Karnataka govt issues guidelines for mosques during Ramadhan; details here
Iftar arrangement at mosques prohibited
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued advisory and guidelines in the wake of the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan and a steep increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The circular issued by the state government added that mosques in containment zones shall remain closed till the zone is notified and those outside containment zones are allowed to open up.
People above the age of 60 years with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below 10 years are advised to stay at home.
“The steep increase in the number of COVID-19 cases daily calls for strict compliances of COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB), especially during the upcoming month of Ramazan and the concerned rituals, during which the people tend to congregate in large numbers. The following guidelines are issued herewith for strict compliance in the larger interest of the public health” the circular added.
“The preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all persons” it added.
People at mosques that are open shall maintain a distance of 2 meters (6 feet) at all times while large gatherings and congregation continue to remain prohibited. Specific markings on the floor shall also be made to manage the queue.
The mosques have been urged to make arrangements of imams for one or more Jamath as per the strength of Musallies while Juma Namaz timing is to be notified as under 12:45 to 1:15 pm, 1:30 to 2:00 pm, and 2:30 to 3:00 pm.
Makhtab, Madarasas, or religious classes inside the mosques are also prohibited. The iftar arrangements at the mosques are also prohibited and people are advised to break their fasts at home and come to mosques only for prayers. Similarly, the Taraweeh is also advised to be held under proper precautionary measures and in two Jamaths if possible.
People are also advised to perform Taharath and Wazu (ablution) at their homes and come to mosques. Using of face masks is also mandatory. A trained volunteer is also urged to perform thermal screening at entry and people having a temperature of more than 37.5 C or 99.5 F or symptoms of cough, cold, throat pain, and difficulty in breathing shall not be allowed inside and referred to seek medical consultation.
Common prayer mats shall be avoided and devotees shall bring their own prayer mat or piece of cloth which they shall take back with them.
The circular also added that the management committee is responsible to ensure that these guidelines are strictly adhered to. Every masjid shall form a COVID-19 safety committee to implement and monitor the guidelines mentioned in the circular.
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Govt employees mandated to complete competency-linked courses: Centre in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): All central government employees have been mandated to complete competency-linked courses relevant to their role or level on a dedicated online platform annually, which will reflect in their annual performance appraisal reports, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
The government has adopted a competency-based capacity building approach, focusing on role-based learning, continuous skill development, and alignment of training with role requirements, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply.
"The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has mandated all central government employees and officers of the all-India services to complete competency-linked courses mapped to their role/level and comprehensive assessments prescribed by their ministries/ departments/organisations (MDOs) or cadre controlling authorities (CCAs) on iGOT (integrated government online training) portal annually, which is to be also reflected in their annual performance appraisal reports (APARs)," he said.
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The minister was responding to a query about the government's plans to incorporate competency-based scores for promotion and appraisal processes of its employees.
A framework of roles, activities and competencies (FRAC) aims to align all positions in government with clearly defined roles, activities, and required competencies (behavioural, functional, and domain), Singh added.
In a separate reply, the minister said that details of the engagement of consultants are maintained by respective ministries and departments.
The General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017, administered by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, provides for the fundamental principles applicable to all ministries or departments concerning the engagement of consultants and external professionals or consultancy firms for specific jobs, he said.
"As informed by the Department of Expenditure, data regarding engagement of consultants is maintained by respective ministries and departments," Singh said.
The minister was asked the year-wise number of consultants engaged by all the central ministries and departments during the last five years.
