Indian Social Forum Riyadh organize prize distribution ceremony for winners of quiz competition
Riyadh: Indian Social Forum Riyadh organized prize distribution ceremony for the winners of quiz competition (As part of India's 75th Independence Day Celebration). It was held on 11 October 2021 at 08:30 pm at Al-Mas auditorium Riyadh.
The program was inaugurated by Dr. Dilshad – President of Indian Forum for Education.
Indian Social Forum Central Committee president, Mr. Mohammed Haris Mangaluru presided the program and welcomed the guests. In his presidential speech, he congratulated all the winners of the quiz competition and He urged the participants/winners to keep them engaged in such competitions to learn about India's freedom fights. He said India’s current regime has plundered natural resources, people's wealth and enslaved the entire nation by dictatorship. There are many freedom fighters whose names were faded into darkness. This online quiz competition was organized to highlight those unsung heroes who fought for the freedom of our country against imperialist forces. Quiz competition was held at national level (KSA). Indian expats from all regions has participated in this quiz competition.
Malik Ibrahim (Secretary, Tamil Business Forum), Ramzudeen Abdul Wahab (Regional Gen Secretary India Fraternity Forum Riyadh), Saidalavi (President of Indian Social Forum Kerala State Committee), Abdul Gaffar Bihar (Member of Bihar Foundation), Haneef Basrur (President Basrur Muslim Welfare Association), Ihasan Sab (President of Indian Social Forum Northern State Committee) presented their greeting and wishes to the winners as well as appreciated Indian Social Forum for their works towards Indian community in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Guests on the dais distributed prizes to two National level winners which are 2nd & 3rd from Riyadh region and to Riyadh regional level winners which are as follows:
Nation Level Winners:
1st prize winner from Jeddah and prize was distributed last week in Jeddah.
2nd and 3rd prize winners are from Riyadh region:
2nd place: Saziya Iqbal from Bihar
3rd place: Afifafa Iqbal from Bihar
Riyadh Region winners:
1st place: Muhammad Noufal from Karnataka
2nd place Rahmath Katheeja from Tamilnadu
3rd place Ahmed Anwar from Karnataka
Abdul Majeed Punjalkatte, President of Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Committee, welcomed the gathering and Indian Social Forum Central committee member Mohammed Attingal concluded the program with vote of thanks. Indian Social Forum Tamilnadu State Committee President Fathruddin was the coordinator of ceremony.
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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.
