; = — Way Ir Aenean es rae Ty i poe = err LESSONS IN LOVE : wT ce sri naoagyin ; eee imu. INDIA .: 7 a me P Paes = -_ iz A ig.) aA if i \e mat art Tee Pea ieee Te La pilates aa eee iy pi palin rae , PoaEDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE Do you want to get an Our Online MBA and other courses are designed for professionals from all walks of life, and professionals from anywhere.FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ‘ometimesjustice gets lostin the thicket of the law and the egal process. Sometimes common sense is needed Consider fora moment where the world champion ‘women wrestlers fighting for justice come from. The struggles they have gone through to reach where they Ihave. They all come from humble backgrounds and froma highly conservative environment. People notice women in sports when they reach the podium, after which theresa shower of eonfett, awvardsand celcb endorsements. No one sees the lonely trek, often from the most inimical of places the battle with inner and outer de- mons, with material want and historial disadvantage. Wrestling, themost macho of sports, wasan all-male affair conducted in the mud pits of deeply patriarchal Haryana, place where their moth- cersand grandmothers would have spent lf behind a ghoonghat. Look at their courage to put their eareers at risk and to come ‘out openly to protest something as personal as sexual harass Itcould possibly imperil theirliveseven after theirsporting life is ‘over: They occupied Delhi's protest square fr five months, sleeping (on dhurries, fobbing off threat and ridicule and innuendo, break- ing down police barriersand, on occasion, themselves breaking, down, going against the establishment w: munition, getting pinned to the ground tothem and never giving up. In that battle, they accomplished feats perhaps greater than their moments of sporting glory. They became the face and voice of Indian women. A defiant symbol of female Indian athletesand their will to overcome. ‘And they brought their long, lonely fight tothe eentre~ stage of national discourse by sheer moral force. ‘Asif that was not bravery enough, look at the person they have taken on, The don of the wrestling ‘work, Bri Bhushan Sharan Singh, who ran the Wres- Federation of India for 2 years. The very person ‘on whom their carcer and livelihoods depended, They arenow bearding thelion in his den. Through an aggregate of formal allegations, ancedotal evidence and corroborative statements, he standsaccused of many repeat acts of sexual harassment—suggestinga pattern of predation from a position of unquestioned power. In 1-specitic incidents, related by seven complainants, dhissaid tohave molested them or sought sexual favours during sporting events, medal ceremoniesor forced private audiences. He allegedly threatened them with dire consequences ifthey didnt oblige. Contrary to claims of these being“ incidents”—not that it should matter—cight happened in the last five year, five in 2022, For months, thesystem was unresponsive and hostile to the ‘women. Itimputed motives, impugning their protest as political and caste-driven, Singh brazened itout with the sort of impunity that eomes only when you're confident of owning the system. The Delhi Potices methodical tardiness was a satellite reflection ofthat power: Its inquiry proceeded ata snail's pace despite prod from. the Supreme Court—and then came abizarre demand for proof. ‘Thelaw recognises that women do not move around with perma nent CCT cameras on their person to record every lewd gesture that comes their way, every transgression oftheir space via word or ‘ced, every moment of humiliation, That's why itacceptsthe vie- ‘mis testimony in sexual erimes. Here, we have asmall orchestra of ‘mutually reinforeing voices. Allf them sporting figures with much, to lose—international careers, and potential Olympic medal. Singh’s power flows not only from hishelmsmanship ofthe WF but from a regular Indian curse,of politicians heading over half our sports federations. Singh, too, isa BJP MP from Kaiser- ‘anj. Abahubal-style neta typical of Uttar Pradesh, with a past of September 3, 2001, ‘gangland violence and local muscle, Furthermore, he runs chain ‘f'54education institutionsalong a 