THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU daily Excelsior Established 1965 Dr Ambedkar’s intellectual honesty Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra Dr Udit Raj minded people approached Nehru Ji to include a On 12th December 1935, Babasaheb received conference was called off. special provision for Jammu & Kashmir in the a letter from the Jaat todak mandal in Lahore invit- One should be aware that during that period, here is a general perception that truth often Constitution, he agreed, but suggested that he ing him to be their President. He thought that it was Lahore was the centre of North West India, and if gets tormented but never gets defeated and should meet Dr. B R Ambedkar for agreement. an association of upper caste Hindus whose only Dr. Ambedkar agreed to the suggestions of the Revive defunct bodies at the end it always wins. In the case of Dr. T When Sheikh Abdullah met Dr. idea was to only reform the caste system. At Mandal, a large number of upper caste Hindus B R Ambedkar, this proposition is yet to be testi- our Commissions and an Authority of Jammu Ambedkar, he bluntly replied first, Dr. Ambedkar refused to accept would have accepted his leadership. He did not fall fied; the Government is celebrating his125th birth that if Jammu & Kashmir as and Kashmir were created under legislative anniversary. Besides everything, he was intellec- the invitation but later on, when per- prey to this temptation and later on, his essay a border state should get process promising a number of facilities to the tually honest and always vocal about right and suaded, he gave his consent. The “Annihilation of caste” was published in Mumbai F special provisions, then association was supposed to and also translated into many languages. wrong, despite its repercussions; he had always people. These vital bodies are State Information even Bihar, Uttar been upfront about fighting for women’s libera- meet during Easter but it was His truth has not become empirical till date; as Commission, State Accountability Commission, Pradesh, Punjab, tion, annihilation of caste and breaking supersti- postponed till May 1936. a matter of fact, these days, even the so called Rajasthan, Bengal State Electricity Regulatory Commission, State tions. Even while converting to Buddhism, he After that, there was huge schedule castes try to strengthen the caste system and provinces of Human Rights Commission and J&K Water spoke only about human welfare and engaging in resentment in Lahore for for their political gains. Maintaining intellectual the North East the affairs of religion at such a large scale, it is next inviting Dr. Ambedkar honesty is putting oneself at risk and a high price Resources Regulatory Authority. Creating such which are also to impossible to remain committed towards the and Bhai Parmanand, might have to be paid for it. There is no certainty bodies is not exclusive to our State. Other States, cause of humanity and not to plunge into episte- border-states ex- president Hindu that Dr. Ambedkar’s truth is being incorporated, too, have such structures. The real purpose of hav- mological and metaphysical debates. Intellectual should also get Mahasabha, Mahatma practiced or even debated. Normally people are similar special honesty, many times, is a barrier in reaching the Hansraj, Ministers of against change, and not necessarily truth always ing these bodies is to let them play constructive as provisions. Arti- destination. Therefore, there is a famous saying local property owner- prevails. There have been some statesmen like well as supportive role in their respective areas. In cle 370 was still that behind every great fortune, there is a great ship Dr. Gokulchand Kabir who spoke the truth but they remain con- framed, but not a sense this may be called an act of checks and crime. I think Honor de Balzac was not out of place Narang and Raja Rajen- fined to books and talks; very few are practically balances. These commissions have observatory, in saying. by Dr. Ambedkar. dranath MNC, sidelined Dr. Ambedkar followed. Dr. Ambedkar did not care about the establish- the Mandal secretary investigative, suggestive and recommendatory wrote most of the This truth kept haunting Dr. Ambedkar and is ment when he had a tryst with the truth. Santram from the organiza- roles to play. Each Commission and Authority is provisions of the still not understood and imbibed by the people, not Standing for right to equal property of daugh- tion. The leaders of the Man- Constitution, but he even the downtrodden. Had the downtrodden stood provided with the jurisdiction of activity and the ters was not at all easy in the 50s. It was quite obvi- dal wanted to get a written was not allowed to by his path of truth, they would have at least parameters of its functionality. However, delivery of ous that the masses would be against whoever draft of Dr. Ambedkar’s speech