New Delhi, June 27: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises organised a day-long programme here today on the theme of ‘Legal Reforms in the MSME Ecosystem’ of Udyami Bharat – MSME Day event. Speaking on the occasion Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal structured his deliberation on three vital points.
He said, firstly, it is important to understand that India has entered the era of Industry 4.0, tracing the history of evolution from Industry 1.0 to its present stage, he reiterated that the present era’s latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, Robotics and its effect on the legal parlance has to be understood while working on legal reforms in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector.
Secondly, he underlined the growing importance of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation in solving disputes. He asserted that having an amicable solution is the best solution for any legal issues and the Public Sector Enterprises could also benefit from such ADR mechanism of dispute resolution between parties.
Thirdly, reinforcing on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, he said that 21st century is going to be India’s one and, in this context, India has the requisite potential to be the hub of Arbitration.
Delving into the theme of the conference Dr Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice said that Institutional arbitration comes with the advantage of better streamlined faster disposal of issues and effective way to resolve legal issues.
He asserted that the MSME sector is the backbone of the economy and then the lengthy dispute resolution in traditional legal system could be avoided if the parties wish to resolve their issues via Alternate Dispute resolution and mediation.
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi presided over ‘Udyami Bharat – MSME Day event. The Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje along with other dignitaries highlighted the growing role of micro, small and medium enterprises in the growth of the economy.
The senior officials of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Ministry of Law and Justice were also present on the occasion. The CEA Ministry of Power Govt of India launched “Electrical Safety handbook for Students”
New Delhi, June 27: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power in association with National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFEES) and supported by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized an All-India Electrical Safety awareness programme, especially designed for school students on 26th June, 2024, which is observed as “Electrical Safety Day”.
The subsequent week is observed as National Electrical Safety Week (NESW). The theme for this year Electrical Safety Awareness Programme was “Safety Starts from School”.
Over 150 representatives from Power CPSUs, District Administration, NPTI, Oil Manufacturing Companies, TPDDL, CPWD and other Stakeholders along with over 50 Students from different Schools of Delhi participated in the event.
The All-India Electrical Safety Awareness Programme is significant in promoting a culture of safety and awareness among the masses. Also, for making our young generation aware about electrical fire safety.
Delivering a keynote address, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority, Shri Ghanshyam Prasad said that the event was long awaited and important to raise awareness among general Public, especially students on Electrical Safety.
By instilling a strong foundation of electrical safety knowledge and practices in schools, we empower our youth to make informed decisions and contribute to safer environments at home, school, and beyond.
Senior officers namely Sh. A Balan, Member (Planning), CEA, Sh A.K. Rajput, Member (Power System), Sh. Mahipal Singh, Principal Chief Engineer, CEA, Dr. Tripta Thakur, Director General, NPTI, Ms Rishika Sharan, CEI, CEA, Sh A K Maharana, Head, ETD, BIS and Sh Anil Jauhri, Adviser-NFE & Former CEO, NABCB also addressed the participants on importance of Electrical Safety.
The handbook titled “Electrical Safety handbook for Students” was launched in the event by the Chief Guest, Sh. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA which is prepared by National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFEES) that can serve as a valuable resource for students, educators, and parents alike.
From understanding basic electrical principles to recognizing potential hazards and adopting best practices for prevention, this handbook covers a wide range of essential topics in an accessible and engaging manner.
