The Indian Society of Agronomy and the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research jointly organizes the 3rd International Agronomy Congress . The
primary objective is to take stock of technology capital available to
address the issue of agriculture diversification, climate change
management and livelihoods and draw future research strategies to
address the emerging matrix of agriculture problems in holistic manner.
Around 1000 delegates from 24 countries are participating in the
Congress.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Third International Agronomy Congress
The third International Agronomy Congress on
Agriculture Diversification, Climate Change Management and Livelihoods
(26-30 November) was inaugurated on November 26.
New National Water Policy
The
Ministry of
Water Resources has evolved the Draft National Water Policy (2012) to meet the
present challenges in the water sector.
State Governments have been actively involved while drafting the Policy. The National Water Board comprising of Chief Secretaries of all the States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries considered the draft National Water Policy (2012) at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012. Thereafter, the National Water Resources Council with Chief Ministers of all States as members is to consider and adopt the draft National Water Policy (2012) arrived at as per deliberations in the National Water Board.
State Governments have been actively involved while drafting the Policy. The National Water Board comprising of Chief Secretaries of all the States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries considered the draft National Water Policy (2012) at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012. Thereafter, the National Water Resources Council with Chief Ministers of all States as members is to consider and adopt the draft National Water Policy (2012) arrived at as per deliberations in the National Water Board.
SALIENT
FEATURES OF REVISED DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012)
1. Emphasis on the need for a national
water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of
inter-State rivers and river valleys, amendment of Irrigation Acts, Indian
Easements Act, 1882, etc.
2. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive
needs for safe drinking water and sanitation, achieving food security,
supporting poor people dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and high
priority allocation for minimum eco-system needs, be treated as economic good
so as to promote its conservation and efficient use.
3. Ecological needs of the river should be
determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows,
small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should
accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to
meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases
correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.
4. Adaptation strategies in view of
climate change for designing and management of water resources structures and
review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.
5.A system to evolve benchmarks for water
uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project
financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic
use of water.
6. Setting up of Water Regulatory
Authority has been recommended. Incentivization of
recycle and re-use has been recommended.
7. Water Users Associations should be
given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage
the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution
system in their jurisdiction.
8. Removal of large disparity in
stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas has been
recommended.
9. Water resources projects and services
should be managed with community participation. Wherever the State Governments
or local governing bodies so decide, the private sector can be encouraged to
become a service provider in public private partnership model to meet agreed
terms of service delivery, including penalties for failure.
10. Adequate grants to the States to update
technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of
annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of
hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance
evaluation.
Welfare Schemes for Older Persons
An Act called "The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents
and Senior Citizens Act, 2007" was enacted by Parliament in December,
2007 to ensure need based maintenance for parents and senior citizens
and their welfare. The Act, inter-alia, makes maintenance of parents/
senior citizens by children/ relatives obligatory and justiciable
through tribunals; provides for revocation of transfer of property by
senior citizens in case of negligence by relatives; penal provision for
abandonment of senior citizens; protection of life and property etc.
The National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in January 1999. Para 95 of the Policy envisages setting up of a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) to promote and coordinate the concerns of older persons.
In pursuance of the above provision of the Policy, a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was constituted. In order to have a definite structure as well as to provide for representation from various regions, the NCOP has been re-constituted and renamed as the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC).
A Resolution dated 17th February, 2012 re-constituting and renaming the NCOP as the NCSrC was published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary on 22nd February, 2012.
The NCSrC will advise the Central and the State Governments on the entire gamut of issues related to the welfare of senior citizens and enhancement of their quality of life, with special reference to policies, programmes and legislative measures; promotion of physical and financial security, health, and independent and productive living; and awareness generation and community mobilization.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing the National Programme for the Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE) from the year 2010-11. The basic aim of the NPHCE programme is to provide separate and specialized comprehensive health care to the senior citizens at various level of state health care delivery system including outreach services. Preventive & promotive care, management of illness, health manpower development for geriatric services, medical rehabilitation & therapeutic intervention and IEC are some of the strategies envisaged in the NPHCE.