achieved partial success, if not a complete victo- spoke about equal rights in property. Dr. Ambed- write Article 370 nor did these bodies depends on the necessary wherewith- he support it. in advance; there was constant ry. It is not at all necessary that what has not been kar introduced the Hindu Code Bill in Parliament pressure on Dr. Ambedkar to get his al provided to them plus adequate funding kept at after consulting Pandit Nehru. The Hindu Code Dr. Ambedkar stood for done till now cannot be done tomorrow. The day annihilation of caste; are his follow- essay titled “Annihilation of Caste” vet- is eagerly awaited when a casteless society can be their disposal. The sad affair in regard to these bod- Bill embodied the provision of equal share in ted in Lahore before the conference, but he ancestral property for sons and daughters. There ers doing so? Rather, there is activism for further established and India joins the ranks of developed ies is that they are not provided with requisite man- remained firm. To see his essay Har Bhagwan of was lots of criticism in the country regarding this consolidation of caste identity. By creating caste countries. Mandal was sent to Mumbai to know the contents; power meaning staff including technical or profes- Bill, due to which the Congress party had to step identities, it is much easier to have a personal gain (The author is Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and sional personnel. Just making a loud announce- back from this move despite having a huge major- and bargaining power with institutions and the after reading it, he became restless and suggested National Chairman, All India Confederation of SC/ST Organ- to Dr. Ambedkar to change the essay and make it ment on the television or publicizing in the print ity in Parliament and the Bill was defeated. Government. Somehow, the truth that he wanted isations) Similarly, when Sheikh Abdullah and other like to prevail has not found its place. brief but Dr. Ambedkar didn’t bend; as a result, the [email protected] media that such and such a Commission/Authority has been incepted and that these bodies are going Col J P Singh, Retd did not do so. These three days wait took a heavy toll climatical- to provide such and such a facility makes little 30th birth anniversary of ly. On 12 December 1841 Gen General Zorawar Singh Remembering Zorawar Singh sense. On the practical side, the Government Zorawar Singh launched a deter- Kalhuria this year is being adopts irresponsible attitude by not providing basic 2 desired opportunity and enrolled Zorawar Singh. Yet another chal- captured the enemy 'Colours'; the Maharaja Sher Singh is said to have mined attack. A furious hand to celebrated on 14 April 2016 as part him at Reasi Fort. Which year did lenge lay to the Northwest of Chinese Flag which the Dogras issued withdrawal orders to hand battle ensued. 200 Dogras requirements to these bodies. Some of the of Baisakhi Mela celebrations at this happen is not known but my Ladakh. The challenge was named as Mantalai Flag. This flag Zorawar Singh, not to his liking. and unknown Tibetans were Commissions are headless; others have vacant General Zorawar Rotary, Bahu sense is it should be around 1816- Baltistan. Zorawar Singh annexed is the proud passion of 4 JAK Before the negotiations could be killed. General himself was hit by positions of members that make them almost dys- Plaza. Jammu and Kashmir Rifles 17 when Reasi was awarded as it 1839 with the help of Moham- Rifles (Fateh Shivji) proudly dis- concluded and withdrawal execut- a bullet in the right shoulder and (erstwhile J&K State Force) cele- functional. Take the case of Information Jagir to Gulab Singh. Being brave, mad Shah, disinherited son of played in their Officers Mess. ed, the winter had set in and all the fell from the horse but arose and brates 'General Zorawar Day' to intelligent and enterprising he won Ahmed Shah, the ruler of Skardu. Gompo and Tibetan Gen Pi-his fled passes had closed. Zorawar Singh kept on fighting with the sword in Commission. The Chief Information Commission commemorate birth and successes the favours of Kiladar. To recount Having consolidated Gulab to Taklakot. Gen Zorawar followed withdrew to Tirathpuri for the win- left hand. of legendary warrior who happens has retired, only one instead of two Information Gen Zorawar Singh's achieve- Singh's reign in Northwest, them. The fort was stormed on 6 ters. Due to continuous intense The Tibetans and their Chinese to be architect of present Jammu ments, a look to the East of Kisht- Zorawar Singh turned his attention September and entire Taklakot rains, snow, thunderous lightning counterparts regrouped and coun- Commissioners is there and he cannot do justice to and Kashmir Rifles. Zorawar war is inescapable. To its East were Eastwards, towards Tibet. Love of occupied by a Dogra Unit led by and cold wave for weeks, many of terattacked. When