100-km stretch from Avodliya ‘to Shravasti In this ingdom in Awadh, his spravling rural homestead befits a small-time raja whose aura is both modern and ‘ancient: a fleet of SUVsand a Robinson R-66 turbine helicopter parked in the backyard, a stable of horses ane cattle-shed right ‘across. His lout took him to Parliament six times. His fan ‘entrenched in local polities. No wonder, despite the infamy ithas ‘brought the BJP by association, the government has been tiptocing lightly. Besides his own seat, Singh controls 4-5 Lok Sabha seats in ‘contra UP. And because he's from the dominant Thakur/Rajput ‘easte, the potential electoral damage could go well beyond. things finally tamed this month, albeit partially and after an unconscionable gap The protesting athletes had started gathering too much ampitudeand public sympathy: they evidently Inn the fore of truth behind them. Why woul sven different women imperil top sporting careers they had fought so hard to. bil if there was no genine yearning forjstice behind? That ‘one ofits local strongmen in UP polities was constantly under negative public giz was matter ofacute discomfort for the BBP, “Moreover, the protesters were largely Jats, and they were beginning to rally together—the wrestlers and farmers’ unions were making, ‘common enise. The BJP had already burnt its fingers with Jafar tered protests in 2021-29, Spread across Punjab Haryana, Raj asthan, Delhi and western UP, ats swing reslts in 54 LokSabla constituencies and 211 assembly segment. ‘Thespectre of another contagion of dissent and aJat sway-swing soclose to crucial elections was worty- ing Election was announced forthe WFT chiefs post. Union sports minister Anurag Thakur promised that no Singh proxy would beallawed to contest. And nov, theresa chargeshect, as promised. Butthe BIP might ned to mollify the don who isa safron stormtrooper from the days ofthe Babri demaliton. Singh possibly has enough gunpowder to blast through on hisown. Or cut a deal with old pals in the Samajwadi Party. For an_ Opposition politician handed low-hanging frit SP chief Akbilesh Yadavhas been curiously silent on the protests “The Modi government has done mucito bring dignity tothe lives of women, It even launched the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao sch- ‘eme in 2015. Ironically, one of the protesting women wrestlers was tadeits brand ambassador in 2016 Its therefore, spr the government hasnot acted with greater urgency. All this complex poli ‘quite simpleand not subject to fuir-weather con Bice seticcerssanl Godinot pas aaa not meant tbe surrendered tothe whims of maladjusted males Senior Associate Editor Sonali Achatje, Depnty EaitorSuhani ‘Singh and the rvpra Tovar team bring you all aspects of this bruis- ing combat, Most ofall, the voices ofthe women wrestlers. Their cxperiental reality the distress and terror of having to fob offen ‘with absclute control of thei lives, forms a erellyirone backdrop tothe storyof women who defied patriarchy tobecome athletes. “They have already won by arriving where they have. 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It willbe a milestone inthe state's history 2s Itmerks a celebration of ts continued onward march, since being granted statehood ‘on the momentous day of June 2, 2014, This was the very euphoria that was prevalent on that historic day as it was a worthy reward forthe long and turbulent days of struggle, The days of agony and the pain of an uncertain future were ll {forgotten as they had tasted freedom from bondage, at long last. Cet forte victory ges tothe singe-handed amen led by KChandashekar Reo (more popula kno as HCR) ad the uicius manner he marshal the resources to put pressure on ‘the Union Government that eventually clinched the vrce in favour cto cretion ofthe county's 2th Stat. Teri no denying that ed the movement, and awakened the psyche of very person in th ein, tots logcal end, which was the reaization of the dreams and aspirations of allsectons in Telangana. twas feedom as they were filthen suppressed and oppressed by rulers ofthe undivided Andra Pradesh. The whleeated paricnaton of people fom al walks of ite, in response tthe cal given by HCR was a demonstration of tic Keeness to come out ofthe