The major components of the NPHCE during 11th Five Year Plan were establishment of 30 bedded Department of Geriatric in 8 identified Regional Medical Institutions (Regional Geriatric Centres) in different regions of the country and to provide dedicated health care facilities in District Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs and Sub Centres level in 100 identified districts of 21 States.
It is proposed to cover the remaining districts under the programme during the 12th Five Year Plan in a phased manner (@ 100 districts per year and develop 12 additional Regional Geriatric Centres in selected Medical Colleges of the country.
The National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in January 1999. Para 95 of the Policy envisages setting up of a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) to promote and coordinate the concerns of older persons.
In pursuance of the above provision of the Policy, a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was constituted. In order to have a definite structure as well as to provide for representation from various regions, the NCOP has been re-constituted and renamed as the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC).
A Resolution dated 17th February, 2012 re-constituting and renaming the NCOP as the NCSrC was published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary on 22nd February, 2012.
The NCSrC will advise the Central and the State Governments on the entire gamut of issues related to the welfare of senior citizens and enhancement of their quality of life, with special reference to policies, programmes and legislative measures; promotion of physical and financial security, health, and independent and productive living; and awareness generation and community mobilization.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing the National Programme for the Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE) from the year 2010-11. The basic aim of the NPHCE programme is to provide separate and specialized comprehensive health care to the senior citizens at various level of state health care delivery system including outreach services. Preventive & promotive care, management of illness, health manpower development for geriatric services, medical rehabilitation & therapeutic intervention and IEC are some of the strategies envisaged in the NPHCE.
The major components of the NPHCE during 11th Five Year Plan were establishment of 30 bedded Department of Geriatric in 8 identified Regional Medical Institutions (Regional Geriatric Centres) in different regions of the country and to provide dedicated health care facilities in District Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs and Sub Centres level in 100 identified districts of 21 States.
It is proposed to cover the remaining districts under the programme during the 12th Five Year Plan in a phased manner (@ 100 districts per year and develop 12 additional Regional Geriatric Centres in selected Medical Colleges of the country.
THE CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) ACTS ( with year)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Tenth ASEAN-India Summit Concluded at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The tenth ASEAN-India Summit that was held at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh,
Cambodia concluded on 19 November 2012. The summit was chaired by the
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei
Techo HUN Sen and attended by the leaders of the ten Member states of
ASEAN and the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
During the summit the discussions were held on identifying the future course of action on the ASEAN-India relations. Success was achieved in deciding the convening of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit scheduled to be held on 20 December to 21 December 2012 at New Delhi, India, the summit will be held to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations.
During the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-India summit, 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations was also observed at the same venue of Peach Place, Phnom Penh. The ASEAN-India Summit for the first time was observed in the year 2002 at Phnom Penh.
Marked Commemorative Activities
1. The meeting between Heads of Space Agencies
2. Ministerial level meetings in tourism, environment, agriculture, new and renewable energy,
3. The sending of the Sail Training Ship “Sudarshini” on an expedition to ASEAN countries
Some other commemorative activities on which discussions were held included 2nd ASEAN-India Business Fair and Business Conclave, and the ASEAN-India Car Rally, these would be held during the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit.
Decisions were also made on implementing the Plan of Action and the ASEAN-India Partnership for Progress, Peace and shared Prosperity (2010-2015). These implementations would be followed by the ministers of the ASEAN members and India to contribute in deepening the dialogue relations between the two sides.
Excellent works of the ASEAN-India Eminent Persons Group (EPG) in production of a good and concise report was also commended at the summit. Recommendations for further advancements of the partnership to next levels were also evaluated. Security, peace and stability of the region, along with strengthening of the maritime cooperation via existing mechanism of were recognized and stressed upon. Strict management of the recommendations would bring back security, peace and stability in the region at the time when security challenges like sea piracy, vessel accidents, oil spills, terrorism and natural disasters are becoming a threat and challenge to the security of the region.
