Day: 20 August 2024

Ministry of Coal is promoting social responsibility through its public sector enterprises

Vijay Raman

The Ministry of Coal, under the dynamic leadership of Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, has been promoting social responsibility through its public sector enterprises and integrating it as a core element of its operational strategy. This concerted effort not only contributes to the socio-economic development of the nation but also reinforces the commitment of the coal CPSEs to be responsible corporate citizens. Coal India Limited (CIL), its subsidiaries, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLCIL) are engaged in community welfare work with an annual commitment of about…

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Shri Ashok Kumar Singh appointed as Director General of Employees State Insurance Corporation

Vijay Raman

Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, an Indian Administrative Service officer, took over as Director General, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour & Employment at its headquarters in New Delhi today. Shri Ashok Kumar Singh is a 1999 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre. Prior to this he served as Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Kerala. He has vast experience in governance and management of district and state level organisations. At the central level, he has also served as Executive Director in the National Mission for Clean Ganga,…

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We must build a society where women are not afraid to live their lives: Nayana Chowdhury

Vijay Raman

The horrific incident of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has sent shockwaves across the country. This has once again highlighted the issue of safety of women and girls in India. Despite major advancements in science and technology, women’s safety and well-being continue to remain stagnant, particularly in workplaces. “Social norms are stacked up against women and girls. Violence against women is normalised to such an extent in our culture that women are not considered human beings; ill-treated and consistently objectified. The growing incidents of…

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