shackles of fstaton stemming from utter discrimination. Inte un up tothe meg celebrations to mark the tenth fomation day of eangana State, the ‘hi instr was bang on when he remarked "Weare entering te 1th year fe rine yar of sell, The decenil fete must reflect the gory of the slat and showcase the gant sides mae across arts, thanks to he determination ofthe Telangana goverment administration to ‘ull the asriratios ofits pel.”Ther have beon sveral fists the State has achieve in a mare nin years tis nat for noting that ‘the goverment, which s stving fr social justice forall wth its welfare schemes, ha been ‘esctbed asa role-model. The tides have been so remarkable that not ony rulers of other States buteven the peopl there are hoping for a KOR- style of peope-frienly administration ‘The way ACR rose tothe occasion and helped the anguished migrants when Covid-19 was at its peak remains a classic example of his questo help the needy in ther hour of criss, iespecive of their domicile. He did so for farmers who were onan indefinite strike in New Delhi against the ‘racanan farm ans, ‘And 30 indeed the fet! Spread over 21 days, and celebrated across al districts, this wl be the Desfect time to remind the people of what all the goverment has done for them so tat they could enjoy a life of contentment ‘The 21 days were so broadly classe that they rellecte the state government's concer for people from al sation. Infact, it wa a good aupur that he celebrations began witha day ‘ecicated to farmers, June 3 was earmarked 2s etangana Farmers’ Day, he net day was ‘Suraisha Day (Safety day), which was spearheaded bythe state police department; June 5 was ‘observed as Telangana VidytVjayotsavam that provide an occasion to high the ‘achievements ofthe state's enery department: June 6 was celebrated as Telangana industial Groth Festiva while June 7 was lngation Water Day. “Dorooraa Cheruvula Pandug (celebration ‘of water bodies in every vitge) was organised with gusto on June 8 ile June 9 was 2 reinforcement ofthe state government's welfare schemes. They were fled by Telangana Good ‘Governance day June 10) and Telangana Literature Day une 11). Telangana Run by the state Dolce department was feature of Jane 12 Telangana Women's Welfare Day was observed on June 13.On une 14, the ‘Mecicl Day’ saw HCR lying the foundation stone forthe constuction ofa 72000-bed super specialty hospital in NINS, Hycerabad, June 15 (langana Palle Pragal Day), June 16 llanganaPattana Pragati Day), June 17 (angana Tribal Festival, une 18 (rinking Wate Festival) June 19 Telangana Green Festiva, June 20 (Edvcaton Day), June 21 (Telangana Spal Day), the celebrations will culminate on June 22 (eangana Martyrs’ Commemoration Day), which wi feature a massive ray taken outin ‘momar of martyrs on Tank Bund Incontnsaton ofthe schemes he hasbeen implementing and bringing smiles alos of hesehoids KOR recently expanded the hugely suecessul alt Bandhu Scheme, regained employment soveral goverment empayees working on contract basis, ination sthoes, increase in srtatn wore salaries, fe insurance for td tapers, prong and oneship ‘acento forest ctv, expansion fhe Palamor Lit igton Scheme and distribution of OR Nuttin Kt fr pregnant women, whch has drewnappreitn frit time hid cre support. The Chi Niitr was quite eli and humble we tating “With he jit fis of poops representatives, th ovement machinery andthe ts of tho pepl of the Stat, “angaa is achieving excellent esutsn al els. The tat has become aoe-model forthe coriander tates ar watching or prog.” ‘Theres no denying that almost al Telangana schemes have become popular as they help the social and economically weak sections. tis no wonder tat farmers from across the country have boon sooking Tetangana-tye schemas. Undoubtedly, these mark major milestones forthe ‘langana Government administration, especial or the Chet Minster, who remained steadfast in the implementation of schemes meant forth wel-being ofthe peopl. The manner global investments are pouring into te tate and the way eabal business leader are evincing inteestin setting up units in Hyderabad an cistrits, stand testimony to Hyderabed's global cy status Chandrashekar Rao has been going about his mission of making Telangana a model slate