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The tribal State of Arunachal Pradesh on the north eastern extremity of India bordering Tibet remains lesser known and explored. It is perhaps the richest State in India in bio diversity, tribal culture, abundant riverine systems and luxuriant rain forests.
Our 9 days journey to this unexplored wilderness offers world class whitewater on the Kameng, close interaction with the local tribals – the Nishis, and a chance to learn about the vast bio-diversity of the region from them.
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ONWARDS TO XXX JNU UNIT CONFERENCE .
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16111 Jan (Tonight) Kaveri Mess 9 pm .
"In general, the impacts of climate change on some of the poorest and the most vulnerable communities in the world could prove extremely unsettling. And given the inadequacy of capacity, economic strength, and institutional capabilities characterizing some of these communities, they would remain extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and may, therefore, actually see a decline in their economic condition, with a loss oflivelihoods, and opportunities to maintain even their existence."-R.K. Pochourt the Chairman of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change during his Nobel Prize acceptance speech. .
Climate Change and Global Worming hove become major issues impacting people with regard to the world we ore living in. The increasing stress on resources due to the ever increasing human population is therefore something that needs to be taken with serious concern. The consequences of large scale greenhouse gas emissions leading to the increase in the global temperature could lead to widespread losses from glaciers and reduction in snow cover. Further it could also threaten the water sources as well as affect food security, often increasing malnutrition and the frequency of cardio-respiratory diseases. It is also likely to lead to some irreversible impacts on bio-diversity. The rise in global average warming can also produce paradoxical changes: while in some low-lying areas there could be inundation and in some other areas, there could a marked reduction in the level of the rainfall. .
However, while almost all countries have taken cognizance of the consequences of Climate change in terms of tackling this impending issue, the developed countries especially the US has been playing an 'obstructionist' role. The hegemonic character of the US is visible by the stance of President Bush to not adhere to the Kyoto protocol regarding reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The US has often adhered to blackmailing tactics to pressurize the developing countries to reduce their gas emissions, while being non-committal on its own. In the Bali conference, while many delegates including the Science and Technology minister, Kapil Sibal have claimed 'breakthroughs' of having the US on board, the reality shows that even in bringing out joint statements on Gas Emissions, the US' role has been to push in changes to suit its own convenience. To discuss this over-arching role of the US as well as to analyze the Bali Conference and its implications, including those for the developing countries like India, and also to look at the whole issue of climate change, we invite all the students to a ttend the public meeting tonight. .
Sd/ -Roshan, President, SFI-JNU. Sd/ -Rajiv, Secretary, SFI-JNU. .
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sterilised so as to control the growing population, and all the dogs are vaccinated against rabies. Help and suggestions to solve this problem can also be taken from groups in Delhi working on this issue. .
Extension of Timings of the Railway Reservation Counter In JNU from 8 am onwards, so that students can avail Tatkal facility in the campus. .
Internet access: Wi-fi internet access in the hostels should be provided. Right now, students are forced to arrange for their own internet connections, and in many cases this is creating a variety of problems. .
Transport facilities: The frequency of the DTC buses in JNU (615) should be increased. Feeder buses to the nearest Metro station, and bus facilities connecting important libraries in the city should be provided as was prevalent in JNU. For day-scholars who daily commute by train, JNU must make necessary arrangements for issuance of MST railway passes. .
A Cultural centre and Auditorium for students activities must be built and existing premises like KC OAT and PSR must be renovated. The huge fee of the newly constructed Convention Centre must be reduced to make it easily affordable to the students as well. .
Sports facilities in the campus also needs to engaged with and improved. .
Reforestation and Revitalization of the Environment Task Force: The fragile bio-diversity of JNU has been severely stressed by the construction work and expansion happening in JNU. Therefore, there is an urgent need to revitalize the ETF and embark on a university-wide reforestation scheme so that the various species (like the nilgai) living in JNU are not endangered. .
Campus Democracy .
Struggle Against Lyngdoh and to Restore the JNUSU Constitution: The struggle against Lyngdoh is far from over, JNUSU has to be made a national platform for fighting against Lyngdoh recommendations. Our ongoing case in the Supreme Court is the ONLY existing legal challenge to the draconian, anti-student Lyngdoh committee recommendations. JNUSU must carry forward this battle against Lyngdoh with renewed energy, broad based mobilisation and focus. .
Defending Democratic Decision-Making Process, Resisting Administrative Interference and Malpractices: We have seen several attempts by the JNU administration to undermine democratic decision-making bodies, be it AC or the IHA. For instance, establishment charges have been increased twice by the IHA, despite strong dissent by the student representatives and also without any data and information to justify this move. Hostel administrations too are increasingly acting in a high-handed and autocratic manner, clamping democratic spaces and rights in our hostels. .
There must be thorough investigation and responsibilities fixed for the CAG reported diversion and misuse of funds on account of implementation of OBC reservation by the last JNU administration . .
Student Representation in AC/BoS: After a long struggle by JNUSU and the student community, the JNU administration agreed that students should have representation in statutory decision-making bodies like the AC/BoS. However, the existing grade point criterion limits the scope of participation of students, and goes against the democratic ethos of JNU. Elections for student representation to AC/BoS need to be held and the grade criterion needs to be removed. .
Strengthening Student Representation in Decision-making: In 2007 and 2008, the JNUSU had taken certain measures to ensure student representation in the management of library facilities, presence of JNUSU in the fee-waiver committee for foreign students and representation of PH students in the CDC had been ensured. This process has to be carried forward. All possible forums of representation, including the Student Faculty Committees, have to be revitalized. .
Democratising teaching-learning process with regular feed-back mechanism from students, transparency and objectivity in laboratory allotment, assignment of guides and faculty-advisor based on areas of research-interest and specialisation. .
Ensuring and Defending Mandatory Wages and Rights of the Workers on Campus: Ensuring the mandatory wages and rights of the contract/daily-wage workers on campus has been a major concern of the JNU student community. Steps should be taken to ensure that mandatory wages and rights regarding timely payment, ESI/PF and other work conditions are not violated by the administrative officers-contractor nexus. .
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International Bio-Diversity Day at NWGOI
(Sustainable Development)
22nd May 2015
Dr. N.K. Maheshwari (Director) along with Principal, HOD's and other Staff Members of Northwest Group of Institutions Planting a Tree to celebrate the International Bio-Diversity Day (Sustainable Development) on 22nd May 2015.
The tribal State of Arunachal Pradesh on the north eastern extremity of India bordering Tibet remains lesser known and explored. It is perhaps the richest State in India in bio diversity, tribal culture, abundant riverine systems and luxuriant rain forests.
Our 9 days journey to this unexplored wilderness offers world class whitewater on the Kameng, close interaction with the local tribals – the Nishis, and a chance to learn about the vast bio-diversity of the region from them.
The tribal State of Arunachal Pradesh on the north eastern extremity of India bordering Tibet remains lesser known and explored. It is perhaps the richest State in India in bio diversity, tribal culture, abundant riverine systems and luxuriant rain forests.
Our 9 days journey to this unexplored wilderness offers world class whitewater on the Kameng, close interaction with the local tribals – the Nishis, and a chance to learn about the vast bio-diversity of the region from them.