Jai Samvidhan Forum

Dr Bhimrao Yashwant Ambedkar the scion and grand son of Babasahib BR Ambedkar the architect of Indian Constitution, visited JPS house to greet and bless newly born granddaughter of JP Singh and know from Director JP Singh about Skill Development activities of Indian Skills Development Council

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Jai Samvidhan Forum Press Release dated 27th July 2024

Jai Samvidhan, a non-political Forum Launched to Address Crucial Issues Confronting India

Gurugram, July 27, 2024 – Jai Samvidhan Forum, A ground breaking initiative aimed to tackle issues faced by the citizens of India, has been officially established by Dr. Y.R. B.R. Ambedkar, a scion of  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s family.  This forum seeks to create a comprehensive dialogue on various socio-economic and political challenges. Dr. J.P. Singh has been appointed as the National President, and Sh. Fuaji of Bahadurgarh will serve as the National Coordinator.

Today’s inaugural meeting, hosted in Gurugram, attended by several notable personalities, including Sh. M C Gupta IAS (Retd.)- Former UOI Secretary, Sh. L M Mehta IAS (Retd.)- Former UOI Secretary, Sh. Naseem Ahmed IAS (Retd.)-Former NCM Chairman and AMU Vice Chancellor, Sh. Anil Pratham IPS (Retd.)- Former DG Gujarat, Sh. Surendar Dharam Pal- Noted Social worker, Sh. R. K Gaur- Former CBI Chief Spokesperson, Sh. Raj Kumar Malik- Former ED (Airport Authority of India), Sh. Bhim Singh Yadhav (Noted Industrialist), Sh. Kulbir Malik, Excise Commissioner (Retd.), Sh. Kamaluddin Khan (noted social activist), Sh. Deepak Maini, Chairman PTFI, Sh. P K Gupta (President Industrial Association), Sh. V K Aggarwal (Noted Industrialist), Sh. Sunil Gupta (noted social activist), Sh. Vinod Sharma (noted social activist), Sh. Baljeet Yadav (noted social activist), Sh. Raghav Updesh (noted social activist), Sh. Raja Ram (noted social activist), Sh. Nihal Singh (noted social activist), Sh. Bir Zorawar Sahni (noted social activist), Sh. S P Rana (noted social activist), Er. Rajinder Singh (noted social activist),  Sh. Kabir J Sahni (noted social activist),  Sh. Baldev Arora (noted social activist), Capt. Malik (Airline Capitan), Sh. R L Sharma (Senior Lawyer), Sh. Harkesh Sharma (Senior Lawyer), Sh. Aditiya (Senior Journalist), Sh. Alok Kumar (Senior Journalist), Sh. Ashwani Sharma (Chancellor), Sh. Mohan Ji (noted social activist), Sh. Chandan Munjal (noted social activist), Capt. Malli (Ex. Capitan Airlines), Sh. Fouji (noted social activist) Sh. Manoj Kataria (United Industrial Association), Sh. Joga Singh (United Industrial Association), Sh. Vipin Ji (United Industrial Association), Sh. Baljeet Yadav (noted social activist), Sh. Rakesh Batra (noted social activist), Sh. Jitender Kumar (noted social activist), Sh. Ashok Kumar(noted social activist),Sh. Saurabh Chawla(noted social activist), Sh. Vinay Bihari (noted social activist), Er. Govind Kumar Jha (noted social activist), Sh. Saurabh Singh (noted social activist), Sh. Amit Kumar (noted social activist), Sh. Ravi Shankar (noted social activist). The discussions were centered around the rights and duties of Indian citizens, covering a diverse array of topics, including economic development, unemployment, social justice, and governance.

Key Issues Discussed in the meeting:

  1. Reasons to Worry for India: Eleven critical concerns that threaten India’s future were identified, including economic disparities, environmental degradation, and social unrest. The forum aimed to develop strategies to address these challenges systematically.