forthe nation, FI |a eee ee productivity. The fegship program, Mision Keka, focuses on restoration and rejuvenation ____.oftanks and reservoirs, thus providing reliable iigation faces to farmer. ‘After the state's formation, the government has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 1.58 lakh ‘tore on major, medium and minor irigation projects; Rs, S349 crore to restore and strenthen tanks while 1505 lakh ecres have been stabilzed eased from ‘The Teengane Government procured G7 1.22 lk NT of paddy and paid Rs L2a Jakh crore to farmers, while the gross cropped area has gone up by 8% arnarsecched RS 68,187 corse est 1 seasons nd yh Bond Around 6-4.0 I lakh recelved Rs.727'5.8: crore for 1.45.51 lakh acres under Rythu Bandhu essistance inthe 2022-23 yasangl season Ris. 5 Lakh The scheme hes sof rove rl to 1025124 fries dy ‘ASSURED POWER SUPPLY TO THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR: A new record was crated in ‘supplying quality power fee of cost tothe agricuture sector, Telangana isthe only State thet ‘provides 24x7 uninterrupted quality power tothe sector; Rs 86.891 crore has been given subsidy towards the free power suppy from 2014-15 onwards. Around Rs 38.070 crore hes een nestor sterghengtho Tress & Debt Stan (7D) reas px ‘Thess initives have resulted in an increased ake utp cde enhenced the lvehoods of farmers, something they may have only dreamt of, See th pee wl ee tdWith vision to create inclusive and sustainable growth across both urban and rural areas, the Telangana ‘government has implemented several initiatives to uplift communities, improve infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of life fr its residents. Recognizing the importance of inclusive srowth, Telangana has prioritized rural development initiatives to bolster agrarian communities and bridge the urbar-rural divide, Telangana's urban development focuses on transforming atts into vibrant and liveable spaces, ensuring the provision of basic amenities, and promoting economic growth ‘Telangana State shot to global prominence for the cierto nd mata extn of the mutipurpeeongianng nave Wissen Btaghata. This unparalled intitve remains a ‘boon for 23,999 rural habitations and 142 Urban ‘Local Bodies (ULBs), which are now enjoying portable ting water supply, 105 ce households in “eargana tao been provided tp comectons while funetina tp conection: are proved inal Scheels ad Anaad Tdangana has een emit devebpment at th tual and urban evs wth poet Pale Pattana Pragathi. The State Government has been tlasing Rs 148 crore fo UBS evry nth, Every gram panchayat (GM) now has a dump yard, @ trac avila ast colecton and water tankers for avenue plantation The anertration on thoi ith xls nates is paying of ‘and 56 Gs, 16 mandals and seven 2s have bean rnared wth ational orous wil 23 ULB wale aay wth Swatch Suvekshan ~ 2022 ‘wards and ULB won anards unde SL Dharani is yet another unique scheme that comes as godsend for land registrations. 61.43 lakh khatas- covering over 1.48 crore acres of agriculture land hhave been Aachar seeded, cleared andthe ‘enetciarsisued Pattadar passbook. Over 78.16 lakh acres pertaining to government land/orest landipublic assets have been veel and duly catalogued. The Government hes taken up construction of peopl-fendly integrated District Offices Complexes (@D0C) in 29 Distriets. The one-stop faity saves individual rom going around offices. ‘Aer the formation of Telangana, 1875 Km double- lin roads have been ad at aco of Rs 277 crv. Of the 717 bridges that have been taken up a a cost ‘FR 3134 crore, 350 bridges have been completed HarnaHaaram i the wos tid largest effort to increase geen caver and stretches upto 33% in the stat, The State has made huge tides tonards this-273 crore saplings have been planted so fr, 12653 lah aces of forest area have been restored ‘and 179 Urban Forest Parks have been created with an outlay of RS, 700 crore Init id fora cleaner and greene Hyderabad, the ‘State Government spent Rs. 67,148 crore on major CGHMC infrastructure projects lie lying major oad, providing missing inks /Sp road and strengthening Disaster Response Farce. ‘Award-lass mega infrastructure projects in place to cas the prob of trafic congestion in Hyderabad