Trade between ASEAN and India in 2011
The trade between the ASEAN and India grew by 43 percent in the year 2011 that amounted to 74.9 billion US dollar that also surpassed the bilateral trade target of 70 billion US dollar. Target for achieving the 100 billion US dollar mark by 2015 for ASEAN-India trade was also identified and set at the summit.
Foreign Ministers of all the member nations and India would be working ahead to settle down thing and conclude the ASEAN-India Trade in Services and Investment Agreements before the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in December in India.
Before this the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh in April 2012 welcomed the adoption of the Declaration on Drug- Free ASEAN 2015 by the ASEAN Leaders at the 20th ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh.
India Agreed On
Both the parties adopted of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration at the 21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, on 18 November 2012. The two parties also emphasized to contribute supports on realization of the ASEAN Community based on the decided rules of law, democracy, promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. India will be supporting the ASEAN Community building efforts by Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) in which India will play a role in establishment of the Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) and Centres for English Language Training (CELTs) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam.
India made a commitment of supporting the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) and connectivity with the wider East Asia Region for establishment of the linkage between the ASEAN and South Asia.
The announcement also cleared that India-Myanmar-Thailand highway that is backed by the U.S., which would be operational by 2016 and would act as the Gateway for North East India to South-East Asia. The same announcement also cleared the fact of the alternative route that would connect the central or North Myanmar with Guwahati and Hanoi, on which the discussions were made during the trilateral meet between, India, U.S. and Japan. Both the parties, ASEAN and India looked forward for better connectivity of the region via highways and made decisions on early construction of new India-Myanmar-Laos-Viet Nam-Cambodia Highway. It also decided about the extension of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Laos and Cambodia.
Concerns towards Climate Change and Environment
Both the parties during the Tenth ASEAN-India Summit that concluded at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia agreed to work together to respond to the issues of climate change and its impact. They also agreed on strengthening steps to respond to natural disasters that has always remained a issue of concern in the region, like fllod and earth quakes.
During the summit the discussions were held on identifying the future course of action on the ASEAN-India relations. Success was achieved in deciding the convening of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit scheduled to be held on 20 December to 21 December 2012 at New Delhi, India, the summit will be held to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations.
During the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-India summit, 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations was also observed at the same venue of Peach Place, Phnom Penh. The ASEAN-India Summit for the first time was observed in the year 2002 at Phnom Penh.
Marked Commemorative Activities
1. The meeting between Heads of Space Agencies
2. Ministerial level meetings in tourism, environment, agriculture, new and renewable energy,
3. The sending of the Sail Training Ship “Sudarshini” on an expedition to ASEAN countries
Some other commemorative activities on which discussions were held included 2nd ASEAN-India Business Fair and Business Conclave, and the ASEAN-India Car Rally, these would be held during the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit.
Decisions were also made on implementing the Plan of Action and the ASEAN-India Partnership for Progress, Peace and shared Prosperity (2010-2015). These implementations would be followed by the ministers of the ASEAN members and India to contribute in deepening the dialogue relations between the two sides.
Excellent works of the ASEAN-India Eminent Persons Group (EPG) in production of a good and concise report was also commended at the summit. Recommendations for further advancements of the partnership to next levels were also evaluated. Security, peace and stability of the region, along with strengthening of the maritime cooperation via existing mechanism of were recognized and stressed upon. Strict management of the recommendations would bring back security, peace and stability in the region at the time when security challenges like sea piracy, vessel accidents, oil spills, terrorism and natural disasters are becoming a threat and challenge to the security of the region.
Trade between ASEAN and India in 2011
The trade between the ASEAN and India grew by 43 percent in the year 2011 that amounted to 74.9 billion US dollar that also surpassed the bilateral trade target of 70 billion US dollar. Target for achieving the 100 billion US dollar mark by 2015 for ASEAN-India trade was also identified and set at the summit.
Foreign Ministers of all the member nations and India would be working ahead to settle down thing and conclude the ASEAN-India Trade in Services and Investment Agreements before the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in December in India.
Before this the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh in April 2012 welcomed the adoption of the Declaration on Drug- Free ASEAN 2015 by the ASEAN Leaders at the 20th ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh.
