Re: [AI] glad news, but no proper recognition in India!
Yes, Dinakar's achievements are exemplary. I have met him personally. But, I think, he has been honored with NAB India's best blind employee award in January this year along with me. However, I would surely support the case for widespread recognition to such achievers among us who trod the less travelled road. Recognition should not only come from disability sector but from society in general which should learn that to mitigate the effect of a disability and recognize exemplary effort despite it are obligations not to be lightly put aside. I thing neglect of achievements of persons like Mr. dinakar is a result partly of unassuming nature which I too share along with many such achievers. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Saravanan Ramadoss Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 3:31 PM To: nore...@googlegroups.com; Volunteers for the Blind Found; voicevis...@blindinfo.org; George Abraham; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] glad news, bbut no proper recognition in India! Hello friends, I would like to share a glad news, but excuse me for this lengthy subject. Mr. Dinakar, my friend was appointed as an assistant personnel offficer last year in southern railway, Central Chennai. he is a recently blind first I.A.S., in India; who has got a promotion as senier personnel officer on September 30, 2009 he is expecting one more promotion very shhortly. but till now he didn't receive proper recognition from any NGOs in India. He is not given any awards, interviews or media coverage for his achievement. I send many mails about his achievement to (AI, VV, Eyeway other NGOs) in India last year itself, but no response. I don't know the exact reason, why they couldn't reach or contact him till now? I just expressed my anguishes only. if any mistakes or if I expressed roodly, please excuse me. if anybody wants to wish Mr. Dinakar can contact to the below details. Email: td.dina...@gmail.com landline number 044/23771065. mobile 0/9003160606. __ Please feel free to pass your comments, feedbacks new ideas to the below menntioned contact details. Email: saravanan.ramado...@gmail.com saravanan_2...@hotmail.com *** The harder the conflicts, the more glorious the triumph - Thomas Paine. True friendship consists not inn multitude of friends, but in their worth and value - Ben Jonson. ## Adieu. Saravanan.R $ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Incorporation of VI in master circular on customer servicebyRBI
Hello Amiyo Actually entire document is downloaded by clicking on the link. You can save it as pdf file. However, being large in size, JAWS reads only the currently visible pages. You may go to any page by bringing the go to page dialogue by pressing control shift N. Usually, due to non-ease of reading pdf files, I convert circulars to text file for reading and keep pdf files for reference. In case, there is any difficulty in obtaining the same, please write to me and I will send it to your e mail ID. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:42 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Incorporation of VI in master circular on customer servicebyRBI Hello Rajesh, How can I access the whole document? I got the first page only. Best regards, Amiyo Biswas. Cell: 91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: Amar Jain amarjain2...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Incorporation of VI in master circular on customer servicebyRBI Pranam Rajesh Sir the Great! Hope you are perfectly all right. Well, this is really good step of RBI to include that circular into master circular. Actually such steps should be taken by all the departments if they have master circular, they should include all provisions. Many a times I have seen that even after showing circular for anything, authorities create problems. But if its their in the master circular, then this will remove all objections. For this, I must praise NSDL also, they have included guidelines for opening account of blind in their master circular. My this mail surves nothing, means no information, but this is to appriciate and express my gratitude for whatever has happend. Thanks for this good information. Best Regards, Amar. - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:02 PM Subject: [AI] Incorporation of VI in master circular on customer service byRBI Friends RBI has incorporated provisions relating to banking facilities to visually challenged in master circular on customer service This can be obtained from: http://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/notification/PDFs/57MCATT010709.pdf Further it has necessarily to be kept by all the branches of the banks. So, I hope the problems of producing the RBI circular, or objections that it is not signed, etc. should not arise. The burden of proof is on the banks now, as it would be absurd if they claim that we don't have the master circular even on customer service... However, if anybody chooses not to obey law, (Which is unfortunately law of the land in India), then he or she has complete immunity in Indian setup. (Smile). The portion is reproduced below: 10. Providing banking facilities to Visually Impaired Persons In order to facilitate access to banking facilities by visually challenged persons, banks are advised to offer banking facilities including cheque book facility / operation of ATM / locker etc. to the visually challenged as they are legally competent to contract. In the Case No. 2791/2003, the Honourable Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities had passed Orders dated 05.09.2005 which was forwarded by IBA to all the member banks vide their circular letter dated October 20, 2005. In the above Order, the Honorable Court has instructed that banks should offer all the banking facilities including cheque book facility, ATM facility and locker facility to the visually challenged and also assist them in withdrawal of cash. Further, in Para 14 of the above Order, the Honorable Court has observed that visually impaired persons cannot be denied the facility of cheque book, locker and ATM on the possibility of risk in operating / using the said facility, as the element of risk is involved in case of other customers as well. Banks should therefore ensure that all the banking facilities such as cheque book facility including third party cheques, ATM facility, Net banking facility, locker facility, retail loans, credit cards etc. are invariably offered to the visually challenged without any discrimination. Banks may also advise their branches to render all possible assistance to the visually challenged for availing the various banking facilities. 10.1 Guidelines framed by IBA based on the judgment of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Indian Banks' Association has framed operational guidelines for implementation of its member banks on providing banking facilities to persons
[AI] recommendations for changing disability law
Friends I, after workshop at Pune, and receiving some suggestion, have arrived at following recommendations to be submitted to MSJE for effecting changes being contemplated in disability act or going in for a new law. I know I have omitted a few areas or my perspective may not be balanced for all disabilities as I don't have firsthand experience of other disability than visual. So, please go through recommendations and suggest any modifications and inclusions so that we may finalize them and send in through e mails to MSJE and other relevant bodies and persons at the earliest. Cooperation is highly required and appreciated. Recommendations follow: Serial No. Topic Recommendation 1.Definition Be aligned to UNCRPD, Rational quantification-into mild and severe and not percentage wise. 2 Mainstreaming disability Implementing bodies be made more representative of disabled. All constitutional bodies to have at least one disabled representative. Articles 15 16 of Constitution be amended to Prohibit discrimination on basis of disability per se. Disability budgeting on lines of gender budgeting be implemented. Art. 17 of constitution be amended to wipe practice of disability exclusion. 3 Strong Statutes: Prevention of atrocities act for disabled On the lines of SC atrocity prevention act, be enacted Abusing in the name of disability be declared an offence. 4 Right to Life: Cost of all corrective steps for disability Like Keratoplasty cochlear implants Be born by government Cornea after death Be declared National resource Free from any private encumbrance. 5 Inclusive Education Extending free and compulsory education to disabled children Till the age of 18. Setting right the glaring omission of Central Government. Affording legitimate assistance to special schools Fostering inclusive educational ambience at the same time. Training all teachers to teach disabled children as well. Giving disability scholarships in addition to, and not in lieu of, other benefits, Making study material available in suitable alternative format. Reasonable accommodation be provided in education. 6 Exercising legal capacity-scribe A uniform scribe policy-the need of the hour. Discretion of candidate to bring the scribe or accept that provided Only warranted. Preconditions like juniority if from same streem be imposed. Competence to be ensured when scribe requested. No arbitrary conditions/changes/denials of scribes justified. Interpreters to hearing disabled to be provided wherever required. 7 Govt. schemes Disability be factored in while making any scheme. All existing government schemes be evaluated from disability perspective continuously. Disability audit of schemes mandatory. 8 Quantum of reservation Be enhanced to 5% /6% To reflect the actual proportion of disabled in population. 9 Categorization Different categories of severely and mildly disabled for at least reservation be carved out. 10 Detrimental act of state governments Rationale of Disability legislation falling under concurrent list, so Central law prevailing unless state law assented to, or PWD Act enacted Under article 253, be employed to negate varied state interpretations harmful to disabled and uniformity be brought in implementation of disability legislation. 11 Reservation for disabled 3% of total cadre strength in all classes the ultimate goal. 3% of vacancies occurring at a time-the practical step to achieve the goal. Non-implementation of reservation provision for long may warrant Special recruitment drives for disabled utilizing available vacancies in excess of 3%. Differentiation being made between Relaxed standards, like minimum qualifying/cut off marks, relaxation in age limit, and Reasonable accommodations, like taking scribe waiver in fee, extra time etc. Counting only those availing relaxed standards, or not finding place in vertical lists Against reserved vacancies Ignoring those finding place in vertical list/open competition 12 Transfer and promotion High time to give statutory backing to non-transferability provisions. Reservation in promotion on lines of SC a legitimate demand. Extending zone of consideration duly warranted. Intervening posts, if unidentified, should be deemed to be identified for effecting promotion Statutory backing required. 13 Reasonable accommodation Warranted by UNCRPD and Natural justice. Should not be fettered by: Economic capacity development, or Reasonable time frame. 14 No clubbing together of disabilities A harmful but omnipresent practice. Even UNCRPD commits it. Each disability requires unique measures, Apart from
[AI] Special recruitment in DU
University of Delhi (DU) Delhi - 110007 Special Recruitment drive for Physically Handicapped Persons (PH) Applications are invited for the following posts : list of 7 items 1. Assistant Librarian / Documentation Officer : 01 post 2. Assistant Registrar/ Administrative Officer/ Assistant Controller of Exams : 01 post 3. Assistant Director : 01 post 4. Hindi Officer : 01 post 5. Stenographer (English) : 01 post 6. Library Attendant : 01 post 7. Laboratory Attendant : 03 posts list end How to Apply : Applications should be send to the Registrar, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007 on or before 27/10/2009.. . Please view detailed advertisement at http://www.du.ac.in/du/career/Recruit_handicap.pdf and details about qualification are available at http://www.du.ac.in/du/career/qualifications%20_sph_.pdf Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] recommendations for changing disability law
My dear AccessIndians Do say something on the recommendations sent earlier. I have received but one response on my personal ID. I think silence is the worst crime, when it is our paramount duty to speak up. Maybe, we won't be heard, maybe, they will throw our suggestions in dustbin, maybe, they will incorporate a fraction of these, but we must suggest something, for it shows that we also think. I too call myself I, said Kamala Das. So, do at least express agreement or disagreement, indifference is deadening. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 5:37 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] recommendations for changing disability law Friends I, after workshop at Pune, and receiving some suggestion, have arrived at following recommendations to be submitted to MSJE for effecting changes being contemplated in disability act or going in for a new law. I know I have omitted a few areas or my perspective may not be balanced for all disabilities as I don't have firsthand experience of other disability than visual. So, please go through recommendations and suggest any modifications and inclusions so that we may finalize them and send in through e mails to MSJE and other relevant bodies and persons at the earliest. Cooperation is highly required and appreciated. Recommendations follow: Serial No. Topic Recommendation 1.Definition Be aligned to UNCRPD, Rational quantification-into mild and severe and not percentage wise. 2 Mainstreaming disability Implementing bodies be made more representative of disabled. All constitutional bodies to have at least one disabled representative. Articles 15 16 of Constitution be amended to Prohibit discrimination on basis of disability per se. Disability budgeting on lines of gender budgeting be implemented. Art. 17 of constitution be amended to wipe practice of disability exclusion. 3 Strong Statutes: Prevention of atrocities act for disabled On the lines of SC atrocity prevention act, be enacted Abusing in the name of disability be declared an offence. 4 Right to Life: Cost of all corrective steps for disability Like Keratoplasty cochlear implants Be born by government Cornea after death Be declared National resource Free from any private encumbrance. 5 Inclusive Education Extending free and compulsory education to disabled children Till the age of 18. Setting right the glaring omission of Central Government. Affording legitimate assistance to special schools Fostering inclusive educational ambience at the same time. Training all teachers to teach disabled children as well. Giving disability scholarships in addition to, and not in lieu of, other benefits, Making study material available in suitable alternative format. Reasonable accommodation be provided in education. 6 Exercising legal capacity-scribe A uniform scribe policy-the need of the hour. Discretion of candidate to bring the scribe or accept that provided Only warranted. Preconditions like juniority if from same streem be imposed. Competence to be ensured when scribe requested. No arbitrary conditions/changes/denials of scribes justified. Interpreters to hearing disabled to be provided wherever required. 7 Govt. schemes Disability be factored in while making any scheme. All existing government schemes be evaluated from disability perspective continuously. Disability audit of schemes mandatory. 8 Quantum of reservation Be enhanced to 5% /6% To reflect the actual proportion of disabled in population. 9 Categorization Different categories of severely and mildly disabled for at least reservation be carved out. 10 Detrimental act of state governments Rationale of Disability legislation falling under concurrent list, so Central law prevailing unless state law assented to, or PWD Act enacted Under article 253, be employed to negate varied state interpretations harmful to disabled and uniformity be brought in implementation of disability legislation. 11 Reservation for disabled 3% of total cadre strength in all classes the ultimate goal. 3% of vacancies occurring at a time-the practical step to achieve the goal. Non-implementation of reservation provision for long may warrant Special recruitment drives for disabled utilizing available vacancies in excess of 3%. Differentiation being made between Relaxed standards, like minimum qualifying/cut off marks
[AI] After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS
After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS Rema Nagarajan , TNN 8 October 2009, 12:39am IST Times of India: NEW DELHI: Maniram Sharma has won a 15-year-old battle for justice. On Thursday, this deaf IAS candidate learnt he has made it to the service. With this, Maniram has not just won a personal battle but a milestone victory for disabled persons like him who have been kept away from the premier government service. Maniram's case has been highlighted by TOI over the past couple of years - how his efforts were thwarted on one ground or the other, till he finally went through surgery to make his aided hearing so good that he gave his IAS interview this time by the oral question-and-answer method. Despite this, his induction into the service was just not happening. While other successful candidates got their call on August 17, he didn't. Finally, on September 3 he was informed that he had cleared the exam on all counts but still had to wait for another month to get his appointment. ``I still can't believe it has happened. It has not sunk in. After suffering so many disappointments, it's difficult to imagine it has actually come true,'' Maniram told TOI. Maniram's IAS saga began in 1995 when he failed in his first attempt to clear the preliminary examination. He was then 100% deaf. Since then he has cleared the exam three times - 2005, 2006 and 2009. In 2006, he was told he could not be allotted the IAS as only the partially deaf were eligible, not fully deaf persons like him. So, he was allotted the Post and Telegraph Accounts and Finance Service. To improve his hearing, Maniram had a surgical cochlear implant, costing Rs 7.5 lakh that now enables him to hear partially. He appeared for the IAS again this year and cleared it, scoring the highest in the hearing-impaired category. Yet, he faced several more hurdles as the government put technical hurdles questioning his level of disability. Anyway, this story has a happy ending. And Maniram has no complaints. ``If I could wait for 15 years, I could surely wait for a few more months. But the uncertainty kept me on edge,'' he said without rancour. He is off to his village Badangarhi in Alwar district, Rajasthan, to convey the news to his family. ``I have decided to go in person to tell them. My whole village will celebrate.'' Maniram's Badangarhi is a remote village which doesn't even have a school. He started losing his hearing at the age of five, becoming totally deaf by nine. His parents, both illiterate farm labourers, could do little to help. Yet, Maniram continued trudging to the nearest school, 5km away, and cleared class 10 standing fifth in the state board examination and cleared class 12 ranking seventh in the state board. In his second year in college, he cleared the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) examination to become a clerk-cum-typist. He studied and worked during his final year and topped the university in Political Science. He went on to clear the NET (National Eligibility Test). He then gave up his RPSC job and became a lecturer. Not satisfied with that, he became a Junior Research Fellow and completed his Ph.D in Political Science during which time he taught M Phil and MA students in Rajasthan University. Having completed his Ph.D, Maniram got through the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) and while in service he started trying for the UPSC. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS
This exclusion of severely disabled, or totally disabled, or persons having more than 80% disability as per current quantifications, is becoming the order of the day. For instance, none of the lecturer's posts in maharashtra except perhaps music are identified for blind. Many of the people who claim to have climbed heights of achievement or fame are those having only mild disability or moderate one at the best and who can use residual sight hearing or movement to a considerable extent, or enhance the residual capacity by some devices. Severely disabled lacking a sensory capacity or motor capacity totally, often get dehumanized, sub humanized, or neglected for effecting substitution in modes of work or experience is unthought of as per today. Devices to regain some sort of sense or movement or substitute it are beyond common persons's reach. In present example, I think Mr. Manoram had to shell out 7.5 lakh rupees for cochlear implant to gain hearing and give interview in conventional verbal question-answer format. I always advocate the gain of hearing or sight or movement by devices like cochlear implant, artificial retina or upcoming brain port at whatever cost, but that cost has to be collectively born by state, or some other mechanism, and an individual is not to be burdened with it. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 12:12 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS After 15 yrs of trying, deaf candidate gets into IAS Rema Nagarajan , TNN 8 October 2009, 12:39am IST Times of India: NEW DELHI: Maniram Sharma has won a 15-year-old battle for justice. On Thursday, this deaf IAS candidate learnt he has made it to the service. With this, Maniram has not just won a personal battle but a milestone victory for disabled persons like him who have been kept away from the premier government service. Maniram's case has been highlighted by TOI over the past couple of years - how his efforts were thwarted on one ground or the other, till he finally went through surgery to make his aided hearing so good that he gave his IAS interview this time by the oral question-and-answer method. Despite this, his induction into the service was just not happening. While other successful candidates got their call on August 17, he didn't. Finally, on September 3 he was informed that he had cleared the exam on all counts but still had to wait for another month to get his appointment. ``I still can't believe it has happened. It has not sunk in. After suffering so many disappointments, it's difficult to imagine it has actually come true,'' Maniram told TOI. Maniram's IAS saga began in 1995 when he failed in his first attempt to clear the preliminary examination. He was then 100% deaf. Since then he has cleared the exam three times - 2005, 2006 and 2009. In 2006, he was told he could not be allotted the IAS as only the partially deaf were eligible, not fully deaf persons like him. So, he was allotted the Post and Telegraph Accounts and Finance Service. To improve his hearing, Maniram had a surgical cochlear implant, costing Rs 7.5 lakh that now enables him to hear partially. He appeared for the IAS again this year and cleared it, scoring the highest in the hearing-impaired category. Yet, he faced several more hurdles as the government put technical hurdles questioning his level of disability. Anyway, this story has a happy ending. And Maniram has no complaints. ``If I could wait for 15 years, I could surely wait for a few more months. But the uncertainty kept me on edge,'' he said without rancour. He is off to his village Badangarhi in Alwar district, Rajasthan, to convey the news to his family. ``I have decided to go in person to tell them. My whole village will celebrate.'' Maniram's Badangarhi is a remote village which doesn't even have a school. He started losing his hearing at the age of five, becoming totally deaf by nine. His parents, both illiterate farm labourers, could do little to help. Yet, Maniram continued trudging to the nearest school, 5km away, and cleared class 10 standing fifth in the state board examination and cleared class 12 ranking seventh in the state board. In his second year in college, he cleared the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) examination to become a clerk-cum-typist. He studied and worked during his final year and topped the university in Political Science. He went on to clear the NET (National Eligibility Test). He then gave up his RPSC job and became a lecturer. Not satisfied with that, he became a Junior Research Fellow and completed his Ph.D
Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field
Dear Dr. Nisha and others, Well, I think comparison to Maoists and naxalists is misplaced, to say the least. Taking life is altogether another thing. Mind you, Even nelson Mandela had the plans to blow off property before being confined indefinitely, but he was against taking life needlessly. I am of the opinion that life may be forfeited only to prevent future wanton acts of destruction, and to avenge past horrific acts of destruction. Anyway, coming to the point, right to read, as being exercised by blind community is light years away from wanton killings and even vandalism. I think a book is not primarily written for earning a livelihood, not at least in the present era. Yes, it may be written for earning, but we are ready to pay if they provide it accessible format. If they don't see a business sense in making the book accessible, then ideally speaking, they should not also be harmed by our petty acts of distributing accessible books. Or else, if they are harmed, then it is a good way of making them aware that it makes business sense to provide accessible books. E book industry, as a whole is, like music industry a decade ago, waking up to possibility of piracy and consequently finding legal means of distributing e books. That should benefit us, I suppose. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Dr. nisha singh Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 12:48 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field dear Akhilesh, do you think that what maoist and naxalites are doing is good? i know and have seen the plight of the people crushed like anything for centuries but this do not give anybody licence to kill. there are genuine ways always available, by circulating books this way you are hampering the earnings of any writer who would have written his/her book burning thousands of hours and would have done research on whole lot of topics. in a society where blind persons want equality and better treatment, do not do such things to make yourselves a a potential threat to otheres. the act is of persons of weak characters. demand for the e books, and if you have the bucks purchase it. we live in a civil society. akhilesh and prashant do write some book in your future, do all the labour and give it to pirates. sounds good?? stand against piracy. nisha On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 11:53 PM, akhilesh akhil.akhi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks allot sir!!! The book is very nice but the comment that you've written on publisher and writer is extremely good!!! This is not the piracy, and we have the right to read. This is the time when we must force our government to amend the copyright act 1957!!! Anyway, bookbole is a website designed for print disable people, and if somebody is helping a large community to read something from which they have denied for centuries, there is nothing wrong in it. Sir you have got the award from president of the country for helping one of the deprived community, and as far as I think, this is the continuation of that same help. Again I'd like to emphasise that book bole is a site solely made for these sorts of purposes. Thanks Akhilesh. On 10/8/09, nisha singh nishaforpeo...@gmail.com wrote: Dear prashant, scanning the book and distributing it freely is totally against the law. if you would had twittered doctor shashi tharoor, he would have given all his award winning books and his hundreds of articles also published in the national and international newspapers and magazines. but now you are out of his good book. getting an award from president of the country gives some responsibility on your shouder. without informing him how could you do this. i dont think you ever asked roli publishers or Mr. Tharoor for soft copy who are the publisher or copy right holder of this book. you should have demanded the ebook or purchased it. you have right to read but not of piracy. i believe you understand what i am saying to you. i can not force you but can request you and others to not to distribute it this way. Tharoor is one of the easily accessible minister in delhi. try and find one such agency who would distribute the soft copy only to the blind community. nisha On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Prashant Verma pr_ve...@hotmail.com wrote: Dear all, This latest book is available on www.bookbole.com. You will recall that it has been written by Shashi Tharur and Shaharyar Khan and was published recently. It discusses Indo-Pak cricketing relations. You can search for this book by title or else look for Shadows Across the Playing Field in the recently uploaded books. Sorry authors and
Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field
Well, mukesh, in my opinion, answers to your questions1 and 1.1 are in the affirmative. Question of non-reading disabled does not arise, as the only motive in that case is earning money by selling such a free e copy. Now, earning money in that way is pretty difficult, as people do not want to read a book on computer monitor, and taking printouts and selling would hardly make financial sense. However, if there is any such motive of earning money, it totally prohibited, and in fact, only for that such huge copy right laws exist. Otherwise, scanning for personal use is fully warranted, and in fact, it is taking extra efforts to avail what is available to a sighted person easily after purchasing a book. to clarify, even after purchasing, we get a hard copy which we have to scan,. It is precisely to save such duplication of scanning efforts and promote ease of reading that e books are distributed to disabled by other disabled or even non-disabled. In this there is loss to publishers but it is minimal. It is minimal because they don't see business sense in making material accessible. Moreover, if you require every disabled reader of e books to pay up, only a fraction of those can actually pay and would read the book in any case. So, this is also promoting reading of books and their reach. At least the ideas contained them would reach the larger audience. Publishing is not like selling air conditioners motivated solely profit. It is a noble enterprise further the journey of ideas and thoughts. In that journey we the disabled are helping the authors and publishers. If the authors and publishers are solely greedy for profits, as it seems they are, then they should see the sense in making material accessible, or else, I at least, am ready and willing to openly distribute and scan the books to any body who is interested in them. If it is revolt, let be revolutionaries Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mukesh Sharma Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:36 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field Are we revolting? If the author do not provide book in accessible format, do we have the full right to scan and upload them? Every time we need something, we look for alternative (Jugar) or free solution! Why not to start a discussion and lets try forming an opinion (this would certainly help every one the next time contacting an author / publisher to provide book in accessible format. My Few questions for the starter. 1. Do you think, we (Reading Disabled only) have the right to scan / record / convert book in accessible format for our personal use? 1.1. If Yes, can we give it to some one (reading Disabled) for their personal use? 1.1.1. If no, Why every time one has to invest a lot of labor and time to convert same book just to be sure of not infringing Copyright? 1.1.2. If yes, who will ensure that the book is not passed to non reading disabled? 1.2 If No, then whose responsibility is to provide us (reading disabled) book in accessible format? They are just my confusion hence seeking opinion and not trying to indulge in ... Looking forward to hear from eminent leaders of the group specially bookshare, DAISY, Law, Disability and Book bole representatives. Thanks Mukesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field Dear Dr. Nisha and others, Well, I think comparison to Maoists and naxalists is misplaced, to say the least. Taking life is altogether another thing. Mind you, Even nelson Mandela had the plans to blow off property before being confined indefinitely, but he was against taking life needlessly. I am of the opinion that life may be forfeited only to prevent future wanton acts of destruction, and to avenge past horrific acts of destruction. Anyway, coming to the point, right to read, as being exercised by blind community is light years away from wanton killings and even vandalism. I think a book is not primarily written for earning a livelihood, not at least in the present era. Yes, it may be written for earning, but we are ready to pay if they provide it accessible format. If they don't see a business sense in making the book accessible, then ideally speaking, they should not also be harmed by our petty acts of distributing accessible books. Or else, if they are harmed, then it is a good way of making them aware that it makes business sense to provide accessible books. E book industry, as a whole is, like
Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field
Well, I think, if there is practical apprehension of getting apprehended, then it should be banned otherwise not. Be it books or software. However, I think, stakes of legal action are more in case of software than books. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Dinesh Kaushal Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 5:49 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field By that rule discussion about cracked software should also be allowed. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of YADAV, D. N Sent: 08 October 2009 05:07 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] New Book: Shadows Across the Playing Field Are we all acting Parliamentarians here discussing promulgation violation of law legalities? I understand we are here to read share. Let's leave anything else regarding copyright laws to law-makers. Let's not be highly principled here so much so that it deprives us the essentials of practicalities. Also let anybody other than VI community raise the issue. This Message was sent from Indian Oil Messaging Gateway, New Delhi, India. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Computer clock haywire
Hello Vetri It was precisely due to internet time zones. It was not due to battery, as I myself was also imagining and had even called the mechanic to replace it. However, now after unchecking the box, it has resolved. Thank you very much vetri and others!!! Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vetrivel Adhimoolam Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:29 AM To: B. R. Nautial; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Computer clock haywire But sometimes it can happen due to the internet time zone settings. Do the following and see if it fixes the problem: Go to the control panel and click date and time. If you are using XP, go to internet time tab. Under that there is a check box that says: Automatically sink with internet time. And uncheck it. Now change the clock to the correct time and restart the computer. Hopefully it will fix the problem. Vetri. - Original Message - From: B. R. Nautial brnaut...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Computer clock haywire Hi Sir You need to change a small battery, fixed on the mother-board, used to maintain the time of the pc. With Regards B. R. Nautial - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 10:05 AM Subject: [AI] Computer clock haywire Friends The clock of my computer has gone haywire. I mean it lags behind a few hours every time I start my computer. While running the PC, I think it keeps the correct time but goes to slumber once I switch it off. It brings me to seek from you the probable causes of the same and possible remedy as well. I am also curious to know what keeps the clock going while PC is switched off, or a cell phone is switched off. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Fish scales, sheep fur may help restore vision
Times of india Fish scales, sheep fur may help restore vision Pushpa Narayan, TNN 9 October 2009, 04:52am IST CHENNAI: Fish scales and sheep fur could soon help restore vision. Researchers at Sankara Nethralaya, a leading Chennai-based eye hospital, along with scientists in Central Leather Research Institute, have developed a protein from scales and fur that can be used as a scaffold for stem cell therapy that has the potential to reverse at least 40% of preventable blindness cases. Chemical or fire injuries, long term use of contact lens or even allergic reactions can lead to depletion of vital stem cells in eyes. These cells dwell in the limbus, which lies between the cornea and the sclera, the white layer of the eyeball. Damage to limbal stem cells can severely impair vision. Most often stem cell therapy is the only hope,'' said Dr Lingam Gopal, director (research), Sankara Nethralaya. Such patients are taken for limbal stem cells transplantation, which ensure that vision is restored. The source of stem cells can be the patient's other eye, a live donor (usually siblings/parents) or cadavers. But these cells cannot be injected directly into the eye for two reasons. First, they should have a convenient environment that will help them live and multiply. Second, they could be washed away if they do not have a scaffold to hold them together,'' said Dr Gopal. The conventional way of culturing the stem cells in a laboratory is to grow them on a human amniotic membrane, a thin membrane found in the placenta. But scientists are not very comfortable using a human membrane - there are chances of stem cells getting infected or contracting some unknown disease. Besides bio-safety, there were other problems,'' says Dr S Krishna Kumar, director of nano-biotechnology at the hospital. There is variation in the quality of the product from batch to batch. Doctors found the tensile strength was too low. They also found that in some cases the clarity was not good and in some, the process even left a scar in the cornea,'' he said. That's when his team - including Sasi Rekha Krishnan, a PhD student - decided to work on alternative collagen scaffolds. They began their work with funds from Directorate of Science and Technology. Even as we started the search, we were discouraged from using the bovine scaffolds, because of fear of infections such as mad cow disease and foot mouth disease. We wanted something that is available locally and affordable. So we chose local fish and sheep fur,'' said Sasi Rekha. A team of scientists at the Central Leather Research Institute headed by TP Sastry of the department of biomaterial sciences processed the fish scales and sheep fur with chemicals to increase their tensile strength. It took us more than 70 combinations to get the right strength. Then it was brought to the laboratory where it was reconstituted, during which the scale or fur is ground in a mixer and processed with chemicals to extract the collagen. We cast the collagen into thin layers, which look like thin plastic sheets. We managed to grow stem cells on them,'' said Sasi. The team has already applied for patenting the product. We are also in the process of starting animal trials. We still have a long way to go, but we are getting there,'' said Dr Krishna Kumar. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] distributing books
So dinesh, You are essentially saying that: 1. We should do our book related transactions through organizations of and for blind like NAB which can provide e text and daisy books to legally disabled persons on request. 2. refrain from publicly ask for books or post their availability notifications in fora of blind/disabled like AI Bookbole as it would entail their destruction sooner or later, and may make a book available to a non-disabled person. Now, here, what even such organizations are doing is nothing but violation of copyrights, till the law is amended at least. Making a fundamental right an exclusively institutionalized and secretive act, in my opinion, is cowardly and oversubmissive. I truly appreciate bookbole for their courage and openness. World, according to me, operates on extremely surfacical grounds and superfluous way. Authors and publishers are not at all going to feel the need for making the materials accessible until they feel a pinch in their pockets by mass distributions of their copyrighted works amongst the disabled. Anyway piracy is not highly uncommon even for general masses, so heavens are not going to fall if a few deserving disabled benefit. Besides, my earlier argument about widening the reach of books to individuals who otherwise would never have got a chance to appreciate them, remains to be answered by anybody. Besides, there is no justification of copyright or non-availability about educational books in accessible format to all. UNCRPD talks of access to cultural material and IPR not being a barrier to it. So, what are books but manifestations of cultural conscious? Exclusively Institutionalizing a basic need and right for the fear that its open manifestation would entail legal proceedings does not appeal to me. There was a time when living of blind/disabled and their pursuits of activity in general community were regarded dangerous and taxing resources too much. So, they were institutionalized as individuals fit for living only in institutions. What is wrong in that? Now, it is felt that books etc. should be provided secretly to disabled by their institutions as we are here for profit earnings and if we concede to demands of few persons with disabilities it would be too expensive and why bother about inferior minorities? So let the business of publishing flourish unabated without being open to widen its prospects of catering to wider but different audience, and let the disabled crave for even the basic of their needs and rights by forming organizations who do the same illegal thing but secretly. Let us bring it out in the open and strongly demand that right to read is the part and parcel of freedom of speech and expression and its illegitimate denial constitutes gross violation of our fundamental rights. Adequate safeguards can be envisaged once the right is recognized and accessibility is taken into account. We have been cowards all these years, fearing even to distribute even educational and informational content. Tagore had said: Let my country awaken into heaven, where every one holds their head high, Where knowledge is free.. And let me add: Accessible. Lending names may not lend credibility to any cause, but it is more than sufficient if one person, say, Rajesh Asudani, thinks in a particular way. I am not bound by dead past and great names. And, yes, I am not willing to tolerate any comparisons of blind community to blood-thirsty acts, the person concerned has not withdrawn it still. I am pained as a person who is blind and who is willing to openly advocate rights of persons with disabilities and who is willing to put up a fight with so called intellectuals who would not budge until their monetary interests are impinged upon. The fact that by sharing a book amongst disabled, it may be available to a non-disabled person, is a bi-product and side effect and a necessary evil, which can be prevented by recognizing our most fundamental freedom of expression. I am maddened when I see blind children simply at the mercy of readers or writers and groping for material to study. Any law is a pittance before a helpless human being who requires the rights to lead a meaningful life. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient
Re: [AI] distributing books
Suppose I am in a country of dogs where only dog food is supplied. I am obliged to purchase it and then convert it into human food by any hypothetical means and eat it. I demand that I would purchase the said dog food, if it is processed and converted into human food otherwise not. But sellers insist that they would not do it at any cost. I think I am fully justified to distribute such converted food anyhow obtained to fellow human beings in order to satisfy the human hunger and also to make them-sellers-realize that there is demand for human food and they would do well to process it and earn their due share by selling human food in addition to dog food.. How am I infringing upon the rights of sellers? Further, I am satisfying hunger of few humans who would otherwise have never satisfied hunger as they could not purchase or digest dog food, but were hungry nonetheless. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mukesh Sharma Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:08 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books Just a simple question, how would you like to ensure the right of the publisher / writer? Or would you simply say no to their right of earning from their hard work? Though I completely understand the right to read and support it completely but the worry is the question Am I stepping on the right of others? is this the right way to secure my rights? I believe, If we ensure the rights of the publishers and authors, their coperation would certainly be with us or at the most we will be striving towards a balanced liberal society. All, please take a note of that argument / disagreement to the ideas / views does not mean disrespect in any manner and if I am hurting anyone , my sincere apologies in advance. Thanks Mukesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mahesh Panicker Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 4:43 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books I think although Dinesh tried to answer some of the issues I put forward, I haven't got anything to justify publishers or libraries including those of centrel universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, not providing EBooks to disabled, even though the books are available to non-disabled students. and although there are sites like questia.com even those are expensive, and books are not available in portable formats, and you need net connection to read them, as only online reading is possible. if you need academic Ebooks, from publishers like sage or routledge, their sites charge you very high indeed. and if you are buying books, you have to put in additional unpaied labour of scanning them. so being at the wrong end of all these discrimination, I don't see any moral obligation to submit to discriminating laws. what Gandhi asked was not to submit to immoral laws, not using means that are based on arms. in scanning and distributing scanned book, there is no use of arms. On 10/9/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: So dinesh, You are essentially saying that: 1. We should do our book related transactions through organizations of and for blind like NAB which can provide e text and daisy books to legally disabled persons on request. 2. refrain from publicly ask for books or post their availability notifications in fora of blind/disabled like AI Bookbole as it would entail their destruction sooner or later, and may make a book available to a non-disabled person. Now, here, what even such organizations are doing is nothing but violation of copyrights, till the law is amended at least. Making a fundamental right an exclusively institutionalized and secretive act, in my opinion, is cowardly and oversubmissive. I truly appreciate bookbole for their courage and openness. World, according to me, operates on extremely surfacical grounds and superfluous way. Authors and publishers are not at all going to feel the need for making the materials accessible until they feel a pinch in their pockets by mass distributions of their copyrighted works amongst the disabled. Anyway piracy is not highly uncommon even for general masses, so heavens are not going to fall if a few deserving disabled benefit. Besides, my earlier argument about widening the reach of books to individuals who otherwise would never have got a chance to appreciate them, remains to be answered by anybody. Besides, there is no justification of copyright or non-availability about educational books in accessible format to all. UNCRPD talks of access to cultural material and IPR not being a barrier to it. So, what are books
Re: [AI] distributing books
Yes, Subramani, You may quote my name while citing my views anywhere. However, I would like to add about the ongoing debate that laws have, for their end, promotion of justice. Thus, justice is paramount and not necessarily the statutes written in black and white on paper. It is the quest for justice which is reflected, in my opinion, in assertions that we may follow our interior laws. It is the quest for justice which prompts to change laws. So, slavish obedience to written laws merely bespeaks of a mechanical mindset, which consists in following letter of the law like a computer follows a programme and even achieves spectacular results. However, a sensitive and sensible soul would often yearn after justice. So, It is not clearly just when a visually challenged person does not get accessible reading material. To remedy this injustice, we may, individually convert the material into accessible formats and provide it to those who require it. Publishers come into picture only when we collectively do so, or publicly announce availability of such accessible material. Now, justice demands that they should also get monitory reward for what they own, as it has been put here. However, they should be able to sell what is required by the customer and not dog food to humans. Now, even though Dipendra has asserted with a few examples that they are ready to convert dog food to human food given the essential safeguards that it would not be supplied to others to publishers' monitory loss. However, we want each and every publisher to be so willing, if not voluntarily compelled by law to do so, as it is the course reducing injustice to minimum regarding right to read of VI is concerned. When we are setting up a few public platforms for making availability known, or even actually making the book available, we are only symbolically breaking the laws, for there books so available would not constitute more than ten percent of published copyright material available at a given time. So, apart from this symbolic disobedience, if negotiations and treaties can make way for all to read at an affordable cost and without extra effort, I would welcome that day. Till then, let us keep up negotiations and symbolic acts of book satya graha. I hope, in this blind community is not indulging in naxalite violence! Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mukesh Sharma Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:20 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books In the below example, you care about the seller's right to get money of the products he supplies, you are converting the product you purchased and thus the seller is getting what he is entitled to. However in case if you rob him and then convert the food for your use, then? I know, you too will agree it's being immoral and illegal too. The distribution of food is fully justified because you own the raw material and the effort you put in to convert but what if some one robs you for his hunger? How would you feel? I do understand you are doing it for a cause and it is important to note and understand that transformation of social order can not be and never been silent or without a pain or even not confirming to all laws and morals. And on top of that the right to read is not of equal degree to the right to food. Kill the sin and not the sinner, the sin here in our case is the lack of awareness among the publishers, lack of infrastructure for providing accessible books, lack of inclusiveness in copyright act. Thanks Mukesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:31 PM To: mrmukeshsha...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books Suppose I am in a country of dogs where only dog food is supplied. I am obliged to purchase it and then convert it into human food by any hypothetical means and eat it. I demand that I would purchase the said dog food, if it is processed and converted into human food otherwise not. But sellers insist that they would not do it at any cost. I think I am fully justified to distribute such converted food anyhow obtained to fellow human beings in order to satisfy the human hunger and also to make them-sellers-realize that there is demand for human food and they would do well to process it and earn their due share by selling human food in addition to dog food.. How am I infringing upon the rights of sellers? Further, I am satisfying hunger of few humans who would otherwise have never satisfied hunger as they could not purchase or digest dog food, but were hungry nonetheless
Re: [AI] distributing books
Further, granting that electronic versions have far more potential for illegal distribution to financial detriment of publisher, hard copies cannot be said to be invulnerable to such distribution. There are shops replete with such pirated hard copies for sighted to save money. Has there been a legal battle involving such pirates? Rajesh Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 10:56 AM To: mrmukeshsha...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books Yes, Subramani, You may quote my name while citing my views anywhere. However, I would like to add about the ongoing debate that laws have, for their end, promotion of justice. Thus, justice is paramount and not necessarily the statutes written in black and white on paper. It is the quest for justice which is reflected, in my opinion, in assertions that we may follow our interior laws. It is the quest for justice which prompts to change laws. So, slavish obedience to written laws merely bespeaks of a mechanical mindset, which consists in following letter of the law like a computer follows a programme and even achieves spectacular results. However, a sensitive and sensible soul would often yearn after justice. So, It is not clearly just when a visually challenged person does not get accessible reading material. To remedy this injustice, we may, individually convert the material into accessible formats and provide it to those who require it. Publishers come into picture only when we collectively do so, or publicly announce availability of such accessible material. Now, justice demands that they should also get monitory reward for what they own, as it has been put here. However, they should be able to sell what is required by the customer and not dog food to humans. Now, even though Dipendra has asserted with a few examples that they are ready to convert dog food to human food given the essential safeguards that it would not be supplied to others to publishers' monitory loss. However, we want each and every publisher to be so willing, if not voluntarily compelled by law to do so, as it is the course reducing injustice to minimum regarding right to read of VI is concerned. When we are setting up a few public platforms for making availability known, or even actually making the book available, we are only symbolically breaking the laws, for there books so available would not constitute more than ten percent of published copyright material available at a given time. So, apart from this symbolic disobedience, if negotiations and treaties can make way for all to read at an affordable cost and without extra effort, I would welcome that day. Till then, let us keep up negotiations and symbolic acts of book satya graha. I hope, in this blind community is not indulging in naxalite violence! Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mukesh Sharma Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:20 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books In the below example, you care about the seller's right to get money of the products he supplies, you are converting the product you purchased and thus the seller is getting what he is entitled to. However in case if you rob him and then convert the food for your use, then? I know, you too will agree it's being immoral and illegal too. The distribution of food is fully justified because you own the raw material and the effort you put in to convert but what if some one robs you for his hunger? How would you feel? I do understand you are doing it for a cause and it is important to note and understand that transformation of social order can not be and never been silent or without a pain or even not confirming to all laws and morals. And on top of that the right to read is not of equal degree to the right to food. Kill the sin and not the sinner, the sin here in our case is the lack of awareness among the publishers, lack of infrastructure for providing accessible books, lack of inclusiveness in copyright act. Thanks Mukesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:31 PM To: mrmukeshsha...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] distributing books Suppose I am in a country of dogs where only dog food is supplied. I am obliged to purchase
[AI] Clerical vacancies in Oriental bank
s200/OrientalBank Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) (A Government of Indian Undertaking) Head Office, Harsha Bhawan, E-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001 Website: www.obcindia.co.in Oriental Bank of India (OBC), a leading public sector bank invites Online Applications from Indian citizens for 916 posts in Clerical Cadre. list of 1 items * Clerks : 916 posts in various states, Pay Scale : Rs.4410-13210/-, Age : Min - 18-28 years. relaxation in age as per rules, Qualification : Degree in any discipline or its equivalent with any class/division OR 10+2 examination or its equivalent with 50% or more for General/ OBC Category Candidate. Only 10+2 for SC/ST/PH candidates. list end Selection Procedure: The selection will be on the basis of written test and interview. Written test will be conducted on 27/12/2009. Application Fee : Rs.300/- to be paid at any of the branch of the Oriental Bank of Commerce only in Current A/c No.00071131002393 from 10/10/2009 to 10/11/2009. How To Apply: Apply online. Online application will be open from 10/10/2009 to 10/11/2009 at OBC's website. Details are available at https://www.obcindia.co.in/obcnew/upload/recruitmentResult/09-Oct-2009_Clerkadvt2009-10.pdf payment voucher receipt available at https://www.obcindia.co.in/obcnew/upload/recruitmentResult/09-Oct-2009_Clerk_DepRept.pdf and apply online at http://app4.ibps.in/obcclerk09 Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Proposed amendments in PWD
friends This is the summery of proposed amendments in disabilities act put up by MSJE. Let us think and formulate our opinion. I will post my views on wednesday. expnote[1].pdf An Explanatory Note on the proposed amendments in the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act), 1995 1. Background list of 1 items (i) A Meeting to Launch the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons 1993-2002, convened by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), was held at Beijing in December, 1992. The Proclamation on the Full Participation and Equality of People with Disabilities in the Asian and Pacific Region was adopted in this meeting, to which India is a signatory. list end list of 1 items (ii) The subject of Relief to the disabled is covered under Item 9 of the State List in the Constitution of India. However, the Central Government enacted The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act), 1995 to implement this proclamation. The Act was enacted under Article 253-(Legislation for giving effect to international agreements) of the Constitution of India, read with item No. 13 -(Participation in international conferences, associations and other bodies and implementing of decisions made thereat) of the Union List. list end list of 1 items (iii) The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities, which was adopted on 10.2.2006, envisages amendments to the Act in consultation with the stakeholders. list end list of 2 items (iv) An extensive consultation with the stakeholders was held with the State Government representatives, NGOs, disabled persons' organizations and experts in the field as follows: (a) At Patna - on 11.7.06 - for the Eastern Region (b) At Chennai - on 18.7.06- for the Southern Region. (c) At New Delhi - on 14.8.07- for the Northern Region (d) At Goa - on 19.11.07 - for the Western Region. The last two meetings were held after the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) was signed by India on 30.03.2007, so that its provisions could be taken into consideration. (v) During the course of consultation, various stakeholders were requested to submit their suggestions in writing. The suggestions received were compiled in a report submitted on 27.03.2008 by the then Advisor, Rehabilitation Council of India. list end list of 1 items (vi) The UNCRPD was ratified by India on 01.10.2007 and has come into effect on 03.5.2008. list end list of 2 items (vii) Draft amendments were formulated considering the suggestions received and the need for harmonization of the Act with the provisions of the National Trust Act, 1999. (viii) The proposal for amendment in the Act was placed before Central Coordination Committee (CCC), constituted under Section 3 of the Act, on 21.7.09. list end list of 1 items (ix) The proposal has been revised, taking into consideration the suggestions received in the CCC meeting, and the latest version of the proposed amendments is enclosed. list end 2. Summary of proposed amendments list of 1 items (i) Changes in Definitions (in Chapter I) list end list of 1 items (a) Autism is a disability in the National Trust Act, but not in the PwD Act. Likewise, multiple disabilities is defined in the National Trust Act. It is proposed to add definitions of autism and multiple disabilities in the PwD Act, in line with the definitions given in the National Trust Act. list end list of 1 items (b) Definition of rehabilitation is proposed to be modified and definitions of , communication, discrimination on the basis of disability, inclusive environment, language, public building, reasonable accommodation and universal design are proposed to be added, in line with the provisions of UNCRPD. list end list of 1 items (c) Definitions of blindness, hearing impairment and persons with low vision are proposed to be revised to make them more accurate, based on the recommendation of the Expert Committee set up by this Ministry under the chairmanship of DGHS. list end list of 1 items (d) Definition of appropriate Government is proposed to be improved. list end list of 1 items (e) Other important definitions proposed to be added are- local authority and poverty alleviation schemes. list end list of 1 items (ii) Guiding Principles list end A new Chapter III-A-Guiding Principles for Appropriate Governments and Local Bodies, is proposed to be included - based on Art.3 (General Principles) of the UNCRPD. This Chapter lists the steps to be taken by appropriate Governments and local authorities, within their economic capacity, to secure various rights of persons with disabilities, as follows: (i) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons; (ii) Non-discrimination; (iii) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society; (iv) Respect for