the hand to the job entrusted to him. This affects the perform- Singh was born in April 1786 in vil- the snow clad mountains and val- the soldiers lost their fingers and hand battle was going on, just then ance and delivery will be drastically reduced. The lage Kahlur, now Bilaspur in leys of upper Himalayas. Several toes to frostbite. Due to short sup- a Tibetan horseman came charging Himachal in a Rajput family. When principalities of this region were plies some even starved. In the case of J&K State Accountability Commission and thrust his lance through Gen- 16, he is said to have killed his tributary to the Gyalpo (king) of meantime Kahlon Surkhang fol- (SAC) is no less bizarre. In 2011, its wings were erals chest claiming the honour of uncle who surreptitiously grabbed Ladakh. In 1834 one of these, the lowed Zorawar with a large force clipped through the instrument of amendment of his father's land. Having done it, he Raja of Timbus, sought Gulab via Mayum Pass which soon killing the greatest warrior of the 2011 to the Act by virtue of which the Commission’s went to Haridwar for solace where Singh's help against the Gyalpo. closed entrapping the Tibetan time. On the death of their com- mander, his troops were thrown in powers were curtailed. It has almost been made he was spotted sitting in despera- Gen Zorawar Singh probably was force. Entrapped Kahlon offered tion by Rana Jaswant Singh, Jagir- waiting for an opportunity to excel to retreat and vacate the areas con- disorder. They fled helter-skelter. non-functional. So far no move is made at any level dar of Marmethi near Kishtwar. himself in warfare. The Rajputs of quered by Dogras. But another Hence the saga of military adven- to restore its powers and authority enabling the When asked reason of his agony, Jammu and Himachal had tradi- pass Mastang La, close by, was tures of 'Napoleon of the East' end- Commission to function in full force. We have learnt he told the truth. Impressed by tionally excelled in fighting in the still negotiable through which ed on the 12th December 1841. truthfulness of the lad, Rana from our sources that there are vested interests in mountains. Having trained them another strong Tibetan force Next day the Dogra soldiers offered him job and brought him himself harshly, Zorawar had no descended and surprised the avenged the death of their com- the bureaucratic structure that are not interested in along. Finding him able and enthu- problem in crossing the mountain Dogras at Taklakot in early mander by executing the enemy allowing the Accountability Commission to function siastic, Rana trained him in riding, ranges and entering Ladakh November 1841 and invested it. commander. Kumedan Baste Ram properly. It is simply paradoxical that on one hand swordsmanship and archery. Once through the Suru River where he The situation became desperate Mehta, the first Commanding hearing that Main Dido was on defeated an army of local Botis and for Zorawar Singh. With no rein- Officer of Fateh Shivji, the unit he the Government repeatedly says it is committed to plundering expedition to Marme- subdued landlords along the way. forcements in sight, Zorawar's led in action in Tibet, took over the eradication of corruption and wants to enforce thi, Zorawar Singh exhorted Rana The Gyalpo sent Gen Banko conquests cherished by Raja and Kumedan Baste Ram Mehta by the only hope lay in recapturing Tak- command. Addressing Mr. Bobb to encounter him. Finding Rana transparency but on the other hand it is unwilling to Kahlon to cut off Zorawar Singh's his General have been suggested middle of September. With this vic- lakot. On 3 December 1841 he Blackman, Member of British Par- reluctant and cowardly, he left lines of communications. The by historians as reason for Tibet tory, entire Tibet West of Mayum divided his force in five columns restore powers to the Accountability Commission by liament in Dogra Sadar Sabha, Marmethi in desperation and came astute Dogra General rushed back adventure. He recruited Baltis in Pass was in Dogra hands. Gen and attacked Taklakot in waves. Gen G S Jamwal said, "Gen virtue of which the Commission could make to Jammu. One day when Raja to Kartse where he sheltered his his army for the invasion of Tibet. Zorawar's forces had gone in 550 Tibetans being far superior numer- Zorawar's successes were far accountability of Government functionaries possi- Gulab Singh was returning after his troops during the winter. In the His force now comprised of men miles into Tibetan territory in less ically, Dogras were forced to fall ble. It betrays contradiction in terms. Imagine how morning bath in Tawi, Zorawar spring of 1835, he defeated the from Jammu hills, Kishtwar, than three and half months. The fall back after suffering heavy casual- superior than Napoleon and had he Singh came infront. Seeing a lived before Napoleon, Napoleon callous the Government is that