India Agreed On
Both the parties adopted of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration at the 21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, on 18 November 2012. The two parties also emphasized to contribute supports on realization of the ASEAN Community based on the decided rules of law, democracy, promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. India will be supporting the ASEAN Community building efforts by Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) in which India will play a role in establishment of the Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) and Centres for English Language Training (CELTs) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam.
India made a commitment of supporting the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) and connectivity with the wider East Asia Region for establishment of the linkage between the ASEAN and South Asia.
The announcement also cleared that India-Myanmar-Thailand highway that is backed by the U.S., which would be operational by 2016 and would act as the Gateway for North East India to South-East Asia. The same announcement also cleared the fact of the alternative route that would connect the central or North Myanmar with Guwahati and Hanoi, on which the discussions were made during the trilateral meet between, India, U.S. and Japan. Both the parties, ASEAN and India looked forward for better connectivity of the region via highways and made decisions on early construction of new India-Myanmar-Laos-Viet Nam-Cambodia Highway. It also decided about the extension of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Laos and Cambodia.
Concerns towards Climate Change and Environment
Both the parties during the Tenth ASEAN-India Summit that concluded at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia agreed to work together to respond to the issues of climate change and its impact. They also agreed on strengthening steps to respond to natural disasters that has always remained a issue of concern in the region, like fllod and earth quakes.
Twenty first ASEAN Summit concluded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The 21st ASEAN Summit Phnom Penh was held on 18 November 2012 at Peace
Palace, Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Prime Minister of the Kingdom of
Cambodia- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen was the Chairperson
for the 21st ASEAN Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The head of states of
the ASEAN members and the Secretary-General of ASEAN participated in the
21st ASEAN Summit and discussed about things like progress of the
Implementation of ASEAN Charter and Roadmap for an ASEAN community.
Issues Discussed
1. Follow-up to the 20th ASEAN Summit
2. The Progress Report on the Implementation of Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
3. Signed Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
4. Exchange of View on Regional and International Issues
A Leaders’ Statement on the establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) was also issued during the summit.
Document Signed and Adopted
1. Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
2. ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD)
3. Concept Paper on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC)
4. ASEAN Leaders’ Joint Statement on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC)
H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh- the candidate from the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam was appointed as the upcoming Secretary General for ASEAN for the next five year term by the ASEAN Head of States. The nomination was done on the basis of alphabetical rotation plan for next five year that would start from January 2013 and end in December 2018.
ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was created on 8 August 1967 at Bangkok, Thailand after ASEAN Declaration (also called Bangkok Declaration) was signed between the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand. With time 5 more South Asian countries joined the group namely Brunei Darussalam joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999. Today, ASEAN is a 10-member group by now. The group was formed with a basic idea of promoting social progress, economic growth and cultural development between the member nations and talk on the differences in a peaceful manner.
Issues Discussed
1. Follow-up to the 20th ASEAN Summit
2. The Progress Report on the Implementation of Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
3. Signed Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
4. Exchange of View on Regional and International Issues
A Leaders’ Statement on the establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) was also issued during the summit.
Document Signed and Adopted
1. Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
2. ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD)
3. Concept Paper on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC)
4. ASEAN Leaders’ Joint Statement on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC)
H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh- the candidate from the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam was appointed as the upcoming Secretary General for ASEAN for the next five year term by the ASEAN Head of States. The nomination was done on the basis of alphabetical rotation plan for next five year that would start from January 2013 and end in December 2018.
ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was created on 8 August 1967 at Bangkok, Thailand after ASEAN Declaration (also called Bangkok Declaration) was signed between the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand. With time 5 more South Asian countries joined the group namely Brunei Darussalam joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999. Today, ASEAN is a 10-member group by now. The group was formed with a basic idea of promoting social progress, economic growth and cultural development between the member nations and talk on the differences in a peaceful manner.
The Seventh East Asia Summit concluded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The seventh East Asia Summit (EAS) was held at Peace
Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 19 November 2012. Prime Minister of the
Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen chaired
the meeting. The Leaders of East Asia Summit adopted a joint
declaration for the 7th East Asia Summit following the regional
responses to control Malaria and address the resistance to anti-malarial
medicines.
