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- How India led NAM post-WWII
How did the world realign itself after the Second World War? The end of the War gave birth to a new conflict. British dominance was over and the world was poised to see the rise of two new superpowers and their mutual conflict caused by the different economic systems they followed.To increase its influence and push capitalism, America announced the Marshall Plan (officially the European Recovery Program) in 1948. Although it was offered participation, the Soviet Union rejected the plan benefits as the credits were given on the condition of economic cooperation meaning the beneficiary countries had to make economic policies in line with capitalism. The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance COMECON was formed in 1949 by the communist bloc.The next step was the formation of military blocs. Citing the 1948 communist coup in Czechoslovakia as the immediate trigger, Western Europe along with the US called for a military alliance to curb communism and NATO was formed in April 1949. The communist bloc formed a similar military organisation Warsaw Pact in 1954. Was joining either of these blocs the only option left for developing countries like India? Along with these two blocs, another movement was getting strong and was spearheaded by V K Krishna Menon, India's representative in the UN. In the early 1950s, Menon pioneered a new foreign policy of maintaining distance from both blocs, which later came to be known as the association of Non-Aligned countries. The first conference that further affirmed the non-alignment of the newly independent nations was the first large scale Afro Asian conference held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955 and attended by 29 countries including India. Six years after Bandung, another conference of heads of state was organized at the initiative of Josip Broz Tito in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Among others, it was attended by Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno of Indonesia, Gamel Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ghana's president Nkrumah.These leaders pledged to remain neutral in the Cold War. What are the major goals of the NonAligned Movement? Jawaharlal Neh ru's Panchsheel principles or the five restraints to be used as a guide for the SinoIndian relationship became the basis of the goals of NonAligned Movement. These principles asked for mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty , mutual non-aggression, non-interference in domestic affairs, equality and mutual benefits and peaceful co-existence.Consisting of over 100 countries with different ideolo gies, NAM supported independence movements in various countries like Rhodesia and anti-aparthied activities in South Africa apart from advocating disarmament. It also asks for restructuring of the UN Security Council, which is heavily skewed towards industrialized countries. What is its relevance in today's world? Often played wn as a toothless down as a toothless relic of the Cold War era by the West, many experts believe NAM is still relevant in a world dominated by the US and its allies. It can be the voice of the world's poorest nations against economic or military interference of the West. The post-Cold War period and the emergence of a unipolar world after the collapse of the Soviet Union has seen many incidents of US-initiated eco nomic sanctions or military action leading to humanitar ian crises. Hence, some argue that NAM could become an international forum to raise third world concerns.
- NAM summit: Pakistan scuttles India-sponsored proposal on terror
According to top government sources, as NAM diplomats strove to set up a working group on terrorism to coordinate their positions in international fora, Pakistani representative Tasneem Aslam alone spoke against it and opposed the consensus that had built around the proposal which had the support of a very large number of NAM delegations.
- Won’t skip NAM meet: India to Venezuela
NEW DELHI: Venezuela’s foreign minister Delcy Rodriguez met her counterpart Sushma Swaraj here on Thursday to invite India for the upcoming 17th Non-Aligned Movement summit in the South American country. After a couple of postponements, the summit will be finally held in Venezuela’s Margarita Island on September 17-18. Venezuela’s envoy to India Augusto Montiel had earlier invited Narendra Modi for the NAM summit but the PM is likely to give it a miss, as reported by TOI on Wednesday. MEA said that Swaraj has confirmed India’s participation and told Rodriguez that Venezuela would soon be informed about the details. It would be interesting to see who is sent to represent India as no Indian prime minister, barring the caretaker Charan Singh in 1979, has never chosen to skip the NAM summit. Swaraj, however, underlined the significance India attaches to NAM as one of its founding fathers. MEA spokesman Vikas Swarup said the two leaders had a substantive meeting. “They discussed the whole gamut of bilateral issues and views were exchanged on various multilateral issues, including UNSC Reform, UN peacekeeping and terrorism. The ministers agreed to move ahead for an early finalisation of various agreements in different areas, including extradition treaty, Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) on criminal matters and Air Services Agreement,” said Swarup. It was agreed that there is huge potential on both sides on the trade front and the basket needed to be diversified. The ministers also agreed that the next Joint Commission Meeting should be held soon in Venezuela. “India raised the issue to pending payments of both public and private sector companies with the Venezuelan side. They assured that they will look into the matter for an early solution,” the MEA statement said.
- Policy makeover? PM may skip NAM meet in Venezuela
Bang in the middle of speculation that India’s foreign policy is undergoing a makeover, government sources said PM Narendra Modi was unlikely to attend the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Venezuela next month. The departure is being seen as a signal that India will be distant from anti-US platforms.
- Centre asks states to speed up implementation of e-NAM
New Delhi, Jul 27 () The Centre today asked state governments to speed up implementation of electronic-national agriculture market (e-NAM) to achieve the target of integrating 200 mandis by September this year. At present, only 23 mandis in eight states have been integrated with the e-NAM.