it ignores such an large Ladakhi army of Gen Kahlon Ladakh and Baltistan. In May of Taklakot finds mention in the ties. Determined to reach Chi- young stranger, Gulab Singh made and marched his victorious troops 1841, this army marched into the report of the Chinese Imperial res- Tang to link up Baste Ram's force, would have been called Zorawar important body as the J&K Water Resources enquiries. Zorawar Singh narrated to Leh. The Gyalpo surrendered unknown land of Tibet. Sweeping ident, Meng Pao posted at Lahasa. he personally led a determined Singh of France". In the hindsight Regulatory Authority. Has the Government no real- his story, listening which Raja and agreed to pay 50,000 rupees as all resistance on his way, Zorawar Envoys from Tibet and agents of attack on the strong Tibetan posi- I feel if Gen Zorawar Singh hadn't ization how much important water and water man- Gulab Singh asked him what did he war-indemnity and 20,000 rupees Singh passed the Mansarovar Lake the Maharaja of Nepal, whose tions. Gen Pi-his withdrew to To- done what he did, Ladakh would want to do next. "Time will tell as an annual tribute. Within a year and converged at Gartok where he kingdom was only 15 miles from Yo. Thinking that being intruder have been in China and Chinese agement is in today's life? (waqt batae ga)" Zorawar Singh he had gifted entire Ladakh to defeated the Gompo at a place Taklakot, came to Zorawar for whom Tibetans will attack, Gen would have been lurching around In final analysis, the people of the State want to said! Impressed, Gulab Singh told Gulab Singh. This is considered as called Dagpacha. Besides inflict- negotiations. At about the same Zorawar waited for 3 days in Kishtwar. ask a question. Does the Government want these him that he will offer him the one of the greatest victories of Gen ing heavy loses on Botis, Dogras time, on the insistence of British, defensive position. But Tibetans [email protected] bodies to be there or not? If it wants them to be Dr. Kakali Majumdar FDI inflows for the month of May 2015 touched US there because these have come to life as a result of $ 3.85 billion as compared to US $ 3.6 billion in the the decision of the State legislative body, then the oreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an impor- FDI in India same period last year. tant role for long-term development of India, Government has to provide the wherewithal that A notable amendment is observed in FDI policy Fnot only as a source of capital but also for allowed covers almost all manufacturing activities, the country helped India's balance of payments situ- regarding Construction Development Sector. It makes them fully functional. But if the Government improvement in the competitiveness of domestic non-banking financial services, software develop- ation and stabilized the value of rupee. includes easing of area restriction norms, reduction of does not want these bodies to be there, it should economy by transmitting technology, strengthening ment, hospital, private oil refineries, electricity gen- So far as trend of (FDI) inflows into India is con- minimum capitalization and easy exit from project. In infrastructure, enhancing productivity, generating eration (non-atomic) / transmission / distribution, cerned it has been steadily rising since 2000 until the come out with a frank confession that it would be order to boost the low cost affordable housing, the new employment opportunities etc. Until 1991, India roads & highways, ports & harbors, hotel & tourism, global financial crisis swept the global economies. area restriction and minimum capitalization will not liquidating the bodies and not let things remain in was primarily a closed economy. With the economic research and development etc. Recently sectors like Global financial crisis resulted in sharp downward fall apply to cases committing 30 per cent of the project limbo. Government must take a decision. liberalization of 1991, India gradually opened up to Telecom and Pharma were also opened up to 100% in FDI inflows to India. Policy changes on multiple cost towards affordable housing. The Government of FDI in a wide range of sectors under Foreign FDI. FDI up to 74% is allowed for private banks. fronts, helped to enhance the FDI inflow trend in India India recently relaxed the FDI policy norms for Non- Exchange Management Act (FEMA), driven by the Atomic energy, Railway operations etc. are the sector in a positive direction during post crisis period. 