[AI] Enjoy the independence-election accessibility
Friends Yesterday, I had positive experience about accessible elections for VI. The list of candidates along with their serial number, name, party name and symbol in Braille was hung for VI to read. All the buttons on the EVM were labeled, unlike last elections when only half of the buttons contained the labels. However, they insisted on filling up the form for escort which was done in the past, but we succeeded in convincing them we were casting our vote totally independently and so no need for such a form. Finally, due to presence of journalist accompanying us, and good sense of a few poll employees, they were convinced about non requirement of the form. Accessibility is well covered in a few local dailies. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] quota for PH in Indian Railway
Dear Rohit Lower berth quota means that some categories like senior citizens, pregnant women etc. can opt for lower berths which are kept for them till the preparation of charts. I think two berths per coach are so kept. It surely does not include persons with disabilities or HP quota. In fact, PH quota in Indian railways has now been restricted to handicapped coach which is also a general coach for disabled. They say all the four berths in it are HP quota, so we have increased it from two to four. The rest can be dug out from AI archives. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rohith P Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] quota for PH in Indian Railway Dear friends, Could any of you tell me what lower birth quota in indian railways means. Does it also include seats/births reserved for the PH? Also tell me how to check availability of tickets under PH quota online. thanks in advance rohith To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Payout for leg amputation mistake
Payout for leg amputation mistake Michele Paduano A woman has been paid more than £100,000 in an out-of-court settlement after her leg was amputated unnecessarily because a lump was mistaken for cancer. Doreen Nicholls, from Halesowen, in the West Midlands, was being treated at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham for the lump, which had appeared on her foot after surgery to have two toes shortened. The lump was actually a rare swelling of the lining of a joint, but it was mistaken for a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer. A biopsy was taken and cancer diagnosed. The 72-year-old was told that she needed a below-the-knee amputation of her left leg and underwent surgery on 10 October 2007. It was only after further tests were carried out on the lump after surgery that it was discovered that there was no cancer. Mrs Nicholls said: They called me back after the operation and the surgeon said: 'I've got a bombshell to tell you - I'm very sorry, but we shouldn't have taken the leg off.' I just came home and cried and cried. It was just devastating. Tim Deeming, a medical negligence solicitor acting for Ms. Nicholls, said he believed the hospital had completely failed in its duty of care to her. He added: This is not the usual story of an error by an inexperienced, junior medic, but of a group of clinical experts - three of them world-renowned in their particular fields. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital denied its actions in this case had been negligent, but said it was pleased for Ms. Nicholls that the matter was settled without the need for expensive and distressing litigation. The trust said it was deeply sorry about the outcome of her treatment and was continuing to review her progress. Since the award, Mrs. Nicholls has been able to buy a new prosthetic leg, which she said had reduced the pain. However, she said that if she had been offered a million pounds, she would still prefer to have her leg. - © BBC News/Distributed by the New York Times Syndicate Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] RBI circular about display of information of committees set up under national trust act in bank branches
Here is RBI circular on captioned subject having some bearing on multiplly disabled persons: RBI/2009-10/142 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 37 / 09.07.005/2009-10 September 2, 2009 Display of information regarding Local Level Committees set up under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Please refer to paragraph 11 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/ 2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service, wherein banks have been advised to rely upon the Guardianship Certificate issued either by the District Court under Mental Health Act, 1987 or by the Local Level Committees under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (hereafter called Mental Disabilities Act) for the purposes of opening/ operating bank accounts by the legal guardians for persons with disability that is covered under the Act. Banks were also advised to ensure that their branches give proper guidance so that the parents / relatives of the disabled persons do not face any difficulties in this regard. 2. In a case which came up before the High Court of Delhi, the Honorable Court has directed that all banks should ensure that their branches display in a conspicuous place (i) essential details about the facilities under the enactment (Mental Disabilities Act); (ii) the fact that the parties can approach the Local Level Committees, for the purposes of issuance of the certificate and that the certificate issued under the Mental Disabilities Act is acceptable; and (iii) the details of the Local Level Committees in that area. The Court has further directed that the information shall be displayed in the local language and English / Hindi (or both). 3. Banks are advised to strictly comply with the above orders of the Court. Banks are also advised to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of the Mental Disabilities Act. It may be noted that details of the Local Level Committees are available in the web-site of the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities i.e. www.thenationaltrust.in. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] FW: Recommendations for disabilities act
Friends I have sent the following recommendations to Ministry of social justice and empowerment and chief commissioner for persons with disabilities. Please go through them, and forward them to appropriate bodies, as you deem fit. We must speak out, at least now. Do feel free to discuss with me anything about them. I have put them in tabular form on: http://www.sendspace.com/file/mw5z0e Regards From: Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 4:07 PM To: 'jsap-mo...@nic.in' Cc: 'c...@hub.nic.in' Subject: Recommendations for disabilities act To Dr. Arbind Prasad, Joint Secretary (Disability Division), Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment, Room No.612 A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 001. Fax No.: 011-23384918 E-mail : jsap-mo...@nic.in Dear Mukul Vasnik Jee, I am delighted to learn that your ministry is contemplating amendments in persons with disabilities act. As a person with visual disability myself, and being functional in profession, society, and also in disability sector, I have, after giving the matter a thought and deliberating on it with people wiser than myself, arrived at a few suggestions which I think may put the persons with disabilities on a footing which is equal as well as different keeping in mind their legitimate needs and rights. All the same, I must confess that the following recommendations may reflect my first hand experience with visual disability and lack of the same as far as other disabilities are concerned. However, I have applied my mind and imagination and put forth some tentative points. I have quoted the ministry itself on various draft amendments as put forth by it on the website and thereafter wrote my suggestions in different areas. I am also attaching them in tabular form for your ready reference. Hope that your honor would devote some of your valuable time to peruse them and put them into effect if found suitable. Recommendations follow: Serial No. Topic Amendment proposed by ministry, if any Recommendation 1.Definition(a) Autism is a disability in the National Trust Act, but not in the PwD Act. Likewise, multiple disabilities is defined in the National Trust Act. It is proposed to add definitions of autism and multiple disabilities in the PwD Act, in line with the definitions given in the National Trust Act. (b) Definition of rehabilitation is proposed to be modified and definitions of , communication, discrimination on the basis of disability, inclusive environment, language, public building, reasonable accommodation and universal design are proposed to be added, in line with the provisions of UNCRPD. (c) Definitions of blindness, hearing impairment and persons with low vision are proposed to be revised to make them more accurate, based on the recommendation of the Expert Committee set up by this Ministry under the chairmanship of DGHS. (d) Definition of appropriate Government is proposed to be improved. (e) Other important definitions proposed to be added are- local authority and poverty alleviation schemes. Additions and modifications in definitions are welcome. However, the definition of disability Be aligned to UNCRPD, criteria (impairments, reversible/irreversible/imputed in interaction with attitudinal/environmental barriers), should be laid down, enumeration of categories should be inclusive and confined to section 2, and not scattered all over the act, learning disabled and deaf-blind be also defined in section 2 itself. Mental illness be removed from categories of disability as learning disabled have been defined and disease is not equated with disability and also because act contains little to affect mentally ill. Rational quantification-into mild and severe disability be done and percentage wise quantification be done away with. Category of Low vision be deemed as mildly blind, and care should be taken to avoid cases where a person would medically fall into neither blind nor low vision. 2 Mainstreaming disability nil Implementing bodies be made more representative of disabled. All constitutional bodies from Parliament to Panchayat to have at least one disabled representative. Articles 15 16 of Constitution be amended to Prohibit discrimination on basis of disability per se. Disability budgeting on lines of gender budgeting be implemented. Art. 17 of constitution be amended to wipe practice of disability exclusion. 3 Strong Statutes: Nil Prevention of atrocities act for disabled On the lines of SC atrocity prevention act, be enacted Abusing in the name of disability be declared an offence. 4 Right to Life: Nil Cost of all corrective steps for disability Like Keratoplasty cochlear implants Be borne by government Cornea after death Be declared National resource
[AI] recommendations about disability law
Friends I have sent the following recommendations to Ministry of social justice and empowerment and chief commissioner for persons with disabilities. Please go through them, and forward them to appropriate bodies, as you deem fit. We must speak out, at least now. Do feel free to discuss with me anything about them. I have put them in tabular form on: http://www.sendspace.com/file/mw5z0e Regards From: Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 4:07 PM To: 'jsap-mo...@nic.in' Cc: 'c...@hub.nic.in' Subject: Recommendations for disabilities act To Dr. Arbind Prasad, Joint Secretary (Disability Division), Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment, Room No.612 A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 001. Fax No.: 011-23384918 E-mail : jsap-mo...@nic.in Dear Mukul Vasnik Jee, I am delighted to learn that your ministry is contemplating amendments in persons with disabilities act. As a person with visual disability myself, and being functional in profession, society, and also in disability sector, I have, after giving the matter a thought and deliberating on it with people wiser than myself, arrived at a few suggestions which I think may put the persons with disabilities on a footing which is equal as well as different keeping in mind their legitimate needs and rights. All the same, I must confess that the following recommendations may reflect my first hand experience with visual disability and lack of the same as far as other disabilities are concerned. However, I have applied my mind and imagination and put forth some tentative points. I have quoted the ministry itself on various draft amendments as put forth by it on the website and thereafter wrote my suggestions in different areas. I am also attaching them in tabular form for your ready reference. Hope that your honor would devote some of your valuable time to peruse them and put them into effect if found suitable. Recommendations follow: Serial No. Topic Amendment proposed by ministry, if any Recommendation 1.Definition(a) Autism is a disability in the National Trust Act, but not in the PwD Act. Likewise, multiple disabilities is defined in the National Trust Act. It is proposed to add definitions of autism and multiple disabilities in the PwD Act, in line with the definitions given in the National Trust Act. (b) Definition of rehabilitation is proposed to be modified and definitions of , communication, discrimination on the basis of disability, inclusive environment, language, public building, reasonable accommodation and universal design are proposed to be added, in line with the provisions of UNCRPD. (c) Definitions of blindness, hearing impairment and persons with low vision are proposed to be revised to make them more accurate, based on the recommendation of the Expert Committee set up by this Ministry under the chairmanship of DGHS. (d) Definition of appropriate Government is proposed to be improved. (e) Other important definitions proposed to be added are- local authority and poverty alleviation schemes. Additions and modifications in definitions are welcome. However, the definition of disability Be aligned to UNCRPD, criteria (impairments, reversible/irreversible/imputed in interaction with attitudinal/environmental barriers), should be laid down, enumeration of categories should be inclusive and confined to section 2, and not scattered all over the act, learning disabled and deaf-blind be also defined in section 2 itself. Mental illness be removed from categories of disability as learning disabled have been defined and disease is not equated with disability and also because act contains little to affect mentally ill. Rational quantification-into mild and severe disability be done and percentage wise quantification be done away with. Category of Low vision be deemed as mildly blind, and care should be taken to avoid cases where a person would medically fall into neither blind nor low vision. 2 Mainstreaming disability nil Implementing bodies be made more representative of disabled. All constitutional bodies from Parliament to Panchayat to have at least one disabled representative. Articles 15 16 of Constitution be amended to Prohibit discrimination on basis of disability per se. Disability budgeting on lines of gender budgeting be implemented. Art. 17 of constitution be amended to wipe practice of disability exclusion. 3 Strong Statutes: Nil Prevention of atrocities act for disabled On the lines of SC atrocity prevention act, be enacted Abusing in the name of disability be declared an offence. 4 Right to Life: Nil Cost of all corrective steps for disability Like Keratoplasty cochlear implants Be borne by government Cornea after death Be declared National resource
[AI] pregnancy no disability
SBI dumps norm denying posting, promotion to pregnant women C. Gouridasan Nair Pregnancy up to six months no longer a bar Discriminatory norm has been in force for three decades Victory for women's groups, staff union THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Women across the country could be said to have scaled yet another obstacle to their relentless quest for equality of opportunity with the State Bank of India (SBI), bowing to public opinion, dumping a discriminatory norm that denied immediate posting and promotions to pregnant women. The SBI has issued instructions (Letter No. CDO/IR/SPL/289 dated 16.09.2009) to its local head offices across the country to the effect that pregnancy should no longer be treated as a disability for immediate appointment or promotion. The directive, applicable to its associate banks as well, has probably come as a result of a public outcry from women's organisations in Kerala, a strongly worded letter to the Prime Minister from Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and efforts by the State Banks Staff Union (SBSU). Under the norm, in effect for over three decades, the SBI was insisting on women candidates and serving women undergoing medical examination at the time of recruitment/ promotion to determine whether they were pregnant and submitting a declaration giving details of their menstrual cycle so as to defer posting/promotion during pregnancy. Women candidates were also required to declare their menstrual history and give an undertaking on any evidence of pregnancy and history of disease of the uterus, cervix, ovaries or breasts. No personal details The bank has now decided to do without such a declaration of personal details and to give posting to a woman up to the sixth month of pregnancy provided she furnishes a certificate from a specialist gynaecologist stating that her taking up bank employment at that stage is in no way likely to interfere with her pregnancy or the normal development of the fetus or cause miscarriage or otherwise adversely affect her health. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Diwali wishes
Naturally. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mukesh Sharma Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:44 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Diwali wishes Please, if we have objection for Ied Wishes, we should have objection to Diwali messages too. Thanks Mukesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Anthony Tom ON VACATION in the US Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:25 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Diwali wishes Hello friends, May the light eliminate your path and be victorious over any darkness that may befall you. Expected and unexpected. Happy dewali to all! -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Nirmita Narasimhan Sent: Friday, 16 October 2009 02:35 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Diwali wishes Dear Friends, wish you all a very happy diwali. Cheers, Nirmita Nirmita Narasimhan (Programme Manager) Centre for Internet and Society No. D2, 3rd Floor, Shariff Chambers 14, Cunningham Road, Bangalore - 560 052 P: + 80 40926283 To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] downloading
You may like to visit: www.truly-free.org for getting copyrighted books. However, they restrict the download to five books daily or so. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager (PPS), Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 6:03 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] downloading Hello, There are a lot of sites for downloading literature in text format. The best of these is http://promo.net/pg If you are interested in audiobooks, and you have a broadband connection, you can visit www.librivox.org These are old sites and are highly resourceful. You must join www.bookbole.com It is a new Indian site and has books of all kinds in various formats. You have to register as a member here after which you can both download and upload books and share with others. Membership is free. It's growing daily. Best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: ibrahim ibrahimkoriyat...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:17 AM Subject: [AI] downloading dear accessindianfriends I would like to read some literature books, from where I can downloade this kinds of books? please help me sincerely, by giving more details. lovingly your brother Ibrahim. I kindly request you to add your mobil no and skype id with your mails. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda
However, can we get a text of that speech which is authentic?, if not the voice!! Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:08 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda Hello, I also enquired of a teacher in Narendrapur Ramkrishna Mission. After consulting his senior colleagues, he told me almost the samething. There is no authentic documentation to prove that SwamiVivekananda's Chicago speech was recorded. The speech we come across recently is not in Vivekananda's voice. With Best regards, Amiyo Biswas. Cell: 91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: Arup Chakraborty aru...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 6:34 AM Subject: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda -- Forwarded message -- From: RKM Headquarters Office, BHAKTI rk...@belurmath.org Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:08:36 +0530 Subject: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda To: aru...@gmail.com Ref: Genl/23 22 October 2009 Dear Sri Chakrobarty, This has reference to your email of 18 October 2009. To the best of our knowledge, the voice recordings of Swami Vivekananda which you have found in cyberspace are not authentic. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, (Swami Prabhananda) General Secretary Sri Arup Chakrobarty aru...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda
Well, that voice which is in the speech does not, at least for me, convey any spiritual promptings. I would have said so even if it had been swaniji's. I am interested only in the contents of his speech. The voice bespeaks of the confidence of the speaker and nothing more. The voice of anybody may sooth us only because we imagine that the person possessing has experienced some other-worldly truths which we haven't. However, it is purely our presumption and I refuse to draw it at least in this voice. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:49 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda Oh don't disappoint me!! I imagined some sort of spiritual power listening to that weenie voice which I thought was Swamiji's. We often speak of hoaxes; this takes the cake. But, is there a possibility of such audio recording existing even without the knowledge of the Ramakrishna Mutt? Being blind makes us visualise so many things and the voice, which was certainly so soothing, doesn't exactly sound like a hoax!! Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:08 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda Hello, I also enquired of a teacher in Narendrapur Ramkrishna Mission. After consulting his senior colleagues, he told me almost the samething. There is no authentic documentation to prove that SwamiVivekananda's Chicago speech was recorded. The speech we come across recently is not in Vivekananda's voice. With Best regards, Amiyo Biswas. Cell: 91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: Arup Chakraborty aru...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 6:34 AM Subject: [AI] Fwd: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda -- Forwarded message -- From: RKM Headquarters Office, BHAKTI rk...@belurmath.org Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:08:36 +0530 Subject: Voice Recordings of Swami Vivekananda To: aru...@gmail.com Ref: Genl/23 22 October 2009 Dear Sri Chakrobarty, This has reference to your email of 18 October 2009. To the best of our knowledge, the voice recordings of Swami Vivekananda which you have found in cyberspace are not authentic. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, (Swami Prabhananda) General Secretary Sri Arup Chakrobarty aru...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n Email secured by TPML Raksha Checkpoint To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the National Consultation on Issues related to Railways
Well Vamshi, Orthopedically disabled persons are deprived of concession without escort. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:05 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the National Consultation on Issues related to Railways Dear Vasisht sir, 5. Provide concession to the disabled person without an escort I availed this facility several times. But yes, I have heard of incidents where some of us were deprived of the same. So, I think this is concerned more with the implementation than the legislation. -- G. Vamshi PH Res : +91 877-2243861 Mobile: +91 9949349497 E-mail ID: gvamsh...@gmail.com Skype: gvamshi81 God helps those who help themselves On 10/30/09, SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Prashant and friends, The following was the Draft of the Demands Strategies finalised at the National Consultation held in Chennai last month on the issues with Railways concerning disabilty Sector. *Demands* ** 1. Increase the number of Reserved compartments to at least 1 reserved (72 seater) and 1 unreserved coaches 2. They should not take away the existing benefits 3. Budgetary allocations should be made. 4. Make concessions mandatory for e-ticket booking also. 5. Provide concession to the disabled person without an escort 6. Ramps at all stations 7. Accessible toilets in Trains and Railway stations 8. Make e booking more accessible for the disabled people 9. Need to have a Disability enquiry booth 10. Make sign language information possible for the hearing impaired on display screens 11. The Disabled coach needs to be nearer to the platform entry 12. Separate Rest room with accessible toilet and medical facilities 13. Consult the stake holders before the budget session 14. Ensure safety of women with disability 15. Formulate a committee consisting of stake holders to review and implement the universal design model. *Strategies* 1. Focus on trains and stations at rural areas as much as the urban railway network 2. Involve political participation from state level by approaching chief ministers of the states / state MPs of both ruling and opposition parties 3. Take the agenda to the central minister for Railways 4. To conduct sensitization programs for railway staff 5. To conduct awareness camps for political representatives 6. To take to streets if the demand is not implemented by the Railways 7. Implementation of Specific designs for toilets 8. To ensure that representatives from the sector are elected to the legislative bodies at various levels. 9. Focus on larger issue of the universal accessibility rather than limited accessibility 10. Audio signal in the trains and stations 11. Reconsider the renewal system of concession forms 12. Formulate Support services to be included from the entry into the station like electrical car , facility counter, etc. 13. National ID card to be considered as enough valid document for Railway or other concessions. 14. To prepare a Shadow Report to UNCRPD -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider environment! To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a
Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways
Well, handicapped coach is in front or back because the same wrack plies back and forth without turning. It would be wise to position it almost in middle and interconnecting it with rest of the train. Surprisingly, demands and strategies discussed at Chennai do not mentionethe mess created by railways by converting four berths of handicapped coach into HP quota and making the coach reserved-cum-general... Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:22 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways Respected Sir, Would like to say following: 1. Uniformity in concession format. Many a times I myself have faced the problem of difference in concession format, say if you make concession in Rajasthan, they generally do not put round seal. Further, their language is Hindi. Specifically I face problem on chennai station. They never hear. Everytime I have to contact supervisor. 2. Since we are demanding online concession, they may raise the problem that many a times concessions are not maid in propper format, or sometimes some information is missing from the concession certificate. There are various options to deal with such problem, the one which is coming in my mind right now is to register your concession certificate once and then they can keep that number in their database. So when it is verified by railway, no problems in using online booking. Such thing can be enshrined in the concession certificate form itself. 3. this point has to do with implimentation, at every station we hear the coatch position. But I have never heard that where handicap coatch is coming. So announcers must announce the same. And there should be fixed place for handicap coatch because sometimes they keep it in front and sometimes in back side. 4. couple of times I have seen railways authorities misusing handicap coatch. and when we tell them anything, they talk like railway is of their fourfathers. So for various problems, need to have grievence redressal body. Regards Amar Jain. - Original Message - From: Vamshi. G gvamsh...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways Dear Vasisht sir, 5. Provide concession to the disabled person without an escort I availed this facility several times. But yes, I have heard of incidents where some of us were deprived of the same. So, I think this is concerned more with the implementation than the legislation. -- G. Vamshi PH Res : +91 877-2243861 Mobile: +91 9949349497 E-mail ID: gvamsh...@gmail.com Skype: gvamshi81 God helps those who help themselves On 10/30/09, SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Prashant and friends, The following was the Draft of the Demands Strategies finalised at the National Consultation held in Chennai last month on the issues with Railways concerning disabilty Sector. *Demands* ** 1. Increase the number of Reserved compartments to at least 1 reserved (72 seater) and 1 unreserved coaches 2. They should not take away the existing benefits 3. Budgetary allocations should be made. 4. Make concessions mandatory for e-ticket booking also. 5. Provide concession to the disabled person without an escort 6. Ramps at all stations 7. Accessible toilets in Trains and Railway stations 8. Make e booking more accessible for the disabled people 9. Need to have a Disability enquiry booth 10. Make sign language information possible for the hearing impaired on display screens 11. The Disabled coach needs to be nearer to the platform entry 12. Separate Rest room with accessible toilet and medical facilities 13. Consult the stake holders before the budget session 14. Ensure safety of women with disability 15. Formulate a committee consisting of stake holders to review and implement the universal design model. *Strategies* 1. Focus on trains and stations at rural areas as much as the urban railway network 2. Involve political participation from state level by approaching chief ministers of the states / state MPs of both ruling and opposition parties 3. Take the agenda to the central minister for Railways 4. To conduct sensitization programs for railway staff 5. To conduct awareness camps for political representatives 6. To take to streets if the demand is not implemented by the Railways 7. Implementation of Specific designs for toilets 8.
Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways
Dear Vashishth Jee Granted that first two demands originate from that debate, they are most unlikely to be accepted practically. We should have concentrated on reverting to old handicapped coach for general disabled passengers. Increasing HP quota could then have been taken up. Besides, arguments for keeping coach in front or rear are not appealing to me at least. Disturbance by hawkers in through coaches is far outwayed by advantages of having a interconnected coach and disadvantages of a non-interconnected coach as is the case at present. Further, problems of locating the coach and it crossing even the platform floor sometimes are not considered. Deployment of RPF constables and assistance by them or guards, are the points on which less said is better. Occupation by unauthorized passengers is also a thing which is not helped by position of the coach. So, on the whole, I feel that approach of consultation regarding handicapped coach is wanting in comprehensiveness and practicality. I wonder how many present have had the first hand experience of a disabled traveller with family traveling on ordinary ticket in a handicapped coach.. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of SC Vashishth Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:52 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways No Rajesh, converting four general berth of Boggies for disabled in to a Reserved Disabled Quota was debated strongly that is why you see the the first two demands originating from that very issue. that is Increase the number of Reserved compartments to at least one reserved (72 seater) and one unreserved coach, secondly that they should not take away the existing benefits. The idea of having the boggies in the front or the rear was to ensure that people, hawkers should not disturb them in the through and through connected boggies. Secondly railways thought that it would be easy to assist them by the train Guard/Security if it is close to engine or at the rear near parcel van where generally the RPF constables are on deployed. However, keeping the boggie in the middle of the train will have its own problems. Firstly, deploying police force may not be feasible as per railway. Secondly not many people follow the rules strictly during the day and most of the coaches immediately in the centre get filled up with unwanted crowd who are often short distance travellers and never reserve their seats. Even if it is a reserved compartment, people least bother except in some trains in south India!! regards 2009/11/3 Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in Well, handicapped coach is in front or back because the same wrack plies back and forth without turning. It would be wise to position it almost in middle and interconnecting it with rest of the train. Surprisingly, demands and strategies discussed at Chennai do not mentionethe mess created by railways by converting four berths of handicapped coach into HP quota and making the coach reserved-cum-general... Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:22 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways Respected Sir, Would like to say following: 1. Uniformity in concession format. Many a times I myself have faced the problem of difference in concession format, say if you make concession in Rajasthan, they generally do not put round seal. Further, their language is Hindi. Specifically I face problem on chennai station. They never hear. Everytime I have to contact supervisor. 2. Since we are demanding online concession, they may raise the problem that many a times concessions are not maid in propper format, or sometimes some information is missing from the concession certificate. There are various options to deal with such problem, the one which is coming in my mind right now is to register your concession certificate once and then they can keep that number in their database. So when it is verified by railway, no problems in using online booking. Such thing can be enshrined in the concession certificate form itself. 3. this point has to do with implimentation, at every station we hear the coatch position. But I have never heard that where handicap coatch is coming. So
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Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultationon Issues related to Railways
with Low Vision, but the fight should be on. There is lot of pilferage and if this could be plugged, Low vision passengers could be easily accommodated in the quota. *Ashwani,* thanks for raising a very relevant point of concessions in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi etc. This demand is being pushed for a long time with no success. Lower berth can be allotted if available as that is given on first come first serve basis. *Rakesh,* there have been instances of misuse and fake certificates. So railways want to cross-check the veracity of DC (Disability Certificate) by a CC (Concession Certificate) ! May be this can be done away with once we have the electronic ID Card in place. regards, 2009/11/3 SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com No Rajesh, converting four general berth of Boggies for disabled in to a Reserved Disabled Quota was debated strongly that is why you see the the first two demands originating from that very issue. that is Increase the number of Reserved compartments to at least one reserved (72 seater) and one unreserved coach, secondly that they should not take away the existing benefits. The idea of having the boggies in the front or the rear was to ensure that people, hawkers should not disturb them in the through and through connected boggies. Secondly railways thought that it would be easy to assist them by the train Guard/Security if it is close to engine or at the rear near parcel van where generally the RPF constables are on deployed. However, keeping the boggie in the middle of the train will have its own problems. Firstly, deploying police force may not be feasible as per railway. Secondly not many people follow the rules strictly during the day and most of the coaches immediately in the centre get filled up with unwanted crowd who are often short distance travellers and never reserve their seats. Even if it is a reserved compartment, people least bother except in some trains in south India!! regards 2009/11/3 Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in Well, handicapped coach is in front or back because the same wrack plies back and forth without turning. It would be wise to position it almost in middle and interconnecting it with rest of the train. Surprisingly, demands and strategies discussed at Chennai do not mentionethe mess created by railways by converting four berths of handicapped coach into HP quota and making the coach reserved-cum-general... Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amar Jain Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:22 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways Respected Sir, Would like to say following: 1. Uniformity in concession format. Many a times I myself have faced the problem of difference in concession format, say if you make concession in Rajasthan, they generally do not put round seal. Further, their language is Hindi. Specifically I face problem on chennai station. They never hear. Everytime I have to contact supervisor. 2. Since we are demanding online concession, they may raise the problem that many a times concessions are not maid in propper format, or sometimes some information is missing from the concession certificate. There are various options to deal with such problem, the one which is coming in my mind right now is to register your concession certificate once and then they can keep that number in their database. So when it is verified by railway, no problems in using online booking. Such thing can be enshrined in the concession certificate form itself. 3. this point has to do with implimentation, at every station we hear the coatch position. But I have never heard that where handicap coatch is coming. So announcers must announce the same. And there should be fixed place for handicap coatch because sometimes they keep it in front and sometimes in back side. 4. couple of times I have seen railways authorities misusing handicap coatch. and when we tell them anything, they talk like railway is of their fourfathers. So for various problems, need to have grievence redressal body. Regards Amar Jain. - Original Message - From: Vamshi. G gvamsh...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Demands Strategies put forth at the NationalConsultation on Issues related to Railways Dear Vasisht sir, 5. Provide concession to the disabled person without an escort I availed this facility several times. But yes, I have heard of incidents where some of us were deprived of the same. So, I
Re: [AI] Vacancy announcement-Goldern Opportunity for VH Law Graduates to seek a career in Judicary
Dear Subhash Jee and all, The detailed advertisement mentions reservation for blind/low vision, (Mobility not restricted).. Now, what is the legal basis for mobility being not restricted? How is it related to performance in lower judiciary? Do judicial officers go on spot to verify the details of every case? Ridiculous... Moreover, how is mobility proposed to be quantified and measured? Totally blind may be presumed to have restricted mobility. If however, they are provided with right reasonable accommodation, for instance escort or gadgets, mobility is not restricted substantially for specific purposes, at least. I opine imposition of mobility condition is just a ploy to employ low vision persons who more often than not, turn out to be fully sighted in disguise... Further, imposition of such conditions tells a lot about mindset and willingness to provide reasonable accommodation to perform as judicial officers. We must take up cudgels against such arbitrary and nullifying conditions right now. Anyway, I am also thinking of giving it a try only to signify and communicate to authorities that there is not dearth of qualified and willing blind persons for the posts. Strangely, reservation mentioned is vertical and not horizontal, however, it is another matter, and likely to be beneficial to us, though unlikely to be upholded in a challenge before high or supreme court. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of SC Vashishth Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:34 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in; muthu selvi; Rahul Kelapure Subject: Re: [AI] Vacancy announcement-Goldern Opportunity for VH Law Graduates to seek a career in Judicary Rahul, glad that you finally spoke out after our detailed discussion the other day. My associate Pankaj will also appear for the exam. Besides you two, Muthu Selvi and Anil (Bangalore) will also sit for the exam. That makes it total four. We can encourage many more. I would suggest you to look for Universal Book on DJS Examination which fairly covers the course. You may buy it by pooling in and scanning it for the use by all. Also in case you guys are keen on coming over to Delhi and stay here for a month (Full December) or as per your mutual convenience, We can plan for regular coaching. I have spoken to a mainstream coaching institute also with whom we could bargain for the some good discount for the group. I would be eager to support by contributing my evening time for your preparation here in Delhi. We might need little support in accessible format etc which I think we will manage here. If you come forward, support will follow! With best wishes to all the four and to the new ones who wish to join this brigade. No stopping now! regards 2009/11/10 Rahul Kelapure rkelap...@gmail.com Hi Friends: this seems a great apportunity and I am planning to apear for this exam. shortly I am going to look for the apropriate study metirial and hit the ground. in case any of you are intrested or any one whom you know is, then please encorrage them for this. also let us join hands and do some collective action while preparing study matirial in accessable format, i.e. scanning, which shall help all of us. requesting for your responces please, it is a golden apportunity. thanks. On 10/29/09, SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Inviting all Visually Impaired law graduates those who are keen on becoming a Judge in Delhi Judiciary to have a look at the post. Apply fast. out of 60, five vacancies are reserved for Blind/Low Vision. Get the form @ Rs. 100 between 03 Nov 09 - 30 Nov 09 and submit form before 01st December 2009. Follow link: http://subhashvashishth.blogspot.com/2009/10/want-to-become-judge-ideal-opportunity.html -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Advocate Consultant, Disability Rights Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider environment! To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.inwith the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in -- Rahul Kelapure (ADVOCATE) +919811650159 To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.inwith the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521
Re: [AI] Need your assistance
Well said Subramani! on one hand no one disputes the level of intelligence of a VI person, but cannot consider that to be an asset at work. I think it is high time we discuss why it is so. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:57 PM To: swatisinh...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Need your assistance That sounds general. When you say attitude, it could be social and family attitudes. While in most cases the attitude of society towards persons with vision challenge is condescending, patronising and downright contempt (in certain circumstances). It is also ambiguous as on one hand no one disputes the level of intelligene of a VI person, but cannot consider that to be an asset at work. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Swati Sinha Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:08 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Need your assistance Hello List, Good morning! I am writing an article on Attitude towards visually impaired, so please feel free to share your opinion and experience. Your assistance will help me to create a real piece. Thanks in advance With regards, Swati sinha To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n Email secured by TPML Raksha Checkpoint To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Posts in RBI
Though there is no reservation for PWD, age and fee concession is available for posts of legal officer, research officer and rajbhasha officer: Recruitment for various Posts in RBI Applications (App.) are invited for the posts mentioned below in Reserve Bank of India (RBI/Bank) from Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (who came over to India before 1st January 1962) and Persons of Indian Origin who have migrated from Myanmar and Sri Lanka with the intention of permanently settling in India and in whose favour Eligibility Certificates have been issued by Government of India. table with 7 columns and 10 rows Sr. No. Post Number of Vacancies Unreserved (UR) i.e. General (GEN) Scheduled Castes (SC) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Other Backward Classes (OBC) TOTAL 1 Chief Librarian in Grade D 01 - - - 01 2 Assistant Manager (Security) in Grade A* Backlog Vacancies - 04 01 06 11 Current Vacancies 07 - 02 01 10 Total 07 04 03 07 21 3 Legal Officers in Grade B** 02 - 01 - 03 4 Research Officers in Grade B for Department of Economic Analysis and Policy (DEAP)** 07 01 01 04 13 5 Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade A*** 06 01 01 01 09 table end *These posts are not identified for physically handicapped candidates. **No post is reserved for Persons with Disability (PWD). However, PWD may apply but they will not be eligible for any concession except age and application fee. ***1 post has been reserved for persons with disability for hearing impaired (HI). No posts are reserved for Visually Handicapped (VH) and Orthopaedically handicapped (OH) candidates. However, VH and OH candidates may also apply for the posts but they will not be eligible for any concession except age and fee relaxation. PWD may belong to any category UR (GEN)/SC/ST/OBC. Note: (1) The degree of disability should be between 40% and 75% in the case of HI. (2) PWD should possess a latest certificate to this effect issued by an authorized Government of India/State Government Department/Hospital. 1. CHIEF LIBRARIAN IN GRADE 'D' a) Job Requirements: The Chief Librarian will head the Library in the Bank, which is among the largest banking and finance library and information systems in India with a large collection of over one lakh documents including books, back volumes of journals, special collections of working and discussion papers and a substantial collection of electronic resources. He will be responsible for the activities of the Library/e-library such as selection of books and electronic resources like online journals and databases, building up of reference services, abstracting, documentation, bibliographing, preparation of Library Manual, etc. He will be responsible for developing a state of art Digital Library Section. He should have the competence to keep the library uptodate in respect of both print and electronic resources and the application of Information and Communication Technology to the various managerial and technical tasks and library services. He will be fully responsible for the smooth functioning of the Library and also staff management. Further, he will also be responsible for establishing library cooperation and coordination among the various libraries of the Bank as well as the Libraries in other institutions/abroad. b) Eligibility Criteria i) Educational Qualifications (as on 01-11-2009): Essential: Master's Degree in Economics/Commerce/Econometrics with a minimum of 55% marks and a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University/institute of repute in India or abroad OR Master's Degree in Library Science with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute of repute in India or abroad. Desirable: Ph.D. Degree in Social Science or in Library Science or equivalent research work in the field of Library Science, Diploma in IT or Computer Science. ii) Experience (as on 01-11-2009) At least 10 years experience (after acquiring essential qualifications) as Librarian or in a responsible capacity in the Library of a University/recognized research institution preferably relating to Banking, Economics or other social sciences AND Experience in computerization of Library services and managing large automated and networked library and information systems. iii) Age (as on 01-11-2009) The age may not exceed 40 years. Note: Candidates should enclose copies of certificates/documents in support of educational qualifications, experience and age as enclosures to the application. c) Scheme of Selection: Selection will be through Interview only. The Board will make a preliminary screening of the applications for making, if necessary, a shortlist of eligible candidates to be called for interview. Thus, merely fulfilling the requirements laid down in the advertisement would not automatically entitle any candidate to be called
Re: [AI] about transcend 860
What,? Is New Buddy player a portable daisy player and a MP3 recorder as well? Is it the same gadget costing around Rs. 5000 which was demonstrated in kalkotta some time ago and Amiyo I think had written to group. If it is so, then I wonder why such releases are not at all communicated to AI by those closely involved with such projects? Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rohit Trivedi Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:53 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] about transcend 860 Hi, You will be able to play DAISY books and record in mp3 format using new buddy player. Contact Saksham for details. -- From: Anuj Verma ak.divyadris...@yahoo.co.in Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:56 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] about transcend 860 Hello resp. AI members, I hope all is nice. I want to purchase transcend 860 (8gb, or 4gb), if any body using this model,please tell me about it's proformence and its recording quality, and also another model in any company you suggest me,will be great,( is any model available with camera? please inform me) my budget is about 4,000. and please give me any showroom near me (may be in delhi or dehradoon) it's contect number, where I can purchase it, my residence location is- Deoband(Saharanpur) (western U.P.) with Regards- Dr. A.K. Verma mob- 09837269234. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying
This news extract is about another case and does not concern itself with promotions or reservation therein. Besides, it is ridiculously incorrect in some aspects. Please do not spread misconceptions of law, unless it is fully comprehended. The case in news item is concerned with calculation of three percent and not with promotion. The question I think was about another judgment of supreme court which said promotion to disabled may be denied on the ground of efficiency, safety and security of co-workers and equipments. It is an unfortunate judgment, to say the least Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rajender Negi Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:40 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgement denying Hello krishnan m. moothimoola. However SC did so but it is not a final decision please read the following text: SC Stays HC Order on Job Reservation for Disabled New Delhi | Nov 06, 2009 PRINT SHARE COMMENTS The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order directing the Centre to provide three per cent job reservation for persons with disabilities mandated under a special legislation which includes one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. We are staying the directions of the High Court. The directions are prima facie incorrect, a Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices P Sathasivam and Deepak Verma said. However, the Bench clarified it was not staying the Disabilities Act under which three per cent jobs should be reserved for disabled persons, including one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. It also said the interim directions passed by it earlier would prevail. The apex court had directed the Centre to file a detailed status report regarding the extent to which the posts had been identified and filled up and also what steps had been taken to fill up the vacancies that had arisen since the Act has gone into force in 1996. The Bench refused the plea of National Federation of the Blind that the High Court order be allowed to operate. Advocate Pratiti Rungta, himself visually impaired, argued the case for the Federation and opposed the appeal of the Centre but the Bench declined his plea saying it is not possible to continue with the High Court order. Rungta's plea that no recruitment has been made under the Act did not convince the Bench to keep in operation the the High Court order. Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising submitted that the directions of the High Court are not workable. She said it is not workable to fill up three per cent of the total cadre strength when there are around 60 departments under the government. The Centre's plea for a stay on the High Court order has also been opposed by another body All India Confederation of the Blind. The High Court had directed the Centre to fully comply with the Disabilities Act and reserve three per cent seats for disabled persons according to its 1996 notification. Regards Rajender E-mail: rajendernegi2...@gmail.com The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying
Subramani The case pertains to calculation of 3% reservation PWD act. S33 mandates filling up of vacancies not less than 3% by PWD trifurcating the said 3%. Now, the question arises, 3% of what? One view is that 3% of total vacancies, which means vacancies occurring at a given time in all posts identified or not for PWD. This view finds support in OM of MSJE dated 29/12/2005, but only for filling vacancies in class iii and iv posts. For class I and II posts, The said OM provides for calculation of 3% of vacancies occurring only in identified posts for PWD which would be quite less than vacancies if the first approach is followed. However, NFB and some other thinking individuals including myself opposed this second calculation as unjust and pressed for 3% meaning 3% of the total cadre strength. It is this just (According to me), approach considering 3% as 3% of total cadre strength which Delhi HC accepted in the case and gave instructions accordingly. And it is precisely this calculation which is not apparently palatable to SC, at least for now. However, I don't know whether it even corrected interpretation of 3% as 3% of only identified vacancies also. At least that should be done. My view is that 3% is ultimately 3% of total cadre strength, and practical way to realize it is to fill up at least 3% of total vacancies occurring by recruiting PWD. It is immaterial whether vacancies are in identified posts or not. Recruitment, as per present laws, may be made in posts identified for them. Amendments proposed by MSJE do adopt this approach and require 3% to be calculated as 3% of total vacancies occurring at entry points in various cadre. However, giving statutory backing to reservation in promotion is another matter, and judgment of SC about promotion is unfortunate to say the least. However, for the present case, SC means that it is not opposed to reservation of 3% as being calculated at present and has stayed Delhi court's calculation. I hope I have been able to make the things a bit clearer. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:01 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying I don't understand this. When HC is saying reservations must be made according to the disability act, why should the Supreme Court stay it and then say that it doesn't prevent reservations under the disability act? Pl clarify. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:10 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying This news extract is about another case and does not concern itself with promotions or reservation therein. Besides, it is ridiculously incorrect in some aspects. Please do not spread misconceptions of law, unless it is fully comprehended. The case in news item is concerned with calculation of three percent and not with promotion. The question I think was about another judgment of supreme court which said promotion to disabled may be denied on the ground of efficiency, safety and security of co-workers and equipments. It is an unfortunate judgment, to say the least Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rajender Negi Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:40 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgement denying Hello krishnan m. moothimoola. However SC did so but it is not a final decision please read the following text: SC Stays HC Order on Job Reservation for Disabled New Delhi | Nov 06, 2009 PRINT SHARE COMMENTS The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order directing the Centre to provide three per cent job reservation for persons with disabilities mandated under a special legislation which includes one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. We are staying the directions of the High Court. The directions are prima facie incorrect, a Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices P Sathasivam and Deepak Verma said. However, the Bench clarified it was not staying the Disabilities Act under which three per cent jobs should be reserved for disabled persons, including one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. It also said
Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying
Dear Vamshi. 1. PWD are eligible for promotion as s47(1) clearly states that they are not to be denied promotion on the ground of disability alone. There have been cases on this and denial of opportunities to sit for departmental exams and compete for exams is not tenable in law. However, practically, if they do not select disabled, very little can be done in law, except asking for marks obtained in exam and interview. 2. reservation in promotion is another matter and section 47 of PWD act is not interpreted to imply such reservation. However, it is being argued in some cases that the word Appointment in section 33 of PWD act is wide enough to include appointments by way of promotion and so 3% reservation contemplated under it covers promotion as well. However, I am not optimistic about our judiciary accepting this contention. Now it has ruled that promotion may be denied to PWD on the ground of efficiency, safety and security of co-workers and equipment as it would not be denial of promotion on the ground of disability alone. So, giving statutory backing to reservation in promotion is strongly called for. And yes, Vashishth Jee, I fully agree with your view, in fact it is the summum bonum of my views. However, the present approach of MSJE at least resolves the ambiguity in calculating 3% and does away with calculation on the basis of vacancies only in identified posts... Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:15 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgment denying And what about denial of promotions? I am working in SBI. Recently I came to know that blind clerical employees are not eligible for promotions in SBI. I have 2 points to argue against this 1. Some of the other banks in India like RBI, OBC, Central bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and even an associate of SBI, SBM are promoting totally blind persons as officers. 2. SBI is appointing totally blind persons as POs. When a blind person is eligible to be appointed directly as officer, what is wrong in promoting a blind clerk? Besides, why is the 3% reservation in recruitments not implemented in promotions? When other reservations like SC, ST, BC are implemented, why not PH reservation? To be honest, I don't think many employees of SBI can go to the court to fight against this. Is there any other way to make blind clerks eligible for promotions? And also reservations in promotions? -- G. Vamshi PH Res : +91 877-2243861 Mobile: +91 9949349497 E-mail ID: gvamsh...@gmail.com Skype: gvamshi81 God helps those who help themselves On 11/17/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: This news extract is about another case and does not concern itself with promotions or reservation therein. Besides, it is ridiculously incorrect in some aspects. Please do not spread misconceptions of law, unless it is fully comprehended. The case in news item is concerned with calculation of three percent and not with promotion. The question I think was about another judgment of supreme court which said promotion to disabled may be denied on the ground of efficiency, safety and security of co-workers and equipments. It is an unfortunate judgment, to say the least Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rajender Negi Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:40 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] confirmation required supreme court judgement denying Hello krishnan m. moothimoola. However SC did so but it is not a final decision please read the following text: SC Stays HC Order on Job Reservation for Disabled New Delhi | Nov 06, 2009 PRINT SHARE COMMENTS The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order directing the Centre to provide three per cent job reservation for persons with disabilities mandated under a special legislation which includes one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. We are staying the directions of the High Court. The directions are prima facie incorrect, a Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices P Sathasivam and Deepak Verma said. However, the Bench clarified it was not staying the Disabilities Act under which three per cent jobs should be reserved for disabled persons, including one per cent for visually-impaired candidates. It also said the interim
[AI] Officers' vacancies in IDBI
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank) Regd. Office : IDBI Tower, WTC Complex, Cuffe Parade, mumbai- 45 Website : http://www.idbi.com/ Online submission of application : Between 16/11/2009 and 21/11/2009 for the posts of Manager and Assistant General Managers as Second Window (Window-2) IDBI Bank, a new generation fully computerised banking company having majority share holding by Government of India, invites application for following posts : list of 4 items * Executive (On contract basis) : 300 posts, Qualification : Graduate in any discipline, Age : 25 years * Assistant Manager Gr. A : 850 posts, Qualification : Graduate with 60% in any discipline, Age : 28 years * Manager Gr. B : 370 posts, Qualification : Graduate from a recognised university and preference to CA/ ICWA/ CFA/ MBA/ CAIIB, Age : 32 years, Experience : 3 years experience in Bank/ Insurance/ Mutual Fund etc. * Assistant General Manager Gr. C : 400 posts, Qualification : Graduate from a recognised university and preference to CA/ ICWA/ CFA/ MBA/ CAIIB, , Age : 37 years. Relaxation is age as per Govt. rules., Experience : 5 years in Banking, Insurance/ Non Banking Finance company, Mutual Fund etc. list end Reservation as per Govt. rules. How to Apply : Apply Online between the date prescribed above. The print out of the system generated application along with the documents/ certificates and fee should be sent by Ordinary post only in a closed envelope superscribed as APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF . to the desired postal box address. For detailed information visit http://www.idbi.com/idbi/careers.asp for copy of challans and link to online submission of application. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Legitimising the other
Legitimising the other The decision of the Election Commission of India to allow eunuchs and transsexuals the choice of registering under a separate sexual identity is a significant step towards mainstreaming an ostracised people who have been treated heartlessly by society. By giving them the choice of registering as Others, thereby dropping the requirement that they declare themselves male or female, the ECI has freed sexual identity from the trappings of obscurantism and bigotry. This should open the doors to other kinds of official identification and speed up the process of social inclusion. As things stand, official recognition for the third sex is contained in a few government documents - in passport application forms and on ration cards issued in some States, notably Tamil Nadu. The ECI's decision, which will enable the transgendered to contest elections as 'Others,' will give this marginalised community a stronger political voice. The Indian discourse on human rights has largely neglected the transgendered. The law in India does not recognise a third sex, or sex change operations. Nor does it allow transsexuals to choose their own gendered role. This presents a contrast to liberal and progressive trends elsewhere, where the rights of the transgendered to choose their sexual identities are becoming more and more entrenched. In 2002, the European Court of Human Rights held in a landmark case (Christine Goodwin v/s the United Kingdom) that disallowing transsexuals to change their birth certificates or from marrying in their self-assigned gender roles was a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. The campaign for transgender rights received a big boost when Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Commendably, his administration is committed to providing the transsexual community, along with gays, lesbians, and bi-sexuals, the full spectrum of equal rights in civil union and at the workplace. The International Bill of Gender Rights, which was drafted and adopted at a conference in 1993 and subsequently modified, lays down a constructive framework for the right to define and freely express one's sexual identity. It has served as a working model for progressive reform in many countries. It is heartening that the ECI has taken the bold step in favour of the transgendered at a time when the central government's commitment to LGTB rights is wobbly - reflected in its vacillations on the repeal or suitable amendment of Article 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era provision that criminalises unnatural sex even if it is between consenting adults. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Legitimising the other