withthe 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rall Limited (HMR) at costo around Rs 22,000 crore in the PPP Mode. In edition, the state goveroment has completely funded the 31 kn Aiport Malro project, costing around Rs.6 250 coe Tomake Hyderabad a one hundred percent sewerage treated city, 31 STPs of 1259 MLD treatment capacty, at cost of Rs 3,866 cre, is under implementation within the GHIMC mits, Regarding drinking water adtional 62 storage reservoirs of 280 ML capacity and 2,100 km pipeline ‘work hasbeen taken up in he peripheral cle of CGHMC, costing Rs 1,900 crore. The RS. 2.214 cre ‘Sunkishala intake project at Nagarjuna Sagar ‘ensures uninterrupted water supply to Hyderabad a tsIn keeping wth the mata that ‘expenditure on education is aninvestmentfor th future’, the State Government launched Mana Goru~ Mana Ba Mana Bast ~ Mana Badi programme for comprehensive development and strengthening of infrastructure faites in 26,085 sohoosn 3 phases, read over a3-yat span, wih a total budget outlay of Rs 7,289.54 eros. Engish ‘medium of instruction was introduced nal government schools fram the academic year 2022-23, PEs er + Overseas scholarships worth R Saree ae HER KI is designed to aid pregnant women with assistance of Rs 12000 (Rs 13,000 in case of ag chil in four phases, So far about 1391 lakh women have benefit from the KOR KF, which comprises 14 baby-caeuity tems, an is ven atthe time of celvry. The impact ofthe scheme isso large, thet ANC checkup has increased to 99%, fst ime registrations have increased ftom 17% to 82%. Te state Government inoduced another flagship ‘programme called KOR Nuttion KIT on December 21, 2022 nine cists, wher incidences of anemia were the highest among pregnant women. Now the scheme has bean extended toa the 3 districts and itis expected that, {684 ah pregnant women wl benefit every year. KCR Ntiton KIT the best option fr malnourished pregant women, according to heath and medica professionals. The Telangana Government has deed to estabish one ‘medica olege in each dst in oer to rng medical education to emote ares. From the five Government Necical colleges that eisted when the Stte was formed, has nom shot up to 25 medical coleges. The Governments constructing four Super Speciaty Herts named as Telangana Institue of Wesicl tenes’ inthe four comers of Hydrebad cy Cacho, LB Nagar, val and Sanatnogar. The ‘anvermentnassanctoned a state-of-the-art Health iy ‘and a 2000 bedded super-speciay hasta for Warangal. Basti Dawakhaas ae located inthe sums to meet ‘eatieare needs ofthe urban population with the focus ‘on urban por, by making avaiable essental primary beatheare serves From the present 334 Basti Danakanas, the am so establish one such cic for every 500 - 10,000 population ‘Stvng for avidablebindnessee Telangana’ the overnment has embarked on eye screning ofthe entire Population ofthe state under “Kat elgu’ which was Taunched on August 15, 2018, Around 1.5 cre people have been screened. Kant Vlg eye screening stato inal districts tram 18th lanvary 2023. So far 62 okh spectacles dstbutd free of ast.po De eye taal ina, renowned as an industrial Powerhouse in India, has witnessed remarkable growth and development in its industrial sector since its formation in 2014. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, the state has implemented a range of progressive schemes and initiatives to attract investments, promote entrepreneurship, and create a favorable business climate, In keeping wth this spit, the Government of Telengana has framod the New Industral Policy 2015 for "Research to ovation, novation to Industry, Industry to Prosperity” tis themed around “in Telangana — Innovate, incubate, incorporate". The poy has provided business regulatory environment where dong business has become as easy as “shaking hands”. The Industrial Policy Framework has a mandate of “minimum inspection and maximum facittation forthe concerned departments, I emphasizes on etectve Indust clearance mechanism wich functions at tee levels — mega projects, large industries and SMES. The Government has earmarked 10% of water from al citing and new imigaton soures for exclusive instal use. The government has enacte the TS- PASS Act for proving al approvals