Reason 1- Only 16 countries, outside Africa, had a lower gross national per capita than India in 2010.

Reason 2- Life expectancy at birth in India is now three years shorter than in Bangladesh.

Reason 3- Child mortality is 24 per cent lower in Bangladesh than in India.

Reason 4- Social indicators of Nepal and India are nearly the same today, though per capita income of India is three times that of Nepal.

Reason 5- In every count, adjusted to every metric, China spends much more on public health than India.

Reason 6- At the poverty line income of around Rs 30, in Delhi, a person can get 1 kg rice and a bus ride for three stops.

Reason 7- The proportion of women in the Lok Sabha has never risen beyond 10 per cent.

Reason 8- Only 5 countries, outside Africa, have lower youth female literacy rate than India.

Reason 9- Only 4 countries fare worse than India in child mortality (Afghanistan, Haiti, Myanmar, Cambodia and Pakistan).

Reason 10- Only 3 countries have lower levels of access to sanitation (Bolivia, Cambodia and Haiti) than India.

Reason 11- No country, not even Africa, has a higher number of underweight children.

Ashamed yet?

  1. Creating Jobs and Economic Strategies: The forum delved into strategies for job creation, addressing the national debt crisis, and understanding the aspirations and needs of Dalits. Discussions highlighted the necessity for a new economic framework that is inclusive and equitable.
  2. AIDS and Gay Rights: The forum stressed the importance of raising awareness and formulating supportive policies for the LGBTQ+ community and individuals affected by AIDS. There was a consensus on the need for inclusive health and social policies.
  3. Squandered Heritage and Harassed Tourists: Concerns were raised regarding the preservation of India’s cultural heritage and the treatment of tourists. The forum emphasized the need for better management and protection of heritage sites, alongside improving the tourist experience.
  4. Criminal Records of MPs: Referencing data from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the forum highlighted that 30% of Lok Sabha MPs and 17% of Rajya Sabha MPs have criminal cases against them. These cases range from minor to serious offenses. The paradox of politicians with criminal records winning elections more frequently than their untainted counterparts was a significant point of discussion.
  5. Inflated Incomes and Assets of Politicians: The forum questioned the rapid increase in the wealth of politicians post-election. Discussions focused on the need for greater transparency and accountability in political financing.
  6. Extravagant Travel Expenditures: The forum scrutinized the high travel expenses of politicians, citing the example of former President Pratibha Patil, who spent Rs 205 crore on 12 foreign trips during her tenure and Rs 18 crore after leaving office. There was a call for a cost-benefit analysis of such expenditures to assess their value to the public.
  7. Identifying and Addressing Poverty: The forum discussed the vague understanding of poverty and the need for precise data to formulate effective poverty alleviation programs. It was emphasized that policies must be tailored to address the specific needs of the poor.
  8. Delhi’s Crime Rates: Delhi the “Rape Capital” of India consistently tops charts of the worst crime rates against women among 35 Indian Mega cities with more than a million people. The forum stressed the need for enhanced law enforcement and judicial reforms to protect citizens, especially women.
  9. Air Pollution:  The WHO says that India has the world’s highest death rate form respiratory diseases and more people get lung cancer due to air pollution than,  say, second – hand smoke. In 2010, 223,000 People died of lung cancer caused by air pollution (IARC report).   Two Indian cities are in the top ten cities in the world with the highest rate of air pollutions. The World Bank says that air pollution costs India around $30 billion a year. The alarmingly high levels of air pollution in India were discussed, with a call for immediate and effective measures to improve air quality. The forum advocated for stricter regulations and the promotion of green technologies.
  10. Untreated Sewage: With 80% of sewage in India being untreated, leading to pollution of major drinking water sources, this issue was a focal point. The Comptroller  and Auditor General of India wrote a report called the Water Pollution Report 2011-2012, pointed out that water-borne diseases  were probably the biggest killer in India. The CAG had moredevastating things to add only 62% of Delhi’s sewages is treated, Bengaluru treated only 10% of its sewages, Patan 29%, Kanpur 38% and Hyderabad 43%.  The forum called for substantial investments in sewage treatment infrastructure.