'Make Resident Indians (NRIs). Under this scheme, the non- then finance minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Initially where FDI is totally prohibited. in India' initiative by Government of India during Sep- repairable investments made by the Persons of Indi- Supplementing NFSA the infrastructure sector welcomed foreign equity. The economic development witnessed during the tember 2014 is basically a global promotional cam- an Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) FDI was especially encouraged in ports, highways, oil past two decades in India owes its progress, to a great paign to project India as an investment destination and and NRIs will be treated as domestic investments and hough late Mufti Muhammad Sayeed's and gas industries, power generation and telecommu- extent as an outcome of Foreign Direct Investment. potential manufacturing hub. The initiative is also will not be subject to FDI caps. Government had given its nod to the imple- nication. Consumer goods and service sector which FDI in India is done across wide range of industries aimed at attracting global companies to produce local- The government has also raised FDI cap in insur- was once completely inaccessible for foreign equity and its continuous influx reflects tremendous scope, ly and to strengthen country's manufacturing sector. mentation of National Food Security Act, yet ance from 26 per cent to 49 per cent through a notifi- T was also gradually opened up. The Reserve Bank of faith and trust that foreign investors repose in Indian The growth in FDI has increased significantly after cation issued by the DIPP. The limit is composite in on the ground a number of questions and difficulties India (RBI) set up an automatic approval system economic growth. Since April 2000 to December the launch of 'Make in India' campaign. 48% increase nature as it includes foreign investment in the form of were felt by the consumers. Many complaints have which allowed investments in slabs of 50, 51 or 74% 2014, total FDI into India, including equity inflows, in FDI equity inflows is observed during October 2014 foreign portfolio investment, foreign institutional depending on the priority of the industry, as defined reinvested earnings and other capital was US $ 355.42 to April 2015 over the corresponding period of last investment, qualified foreign investment, foreign ven- been made by the public about either the ration is by the government. The foreign investment limits billion. Total FDI inflows increased to US $ 44.9 bil- year. Total global FDI fell by 16% during 2014. How- ture capital investment, and non-resident investment. not available on depots or it is insufficient for their were slowly raised and for some sectors the limits lion during FY 2015 as compared to US $ 36.0 billion ever, much of Asia saw increased inflows and India India's cabinet cleared a proposal which allows families. We feel that more patience should have were raised to 100%. in FY 2014 which is around 24.5 increase in percent- was among the countries that showed the biggest 100 per cent FDI in railway infrastructure, excluding age term year on year basis. Mauritius is consistent- increases. been shown in implementing the Act and all its ram- The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion operations. Though the initiative does not allow for- (DIPP) is the agency for formulation of the policy of ly the highest source of FDI in India. During FY2014- For FY2015 the increase in the FDI inflows is pri- eign firms to operate trains, it allows them to invest ifications should have been taken into account Government with regard to Foreign Direct Invest- 2015, India received the maximum FDI equity inflows marily driven by investments in infrastructure and in areas such as creating the network and supplying before the final step was taken. The Government ment. Except few small list of sectors, which are either from Mauritius at US$ 9.03 billion, followed by Sin- services sector. Within Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Min- coaches for bullet trains etc. has to find out a way that the NFSA is properly prohibited for FDI, or are subject to restrictions in the gapore (US$ 6.74 billion), Netherlands (US$ 3.43 bil- ing and Telecom witnessed higher FDI inflows, (The author is a faculty member, Department of nature of equity caps, entry route etc, 100 % FDI is lion), Japan (US$ 2.08 billion) and the US (US$ 1.82 whereas IT services and trading (wholesale, cash & Economics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra) implemented because of many good things that it allowed in India. The sectors where 100% FDI is billion). Healthy inflow of foreign investments into carry) drove the services inflows. Most recently, total [email protected] can provide and because there is little sense in withdrawing it. Apparently, the Government has tried to find a middle path. It has not scrapped the Errors in JMC voter list JU and SMVDU among top 100 NFSA but at the same time it has inducted the Mufti Sir, Sir, Similar exercise needs to be done by the MHRD to Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme JMC is publishing the voter list as and when elections are held. I had a chance to find out the ranking of the colleges at the national level and This has reference to the news item,'Governor