- Dharanv dharanv bebo, xeta merer nam ubo
As the call of the Indian bullfrog, once an integral part of the soundtrack of the Goan monsoon, falls silent, a classic Konkani poem may need a tiny revision PANAJI: ‘Croak, croak, goes the frog, standing at the edge of the field’ goes one of the Konkani language’s most recognizable poems. This seems no longer to be the case. Globally, the Indian bullfrog’s conservation status may be ‘least concern’ (LC), but wildlifers in Goa are worried that its throaty croaks are slowly fading out from the magical monsoon sounds. Though there is no study to justify the decline of amphibian populations, especially that of the Indian bullfrog, Indian toad and fungoid frog, in Goa, laments about their decreasing numbers are growing louder, sources said. The classification (LC) of Indian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) may be based on various global parameters. In India, it has been accorded protected status as per Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. “The fact is they are becoming extinct locally. Many individuals have been consistently saying that amphibians are simply missing from their backyards and regular habitats,” herpetologist Nirmal Kulkarni said. Being the flagship species of the Indian amphibian and a much-admired predator for its role in curbing malaria, its presence is an indicator of the overall status of the environment. The deep croaking sounds of frogs after the first monsoon activity once delighted many. “I could hear the pleasant sounds of frogs croaking in my well and in our compound, but I don’t hear them any more,” says a Bicholim resident. But some are aware that poaching is not the only reason for the decrease in their numbers. “The use of pesticides, shrinking agricultural area and concretization of land may be some of the reasons for their disappearance,” Kulkarni said. Rapid urbanization and the trend of fixing pavers even in home gardens may be reducing their habitat. “All lesser biodiversity depends on the soil. The moment concretization shrinks that space, it will be irreversibly affected,” Kulkarni said. Some others feel romanticizing the dimension of numerical decline and planning its management cannot work without understanding population dynamics. “Any attempt to save the frog should start with an effort to enumerate their population. The terrain is easily accessible, as the amphibians are found in paddy fields and plateaus and should be urgently censused,” zoologist Manoj Borkar said. Concurring with him Aaron Lobo, a conservation biologist said that there may be more species that have not been documented. “We just don't know enough due to lack of studies and we may be missing the point by attributing the declining trend to a few limited causes,” he said. Researchers also sound a warning that they are not large charismatic animals for their disappearance to be widely noted. “We may realize one fine day that the population of bull frogs has disappeared without any warning, like the Indian jackals,” Kulkarni said. A top forest department official conceded that this is an area that needs to be looked into. “We are engaged in its protection, but regarding its decline, we will have to refer the matter to Goa state pollution control board, environment department or some ecologists for a study,” the official said.
- Centre to link 585 mandis to e-NAM by end 2017 if states act fast
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday said the central government will link 585 'mandis' across states to the electronic trading platform, the National Agriculture Market, by 2017 provided the states acted fast in sending their proposals.
- PM launches e-NAM, calls it turning point for agri sector
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched e-National Agriculrure Market (e-NAM), connecting 21 wholesale markets (Mandis) in eight states. He called the move a “turning point” for the country’s agriculture sector that would allow the farmers to decide “when, where and at what price” they sell their produce. Terming it an empowering tool for farmers, the Prime Minister also emphasised why he wanted this e-platform to be launched on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar who, he said, would always talk about empowering people. Referring to the features of such portal, he said though this scheme would naturally benefit farmers and other stakeholders including consumers and traders. “This is a turning point for the agriculture world... This initiative will usher in transparency which will greatly benefit the farmers...Farmers can decide when, where and at what price they can sell in the wholesale mandis online. Farmers will not be dependent on others. They will be able to decide on their own,” said Modi while addressing the gathering of farmers here at Vigyan Bhawan. Under the e-NAM, the farmers will initially be able to sell their produce through ‘Mandis’ within the state. It will, however, be extended as a pan-India operation by 2017, allowing the farmers to sell the farm produce to any wholesale market across the country. The facility will eventually link 585 mandis in India by March, 2018 -- making it possible to reach the goal of 'one nation and one market' for agricultural and horticultural produce in India. However, it can be done only when all the states amend their Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act which currently regulates the trade of agricultural produce within a particular state. The amendment has to be done to ensure a single licence for trading to be valid across the state, single-point levy of market fee and provision for electronic auction as a mode for price discovery. Noting that the agriculture is a state subject, the Prime Minister asked such states, where APMC law does not exist, to come up with new ‘Mandi‘ law to facilitate online trading. At present, there are two states - Kerala and Bihar - where there is no such law to regulate the trade of agriculture produce. Without taking names of these two states, the Prime Minister expressed his concerns as to how the absence of such law could be detrimental to the interests of farmers. He, at the same time, urged the states where the APMC law is in place to make necessary amendments to ensure that the benefit of e-agri market reaches farmers. Noting various pro-farmer initiatives taken by his government, the Prime Minister also said that the agriculture sector has to be seen “holistically” to provide maximum benefit to the farmers. Under the e-NAM, software for the project will be provided to all the willing states without cost. The centre has also planned to deploy a trained person for one year at every linked mandi to facilitate the smooth functioning of the portal. Besides, farmers will be provided “farmer helpline services round the clock” for obtaining information related to this portal. Addressing the farmers on the occasion of the e-NAM launch, the Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh said, "If states cooperate, all 585 Mandis will be linked by March next year instead of the current plan to complete it by March, 2018".