I am not commenting on transsexuals, but eunuchs should, in my opinion, be included in persons with disabilities and given benefits/facilities to integrate them with society. Eunuchs, meaning those who are not, genetically/anatomically, female or male, do suffer a number of prejudices and a consequent deprivation of legitimate opportunities in life. As a result, a host of them do not make the thing public and disguise themselves into male/female persons most of the times. Those who do make the thing public or can not keep it disguised due to obvious reasons or have courage to do accept their status, have only one role defined in society, I don't know why. Even our supreme court turned them away by dismissing a writ petition for equal rights and saying that such demands are bbest dealt with parliament under oft-repeated but more oft-violated doctrine of separation of powers. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Legitimising the other Legitimising the other The decision of the Election Commission of India to allow eunuchs and transsexuals the choice of registering under a separate sexual identity is a significant step towards mainstreaming an ostracised people who have been treated heartlessly by society. By giving them the choice of registering as Others, thereby dropping the requirement that they declare themselves male or female, the ECI has freed sexual identity from the trappings of obscurantism and bigotry. This should open the doors to other kinds of official identification and speed up the process of social inclusion. As things stand, official recognition for the third sex is contained in a few government documents - in passport application forms and on ration cards issued in some States, notably Tamil Nadu. The ECI's decision, which will enable the transgendered to contest elections as 'Others,' will give this marginalised community a stronger political voice. The Indian discourse on human rights has largely neglected the transgendered. The law in India does not recognise a third sex, or sex change operations. Nor does it allow transsexuals to choose their own gendered role. This presents a contrast to liberal and progressive trends elsewhere, where the rights of the transgendered to choose their sexual identities are becoming more and more entrenched. In 2002, the European Court of Human Rights held in a landmark case (Christine Goodwin v/s the United Kingdom) that disallowing transsexuals to change their birth certificates or from marrying in their self-assigned gender roles was a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. The campaign for transgender rights received a big boost when Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Commendably, his administration is committed to providing the transsexual community, along with gays, lesbians, and bi-sexuals, the full spectrum of equal rights in civil union and at the workplace. The International Bill of Gender Rights, which was drafted and adopted at a conference in 1993 and subsequently modified, lays down a constructive framework for the right to define and freely express one's sexual identity. It has served as a working model for progressive reform in many countries. It is heartening that the ECI has taken the bold step in favour of the transgendered at a time when the central government's commitment to LGTB rights is wobbly - reflected in its vacillations on the repeal or suitable amendment of Article 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era provision that criminalises unnatural sex even if it is between consenting adults. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ
Re: [AI] Legitimising the other
Yes, Ravi! You are right. First mail is editorial in Hindu dated today, i.e. November 18, 2009. They are the editors who pour voluminous prose on abolition of article 377 or otherwise, but would not write a word when UNCRPD is ratified by India or its implementation, despite several entreaties to the effect, terming it as merely an act of ommission on their part, which is not to be taken seriously. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ravi Paul Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:04 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Legitimising the other what about the source of the first mail? I think the source should be acknowledged and the writer given credit. Unless you are the Author, of course. Regards, Ravi Paul On 11/18/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: I am not commenting on transsexuals, but eunuchs should, in my opinion, be included in persons with disabilities and given benefits/facilities to integrate them with society. Eunuchs, meaning those who are not, genetically/anatomically, female or male, do suffer a number of prejudices and a consequent deprivation of legitimate opportunities in life. As a result, a host of them do not make the thing public and disguise themselves into male/female persons most of the times. Those who do make the thing public or can not keep it disguised due to obvious reasons or have courage to do accept their status, have only one role defined in society, I don't know why. Even our supreme court turned them away by dismissing a writ petition for equal rights and saying that such demands are bbest dealt with parliament under oft-repeated but more oft-violated doctrine of separation of powers. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Legitimising the other Legitimising the other The decision of the Election Commission of India to allow eunuchs and transsexuals the choice of registering under a separate sexual identity is a significant step towards mainstreaming an ostracised people who have been treated heartlessly by society. By giving them the choice of registering as Others, thereby dropping the requirement that they declare themselves male or female, the ECI has freed sexual identity from the trappings of obscurantism and bigotry. This should open the doors to other kinds of official identification and speed up the process of social inclusion. As things stand, official recognition for the third sex is contained in a few government documents - in passport application forms and on ration cards issued in some States, notably Tamil Nadu. The ECI's decision, which will enable the transgendered to contest elections as 'Others,' will give this marginalised community a stronger political voice. The Indian discourse on human rights has largely neglected the transgendered. The law in India does not recognise a third sex, or sex change operations. Nor does it allow transsexuals to choose their own gendered role. This presents a contrast to liberal and progressive trends elsewhere, where the rights of the transgendered to choose their sexual identities are becoming more and more entrenched. In 2002, the European Court of Human Rights held in a landmark case (Christine Goodwin v/s the United Kingdom) that disallowing transsexuals to change their birth certificates or from marrying in their self-assigned gender roles was a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. The campaign for transgender rights received a big boost when Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Commendably, his administration is committed to providing the transsexual community, along with gays, lesbians, and bi-sexuals, the full spectrum of equal rights in civil union and at the workplace. The International Bill of Gender Rights, which was drafted and adopted at a conference in 1993 and subsequently modified, lays down a constructive framework for the right to define and freely express one's sexual identity. It has served as a working model for progressive reform in many countries. It is heartening that the ECI has taken the bold step in favour of the transgendered at a time when the central government's commitment to LGTB rights is wobbly - reflected in its vacillations on the repeal or suitable amendment of Article 377
Re: [AI] EVERY DISABLED PEOPLE SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE
Hello This general awareness article would surely awaken one and all, only when it is free from numerous grammatical errors to be comprehensible Despite my best efforts, I fail to understand what the article tries to convey. I am fully aware that language abilities are not uniformly distributed, but we should at least write in a manner sufficient at least to convey the essence of what we are trying to say. I also know that this is not platform to preach these things, but I am flabbergasted to find the article written by none other than the person saying that he has been appointed something by Ministry of social justice to enquire into proper recruitment of disabled in banking sector etc etc. Hoping for better communication Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of LEGAL AID CELL FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:54 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] EVERY DISABLED PEOPLE SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE DISABLED COMMUNITY SHOULD BE SUPPORTED IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE Disabled is disabled no special in it, however disabled community should be supported in whole walks of life due to failure in get together with out hesitate. But it deeply regretted to note that some one using disabled community for gainful occupations like politics, money making, miss-using for legal bounded aspects etc, However in some occasion disabled people followed by eyes with cruelty so this negative attitude towards disability community attracts that some one having jealously or with alcohol drunken powers , other one for gain powers for their own religion, caste or dharma and last one for making money etc. Therefore disabled community may be encouraged/viewed more than supported at whole corners like compassionate, sympathy, courtesy and for legally not bounded etc So that they certainly leads their day to day affairs with a vibrant and powerful life style across the globe. In view of the foregoing disabled people may be exempted from legally bounded, pay fine etc and also they should not be forced to pay bribe for their rightful benefits/facilities in all aspects of services irrespective whether in government or private sector. Further it expects that if we support disabled people in whole walks of like then we have strongly evidence that society having it's kindness/courtesy towards developed ideas with disabled community. Hope that this general awareness article in bite may be awakening each people in and around the world to make disabled community be part and parcel of the society. With fighting greetings. KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER ONLINE LEGAL AID CELL Url: www.disabilityindia.org/legalaid.cfm#1 For Online Donations : Donate liberally for SOCIETY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT at: http://www.giveindia.org/m-890-society-for-child-development.aspx Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Arbitrary policy
Friends I came to know that SBI, in its recently concluded exam for clerical posts, is forging new grounds when it comes to permitting scribes to blind candidates. Despite declaring in advertisement that scribe having up to 60% marks and one grade junior than minimum qualifying criteria for candidate, it only allowed scribes having passed tenth standard and not even eleventh though minimum eligibility was twelfth pass for candidates. They also insisted on ID proof of the scribe apart from mark lists etc. though nothing to that effect is mentioned in advertisement or documents accompanying hall ticket. Now, it is the very presumption that a blind candidate would be indulging in cheating by resorting to undue assistance by scribe which affronts my dignity as a blind person. I as a blind person am hampered by abusive safeguards in exercising my legal capacity for writing the exam with the help of scribe. Any safeguards ought to be meant to prevent abuse. So, now it is high time that some drastic actions are taken to have in place a proper scribe policy. Maharashtra HC guidelines with some modifications are gathering dust In the ministries for more that two years. This is an issue which primarily concerns blind and vision impaired. It marginally affects other disabilities. So, blind leadership, which already has brought itself into disgust by playing a pivotal role in having these conditionality's for scribe in the first place, will have to be jolted to take up fruitful action. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy
Well, Lissy Please clarify what precisely you mean by I didn't find any such difficulty What were academic credentials of your scribe? And yes, even though it is a problem specific to some areas, it speaks volumes about arbitrariness of scribe policy being followed and the need for nationwide policy. Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Lissy Verghese Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:19 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy Good morning list, This may be the case of some staff in some area. I myself appeared for the clerrical exam yesterday. I didn't find any such difficulty. Thanking you Lissy - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 10:55 AM Subject: [AI] Arbitrary policy Friends I came to know that SBI, in its recently concluded exam for clerical posts, is forging new grounds when it comes to permitting scribes to blind candidates. Despite declaring in advertisement that scribe having up to 60% marks and one grade junior than minimum qualifying criteria for candidate, it only allowed scribes having passed tenth standard and not even eleventh though minimum eligibility was twelfth pass for candidates. They also insisted on ID proof of the scribe apart from mark lists etc. though nothing to that effect is mentioned in advertisement or documents accompanying hall ticket. Now, it is the very presumption that a blind candidate would be indulging in cheating by resorting to undue assistance by scribe which affronts my dignity as a blind person. I as a blind person am hampered by abusive safeguards in exercising my legal capacity for writing the exam with the help of scribe. Any safeguards ought to be meant to prevent abuse. So, now it is high time that some drastic actions are taken to have in place a proper scribe policy. Maharashtra HC guidelines with some modifications are gathering dust In the ministries for more that two years. This is an issue which primarily concerns blind and vision impaired. It marginally affects other disabilities. So, blind leadership, which already has brought itself into disgust by playing a pivotal role in having these conditionality's for scribe in the first place, will have to be jolted to take up fruitful action. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription
Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy
Dear Vamshi I can only say plainly that we, in India, have lost even the minimum ability to think and are no better than fools. Let those who have faith in human reason convince the bureaucrats that a blind person requires a writer to write the exam and this is not a guarantee of his cheating and taking undue advantage. If it is, then sighted persons who manage to score more than 60% be presumed to have copied the answers as one invigilator can not, in any probability be expected to keep a strict vigil over a class of more than 60 examinees. This paranoid concern of authorities about blind cheating with the help of scribes needs to be tackled anyhow, or we must accept that we have lost our dignity as human beings and have been reduced to the status of mendicants in all respects, which I suspect we actually have been. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:16 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy Hi There's one more ambiguity here. I am pasting the educational qualifications required for the candidate before describing the confusion. Educational Qualification (as on 01.10.2009) A. Minimum 12th standard (10+2) pass or equivalent qualification with a minimum of aggregate 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD/XS). OR Adegree from a recognised university (graduation level) with a minimum of aggregate 40% marks (35% for SC/ST/PWD/XS). Now, I knew a person who has not scored the required marks in his 12th class (55%) but has scored the required marks in his graduation(40%). So, he is ineligible to apply for the examination on the basis of his 12th qualification but is eligible on the basis of his graduation. And here, his minimum qualification required for the examination would be graduation. Can his scribe be a person who has passed 12th class?(one grade lesser than graduation) When I put the same question to the concerned authority at Tirupati, he said, no!!! Moreover he added that they are allowing scribes with tenth qualification even though they have scored more than 60% at their discretion. But I advised my student to strictly comply with the conditions to avoid future complications. By the way, when I wrote the SBI exam last year, my scribe was a graduate as I was a post graduate. Not only me, most of my batch mates had also similar experiences. Inconsistency in implementation of rules, time wise, place wise, center wise etc. etc. etc. -- G. Vamshi PH Res : +91 877-2243861 Mobile: +91 9949349497 E-mail ID: gvamsh...@gmail.com Skype: gvamshi81 God helps those who help themselves On 11/23/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: Friends I came to know that SBI, in its recently concluded exam for clerical posts, is forging new grounds when it comes to permitting scribes to blind candidates. Despite declaring in advertisement that scribe having up to 60% marks and one grade junior than minimum qualifying criteria for candidate, it only allowed scribes having passed tenth standard and not even eleventh though minimum eligibility was twelfth pass for candidates. They also insisted on ID proof of the scribe apart from mark lists etc. though nothing to that effect is mentioned in advertisement or documents accompanying hall ticket. Now, it is the very presumption that a blind candidate would be indulging in cheating by resorting to undue assistance by scribe which affronts my dignity as a blind person. I as a blind person am hampered by abusive safeguards in exercising my legal capacity for writing the exam with the help of scribe. Any safeguards ought to be meant to prevent abuse. So, now it is high time that some drastic actions are taken to have in place a proper scribe policy. Maharashtra HC guidelines with some modifications are gathering dust In the ministries for more that two years. This is an issue which primarily concerns blind and vision impaired. It marginally affects other disabilities. So, blind leadership, which already has brought itself into disgust by playing a pivotal role in having these conditionality's for scribe in the first place, will have to be jolted to take up fruitful action. Regards Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Doth God exact day-labour, light denied? John Milton Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient
[AI] FW: opportunity for visually challenged poets and mimickery artists
-Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of vinod Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:07 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] opportunity for visually challenged poets and mimickery artists hello friends, we are going to organize a Kavi Sammelan at Nagpur where only visually challenged poets would participate. Hence, those people who write poems in Hindi and also those who are good at mimicry should contact me on e mail or phone or can write to me on my postal address. Please make it a point to send a brief biodata along with some your own poems. If it is approved by our committee, you will certainly get a chance to participate in ensuing all India Kavi Sammelan. Contact Dr. vinod Asudani, 45 D., Hemukalani Square, P. O. Jaripatka, Nagpur 440014. Phone: 09373127360 e mail: vinodasudan...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] A few queries
Friends, I am facing a few problems, and would appreciate any cues: 1. MS outlook with windows XP SP2, does not read the first message of a session for quite some time now, and only reads messages after I forward the first message. 2. The same outlook does not read HTML messages and often hangs requiring to restart it. But it reads plain text messages fine. 3. My Nokia N82 Cell plays visual radio i.e. FM only with talks Mute and not otherwise. 4. Similarly, while a call is on, talks does not say a word. It would be great if we, like sighted persons, could find out numbers etc. while a call is on, for this, talks should be speaking if required during a call. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Information about Dr. rajat Agrawal
Friends Could anyone provide website of Dr. Rajat Agrawal, a world-renown retina specialist who is planning to introduce artificial retinas to India? I had read his interview by Subramani, but require his site or e mail or any other information for some friends of mine who are interested in taking such benefits. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] AI] urgent query about SBI
Well, regarding usability of JAWS in banking, I may venture to say that it works fine, as long as you are not using any third party softwares. I am not at all sure or optimistic about its workability with core banking software, or even about attitude of superiors towards the blind working therein in allowing them to use it. Scanning is inadequate at present, to say the least, when it comes to recognize numerals etc. from the hard copy. One can work with financial documents, with assistance of a human, or when one gets them in soft copy, not otherwise. These are my own experiences and views, and I would welcome to learn otherwise. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of YADAV, D. N Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:07 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] AI] urgent query about SBI I may request Rajesh Asudani. He appears holding commands over applicability of JAWS in banking sector. दीनानाथ यादव निजी सचिव - २ This Message was sent from Indian Oil Messaging Gateway, New Delhi, India. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] A few queries
Thank you, yadav Jee, Your suggestion worked regarding unmuting talks during a call. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of YADAV, D. N Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:26 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] A few queries Rajesh I seem to may have some answers for ur Q3 Q4. Even the latest 'Talk' 410 does not interact with simply playing FM, leave visual part aside in my N91. I suppose it is with perhaps all handsets. A few versions of Talk, Namely, 3.5 3.51 become silent during a call but most of 2nd 3rd gen versions talk while on call. However, most of them need manual mute/unmute process during a call. So give a try perhaps it will do. Just care, Talk while a call talks very low. This Message was sent from Indian Oil Messaging Gateway, New Delhi, India. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] VOIC archive
Dear Pranav lal I remember you had posted the archive of VOIC seeing with sound discussion a few days ago. May I get the link, as I could not download it then. Thanks Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy
Dear Neela Whose rules these are? I mean who has drafted/approved/promulgated them? Whose interpretation or words they reflect? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of neela sh Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 7:50 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy hai list members. this time I have cleard the SBI Clerical exam on 22nd november, in my room also one person have taken 10th standard scribe with 70%, so I am pasting the exact new rools below. the exact new rools for scribe eligibility is: 1. 10th standard with below 60% 2. scribe should be below 10th standard with below 60% or 3. if we take 11th or 12th standard scribe also should be below 60%. with regards. Neela. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy
Thanks for agreeing with a freak like me Friends, not intending anybody in particular, but please select appropriate words, clearing an exam and appearing for it are two distinct things Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jignesh thakur Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 12:04 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy dear friends, I have cleared the exam on 22-10-2009 smoothly. I didn't face any problem regarding scribe. But this is not only my problem. I am agree with rajesh sir that something must be done. We will have to raze our voice unitedly for our own community. I don't know how, but our intellectuals should come ahead. thanks. On 11/29/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: Dear Neela Whose rules these are? I mean who has drafted/approved/promulgated them? Whose interpretation or words they reflect? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of neela sh Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 7:50 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Arbitrary policy hai list members. this time I have cleard the SBI Clerical exam on 22nd november, in my room also one person have taken 10th standard scribe with 70%, so I am pasting the exact new rools below. the exact new rools for scribe eligibility is: 1. 10th standard with below 60% 2. scribe should be below 10th standard with below 60% or 3. if we take 11th or 12th standard scribe also should be below 60%. with regards. Neela. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] VOIC archive
Hello Pranav I have successfully downloaded the archive and it is playing well. Will listen through it and ask, if any queries. Thank you very much. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 4:55 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] VOIC archive Rajesh, The archive of the audio chat that Brian Shaw and I did on the vOICe can be found at the following link. http://techesoterica.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/an-audio-chat-on-the-voice/ The above link leads to my blog post on the subject. You can download the mp3 file by right clicking the direct link for it and electing to save the target. Pranav -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:15 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] VOIC archive Dear Pranav lal I remember you had posted the archive of VOIC seeing with sound discussion a few days ago. May I get the link, as I could not download it then. Thanks Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] DJSE material
Friends One of our friends has scanned Delhi Judicial service exam book and some other useful material. Those interested may download it from: http://www.sendspace.com/file/z36b3n The interested are also requested to share any other useful material in soft copy which may be of use to those appearing for the exam. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] DJSE material
Friends I am afraid in the folder I posted yesterday, Material regarding English and GK contains some glitches. It is being made legible, and I will post it as soon as I receive it corrected. I regret the inconvenience.. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:59 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] DJSE material Friends One of our friends has scanned Delhi Judicial service exam book and some other useful material. Those interested may download it from: http://www.sendspace.com/file/z36b3n The interested are also requested to share any other useful material in soft copy which may be of use to those appearing for the exam. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly
Friends What are the specific norms for making the built-in environment accessible and barrier free? What is the code, which, at least the government buildings should follow? I require it to submit to various authorities who may be willing to make the things accessible, but do not have clear guidance what to do legally. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Renuka Warrier Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:13 AM To: access india Subject: [AI] Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly Date:04/12/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120458690400.htm _ Link: New Delhi Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly Special Correspondent Focus on barrier-free environment NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday said all government buildings in the Capital would be made disabled-friendly and new ones would be constructed to promote a barrier-free environment. Speaking at a function organised at her residence by the International Society for Human Welfare and Rehabilitation (ISHWAR) to mark World Disability Day, the Chief Minister said pavements in Delhi would also be made disabled-friendly so that physically challenged people are able to move around with ease. Ms. Dikshit, who distributed wheelchairs and modern wheeled walkers to over 40 differently-abled persons, pointed out that public transport in the city was also being made disabled-friendly. While the Delhi Metro railway conforms to international standards and provides easy access and movement to the differently-abled, the new low-floor buses that the Delhi Transport Corporation is purchasing have also been provided with disabled-friendly features to ensure easy movement for the physically challenged. Moreover, the Chief Minister said, toilets in government buildings are being made disabled-friendly. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly
Yes, Subramani CCPD has indeed published a manual called, Planning the barrier free environment. However, their home page does not even contain a link to the said publication. On googling, what I found was each page as a separate PDF file that too, pdf image. Would really appreciate if anybody could provide even a single PDF file of the revered book. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:25 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly Friends What are the specific norms for making the built-in environment accessible and barrier free? What is the code, which, at least the government buildings should follow? I require it to submit to various authorities who may be willing to make the things accessible, but do not have clear guidance what to do legally. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Renuka Warrier Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:13 AM To: access india Subject: [AI] Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly Date:04/12/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120458690400.htm _ Link: New Delhi Govt. buildings to go disabled-friendly Special Correspondent Focus on barrier-free environment NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday said all government buildings in the Capital would be made disabled-friendly and new ones would be constructed to promote a barrier-free environment. Speaking at a function organised at her residence by the International Society for Human Welfare and Rehabilitation (ISHWAR) to mark World Disability Day, the Chief Minister said pavements in Delhi would also be made disabled-friendly so that physically challenged people are able to move around with ease. Ms. Dikshit, who distributed wheelchairs and modern wheeled walkers to over 40 differently-abled persons, pointed out that public transport in the city was also being made disabled-friendly. While the Delhi Metro railway conforms to international standards and provides easy access and movement to the differently-abled, the new low-floor buses that the Delhi Transport Corporation is purchasing have also been provided with disabled-friendly features to ensure easy movement for the physically challenged. Moreover, the Chief Minister said, toilets in government buildings are being made disabled-friendly. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any
Re: [AI] Sibal to rope in Nilekani to map disabled
I think Identity number along with biometric verification is to be used at various places. I hope that's the idea. For this, biometric capturing and transmitting equipments, (Whatever those are called in technical terms), will have to be provided at various places and establishments where this UID is supposed to be used. They would transmit the number and the biometric data to a central database and would get the details. This is hard to happen in India, but if it transpires anyhow, then disability details must also be included in central database with the hope that multiple cards and procedures could be avoided. Anyway, only a number without a card has a very limited utility at least in the present technical and mind setup. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 10:29 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Sibal to rope in Nilekani to map disabled But I also heard that UCID would only issue identity numbers and not cards. If this is the case, what's the poihnt of the whole exercise? We need bar-code imprinted cards with all our details that can be provided wherever necessary. We definitely cannot use just the number. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of SC Vashishth Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:59 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in; community-mental-heal...@googlegroups.com Cc: Aarth Disability Resource; AARTH India; HRLN-disability rights initiative Subject: Re: [AI] Sibal to rope in Nilekani to map disabled Great to know that the HRD ministry is considering the significance of a common identification system for all the citizens and especially citizens with disabilities. We wrote to Mr. Nilekani in September 2009 itself. If this comes true, this will obliviate lot of hurdles that children with disabilities face in accessing many benefits and concessions which are otherwise available to them under the law. I would request organisations and individuals to write to UIDAI with copies to the concerned ministries and departments to make it happen! Appending the letter for your information: Dated: 29th September, 2009 ** *To,* *Mr. Nandan Nilekani* *Chairman-UIDAI* *No 124, Planning Commission,* *Yojana Bhavan, Parliament Street,* *New Delhi-** 110001* *011-23096622* Dear Mr. Nilekani Greetings from Svayam! It is indeed heartening to know that someone with your experience is handling the unique ID Cards for the citizen's of India which we are sure is going to bring a revolution in the way the Government of India plans and allocates resources for various developmental sectors. Svayam- an initiative of SJ Charitable Trust, has been working towards providing dignity to people with reduced mobility. During this long journey we encountered many a hurdle. The biggest among them all was the issue of mapping of citizens with disabilities in India. There seems to be a mismatch in the number of persons with disabilities which is 2.13 % of the population (Census 2001) whereas the recent World Bank report pegs this figure to be between 4-8%. It is a known fact that the resource allocation is nothing but a number game. Therefore it is of utmost importance that if the government policies and schemes are to reach the target population of the disabled, the government should have the exact figure. Currently, there exists a system of issuing Disability Certificates to the citizens with disabilities after their detailed assessment by medical boards constituted under notification by appropriate Governments across India. Any person can be termed as a person with disability if his disability has been assessed as 40% and more in terms of the Persons with Disabilities Act-1995 and holds a certificate to that effect issued by competent medical board notified by the respective state governments. Thus Disability Certificate becomes an important document to be counted as a disabled and it allows the user to avail various welfare schemes and empowerment initiatives, benefits, concessions etc available for them under the law. However in absence of a uniform document, the persons with disabilities are often seen running from pillar to post each time they want to avail some benefit. In this process multiple cards are issued like Separate cards/certificates for Railway concession, employment, transport allowance, income tax concession, admission in college etc. Svayam along with AARTH - another Delhi based NGO that works in the area of disability rehabilitation and
Re: [AI] mp3 plug-in for audacity required.
Please revert if you have not got the desired information and plug-in, and I will gladly supply the both. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Krishnan Moothimoola Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:50 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] mp3 plugin for audacity reqquired. hai friends, i would like to get mp3 plugin for audacity which is very useful for recording.at the same time, give me step by step details of recording in audacity. krishnan m. moothimoola.. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] FW: vacancies in Allahabad Bank
From: vib-india+ow...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vib-india+ow...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:40 PM To: vib-in...@googlegroups.com Subject: (VIB) vacancies in Allahabad Bank s200/AllahabadBank Allahabad Bank (A Government of India undertaking) Head Office : 2, N. S. Road, Kolkata-71 Allahabad Bank invites online applications from Indian Citizens for the posts of Probationary Officers, Agriculture Field Officers and Clerk cum Cashier as follows : list of 1 items * Start date of Online Application submission - 08/12/2009 list end Name of Post/ Vacancies : list of 3 items * Clerk cum Cashier (Pay Scale : Rs. 4410-13210) : 990 posts (in various states), Age : 18-28 years. Relaxation in age as per rules.,Online application from : 21/12/2009 to 21/01/2010, Examination on : 14/03/2010 * Probationary Officer JMG Scale-I (Rs 1-18240) : 880 posts, Age : 30 years, Online application from : 08/12/2009 to 05/01/2010., Examination on : 21/02/2010 * Agriculture Field Officer JMG Scale-I (Rs. 1-18240) : 110 posts, Age : 30 years , Online application from : 08/12/2009 to 05/01/2010, Examination on : 21/02/2010 list end How To Apply :Apply Online between the above mentioned dates at the Allahabad Bank Website . After applying online, take a print out of the system generated registration details and send it with relevant documents and application fee only by Ordinary Post to the designated Post Box Numbers in Mumbai. Detailed information and link to online submission of application, being made available at http://www.allahabadbank.in/recruitment.asp Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Visually Impaired Bankers Of India group. To post to this group, send email to vib-in...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vib-india+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vib-india?hl=en. Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs
Dear Vashishth Jee RBI consolidated the circular regarding banking facilities to VI in its master circular on customer service on July 1, 2009, and I am not sure as to its inclusion in earlier master circular of July 2008. The master circular has to be kept at all branches and ignorance of PNB officials is most objectionable. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of SC Vashishth Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs Dear Friends, This matter was referred to me by Pranay Gadodia and Mr. Pincha. I thought it wise to use media to raise larger awareness before proceeding to court. If the bank doesn't redress it within next ten days, Renuka intends to move Delhi Hight Court to redress the issue. Any comments? SC Vashishth, Advocate *Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs Ananya Panda Tribune News Service* New Delhi, December 4 Even as the Punjab National Bank (PNB) installed its first disabled-friendly automated teller machine (ATM) in the city yesterday, visually-challenged Renuka Bhagat, 30, is yet to get an ATM card for which she has been doing rounds of the bank for the past three years. On top of this, in order to access her savings account in the Hauz Khas branch of the bank, she has go accompanied with a witness. It has been more than three years. I have been requesting the officials of the Hauz Khas branch of the bank to issue me an ATM card. It becomes inconvenient for me to go to the bank for every transaction. Moreover, the officials insist that I visit the bank only with a witness as I am partially blind, she told The Tribune. Whenever Renuka needs money, she has to come to the bank from her hostel in Laxmi Bai Nagar or from her work place, which is also not very close to the bank. On November 7, she met the chief manager of the branch, A.P. Goyal, with her request. After initial denial, Goyal gave a written justification for usage of ATM card, which she submitted in the bank the next day. The Reserve Bank of India, in this context, in July 2008, has issued a master circular to all banks on customer service. According to clause 10, visually impaired persons should not be discriminated. Earlier, a circular (No. CE/RB-1/vip/1766, dated November 18, 2008) of the Indian Banks Association also stated that all blinds are entitled to all facilities of a bank without any extra formality. Interestingly, when Renuka reminded Goyal about the circular, he posed to be ignorant about the existence of any such notice. She then approached PNB's general manager, customer care service, Malathi Mohan. Following this, on November 17, she was asked to sign a 'letter of undertaking' for the issue of the ATM card. Goyal stated, As per the executive guidelines of the PNB, an undertaking has to be approved by our corporate office in such cases so that the bank is not liable for any loss due to the loss of the card. However, Renuka, feeling discriminated and objecting to the formality, rued, I would not give any undertaking. I too have the right to access the modern facilities like others. Why should I be treated as a secondary citizen just because I am differently-able. The repeated visits that I had to make for something as simple as an ATM card were sheer harassment for me. -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider environment! To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription
[AI] Extracting audio from video files
Friends I have got some video files in DVD. Now, I want to extract audio from them. Please suggest the mode. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files
Hi Pradeep Thanks, I also suspected gold wave would do the job, I do have the software, but would you please suggest the steps to accomplish it? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of pradeep banakar Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:10 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files you can use GoldWave to extract audio from DVD files. write me off the list if you require this software and JAWS scripts. regards Pradeep - Original Message From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:39 AM Subject: [AI] Extracting audio from video files Friends I have got some video files in DVD. Now, I want to extract audio from them. Please suggest the mode. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Regarding case study:
Subramani! A good point of view, indeed. However, one must admit that visual or for that matter, any other sensory/physical impairment does limit one's capabilities and one can work in various fields and perform activities by using alternate ways than usual ones. However, this depends on a host of factors including extent of impairments, personality of the impaired, general opinion's prevailing, technology availability/affordability and of course, the nature of work. However, let us-those who are willing and interested--discuss specifics of doing activities in major occupations practically. Preferably, we may chalk out a plan of conferring on Skype, or in any chat room regularly about performing various job activities in major sectors. Replies are welcome, on or off the list. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Subramani L Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 3:11 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding case study: I say this after working for 12 years as a journalist so believe me. I have not said there are absolutely no problems due to blindness, I only say that they are solvable as easily as any you may think of. The thing is most people think of obstacles, I think just the solution so obstacles doesn't look greater to me. I guess it is just the point of view. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of aisha sahani Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:49 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding case study: Oh well, since I too am somehow making mind to be a Journalist, this heaps on my confidence. But, don't you think, that facing equal difficulties would be an overstatement? Being a visually impaired, there must definitely be some extra difficulties from what normally comes with any of your other counterpart. The biggest I see, is about moving independently. Whatever nice mobility a person has, it's not always possible to move with your cane as being a journalist. Autos, rickshaws etc are rational to go with, yet career like this require a sharp eye as well to keep on the path, which is indeed not possible. In fact, I'm never discouraged by these imminent obstacles, all that I faintly differ is from your statement as a journalist I face most problems a journalist would face in gathering information and the pressure on me is not greater or smaller. In my view, pressure on a VI would be somewhat higher then his/her other counterparts. Of course, determent, confident and idol persons like you overcomes them so gently. Aisha sahani. On 12/10/09, Subramani L lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in wrote: Please do not use phraseology like daily problems that may only bolster the stereotype which many of us desperately trying to break. For example, as a journalist I face most problems a journalist would face in gathering information and the pressure on me is not greater or smaller than any other journalist. There may be specific issues such as working with a screen reader etc, which may make the way I work different from others. That apart, everything else is the same. So I suggest you rephrase the focus of your study and get it absolutely clear (devoid of stereotypes). Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Pavan kumar Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:46 PM To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Regarding case study: Hello hi access India readers, I G. pavan kumar pursuing M. Phil Political science in university of Hyderabad. In my final chapter I want to conduct a case study with differently abled persons. In this case study I want to focuss daily problems of disabled persons. I want to know how to conduct a case study? How to start case study project? Any of our access India readers share your openions and also send the material who has done their case study. I also welcome your suggestions Please contact mobile: 09866634400. or My E mail pava...@gmail.com or skype Id pavang11. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n Email secured by TPML Raksha Checkpoint To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any
Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files
Thank you, Pradeep, it worked, thank you. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of pradeep banakar Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:36 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files Dear Sir, Pl follow the below mentioned steps 1. Open GoldWave 2. Press Control O to open sound dialogue box 3. Press tab to reach files of type: combo box Press down arrow and select all (*.*) 4. Press tab till you reach look in: combo box Select location 5. Press tab till you reach folder view list view There you select DVD file For example VTS_01_1.VOB VTS_01_2.VOB Note: Don't select files like VIDEO_TS.BUP VIDEO_TS.IFO After selecting VOB file, hit enter and spare few minutes depend on size of the DVD file. 6. When the file is ready, (press insert down arrow to know the status) Go to file menu and select Save as option. 7. Give file name and press tab to reach Save as type: combo box There you select MPEG Audio (*.mp3) And press enter on save button After few minutes, you will get dialogue box saying File has been converted and saved. Update the Sound window with the new format? Press yes to confirm Within few seconds, your MP3 file is ready. Still if you have any doubt, Feel free to call me on 9845925188 With regards Pradeep - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files Hi Pradeep Thanks, I also suspected gold wave would do the job, I do have the software, but would you please suggest the steps to accomplish it? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of pradeep banakar Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:10 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Extracting audio from video files you can use GoldWave to extract audio from DVD files. write me off the list if you require this software and JAWS scripts. regards Pradeep - Original Message From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:39 AM Subject: [AI] Extracting audio from video files Friends I have got some video files in DVD. Now, I want to extract audio from them. Please suggest the mode. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message
Re: [AI] Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs
Vow!!! It clearly indicates that the banks are giving ATM chequebooks net banking etc. as a matter of grace rather than a matter of right!! For this, we are also to be partly blamed for leaving out the essentials from even IBA guidelines, as I have propounded number of times earlier. The blame also lies in us adopting partly unrealistic attitude. The other fault lies with typical Indian mindset of giving a go-by to rule of law and following one's own sweet will instead of laid down laws. Modus operandi of a blind person operating all the banking facilities keeping in mind interests of all concerned, will have to be worked out, either by us, or by banks or by judiciary, I don't know who is best placed to do the job. Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of vijay chavan Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:09 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs Hi Friends, I had my Savings account with dena bank, with facilities like NetBanking and ChequeBook Till the month of March 2009. As I encouraged to my other friends who had their accounts in PNB, arguing that Dena Bank can issue the ChequeBook, ATM, and NetBanking to the Visually Impaired people, who are using thumb impressions to operate their account, then, why can't PNB? The PNB have sent their Manager in dena bank at Jogeshwari branch, to preventing them to do so, there after, even dena bank stopped claring my cheques both, third party cheques and the cheques which I was issuing to myself for Bank of India's account. Ultimately, I had to cancel my account from dena bank. Friends, that is why, the PNB has to be dragged in the court for their objectional atitude. Regards, Vijay Chavan. --- On Thu, 10/12/09, SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com wrote: From: SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AI] Visually-impaired running for ATM card for 3 yrs To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Date: Thursday, 10 December, 2009, 12:08 AM Dear Mahesh, you will be petitioner No. 2 in this PIL! 2009/12/9 Mahesh Panicker maheshspanic...@gmail.com I, as someone who had quite a terrible time with the PNB people on a similara issue can say that PNB is the most dificult when it comes to ATMs and other facilities for the disabled. I work at LSR college Lajpat Nagar, and I was denied ATM by the Grater Kailash branch of PNB. after a struggle of more than 7 months, and after the intervension of RBI authorities, I had to give an undertaking and then only I got the ATM. I can understand the attitude of the PNB people very well, and I strongly suggest taking these people to the judiciary. if my testimony can be of any help, and I am more than willing. On 12/8/09, SC Vashishth subhashvashis...@gmail.com wrote: Thank. You gave me an important point of argument! 2009/12/8 Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in Dear Vashishth Jee RBI consolidated the circular regarding banking facilities to VI in its master circular on customer service on July 1, 2009, and I am not sure as to its inclusion in earlier master circular of July 2008. The master circular has to be kept at all branches and ignorance of PNB officials is most objectionable. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider environment! To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.inwith the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in -- Mahesh S. Panicker C123; Dayanand Colony; Lajpat Nagar4; New delhi india. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.inwith the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider
Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded
Dear Ashik Good that you have uploaded the literature books. However, before downloading, I would like to confirm whether they are the same on a CD with Kurzweil? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of ashik Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:40 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Mahendrabhai, All of them are books in TXT format. This is the reason why there are so many books in around 500 MB's. Actually, the uploaded folder is of 185 MB's. The folder contains 469 authors! It's a treasure for the English literature students and professors. - - - Ashik Hirani Landline phone: 02849-242233 Skype: ashikali.hirani I would prefer flowers on my table rather than diamonds in my necklace. - Original Message - From: mahendra gal...@chello.at To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Ashik thanks for uploading them. are they audio books or ebooks? At 08:12 AM 12/11/2009, you wrote: Dear Members, I had a collection of literature books. In its compressed form, they are of 185 MB size. In its original form, they are of a litter under 500 MB's. Many of my English teachers demanded them. So, I found them out from my shelf and at last uploaded them. The link to download the zipped folder, visit the following link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/epdmv7 Regards. - - - Ashik Hirani Landline phone: 02849-242233 Skype: ashikali.hirani I would prefer flowers on my table rather than diamonds in my necklace. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in with warm regards Mahendra Galani window's live ID mahendragal...@hotmail.com skype ID chintu3886 phone +4314943149 mobile +4369910366055, address Herbst strasse 101.16.1 Vienna Austria Europe - To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded
Dear Ashik, I suspect it is not other than that. Kurzweil does provide a CD with it which contained in the past, the same number of authors as I think, you mentioned. Anyway, as the books are non-copyrighted, they can be freely shared, I suppose. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of ashik Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 9:20 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Rajeshji, I don't have Kurzweil. So, I can not say anything about it. I got it from a friend long ago. However, I think Kurzweil may not provide five hundred or even two hundred MB's of data. Hopefully, this is other than that. - - - Ashik Hirani Landline phone: 02849-242233 Skype: ashikali.hirani I would prefer flowers on my table rather than diamonds in my necklace. - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Ashik Good that you have uploaded the literature books. However, before downloading, I would like to confirm whether they are the same on a CD with Kurzweil? Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of ashik Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:40 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Mahendrabhai, All of them are books in TXT format. This is the reason why there are so many books in around 500 MB's. Actually, the uploaded folder is of 185 MB's. The folder contains 469 authors! It's a treasure for the English literature students and professors. - - - Ashik Hirani Landline phone: 02849-242233 Skype: ashikali.hirani I would prefer flowers on my table rather than diamonds in my necklace. - Original Message - From: mahendra gal...@chello.at To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [AI] A lot of literature books uploaded Dear Ashik thanks for uploading them. are they audio books or ebooks? At 08:12 AM 12/11/2009, you wrote: Dear Members, I had a collection of literature books. In its compressed form, they are of 185 MB size. In its original form, they are of a litter under 500 MB's. Many of my English teachers demanded them. So, I found them out from my shelf and at last uploaded them. The link to download the zipped folder, visit the following link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/epdmv7 Regards. - - - Ashik Hirani Landline phone: 02849-242233 Skype: ashikali.hirani I would prefer flowers on my table rather than diamonds in my necklace. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in with warm regards Mahendra Galani window's live ID mahendragal...@hotmail.com skype ID chintu3886 phone +4314943149 mobile +4369910366055, address Herbst strasse 101.16.1 Vienna Austria Europe - To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately
[AI] literary web journals
Hindu literary review: December 6, 2009 Writers without borders ANUPAMA RAJU The Web has been a liberating medium for online literary journals, freed as they are from production and distribution constraints... Apart from being easy to produce and distribute, Web journals facilitate faster dialogue and discussion between readers across the world. I t has become a cliché: Indian literature is going global. Besides the fact that international publishers are discovering more Indian talent year after year, there is a single word that could perhaps explain this delightful phenomenon: The Internet. The last five to six years have seen exceptional growth in the power of this medium with particular reference to what it can do to promote literature. Indian literary journals on the Web have been silently working to popularise regional writing in translation, providing a platform for emerging writers, or simply making the works of contemporary Indian authors accessible to readers all over the world. Global reach A Web journal is literally 'global' due to the Internet, and it easily spans national and geographical boundaries. For a print journal to achieve this would be extremely difficult and expensive, says Surya Rao, Managing Editor, Muse India, a bi-monthly literary Web journal. Web journals are far less expensive to produce and distribute. They also facilitate faster dialogue and discussion between readers across the world. Online literary journals have been using these strengths to their advantage to promote a single literary genre like poetry, publish new voices or promote regional writing in English translation. One such journal is Muse India( www.museindia.com ), launched in 2005 with the primary objective of showcasing Indian writing in English and in English translation to a broad-based global readership. Featuring works from many regional languages of India, Muse Indiapublishes poetry, short fiction, essays, book reviews and so on. Besides presenting the work of more established authors, Muse Indiaconsciously promotes talented new and young writers, adds Surya Rao. Well researched It is particularly heartening to read this journal's theme-based issues that are meticulously edited and researched. The current issue, for instance, focuses on Urdu-Hindi literary cultures. This year, the journal has also looked into significant themes such as medieval Oriya Bhakti poetry, Malayalam literature and Indian plays. No wonder then that Muse Indiahas around 4,000 registered members from over 35 countries. Bilingual journals are also doing their bit to highlight the richness of literature in various languages. Pratilipi( www.pratilipi.in), an online journal published in Hindi and in English, has been steadily gaining a loyal readership. Launched just a year ago, this young journal has already published translations into Hindi and/or English from about 20 Indian and international languages. What we want to do is to help create an online, translative space across Indian languages, says Rahul Soni, one of the editors of Pratilipi. Striving to be a multilingual, multi-script magazine that provides a space for conversation between diverse sorts of writing and writers, Pratilipihas an impressive line-up of short stories, poems and non-fiction. The editorials are sharp and the visuals striking. Readers get a taste of the heady blend of art and literature from Kritya( www.kritya.in ) too. Published in Hindi and in English, it is India's first bilingual web journal entirely dedicated to poetry. Launched in 2005, Krityais edited by the Sahitya Akademi award-winning Hindi poet and scholar, Rati Saxena. Focus on poetry What makes Krityaunique is also the way it has been showcasing contemporary world poetry, besides featuring established and emerging poets from various corners of India. Saxena has a strong argument for making Krityaa poetry-focused journal. Poetry is the most neglected form of literature, she declares. Poetry is also seen as a way to reach out - an effective communication tool. Talking Poetryis a site that is part of 'Open Space', an outreach initiative of the Center for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS), a Pune-based development research public trust. Edited by well-known poet Priya Sarukkai Chabria and launched about four years ago, Talking Poetry( http://www.openspaceindia.org/poets_speak.htm) is an extension of the CCDS initiative that reaches out to citizens by creatively using different outreach strategies and processes such as workshops, public lectures, seminars, trainings and festivals. Sarukkai explains that her aim was to showcase the diverse range of poetic expression - forms, textures and nuances, language usage and experimentation to truly make this an 'open space' where readers can reflect and arrive at their own conclusions. It is the same freedom that one comes
[AI] desktop alerts of cricket scores
Friends I remember a few days ago, someone, perhaps Ketan, informed about having cricinfo live scores displayed on the desktop even after closing the site. Please someone reiterate the procedure for it and whether it is free of charge. Thanking in advance Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Regarding S80U.