congrat- publish the names of the top colleges at the national lev- (MMSFES) to supplement the National Food go through these voter lists of Ward No. 38 and found many mistakes in spelling, names ulates VCs' (DE,April 8,2016).It is heartening to read that and Sirnames. This was brought to the kind notice of concerned authorities by the u/s el and thus,serve as models for the other colleges to Security Act (NFSA). Under this scheme, all those the names of two universities of our state namely Univer- improve their position to gain parity with them. through "Reader's Write'' column of your esteemed paper many times including one sity of Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi persons who are covered under the State's public published dated 18-9-2016. Now, a revised list of voters dated 9.3.2016 has been pub- The top universities and colleges also need to be pro- University,respectively figure at the 64th and 80th position vided more autonomy and authority to generate funds to distribution system will get additional 5 kgs of ration lished by JMC and Voter list of Ward No. 38 has been received by me. among the top 100 universities of India,according to improve their financial position and achieve academic per person in addition to 5 kgs of ration they are From the perusal of this list, it is observed that names of many voters have been National Institutional Ranking Framework of the Ministry excellence.We need to work hard to improve the rankings entitled to get under NFSA. The quantum of addi- deleted while those who have since left for heavenly abroad exist and spellings, names of HRD, Government of India.It is a matter of pride for our of Indian universities at the international level so that more and sirnames are wrongly written. state but it is equally a matter of concern that the ranking tional food grains would be 5 Kg per soul subject to To count a few the names of Naresh Bali (S No. 124) Booth No. 3 (expired a decade and more Indian universities can register their names a maximum ceiling of 35 Kg per family. of our universities at the global level is not so good with ago) Janki Nath (S No. 420) Booth No. 4 and Hera Lal (Hera Lal Chatta) a prominent only the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) Bangalore mak- among the best universities at the world level.Last but not KP/BJP leader exist in the revised list. The name of Sushant Koul (S No. 562) Booth We think this is a reasonable approach to the ing its entry at the 99th position in the list of the World's least,the profession of teaching should be made more lucra- No. 4 has been written as Sh Sant Koul, Shradha Koul (S No. 563) Booth No. 4 has problem and should be acceptable to all stakehold- top universities for engineering and technology,according tive to attract best of minds as a good number of teachers been written as Suradha Koul, Sirname of J Kishen Kher has been written as J Kishan to 'Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking for Engineer- at the school,college and university level leave this profes- ers. The crux of the matter is that ration should be "Keher'' (S No. 167 Booth No. 4) while name of Serial No. 1329 (Booth No. 5) has ing and Technology', last year. None of the the prestigious sion to join Civil Services and other professions in search made available to the consumers even if they are been written as Hemanshi instead of Hemanshi Channa. IITs could find a place among the top 100 such institutes of better career prospects and more satisfying working con- based in the farthest nook of the State. Nobody As JMC elections alongwith Panchayat Elections are likely to be defined, as such ditions and thus,result in huge loss of talented manpower concerned Quarters have enough time to get the voter list rectified and publish a new the world over.So there is need to focus on areas and should go empty stomach to the bed. The parameters which are considered vital for the real function- to this vital sector which is entrusted with the onerous task and revised list. To ensure publication of errorless voter list the assistance of migrant of producing intellectually brilliant and highly motivated Government of Mehbooba Mufti deserves appreci- employees who are well versed with voters names, Sir name, gender and spellings can ing of these seats of higher education.We also need to lay graduates and postgraduates in various disciplines to shape be sought/ utilized if otherwise required. more emphasis on restructuring and redesigning the cours- ation for making a pragmatic approach to the prob- the destiny of our country. Yours etc.... es at the school, college and university level to bring them lem of food supplies in the State. Yours etc..... H N Channa in tune with the market demands at the national and inter- Ashok Sharma, Gen Secy BJP national level and thus,enhance the employability of our Housing Colony, Udhampur Ward No. 38. unemployed youth