  11. Poisoned Water: In 2012, the water resources ministry told Parliament that, Groundwater in 158 of 639 districts in India had gone saline. In 267 districts, groundwater had excess fluoride. In 385 districts it had nitrates above permissible limits. In 53, there was arsenic in the water. High level of iron in water was found in 270 districts. More than 80 per cent of drinking water in India comes from underground sources. The presence of fluorides, arsenic and other chemicals affects everything, from bones and teeth to the nervous system. Large parts of India are, in fact, drinking poisoned water.
  12. Crime against Women: The rising rate of crimes against women was highlighted, emphasizing the need for stronger legal frameworks and societal change to ensure women’s safety and equality.
  13. Date After Date After Date: There are more than 30 million cases pending in India, 80 per cent of them in the lower courts. The high courts has four million pending cases and the Supreme Court had more than 66,000 cases. The National Court Management System says at the moment there are 19,000 judges of these 18,000 judges are in trial courts. The high courts have four million pending cases and the Supreme Court has more than 66,000 cases
  14. Food Rotting: India wastes 21 million tonnes of wheat each year due to lack of proper storage.
  15. Suicide Rates among Farmers: The distressing trend of farmer suicides was addressed, with a discussion on the need for comprehensive agricultural reforms and mental health support systems for farmers. Farmers have been committing suicide at the rate of one every half hour since 2001.
  16. Increasing Drug Problem: The growing drug problem in the country is a major concern. The Daulewala region of Moga in Punjab is often called the drug capital of Punjab. A report suggest that in an area of 400 household, 390 cases of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act are registered on residents.  The forum stressed the need for better enforcement of drug laws and the implementation of effective rehabilitation programs.
  17. Lack of Skills among Graduates: The forum noted the disconnect between higher education and employability. There was a call for educational reforms to ensure that graduates possess the necessary skills to secure jobs in the current market. The National association of software and services companies (Nasscom) says that 75 % of technical graduates like engineering or computer science students) and 80 percent of general graduates are poorly trained that they cannot be hired in any software company or, largely, even call centres, Pratham one of India’s biggest education NGOs found on surveyed 13000 schools in rural India and discovered that 50 per cent of the students in class five cannot read the text at the level of class two. It also found that 40 percent of 10 year olds cannot do basic subtractions. In India nearly 13 million people joining the workforce every year and less than 10% have any skills and many can barely read. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and other ministries could only fulfil 16.5 per cent of their target for 2012-13. The need was to train 8.5 million people. Only 1.4 million could be trained. The target is to train 350 million people by 2022. What is expected to happen by 2022 if this target is not met? A series of shortfalls in employees in various industries-103 million in infrastructure, 35 million in auto, more than 26 million in textiles, more than 17 million in organised retail and more than 12 million in healthcare. It is a list that talks about India shutting down, especially since it shows a 5.8 million shortfall even in education and skill development. Who will train the teachers? We are not hearing enough about governance but only about politics and that has to change.

The Jai Samvidhan Forum aims to serve as a non-political platform to address these issues comprehensively, advocating for sustainable and inclusive solutions for the betterment of society. Through continued dialogue and concerted action, the forum seeks to contribute significantly to the socio-economic progress of India.

In the words of Albert Einstein “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”

Sh. R. C. Bidhan, IAS, Development Commissioner, Gurgaon, Sh. Suresh Sharma, IPS (Retd.) Former IGP Punjab, BRIG (Dr) B.K. KHANNA, SM, VSM Former Sr. Founder Consultant, NDMA, Police Commissioner Office Gurgaon have conveyed their good wishes.

Vote of thanks was given by Sh. Kabir J Sahni, Noted Social Activist.

Jai Samvidhan Forum

Dr. J P Singh

President
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