The Phnom Penh Declaration of the East Asia Summit Development Initiative was also taken on this occasion. Discussions and exchange of views on different regional and international issues was also done between the leaders of the member-nations.
Apart from the 10 members of the ASEAN representatives from eight different countries namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and United States of America also participated in the summit.
Issues Discussed
The leaders of the East India Summit discussed on a variety of issues to seek mutual cooperation for growth and to decide the future direction of the member nations.
Priority Areas
1. Environment and energy
2. Education
3. Finance
4. Global health issues and pandemic diseases
5. Natural disaster mitigation
6. ASEAN connectivity
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the largest city of the country. It is located on the bank of River Mekong. Phnom Penh is the centre for all types of economic and industrial activities in the nation.
Other summits that concluded at Peace Palace
1. 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
2. 15th ASEAN-ROK Summit Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
3. ASEAN Plus Three Commemorative Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
4. 15TH ASEAN-JAPAN SUMMIT Phnom Penh, 19 November 2012
5. 15TH ASEAN-China Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
6. 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 20 November 2012
The Phnom Penh Declaration of the East Asia Summit Development Initiative was also taken on this occasion. Discussions and exchange of views on different regional and international issues was also done between the leaders of the member-nations.
Apart from the 10 members of the ASEAN representatives from eight different countries namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and United States of America also participated in the summit.
Issues Discussed
The leaders of the East India Summit discussed on a variety of issues to seek mutual cooperation for growth and to decide the future direction of the member nations.
Priority Areas
1. Environment and energy
2. Education
3. Finance
4. Global health issues and pandemic diseases
5. Natural disaster mitigation
6. ASEAN connectivity
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the largest city of the country. It is located on the bank of River Mekong. Phnom Penh is the centre for all types of economic and industrial activities in the nation.
Other summits that concluded at Peace Palace
1. 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
2. 15th ASEAN-ROK Summit Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
3. ASEAN Plus Three Commemorative Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
4. 15TH ASEAN-JAPAN SUMMIT Phnom Penh, 19 November 2012
5. 15TH ASEAN-China Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
6. 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 20 November 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Heads of International Offices
Mr Ban Ki Moon-Secretary General, United Nation Organisation
Ms Asha Rose Migiro-First Dy Secretary General UNO
Dr Jim Yong Kim-President World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
Ms Christine Lagarde-Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
Ms Irina Bokova-Director General, UNESCO
Dr Supachai Pantchpakdi-Secretary General, UNCTAD
Mr Hisoshi Owada-President, International Court of Justice
Mr Haruhika Kuroda-President, Asian Development Bank
Mr Kamlesh Sharma-Secretary General, Commonwealth
Mr Pascal Lamy-Director General, WTO
Mr Sharad Pawar-President International Cricket Council
Mr Harshwardhan Singh-Dy Director General WTO
Mr Yukia Amano-Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mr Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik-Chairman, SAARC
Ms Ahmed Saleem-Secretary General, SAARC
Mr Salil Sethi-Secretary General Amensty International
Ms Helen Clerk-Director General of UNDP
Mr Klaus Schwed-Chairman, WEF (World Economic Forum)
Ms Asha Rose Migiro-First Dy Secretary General UNO
Dr Jim Yong Kim-President World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
Ms Christine Lagarde-Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
Ms Irina Bokova-Director General, UNESCO
Dr Supachai Pantchpakdi-Secretary General, UNCTAD
Mr Hisoshi Owada-President, International Court of Justice
Mr Haruhika Kuroda-President, Asian Development Bank
Mr Kamlesh Sharma-Secretary General, Commonwealth
Mr Pascal Lamy-Director General, WTO
Mr Sharad Pawar-President International Cricket Council
Mr Harshwardhan Singh-Dy Director General WTO