to entrepreneurs at singe point within setime limits based ona set- ctfcatin furnished by the entrepreneurs. thas been hale athe best practice under EODB by the Government of nia. The functioning ha been quite remarkable-23.065 units with proposed investment of Rs 2.64956 crore and roposed employment of 17.7 Lakh have obtained approvals; total of 18,587 units with an investment of s.1,54690 crore and providing employment 09,13, 386 persons have commenced eperaons. Incentives tothe tune of Rs. 854.57 crve were sanctioned tn 25 068 proposals under Telangana State Industral Development and Entrepreneur Advancement IDEA). Under T-PRIDE (Telangana Stat Program fr Rap Incubation of Dat Entepreneuis), incentives worth Rs 13818 crore were sanctioned to 2,184 units promoted by SC entrepreneurs: while it was Rs, 1448.33 crore to 31057 units promoted by STenrereneus and incentives of Rs, 11464 crore were sanctioned to 2108 nts promated by PHC entrepreneurs“THE POWER HOUSE ILLUMINATING PROGRESS The formation of the state was accompanied by challenges in the power sector, ranging from erratic Power supply to power outages. Telangana, known for its robust infrastructure and forward-thinking Policies, has made giant strides in the power sector. With a focus on providing reliable and affordable electricity to its citizens, the state government has implemented a series of initiatives to enhance power generation, transmission, distribution, and promote renewable energy sources, which have propelled the state towards energy sufficiency and sustainable development. H i Telangane's progressive approach to the power sector sats an exemplary model for other states, contributing to India's overall enerey securty and ‘environmental sustainability, These efforts have resuited in 24 hours of reliable power supply to all categories of consumers, Including agricuture, Telangana enjoys the distinction of being the only State to supply 24 hours’ free power 27-49 Lakh agriculture connections. er cepita consumption inthe State is 2128 Kwh on 1-22), which is one of the highest in the country as against 1.3356 kwh during 2014-15 and the All India average of 1255 Kwh in 202-22, Toprovide 24 hours of supply inthe state, Transmission&. Distribution System has been strengthened wth an investment of Rs, 39,321 crore, The TS Government has provisioned a subsidy of Rs, 111.500 croreto the power sector for providing free power to agriculture and other subsidized categories in the FY 2023-24 Budget ‘ter formation of the state, 10,789 MW of installed capacity has been added-from 7778 MW as on G2- (06-2014 to 18,453 MW as on 30-04-2023 Telangana State has one ofthe highest solar installed capacities at 5741 MW (only 74 MW as on 02-06- 2014) in the country, with a total renewable capacity of 6274 MW. Telangana power utes have absorbed ‘272 outsourced personne, whse salaries arepald drecty.The Telangana Government, known. and widely acknowledged for its proactive approach in creating an investment-friendly environment, has implemented several policies and initiatives in that direction. The Information Technology (IT) sector has been a significant driver of economic growth and bringing investments into the state. The State has made significant efforts to develop a robust IT ecosystem, whichitoday is attracting both d ic and ‘ipternational investments. Tangana offers a sound envronmentforimestment inthe sector, wih roustfasrvctre, upportve goverment poles, startup caste, ed skilled workforce. The state contrues ofc on strengthening the I actor by fostering novation, promoting calabretions, and proving favrabe business cleto, Hrderabad the canal of Teanga, is haled asthe fastest rowing Informatio Techlogy destination belly currently houses more than 1500 TES large and sme companies andthe gre koops mounting, ub one of the lrgst startup ncubetors inthe countrys based in Hrdorbad offers a supportive ecosystom for status, proving acoes o mentors, imestors, networking opprtuntis, nd funding. exports fom the state Increased 31.44% to touch anew high of 5.2,41.274 crown te fnancia yer ended March 2023, Compared to the Rs. 1,833,569 crore exports registered during previous fiscal thisis an crease of RS.57,706 crore. From what was 3.23,396