced for the release of the background paper and more information, data and evidence of non-fulfilling the duties of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission and other Human Rights Institutions in India and in particular, in West Bengal. 

Honourable Justice Malay Sengupta, ex Judge of Kolkata High Court, Ex Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court and present Chairman of OBC Commission of West Bengal will preside over the session. Veteran writer and social activist, Ms. Mahasweta Devi will be present there as Chief Guest. Many other academics, social activists, organisations will share their experiences. 

Kirity Roy
Secretary
Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha (MASUM)
&
National Convenor (PACTI)
Programme Against Custodial Torture & Impunity
40A, Barabagan Lane (4th Floor)
Balaji Place, Shibtala,Srirampur
Hooghly PIN- 712203

Events for Children

Pratham Books is a non-profit trust that publishes high quality books for children at affordable prices and in multiple Indian languages. Since the beginning of 2004, Pratham Books has managed to create a paradigm shift in the world of publishing through our unique model. Pratham Books has proven that it is possible to develop high-quality books for children that are affordable and therefore more accessible. We are giving below an important announcement for children. 

1. Bal Jamoore -- Street Theatre Fest for Kids

Via an email sent by Chintan Girish Modi

This process will enable your child get understanding of social issues and take it to the audience through theatre.

This festival would be an ideal platform for creative expression of children. The idea is to encourage children to act, direct, screenplay and script a play on their own and then take this across to various audiences across Bangalore.

The children involvement will not only sensitize them about issues affecting children and their rights but to also use this platform to help create awareness in an interactive manner

This Festival will showcase of works by Children – Script, Play writing & Direction

This festival will be in two parts -

First children (11 to 18 years) go though a two day workshop over a weekend and another day for common rehearsal.

They take part in festival by performing in a series of street plays around Bangalore..

Training Program

The training is for children (11 to 18 years) - which will be conducted at geniekids will be on

1. Understanding about CRY, Child Rights and Right to Education

2. Skills of Street theater

• Dates: 30th and 31th Oct 2010 (Saturday and Sunday)
• Venue: Geniekids Learning Center at Indirangar
• Timing: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm {both days}

The Theater Festival is expected to kick start on the 20th

Nov. 2010 post which kids would start performing. Dates & Venue of their performances will be posted once we are through with the training and get required permission from Traffic commissioner.

Registration is Free - Click here to register your child who has to be between 11 to 18 years. Please do not fill the form if you are not sure of participation - we assume once the form is filled - that child's participation is 100% confirmed.

Ideally we are looking at a batch of 10-12 students.

For any other inquiry /clarification please connect with

Sonia of CRY (Child Rights and You) at (080) 25486075, (91) 9886055438

or

Aditi of GenieKids 25202510 OR 98867-24518 OR 98450-45833

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2. Kalari Workshop for Kids

Via Active Canvas (via Indu Harikumar)

The Kalari workshop will teach basics of Kalaripayattu, an Indian martial art. The students will do stretch, and strengthening exercises and learn the basics of the positions and kicks. Kalari is also the movement form that serves as a basis for Indian contemporary dance. Ramya Nair and Sowmya Jaganmurthy, dancers of the Raadha Kalpa dance

company, will teach this workshop.

Date: October 30 and October 31

Days: Saturday and Sunday

Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

For cost of workshop and more details, click here.

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