Mr Yukia Amano-Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mr Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik-Chairman, SAARC
Ms Ahmed Saleem-Secretary General, SAARC
Mr Salil Sethi-Secretary General Amensty International
Ms Helen Clerk-Director General of UNDP
Mr Klaus Schwed-Chairman, WEF (World Economic Forum)
Heads of National Offices
Mr Mohd Hamid Ansari- Chairman, Rajya Sabha
Mr PJ Kurian- Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha
Dr Manmohan Singh-Chairman, Planning Commission
Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia- Dy Chairman, Planning Commission
Mr Sushil Kumar Shinde- Leader of the house in Lok Sabha
Ms Sushma Swaraj- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Mr Arun Jaitley- Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha
Mr V Sampath-Chief Election Commissioner
Mr Syed Nasim Ahmed Zaidi-Election Commissioner
Mr Harisanker Brahma-Election Commissioner
Mr Pradeep Kumar- Chief Vigilance Commissioner
Mr Ranjan Mathai- Foreign Secretary
Mr Vinod Rai- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Justice S Ratnavel Pandian- Chairman, National Commission of Backward Classes
Mr Rahul Khullar- Chairman, Telephone Regulatory Authority of India
Mr Ranjit Sinha- CBI Director
Mr Kunwar Singh-Chairman, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Mr Wajahat Habibullah- Chairperson National Commission for Minorities
Mr DP Aggarwal- Chairman, UPSC
Mr SC Sinha- Director General National Investigation Agency
Mr Sukhadeo Thorat- Chairman, UGC (University Grant Commission)
Mr K Radhakrishanan-Chairman, Space Commission and ISRO
Mr Srikumar Bannerjee-Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Sec. Deptt of Atomic Energy
Mr BK Mishra- Chairman, SSC
Mr KG Balakrishan- Chairman, Human Rights Commission
Dr C Chandramouli- Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner
Mr Prakash Chandra Tripathi- Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Mr Jandhyala Harinarayan- Chairman, Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA)
Mr UK Sinha- Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Mr Pratip Chaudhary- Chairman, State Bank of India
Mr DK Mehrotra- Chairman LIC
Mr Hardeep Puri- India’s Permanent Representative in UNO
Mr Nirupam Sen- Spl Sr Advisor to President of UN General Assembly
Ms Mamta Sharma-Chairperson of National Commission for Women
Mr Vijay L Kelkar- Chairman, 13th Finance Commission
Mr Ashok Chawla- Chairman, Competition Commission of India
Ms Leela Samson-Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification
Mr Raj Kumar Dhoop- President, ASSOCHAM
Mr N Chandrasekaran- Chairman, NASSCOM
Mr KC Verma- Director General RAW
Ms Nandita Das-Chairperson, Children Film Society of India
Mr S Banerjee-Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mr Satyanand Mishra-Chief Information Commissioner
Prof Krishan Kumar-Director, NCERT
Mr Adi Godrej- President, CII
Mr RV Kanoria- President, FICCI
Mr Sam Pitroda- Chairman, National Knowledge Commission
Mr Mamohan Setti- Chairman, National Film Development Corporation
Ms Mrinal Pande- Chairperson, Prasar Bharati
Mr Ratan Tata- Chairman, Investment Commission
Mr VK Sarswat- Scientific Advisor to PM and Head DRDO
Mr Jawhar Sircar- Chairman, Prasar Bharati
Mr Alok Mishra- Chairman, Indian Banks Association
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
President inaugurates the 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2012
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair on 14.11.2012 at Pragati Maidan New Delhi. Addressing the function, the President said the fair has been an excellent platform for micro, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their products and penetrate both domestic and international markets at attractive prices. President stressed that MSMEs are a source of rural empowerment, which is one of the key objectives of Government’s agenda of inclusive growth.
The President was happy to note that the theme of the IITF this year is “Skilling India”. He stated that skill building is an integral part of a nation’s economic progress. He said ITPO has done commendable work in bringing all stakeholders together to share their experience at this important event.
At the 32nd IITF, the focus state and country are Andaman Nicobar Islands and South Africa respectively. The partner state and the country are Uttarakhand and the Republic of Belarus respectively. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Thailand have set up their “National Pavilion” at this Trade Fair; and about 480 overseas exhibitors from 22 countries are participating in the event.
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