Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) distributes Eid Kits aided by Qatar Charity
Lusail: Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) in association with Qatar Charity extended their help to needy Expat Indians to celebrate Eid, who have been in trouble for nearly four and a half months due to lay-off's.
Qatar Charity launched a program to distribute around 50000 Eid Kits at its office in Lusail on the 1st of August. QISF has also distributed Eid Kits and COVID 19 relief kits in Eid ul Fitr during the month of Ramadan.
The team of QISF adhered to the strict regulations of Health Department while visiting the poor families and various labour camps and succeeded in completing the task of distributing the Eid Kits.
President of QISF Karnataka Unit, Nazeer Pasha thanked the contributors involved in the distribution of Eid kits. He said that "Humanitarian Service is the best Service ever" that everyone should embrace in their lives.
The event was attended by the Embassy officials of various countries as well as the leaders and representatives of various Social Organizations. Basheer Ahmed, QISF General Secretary of the Central Committee and Lathif Madikeri, Head of QISF Humanitarian Team were also present as invitees at the event.
Nazeer Pasha, State President of QISF Karnataka Unit, Imtiyaz Karnad, General Secretary of QISF Karnataka Unit, Ayyub Ullal, Khalid Mohsin and Ismail Kapu of IFF Qatar, QISF Humanitarian Team Head Lathif Madikeri were present during Eid Kit distribution on the 6th of August.
Qatar Charity Officials commended the social organizations of all the countries and leaders of social organizations for their humanitarian service.
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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.