- PM launches agro e-trading platform eNAM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the farming community to evolve a new policy for water conservation and improve their knowledge about soil behaviour for getting better yields. "I am on a new mission of per drop - more crop," Modi said launching an electronic trading platform, the national agriculture market- eNAM. "With each drop of water saved, we can usher in a new era of progress and prosperity," Modi said. He stressed the need for farmers to improve their knowhow about soil behaviour. Modi also said that while emphasis should be given to technological upgradation in the fields, the old practice of "flood irrigation has become a thing of past". "Farmers should not merely think that abundant water only can bring in better results. For instance, even for sugarcane sprinkling water helps to get better yields," he said. The e-NAM trading mechanism proposes to integrate 585 regulated wholesale markets or agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) under one electronic platform within a couple of years. The eNAM will allow farmers to sell their produce to highest bidders. It will initially aim at integrating 21 mandis in eight states -- Uttar Pradesh (6), Gujarat (3), Telangana (5), Rajasthan (1), Madhya Pradesh (1), Haryana (2), Jharkhand (1) and Himachal Pradesh (2). Launched with a budget allocation of Rs 200 crore, 25 key commodities, including wheat, paddy, maize, onion, jowar, bajra, groundnut, potato, soyabean and mustard seed, have been selected for e-trading, agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Wednesday. Fruits and vegetables normally known for price fluctuations, however, have not yet included in the platform, officials said.
- What is NAM and how it will work
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Agriculture Market (NAM) aims to connect wholesale markets (mandis) within the country. Initially, farmers will be able to sell their produce intra-state, however by 2017, NAM operations will be pan India, allowing farmers to compare prices and sell produce anywhere in the country to licensed traders. Here’s how NAM will help farmers.
- National anthem should be sung in private schools: HC
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has made it clear that the national anthem should be sung in all private schools in Tamil Nadu during the morning assembly. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice MM Sundresh gave the direction on a petition seeking that singing of national anthem be made mandatory in schools. "Private schools must follow such singing of national anthem as part of their curriculum," the bench said disposing a PIL by N Selvathirumal, an ex-service man, seeking a direction to authorities to make it mandatory for all private schools in the state to sing the national anthem during the assembly. The bench while recording the stand of the authorities including Union of India that national anthem ought to be sung, in its order directed Central and State Departments of Secondary Education and the Union Human Resources Department to make endeavours to verify weather national anthem was sung in all private schools in the state. Selvathiurumal submitted that national anthem was not sung in various private schools in Tamil Nadu while it was sung in central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya and all the state government schools daily during the morning assembly. A citizen should have adequate knowledge of the national anthem and the national flag, the petitioner submitted. "In pursuance to a RTI reply, I was informed that the government of India has released an advisory for all the schools that the day's work may start with with community singing of the national anthem and adequate provisions should be made in the programmes for popularizing the singing of the anthem and promoting respect for the national flag," he said. The CBSE submitted that "a circular was issued to schools on November 10, 2015, stating that the second descriptor out of the 10 principles entails singing of national anthem with decorum, where as the first one is to abide by constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and National Anthem in compliance of the direction given by the Hon'ble High Court of Calcutta on 22.09.2014. It is notified that the schools must strictly comply the orders." "We would expect that keeping in mind the mandate of the Constitution of India, the respect for the National Anthem and the National Flag, the circular issued by the CBSE and other authorities, singing of the national anthem would be taking place in various institutions", the bench said.
- WATCH: Punjabi 'Fan anthem' sung by Harbhajan Mann
With its release inching closer, the makers of 'Fan' have hastened the promotions activities for the film. While in the past, we have been treated with two teasers and various posters from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer, the title track of the film, 'Jabra fan' was another surprise for fans.
- I don't know about Sonu, but I've never sung mid-air: Bappi Lahiri
He had meetings with pro gramming heads, pro ducers and show organisers in plenty. On a covert visit to the city, he still found time to drop by at Calcutta Times' office, where he spoke about his love for Didi (CM Mamata Banerjee), fondness for Dada (Mithun Chakraborty) and how gold, unlike the popular notion, doesn't put him in trouble but saves him from it. On Friday morning, we held Bappi Lahiri at gaan point. Excerpts: