Concerned about India’s fight with COVID, Kuwait resolves to send oxygen cylinders
Kuwait: According to an Arab Times report, the Kuwaiti Cabinet has resolved to send oxygen supplies and relief items to India during its weekly meeting held on Monday, in line with the framework of the distinguished friendship ties between Kuwait and India. The resolution comes in the background of India’s current fight with COVID-19, which has led to a growing number of deaths and infections in the country.
The Cabinet expressed profound concern and lamented about the worsening health situation in India due to the spread of the mutated strain of the coronavirus that has resulted in rising deaths and infections due to scarcity of oxygen in medical settings.
Discussing the political affairs in light of the report involving the latest developments on the political arena on both Arab and international levels, the concerned Cabinet followed up on the acts of violence against the Palestinian people in Al-Aqsa Mosque committed by radical Jewish groups since the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministers condemned these provocative attacks, hatred, and racism which have reportedly resulted in the injury of many Palestinian civilians.
In this regard, the Cabinet called on the international community to take genuine measures to safeguard the Palestinian civilians, prevent violation of their rights and put an end to Israeli transgression committed by the racist colonizers who target the Arab, Islamic and Christian identity of the city of Jerusalem. Additionally, the Cabinet also pressed for measures that would create the right atmospheres to achieve peace and tolerance in this holy month.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to Iraqi President Barham Salih and the Iraqi government and families of victims of the fire incident, the Cabinet voiced its confidence in the Iraqi government to overcome the tragedy that occurred in the hospital in Baghdad.
The Cabinet also congratulated President Patrice Talon of Benin on being re-elected as leader of the country for a new presidential term and wished him success. It praised the amicable relations between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Benin and affirmed their common goal to strengthen each other in various fields
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