Yes, it is. I am availing it. The date 1st April indicates assessment year. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 2:33 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding S80U. Hello, Is the additional exemption effective from the current financial year? What does the date April 1, 2010 in the new proviso indicate, financial year or assessment year? With Best regards, Amiyo Biswas. Cell: 91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: Padmanabham padmanabam.mu...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding S80U. Dear Friend, The amendment made in section 80U through the finance budget for 2009-10 has raised the income tax exemption limit from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. This increase was done through an amendment to section 80U applies only to completely disabled individuals. I am pasting below the amended section 80U as taken from the website of the Income Tax department. 80U Deduction in case of a person with disability. . (1) In computing the total income of an individual, being a resident, who, at any time during the previous year, is certified by the medical authority to be a person with disability, there shall be allowed a deduction of a sum of fifty thousand rupees : Provided that where such individual is a person with severe disability, the provisions of this sub-section shall have effect as if for the words fifty thousand rupees, the words seventy-five thousand rupees had been substituted. The following proviso shall be inserted after the existing proviso of sub-section (1) of section 80U by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2009, w.e.f. 1-4-2010 : Provided further that for the assessment years beginning on or after the 1st day of April, 2010, the provisions of the first proviso shall have effect as if for the words seventy-five thousand rupees, the words one lakh rupees had been substituted. (2) Every individual claiming a deduction under this section shall furnish a copy of the certificate issued by the medical authority in the form and manner, as may be prescribed along with the return of income under section 139, in respect of the assessment year for which the deduction is claimed : Provided that where the condition of disability requires reassessment of its extent after a period stipulated in the aforesaid certificate, no deduction under this section shall be allowed for any assessment year relating to any previous year beginning after the expiry of the previous year during which the aforesaid certificate of disability had expired, unless a new certificate is obtained from the medical authority in the form and manner, as may be prescribed and a copy thereof is furnished along with the return of income under section 139. [Explanation.For the purposes of this section, (a) disability shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (i) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996) and includes autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities referred to in clauses (a), (c) and (h) of section 2 of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (44 of 1999); (b) medical authority means the medical authority as referred to in clause (p) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996) or such other medical authority as may, by notification, be specified by the Central Government for certifying autism, cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities, person with disability and severe disability referred to in clauses (a), (c), (h), (j) and (o) of section 2 of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (44 of 1999); (c) person with disability means a person referred to in clause (t) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996) or clause (j) of section 2 of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (44 of 1999); (d) person with severe disability means (i) a person with eighty per cent or more of one or more disabilities, as referred to in sub-section (4) of section 56 of the Persons with
Re: [AI] clarification needed
Hello Sharafu 1. THERE is no reservation in promotions in class I and ii jobs. 2. There is 3% reservation in promotion in class iii and iv jobs. 3. what it means is that: there is reservation in promotion within class iv jobs from one grade to another, and there is also reservation in promotion from class iv to iii and also in promotion within class iii from one grade to another. However, all these reservations apply if element of direct recruitment in the post to which promotion is made does not exceed 75%. Further, there is no reservation in promotions within and from class ii to I, or iii to ii. In your particular case, if the post of primary or high school teacher comes in class II, as I suppose it does, then I am afraid there is no reservation. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of sharafu Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:44 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] clarification needed dear all members, i wish to know about reservation for visually impaired in the time of promotion. if available any order to prove this case? we know we have 3% reservation for posting. but have we any reservation for promotion? from primery teacher post to high school teacher post ? i hop your help best regards sharafu sharafuddeen k kottakkal malappuram kerala india mob. +91944640 sharafukall...@gmail.com sharafukal...@yahoo.com sharafukall...@rediffmail.com skype id sharafukallayi To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] mobile as color identifier
Well Himalaya, There is a free product too. Voice from seeingwithsound also has color identification capacities. However, accuracy depends on a host of factors and is not total. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of himalaya singh Rawat Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:35 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] mobile as colour identifier hello list member, do any one have any info as how can i use mobile as a tool for identifying colours. is there any software?? thanks Himalaya To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] mobile as color identifier
Dear Srikant Do visit;: www.seeingwithsound.com Apart from color recognition, the software is meant to convey information like shape brightness etc. through auditory channels, however, it requires practice and training. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of srikanth kanuri Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:50 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] mobile as color identifier dear Rajesh bhaya where can i get it. let me have a try. On 12/17/09, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: Well Himalaya, There is a free product too. Voice from seeingwithsound also has color identification capacities. However, accuracy depends on a host of factors and is not total. Regards Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him. --Arthur C. Clarke Rajesh Asudani Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Nagpur 09420397185 O: 0712 2806676 Res: 0712 2591349 -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of himalaya singh Rawat Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:35 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] mobile as colour identifier hello list member, do any one have any info as how can i use mobile as a tool for identifying colours. is there any software?? thanks Himalaya To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Bank accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] FW: United Nations Enable Newsletter, January 2011
-Original Message- From: Dspd Enable [mailto:ena...@un.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 3:31 AM To: enab...@un.org Subject: United Nations Enable Newsletter, January 2011 ENABLE NEWSLETTER January 2011 The Enable Newsletter is prepared by the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SCRPD) at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) with input from UN offices, agencies, funds and programmes, as well as from civil society. It is also available on-line at: http://www.un.org/disabilities. In this issue: - Status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - Highlights - Upcoming events - Other news STATUS OF THE CONVENTION (CRPD) 97 ratifications of the Convention 147 signatories to the Convention Optional Protocol to the Convention 60 ratifications of the Optional Protocol 90 signatories to the Optional Protocol On EU ratification of the Convention On 23 December, the European Union (EU) ratified the CRPD, becoming the first intergovernmental organization to join a United Nations human rights treaty. The EU ratification (or confirmation in the wording of the CRPD) is based on article 42 of the CRPD, which states that the Convention is also open for signature by regional integration organizations. The EU first committed to joining the CRPD by signing it in March 2007. The ratification of the CRPD by the EU represents a significant commitment to raising awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities, mainstreaming disability rights across all areas of EU competency and taking concrete steps towards ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities in society and development are respected, protected and fulfilled. HIGHLIGHTS Commission for Social Development meets from 9-18 February The 49th Session of the Commission will be held at UN Headquarters from 9-18 February 2011. This session will have before it the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. DESA and the Special Rapporteur on Disability, in collaboration with the Governments of Finland, Japan and Norway, the World Bank and Global Partnership on Disability and Development (GPDD) will hold a Panel Discussion on “Mainstreaming Disability in Development for Poverty Eradication” on 10 February. The Panel will discuss key issues concerning the inclusion of disability in development, particularly in the context of ongoing global efforts towards poverty eradication with reference to policy framework on disability and development. Good practice examples of including disability in development with a view to contributing to successful poverty reduction and development for all will be shared. More information: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?navid=47pid=1550. 5th session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The CRPD Committee will hold its 5th session in Geneva from 11 to 15 April 2011. This is the first meeting with the extended membership of 18 Committee members. In addition, the Committee will begin its review of the first two State reports on the implementation of the Convention: Adoption of Concluding Observations of Tunisia, and Adoption of List of issues of Spain. More information at: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRPD/Pages/Session5.aspx. Human Rights Council Panel on international cooperation On 4 March 2011, the Human Rights Council will host a panel on “The role of international cooperation in support of national efforts for the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities” in Geneva. Five panelists, including the Special Rapporteur on Disabilities, a representative of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as well as representatives of civil society and development partnerships will lead the discussions. Their presentations will highlight international cooperation under the CRPD, mainstreaming disability rights in development cooperation and disability in humanitarian assistance. An interactive debate will follow the presentations of the panelists involving Member States, international organizations, civil society organizations and national human rights institutions. More information on the HRC: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil. Thematic study on international cooperation In January 2011, OHCHR (the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) released its thematic study on “The role of international cooperation in support of national efforts for the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities”, prepared upon request by the UN Human Rights Council. The study examines the legal foundations of international cooperation to support disability rights, and examines cooperation among Member States in the field, as well as partnerships with international and regional organizations and
Re: [AI] Need info from State Government employees
Dear Prashant Reserve bank of India provides JAWS to VI officers generally when demanded... However, there is no explicit policy etc. for this to my knowledge... I have not even witnessed any other programme like magnifier etc. being provided/demanded by anyone yet. Angel reader is being demanded and provided nowadays... Let me reiterate there is no centralized policy or practice for this in RBI. Individual offices tackle the demands and usually they are acceded to. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Prashant Naik Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:16 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Need info from State Government employees Dear Friends, I need this information on an urgent basis. I want to know in India which State Governments are providing access technologies to their visually impaired and disabled staff?Are they totally paying its cost or they opt for open source programs? Any info from our state / central government employed VI persons is welcome on this. They can also tell me what AT they are using in their work place. Please reply to this query at the earliest. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Prashant Naik Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently
I am afraid Namdev is right LIC always refused to afford accident rider to insurance policies of a VI. Accident rider involves paying some minimal extra amount and getting double the ensured amount in case of accidental death. However, this was explicitly denied to VI policy holders despite communications from LIC chief about no discrimination in insurance to VI. Namdev has put it into past, but I think at present also, this is the situation. It is purely arbitrary and not explicitly sanctioned as no insurance agent shows the relevant documents ever. My brother-in-law however got accident coverage at his demise as they did not bother to enquire whether policy holder was blind. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:42 AM To: 'AccessIndia@accessindia.org.in' Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently My Dear Namdeo For heaven's sake please don't give credence to a myth. We already are paying a dear price to someone's whims and fancies already and don't desire to have some more. I am pretty sure your assertion that if a blind pedestrian is killed by a road accident his family member are not eligible for compensation is incorrect. Legal experts please throw light. In case this is indeed a harsh reality, then we should not be a sitting duck. Basking on a myth that in the western world, blind persons and disabled are not tormented by foolish prejudices is regrettably far from reality. Please don't think for a moment that it was a cake walk to obtain this permission. They have worked pretty hard for it and I would consider designing this marvel car would be a smaller challenge compared to convincing the folks at helm of affairs. It requires tremendous grit and determination to see it right through. I guess, in our own life time we shall get an opportunity to ride in our country as well. Now a days, it does not take too much time for goodies to be enjoyed across all boundaries. Even in US it is still a concept vehicle and it would take many years to hit the road. Harish Kotian. From: namdeo2000 jadhav.nam...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently It is quite an encouraging scenario for American blind community and even for Western world for that matter, but, it is a distant dream for same community in this country. As and when the technology comes to India or, our roads become eligible for that technology, We would have to fight a fierce battle to convince the concerned authorities to issue a driving license to a blind person. Until quite recently, this was the position in L I C that if a sighted person meets with an accident due to his own neglegence, yet he is entitled for accident benefit. Whereas, if a blind person dies in road accident due to the rashness of motorist, he would not get the same benefit. This is the mentality of our society.- Original Message - Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently
Yu are right about compensation to blind pedestrian victim of an accident being paid by vehicle insurers, though I foresee the plea of contributory negligence or outright victim's fault being raised in motor vehicles tribunals to minimize insurer's liability in such scenario as well. It will surely be paid nonetheless. However, I think Namdev was referring to accident benefit by LIC, and it is the unwritten but on the ground position that LIC does not give accident rider to blind. On the main issue of mail i.e. driving non visually, I am not still convinced that it can be effectively done in India in our lifetime -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Harish Kotian Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:11 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently Dear Rajesh Here we are not explicitly talking about Life Insurance with higher benefits. This may have accident cover or not. It is optional and need to be worked out between the 2 parties. Those give you additional benefits. We are I suppose touching on the basic cover. In case of vehicle accident, the insurance company of the vehicle pays thecompensation to the victim's family. I don't think in this situation, the insurance company can deny compensation to a blind pedestrian. What is the position on this matter? Harish Kotian. - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently I am afraid Namdev is right LIC always refused to afford accident rider to insurance policies of a VI. Accident rider involves paying some minimal extra amount and getting double the ensured amount in case of accidental death. However, this was explicitly denied to VI policy holders despite communications from LIC chief about no discrimination in insurance to VI. Namdev has put it into past, but I think at present also, this is the situation. It is purely arbitrary and not explicitly sanctioned as no insurance agent shows the relevant documents ever. My brother-in-law however got accident coverage at his demise as they did not bother to enquire whether policy holder was blind. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:42 AM To: 'AccessIndia@accessindia.org.in' Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently My Dear Namdeo For heaven's sake please don't give credence to a myth. We already are paying a dear price to someone's whims and fancies already and don't desire to have some more. I am pretty sure your assertion that if a blind pedestrian is killed by a road accident his family member are not eligible for compensation is incorrect. Legal experts please throw light. In case this is indeed a harsh reality, then we should not be a sitting duck. Basking on a myth that in the western world, blind persons and disabled are not tormented by foolish prejudices is regrettably far from reality. Please don't think for a moment that it was a cake walk to obtain this permission. They have worked pretty hard for it and I would consider designing this marvel car would be a smaller challenge compared to convincing the folks at helm of affairs. It requires tremendous grit and determination to see it right through. I guess, in our own life time we shall get an opportunity to ride in our country as well. Now a days, it does not take too much time for goodies to be enjoyed across all boundaries. Even in US it is still a concept vehicle and it would take many years to hit the road. Harish Kotian. From: namdeo2000 jadhav.nam...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently It is quite an encouraging scenario for American blind community and even for Western world for that matter, but, it is a distant dream for same community in this country. As and when the technology comes to India or, our roads become eligible for that technology, We would have to fight a fierce battle to convince the concerned authorities to issue a driving license to a blind person. Until quite recently, this was the position in L I C that if a sighted person meets with an accident due to his own neglegence, yet he is entitled for accident benefit. Whereas, if a blind person dies in road accident due to the rashness of motorist, he would not get the same benefit. This is the mentality of our society.- Original Message - Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing
Re: [AI] URL for Mumbai local train timetable for Mobile
it provides a link for PC time table with all features also. Alternatively, one may visit the site without suffixing /m/. http://mumbailifeline.com Thanks -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Harish Kotian Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:38 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] URL for Mumbai local train timetable for Mobile Hello It is: http://mumbailifeline.com/m/ Guess this would be useful for Mumbaikar's. Harish Kotian. Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
[AI] PWD ACT
Friends I don't know whether any developments have happened in the drafting committee since January 2, but yesterday I had an occasion to share dais with Union Minister of social justice and empowerment Mukul Vasnik at a function. I tried to impress upon him my few concerns in a chaotic and time constrained and politically charged ambience as is the lot of any occasion graced by politicians. I urged upon him to personally consider the draft act once it is submitted by the committee and ensure that the principles of non-discrimination, enabling environment and specific entitlements are actually concretized and onus is clearly placed upon the concerned parties including government to make them actually available to persons with disabilities. Few specific areas I touched, include: Minimizing transformation of impairments into disabilities by adopting universal design and positive attitudes; Explicitly laying down basic principle of non discrimination; Creating enabling environment for all disabilities continuously by harnessing technology, modifying work practices/procedures, and human aid wherever feasible, by government and other players; Clearly providing for monetary responsibility for such enabling environment; Ensuring specific entitlements like disability reservation, scholarships etc. are actually implemented in all fields for specific disabilities, and making them available not in exclusion to general entitlements; Customize enabling environment, and apportion entitlements commensurate with severity of disability, as the severely disabled are excluded among the excluded, etc... This week I am sending my opinions on the working draft to the committee, before that I intend to publish them in these groups, any suggestions and comments are welcome.. With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently
Sure... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Harish Kotian Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 4:31 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently Hi Rajesh Very well, now we are both on one plane. Comming to the issue of LIC not including disability cover to blind persons, this is a violation of their own guidelines. Can we adopt a strategy like this: 1 Submit a form for obtaining LIC policy with accident cover. whatever the scheme is. 2 If there is a reply and they accept without hasel then good, else turn down without reason then step 4 3 If they don't respond within say 2 weeks then step 4 4 Use RTI to obtain information on the status of the application and also seek provisions regarding applicability of accident cover to the blind. 5 if the reply is unfavourable then complaint to IRDA. While doing so make a specific request that accident benefit should be deemed to have covered even if the insurance company puts a rider that accident cover will not be covered and all claims be dealt accordingly. If we are able to get this across, no insurance company will refuse to give accident cover as they would be the looser. Can you take this up on behalf of BGFI? Initially you will have to apply in an individual capacity. Harish Kotian. - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently Yu are right about compensation to blind pedestrian victim of an accident being paid by vehicle insurers, though I foresee the plea of contributory negligence or outright victim's fault being raised in motor vehicles tribunals to minimize insurer's liability in such scenario as well. It will surely be paid nonetheless. However, I think Namdev was referring to accident benefit by LIC, and it is the unwritten but on the ground position that LIC does not give accident rider to blind. On the main issue of mail i.e. driving non visually, I am not still convinced that it can be effectively done in India in our lifetime -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Harish Kotian Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:11 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently Dear Rajesh Here we are not explicitly talking about Life Insurance with higher benefits. This may have accident cover or not. It is optional and need to be worked out between the 2 parties. Those give you additional benefits. We are I suppose touching on the basic cover. In case of vehicle accident, the insurance company of the vehicle pays thecompensation to the victim's family. I don't think in this situation, the insurance company can deny compensation to a blind pedestrian. What is the position on this matter? Harish Kotian. - Original Message - From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently I am afraid Namdev is right LIC always refused to afford accident rider to insurance policies of a VI. Accident rider involves paying some minimal extra amount and getting double the ensured amount in case of accidental death. However, this was explicitly denied to VI policy holders despite communications from LIC chief about no discrimination in insurance to VI. Namdev has put it into past, but I think at present also, this is the situation. It is purely arbitrary and not explicitly sanctioned as no insurance agent shows the relevant documents ever. My brother-in-law however got accident coverage at his demise as they did not bother to enquire whether policy holder was blind. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kotian, H P Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:42 AM To: 'AccessIndia@accessindia.org.in' Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man drives car independently My Dear Namdeo For heaven's sake please don't give credence to a myth. We already are paying a dear price to someone's whims and fancies already and don't desire to have some more. I am pretty sure your assertion that if a blind pedestrian is killed by a road accident his family member are not eligible for compensation is incorrect. Legal experts please throw light. In case this is indeed a harsh reality, then we should not be a sitting duck. Basking on a myth that in the western world, blind persons and disabled are not tormented by foolish prejudices is regrettably far from reality. Please don't think for a moment that it was a cake walk to obtain this permission. They have worked pretty hard
Re: [AI] With different abilities
The column is a mere reproduction of a frontline article published about a decade ago, which I had posted to the group afew days ago. The author has not bothered even to give it slight touch of new laws or impending census.. It is pathetic to note that publications like Hindu also indulge in such practices of redigging old pieces and reproducing them almost verbatim. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Renuka Warriar Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 12:07 PM To: accessindia Subject: [AI] With different abilities Date:06/02/2011 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mag/2011/02/06/stories/2011020650070300.htm Back Magazine Barefoot With different abilities HARSH MANDER Society mostly sees what 'disabled' persons can't do, not what they can nor what they will be able to, if only we help them realise their potential and lead a fulfilled life... Photo: K.K. Mustafah An uphill task:How disabled-friendly are our public places? For them, the world is beyond reach. The most ordinary of aspirations - to enter school, work in the fields, go out to worship, get married, the prosaic ingredients of even the most humble person's workaday life cycle - are denied to them. Despite profound and consistent denial of their human rights, an estimated 50 million men, women and children with disabilities have remained on the outer periphery of both public policy and social action in India. Hidden away behind the walls of homes and institutions, they are most frequently victims of extreme social prejudice and ostracism, even as they struggle to achieve their potential of a fulfilled, dignified and useful life. More than any other large dispossessed social groups, people with disabilities are invisible: in political agendas, in human rights struggles, in development strategies, in social science research. But even more strikingly, rarely do we encounter disabled people in schools, farms, factories, playgrounds, cinemas, streets, markets, temples, mosques, churches, in family celebrations. We know almost nothing about the existential experience of persons, and even less about women and girls, who live with disabilities in the countryside. What life is like for them really, how do they cope, what do they suffer, what are their dreams? I recall some years ago being associated with a group of mainly disabled researchers, who sought answers to questions like these in a sample of villages in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Huge barriers One striking finding of our investigations was of the nearly insurmountable physical and social barriers that people with disabilities confront in accessing public spaces and common properties. Gaps in village infrastructure like roads, drinking water sources and school buildings disproportionately constrain people with disabilities. Temples are built on hill-tops, and degraded forests require people with disabilities to walk longer than is physically feasible for them to gather fuel and food. Graver are social attitudes, of shame and ridicule, beginning often within the family, which further immobilise people with disabilities. The result is a sense of isolation, dependency and pervasive low self-esteem, which we encountered widely amongst people with disabilities. They felt humiliated by their sense of dependency for sometimes even the simplest acts of daily living, like bathing, eating, and attending nature's call. On many occasions, we found in impoverished homes, all care-givers had to go out for wage work, and severely disabled people forced to remain without food and care for the entire working day. There was profound denial of schooling to children with disabilities. We could not locate a single teacher trained in working with children with disabilities, or special teaching aids; there were no ramps in any rural school. For disabled children of impoverished rural parents - agricultural workers and small farmers - the chances of going to school, and remaining within it, are especially low. Where mothers have to do wage work to sustain the family, they cannot take the child to school. Girls are more burdened than boys, because they have to look after the household work, and take care of their younger siblings. We consistently found, ironically, that disability was no barrier only to the conventional domestic duties of house-work of girls and women. Aids and appliances as well as correctional surgery can do a lot to assist a person with disability to overcome the constraints imposed by her biological condition. But even low-cost appliances are beyond the reach of most rural people with disabilities. We could not find medical records of even a single person with disabilities who underwent corrective surgery or modern medical interventions to reverse or improve their condition. We found that a third or more of people with disability who were in the working age-group had absolutely no
[AI] FW: (VIB) Allahabad Bank invites ON-LINE Applications only from Indian Citizens for recruitment of 1100 Single Window Operator 'A'
-Original Message- From: vib-in...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vib-in...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of muthu selvi Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:23 PM To: vib-india Subject: (VIB) Allahabad Bank invites ON-LINE Applications only from Indian Citizens for recruitment of 1100 Single Window Operator 'A' 'A') RECRUITMENT PROJECT-2011-12 Allahabad Bank invites ON-LINE Applications only from Indian Citizens for recruitment of 1100 Single Window Operator 'A' in clerical cadre. Candidates are required to apply on-line through Bank's website www.allahabadbank.in (where full advertisement fee payment challan are available). The candidates are required at first to see the eligibility criteria and if eligible, take a print of the Fee Payment Challan available in Bank's website www.allahabadbank.in, fill in completely to pay the fee and / or postage in cash at any branch of Allahabad Bank in the designated Account No.50048720341 and obtain receipt (With Journal Number mentioned on it). Apply On-Line through the Recruitment link provided at the Bank's website. Events Important dates Fee Payment Challan available on Bank's website from10.02.2011 (THURSDAY) Payment of application fee / postage15.02.11 To 15.03.11 Opening Date for ON-LINE Registration of Application on website 15.02.2011 Closing Date for ON-LINE Registration of Application on website (For all applicants including those from far flung areas.) 15.03.2011 Relevant date for Age / Qualification reckoned as on01.01.2011 Tentative Date of Written Test 08.05.2011 Note: 1) Application Form by post /courier/ hand/e-mail will not be accepted. 2) Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/ UT only and have to appear for the written examination from a Test Centre allotted for that particular State/ UT. 1. Details of State / UT wise Break-up of Vacancies and Reservation in Posts: Total Number of Vacancies-1100 State / UT wise Breakup of Vacancies (* Including Backlog/Shortfall Vacancies) State/ UT Code State SC ST OBC Gen Total Out of which (for Physically Challenged Ex-Servicemen) OC VI HI DXS/ DisXS EXSM 01 Andhra Pradesh 04 02 06 13 25 - 2* - 1 02 02 Arunachal Pradesh 00 00 00 01 01 - - - - - 03 Assam 01 03 07 13 24 - - 3* 1 02 04 Bihar 08 01 13 28 50 1 - 1* 2 05 05 Chandigarh (U.T.) 00 00 01 02 03 - - - - - 06 Chattisgarh 01 03 01 05 10 - 1 - - 01 07 Goa 00 02* 02 06 10* - - - - 01 08 Gujarat 02 04 08 16 30 1 - 2* 1 03 09 Haryana 03 00 06 11 20 - - 1* - 02 10 Himanchal Pradesh 02 00 02 04 08 - - - - - 11 Jammu Kashmir 00 00 01 02 03 - - - - - 12 Jharkhand 04 11 05 20 40 1 - 2* 1 04 13 Karnataka 05 02 08 15 30 - 2* - 1 03 14 Kerala 00 00 02 04 06 - - - - - 15 Maharashtra 05 04 14 27 50 - 1 - 2 05 16 Madhya Pradesh 12 16 12 40 80 1 1 1 3 08 17 Nagaland00 00 00 01 01 - - - - - 18 New Delhi 03 02 05 10 20 - 1 - - 02 19 Orissa 08* 10 05 22 45* 1 - 1 2 04 20 Punjab 12 00 08 20 40 - 1 - 1 04 21 Rajasthan 07 05 08 20 40 - - 4* 1 04 22 Tamil Nadu 05 00 06 14 25 - - 2* 1 02 23 Uttar Pradesh 57 03 74 141 275 3 3* 3 12 27 24 Uttrakhand 03 01 02 09 15 - 1 2* - 01 25 W. Bengal 57 12 55 125 249 2 2 3 11 24 Total 199*81* 251 569 1100* 10 15* 25* 40 104 (*Including Backlog/Shortfall vacancies) Abbreviations stand for SC - Scheduled Caste , ST - Scheduled Tribe, OBC - Other Backward Classes (Under Non-Creamy Layer category as on 31.03.2010), Gen - General
Re: [AI] PWD ACT
Thank you Subhash Jee. I think I will comment after perusing revised draft on tenth... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of subhashvashis...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:38 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] PWD ACT Well, Thanks Rajesh for putting that so succinctly! Hope the minister took the suggestions in right spirit. I strongly feel that how so ever good may be the intention, unless the wording in the statute book are clear and certain it would remain unimplemented. Leave nothing to interpretation of Dopt babus. Its they who have created mess. A simple meaning of the word vacancy has two different interpretations for them - inclusive for Gp C and D and exclusive for Gp A and B posts. This has made reservation in promotion in Gp A and B literally redundant! This is just an example based on our field experience and there are several others. Would be keen to read your suggestions! Regards Subhash C Vashishth Advocate 9811125521 Sent on my BlackBerry(r) from Vodafone -Original Message- From: Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in Sender: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:12:59 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.inaccessindia@accessindia.org.in; vib-in...@googlegroups.comvib-in...@googlegroups.com Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] PWD ACT Friends I don't know whether any developments have happened in the drafting committee since January 2, but yesterday I had an occasion to share dais with Union Minister of social justice and empowerment Mukul Vasnik at a function. I tried to impress upon him my few concerns in a chaotic and time constrained and politically charged ambience as is the lot of any occasion graced by politicians. I urged upon him to personally consider the draft act once it is submitted by the committee and ensure that the principles of non-discrimination, enabling environment and specific entitlements are actually concretized and onus is clearly placed upon the concerned parties including government to make them actually available to persons with disabilities. Few specific areas I touched, include: Minimizing transformation of impairments into disabilities by adopting universal design and positive attitudes; Explicitly laying down basic principle of non discrimination; Creating enabling environment for all disabilities continuously by harnessing technology, modifying work practices/procedures, and human aid wherever feasible, by government and other players; Clearly providing for monetary responsibility for such enabling environment; Ensuring specific entitlements like disability reservation, scholarships etc. are actually implemented in all fields for specific disabilities, and making them available not in exclusion to general entitlements; Customize enabling environment, and apportion entitlements commensurate with severity of disability, as the severely disabled are excluded among the excluded, etc... This week I am sending my opinions on the working draft to the committee, before that I intend to publish them in these groups, any suggestions and comments are welcome.. With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info
Re: [AI] Regarding reservation of PWDs in recruitment
Hi deepak There is a separate roster for vacancies reserved for PWD, and vacancy No. 1 is for VI, 34 for HI and 67 for OH. This is subject to suitable identified post and overall representation of PWD in an establishment and HoD is given some discretion... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Deepak Singla Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:33 AM To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Regarding reservation of PWDs in recruitment Hello all I want to know if there is any guidelines or circulars by Government in which reservation criteria for various disabilities has been described. if there is only one post reserved for persons with disabilities which category has the claim on the reserved post? is there any order supporting this kind of situation. please help me in this regard. -- Thanks Regards Deepak Kumar Singla Mobile: +91-81464 24200 Help Ever Hurt Never Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] Order from Ministry CGHS benefits/disabled son
Dear Vaishnavi Thanks for posting the CGHS order. However, I am at a loss to understand its import. It says that disabled sons with 40% or more disability would be eligible for CGHS facilities if they are financially dependent on CGHS beneficiary. Now, any dependent of CGHS beneficiary is eligible for CGHS facilities. What extra provisions are for Disabled sons? Does CGHS by this order mean to cater to their disability specific health needs? Does CGHS benefit continue after age of majority for disabled sons? And what provisions are for disabled daughters vis-à-vis Non disabled ones? Order appears to have been issued in a specific context, and is not clear without appreciating it. Please clarify. Rajesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vaishnavi Jayakumar Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:37 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Order from Ministry CGHS benefits/disabled son Transcribed Order at eom. Original available herehttps://docs.google.com/viewer?a=vpid=explorerchrome=truesrcid=1oxVDsUBL4sHwmbFVhzhcsXmIkZgAEYAy8IXd7WKnS0GYUZXfaYK_EzIolDfBhl=en for viewing / download. -- Forwarded message -- From: soumitra pathare incarnap...@gmail.com Date: 8 February 2011 21:52 Subject: Fwd: Fwd: CGHS benefits/disabled son To: Vaishnavi Jayakumar vaishnavi.jayaku...@thebanyan.org, Vandana Gopikumar vandana.gopiku...@thebanyan.org, Nirmala Srinivasan acmiin...@gmail.com, ratna Kromatiks kromat...@vsnl.com, Alok Sarin aloksa...@gmail.com, anirudh kala anirudhk...@gmail.com Dear Vaishnavi, With reference to Capt Johann's mail about CGHS benefits for disabled son, please see the enclosed order from the Ministry of Health of November 2010. I think this should take care of Capt Johann's queries and problems.. Can you please arrange to circulate it through the MHA groups so that all the concerned can be aware of the benefits.. regards soumitra *Transcribed Order* I Government of India Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare Department of HealthFamily Welfare NirmanBhawan, New Delhi 110 108 * No: 4-24/96-CP/CGHS (P)Dated, the 4th November,2010 * * MEMORANDUM * *Eligibility of permanently disabled son ofCGHS beneficiary to avail * * CGHS facility - relaxation of condition about disability. * The undersignedis directed to invite reference to the Office Memorandum, of even number dated 02.08.2010/03.09.2010, vide which the scope of entitlement of permanently disabled sons of CGHSbeneficiaries was expandedto include sons of CGHS beneficiaries who were suffering from 80%of more of disabilities as defined in Section 2(i) of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (No: 1 of 1996) and Clause U) of Section 2 of National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (No: 44 of 1999). Subsequent to the issue of the Office Memorandum, requests have ben received from beneficiaries that the level of 80% disability was very harsh and also that their sons though suffering from disability, but are below 80% disability level, are dependent on them financially and otherwise also, and want that the minimum level disability should be reduced from the present level of 80%. 2. After careful examination of the matter in consultation with the Directorate General of Health Services, it has been decided that sons of CGHS beneficiaries suffering from 40% or more of one or more disabilities as defined in Section 2(i) of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities,Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (No: 1 of 1996) and ClauseU) of Section 2 of National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (No: 44 of 1999), will be eligible to avail CGHS facilities provided they are financially dependent on the CGHSbeneficiaries. R. Ravi Director 23063483 1. All Ministries / Departments, Government of India 2. Director, CGHS,Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi */End of order/* Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the
[AI] Visually challenged girl missing
Hindu other states: Visually-challenged girl missing Dehra Dun: A blind girl has disappeared from the National Institute of Visually Handicapped here after she was allegedly beaten up by the Principal of the institution. Police said the girl left behind a note in her room alleging that she was beaten up and asked to stand in the heat for two hours by the Principal, Kamalbir Singh, who had accused her in a theft case on Sunday. Students of the institute have staged a protest against the incident- PTI With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] Regarding reservation of PWDs in recruitment
DoPT Office memorandum dated December 29, 2005, will send you the same... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Deepak Singla Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 10:37 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding reservation of PWDs in recruitment Thanks Rajesh for your response. Do we have any document in support of this roster. if yes, please provide me the same or guide me from where i can get it. On 2/9/11, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in wrote: Hi deepak There is a separate roster for vacancies reserved for PWD, and vacancy No. 1 is for VI, 34 for HI and 67 for OH. This is subject to suitable identified post and overall representation of PWD in an establishment and HoD is given some discretion... -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Deepak Singla Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:33 AM To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Regarding reservation of PWDs in recruitment Hello all I want to know if there is any guidelines or circulars by Government in which reservation criteria for various disabilities has been described. if there is only one post reserved for persons with disabilities which category has the claim on the reserved post? is there any order supporting this kind of situation. please help me in this regard. -- Thanks Regards Deepak Kumar Singla Mobile: +91-81464 24200 Help Ever Hurt Never Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! -- Thanks Regards Deepak Kumar Singla Mobile: +91-81464 24200 Help Ever Hurt Never Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
[AI] Where is revised working draft?
Friends Today is tenth, and I am awaiting revised working draft of disability legislation. Yet there is no sign of it and state consultations dates have been announced. I wonder how the new piece of law would reach the target groups in a couple of days, let alone formulating reactions on it and suggestions and improvements.. Moreover, it seems such consultations are a prerogative of a few living in the cities concerned, as many would not be able to travel at such a short notice. Anyway, let me know when the revised draft is out. With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] LIC Life insurance with accident benefits
Dear Pranay Does it mean LIC has given you DAB, Double Accident benefit? -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of VIJAY KUMAR P.V.S. Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 3:36 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] LIC Life insurance with accident benefits Respected sir: In my case also they agreed to not to take Extra premium, but denied from those two benefits sir. And my LIC agent told me that, they will consider accidental death as normal death, as I'm hundred percent visually challenged person. With warm regards VIJAY - Original Message - From: Pranay Gadodia go4pran...@yahoo.co.in To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 1:10 PM Subject: [AI] LIC Life insurance with accident benefits Hi all, Calling attention of people with visual disability any other disability having life insurance cover. I need your inputs. Life Insurance corporation of India (LIC), offer insurance products with accident benefit, where in additional amount of the sum assured is given if an accident results in to death or a disability. So, if an insured person meets with an accident and dies, his/her beneficiary is paid double the insured amount. And when an accident results in a permanent total disability (as defined by LIC), they still pay double. First an amount equal to the sum assured is paid over a period of 10 years in monthly installments. Also the insured person is not required to pay further premium for the policy. And if the person dies before ten years, LIC pays the rest unpaidamount of 10 years apart from the sum assured. All 'with profit policies' of LIC such as Jeevan Anand (plan 149), Whole life policy with profits (plan 5) come bundled with these features. but still LIC might not give this benefit in cases where they feel the risk is higher. In Jeevan Anand probably in other relevant policies also, read the Point 10 on Accident benefit in the 'Conditions Privileges within referred to'. And don't be sure just because it is printed on your policy document, verify it from LIC office from their computers giving your policy number. LIC calls them as Double Accident Benefit (DAB), Permanent Disability Benefit (PDB), Extended Permanent disability benefit (EPDB). After a long wait and some efforts, LIC has agreed to give me my desired plans at no extra premium, but still have denied 2 benefits - Permanent disability benefit Extended Permanent disability benefit. My advocacy for an equal treatment is still on with them. Once I am through, I will share the experience in detail. I want to know from those of us or outside the group who have a life insurance, whether have been given these benefits. There are very high chances that many have been denied this and perhaps some do not know because the agent didn't tell you. You may reply back on the group, or you can reply me privately too on prana...@yahoo.co.in. thanks and regards, Pranay Gadodia. New Delhi. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
[AI] A plethora of services from Google
A plethora of services from Google This week NetSpeak takes a fresh look at some of the latest offerings from Google. Google's dominance over the online world seems to be insurmountable. Aside the wide variety of search services from its flagship search product pack (web search, video search, blog search and the like), Google offers numerous other services as well (Google mail, Browser, Google Apps and the like). Even in the fastest growing mobile web segment, Google is surging ahead. The on-line world is now agog with the news that Android, the open source mobile operating system from Google, has become a major platform for mobile devices (http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Canalys-Android-is-World-Leading-Smartphone-Platform_a2775. html). The staggering number of mobile applications being released for Android-based smart-phones further underlines this trend. NetSpeak will deal on this topic in one of the forthcoming editions of this column. An interesting feature of the Google's product ecosystem is that its constituents interact with mutual synergy, making it grow in an organic manner. This aspect is quite apparent in Chrome, the popular browser from Google. As already mentioned in an earlier column, the strength and popularity of Chrome lies in the availability of a variety of extensions that enhance its power. Extensions meant for accessing almost all Google services with ease are in place. You may also note that the latest version of Chrome has got a feature called 'Instant', which is similar to Google Instant. This feature enables the browser to load a web page as soon as one starts entering its URL. Besides this, instead of a site's URL, if you are entering a search string, search results will start appearing as you type. Google Apps marketplace Google Apps (http://www.google.com/apps/) is a significant component of Google ecosystem. For those of you who are not familiar with Google Apps, it is a Google service that provides various Google products (such as gmail and google docs) on a custom domain. Anyone with a domain name can avail of this service, which is free for up to 50 uses. Google Apps allows a domain owner to leverage Google's infrastructure and deploy Google's popular applications on his domain without incurring any additional hardware/software overhead. Google also offers 'Google Apps Marketplace', a web-based platform meant for finding/installing third-party on-line applications that work with Google Apps' built-in application mix. The latest development in the 'Apps Marketplace' front is the launch of a new channel exclusively meant for the education segment (http://goo.gl/pdGZJ). In this category one can find several applications useful for both teachers and students. Brainpop, a popular on-line service that creates educational content for kids is a good example. The service offers animated educational movies on a range of topics within Science, Technology, Social studies, English and so on. Although Brainpop is not a free service, for 'Google Apps' users it is available for free till March 11, 2011. J. MURALI He can be contacted at: jmur...@gmail.com With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] Disability certificate rules in Delhi
Vah, Pranay jee Vah What an example of Indian bureaucratic rule making you have furnished!!! And, here we are debating new disability legislation. Let me warn one and all that in new disability draft also, hyper- excessive delegated legislation by government baboos is being introduced which would be troubling us for remainder of 21st century. New draft fails even to define impairments, leaving all to government set committee for introducing sociomedical scale of disability They say vigilance is the price of liberty, but I think not even hyper vigilance can ensure it for persons with disabilities Hats off to Delhi government! -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Eyeway Helpdesk Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 4:36 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Disability certificate rules in Delhi Hi all, We learnt from one of our helpdesk clients who was denied to be given disability certificate in a delhi govt hospital saying that new rules have come in by which certificate would be issued to those who are 90% or more blind. Fortunately we could speak to the chairman of the medical board who confirmed that such rules have come since october 2010 and they possess the circular. When he didn't email us after repeated assurances, we search and were amazed to find the same on Delhi govt site. As if we had not enough, we see this new rule of Delhi govt. Pasting below the link as well the full text. Not only they have set their own minimum percentages of disability to be certified, but also see the procedure to get the certificate Has anybody else also faced such a denial? URL : http://www.delhigovt.nic.in/dept/pubserv/Handicap.asp Handicapped Certificate Physically handicapped identity card is issued to handicapped persons who are orthopaedically handicapped, mentally handicapped or are blind or deaf and dumb. Recorded minimum disability for issue of certificate is as follows:- Physical (orthopaedically) 40% Mental 35% Blindness 90% Deaf 90% Dumb 100% Download Application Form for HandicapCertificate Q. Where do I have to go and during which hours? To the office of Sub-Divisional Magistrate in whose jurisdiction you reside, during 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on any working day. Click Here to obtain the contact address of the SDM in whose jurisdiction in your colony lies. Q. Which papers/documents/fees, do I take with me? 1. Filled in application form. 2. Attested photocopy of first three pages of ration card showing proof of three years residence in Delhi. 3. Attested photocopy of medical Certificate in respect of disability from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Hindu Rao Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Ram Manoher Lohia Hospital, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences etc. 4. Two passport size photographs. One should be attested from Gazetted officer. 5. For issuance of duplicate identity card, Rs. 10/- to be deposited with the cashier of District and the receipt should be attached with the application form. 6. Ration Card is required at the time of submission of application form. 7. Identity card will be given to the applicant only after getting his/her signatures on the Card. Q. What will be the criteria used while deciding my case? After receiving the application form, attested medical certificate and a copy of Ration Card with a photograph of applicant, an Identity Card is issued to the applicant. Q.What are the relevant Forms? Click here for the relevant Forms Q. When will I get a response? You should be getting a response normally within 21 days. Birth/Death Certificate Caste Certificate Domicile Certificate Handicapped Certificate Lal Dora(Abadi deh/Extn Abadi) Marriage Certificate Nationality Certificate Non-Encumbrance Certificate Solvency Certificate Surviving Members Certificate Income Cetificate Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe Other Backward Class Pranay Gadodia | Programme Manager Project Eyeway - A knowledge resource for living a fuller life with vision loss C/o Score Foundation, 17/107, Basement, Vikram Vihar, Lajpatnagar 4, New Delhi 110024, INDIA. Helpdesk:+91 - 11 - 460 70 380 (Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm) Email: helpd...@eyeway.org Website: www.eyeway.org Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you
[AI] U Tube for audio?
Friends On the lines of utube, isn't there any site for audio clips on all and any subjects where one can upload/download audio pertaining to anything under the son? Alternatively, isn't there a way whereby we may extract audio from utube video clips without necessarily downloading the entire video? With thanks and regards (Rajesh Asudani) Assistant General Manager Reserve Bank of India Nagpur Cell: 9420397185 o: +91 712 2806846 R: 2591349 The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e-mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you great journey. -Kalpana Chawla (An excert from the e mail sent from Columbia -mail Kalpana sent to the students of Punjab Engineering College from aboard Columbia.) Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info!
Re: [AI] Launch of Disability Helpline: Disha - 1800-22-1203
No Manohar Number is alright: 1800 221203 the particular operator may not support it or so. I could reach their helpline and in fact had a wonderful and useful interaction with the lady managing it at the moment. Rajesh -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of manohar vaswani Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:45 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Launch of Disability Helpline: Disha - 1800-22-1203 hi dear pradeep I tried to dial the tollfree number of disha and it does not exist please recheck the number that you have supplied thanks and regards manohar sanmukhdas vaswani ast. prof. department of english shivaji university kolhapur On 2/16/11, Pradeep banakar pradeepsocialw...@gmail.com wrote: Taken from another mailing list Launch of 'DISHA'-DisAbility Helpline Action, UNITY CSR Centre Initiative in association with CHILDRAISE Trust Toll-free number is 1800-22- 1203 'ChildRaise Trust' - committed to the empowerment of special needs children and adults with disabilities, firmly believes that 'Information Is Power it can change lives'. Unity CSR Centre is the CSR wing of Unity Infraprojects Ltd., a company which specializes in Civil Construction, Transportation Engineering and Water Supply/Irrigation sectors and has completed a wide array of projects of significant value complexity. Their motto is 'Building a better world'. As a progressive business house, they have always recognized their responsibility towards the corporate value system, society and local community. 'DISHA' is an acronym for'DisAbility Helpline Action'. It also means 'Direction' to the user group. The Toll-free number is 1800-22- 1203. The last four digits signify the 'International Day for Persons with Disabilities' which is observed every year on December 3rd (1203). ChildRaise Services - * A comprehensive website-www.childraise.com. a.. A Resource Guide-'Journey to Empowerment' a roadmap for Special Children. b.. ChildRaise Centre for children with learning difficulties, autism, epilepsy dev. disabilities. c.. To further strengthen our mission, the Trustees the Team members of ChildRaise, will be launching a Toll-free Telephone Disability Helpline - 'DISHA' on Tuesday, 15th February 2011 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Press club, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai-41. Why the need? As per the 2001 census, over 21 million people i.e.2.1% of the population in India are suffering from one or the other kind of disability which has grown to roughly 60 million in the last ten years (Maharashtra-1.6 million). The disability services, facilities operating helplines are very few in comparison. Being a Cross-disability helpline 'DISHA' will provide basic information about various disabilities, help to identify and help in early intervention, will provide information about spl. education facilities, vocational centres, professionals in the field, rehab facilities, laws, certification issues etc. in order to maximize the potential participation of a person with disability. ChildRaise appeals to you, to spread the information about it our Toll-free no-1800-22-1203. Thanks!! Kavita Shanbhag-Founder Managing Trustee ChildRaise Trust 1800-22-1203 91-9820256731 IF we not part of the solution then we are part of the problem With Regards Pradeep T.S SyndicateBank Information Technology Cell Regional Office Bangalore Mobile: 9845925188 email: pradeep_bana...@rediffmail.com skype: pradeepsocialwork Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Question 9 relates to disability. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Question 9 relates to disability. Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Question 9 relates to disability.
