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NHRC organises national conference on Silicosis

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 19:07 New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) this year is organizing a day-long conference on Silicosis at the India International Centre here on July 25. Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disorder caused by inhalation, retention and pulmonary reaction to crystalline silica, as a result of exposure during mining, stone crushing and quarrying activities. The aim of the National Conference is to discuss the status of action taken by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment and States on the earlier recommendations made by the NHRC in the prevention, detection and eventual elimination of silicosis. The participants will include, concerned officials/representatives of Central and State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, National Commissions, State Human Rights Commission, health experts and health scientists, legal experts, representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society and technical organizations who deals with the problem of silicosis. The most common form of silica is quartz. Exceptionally high exposure of silica can cause silicosis within a month with a significant impairment of lungs within few years. The major silicosis prone industries are: all stone quarries and crushers; quarts mining; foundries; sand blasting; ceramics industries; gem cutting and polishing; slate/pencil industries; construction; all mining industries; and glass manufacture industries.

As per the report of the Indian Council for Medical Research (1999), there are about 30 lakh workers in India are at a high risk of exposure to silica. Out of these, 17 lakh are in mining/quarrying activities, 6.3 lakh in glass and mica industry and 6.7 lakh in metals industry. In addition, 53 lakh construction workers are also at the risk of silica exposure. The NHRC is of the view that the occupational hazard of silicosis is preventable if the working conditions are property regulated and proper warning and protective equipments are used. Once a worker or any other person is afflicted by silicosis it becomes a constitutional obligation on part of the State to take appropriate short-term and long-term measures from the point of view of providing medical facilities and rehabilitation of the victims. In a meeting convened in the NHRC on the 1st May, 2008, it was reiterated that silicosis is an occupational hazard and could only be prevented if the working conditions of

workers are properly regulated in both the organized and un-organized sectors and needful precautions are adhered to by the employers. As per the decisions of this meeting, the Union Government, States and Union Territories were circulated a ten point questionnaire seeking to know various details, including, number of cases of silicosis, relief and rehabilitation and insurance of all the workers affected by silicosis etc. The Commission in 2009, constituted an Expert Group on Silicosis to assist in devising strategies for dealing with this occupational hazard and to evolve necessary preventive, remedial, rehabilitative measures to alleviate the problem faced by the affected workers and their families. Based on the advice of the Expert Group, the Commission has prepared a set of recommendations on Preventive, Remedial, Rehabilitative and Compensation aspect of silicosis. The Supreme Court of India, on the 5th March, 2009, while hearing a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 110/2006, People's Rights and Social Research Centre (PRASAR) v/s Union of India and others, observed that "the NHRC may take up the specific and confirmed cases of persons who are suffering from silicosis and shall recommend to provide immediate medical relief to them through the concerned authorities and in case of those persons who died because of silicosis, may provide for compensation through the concerned authorities." On the March 1, 2011, the Commission organized a National Conference on Silicosis in New Delhi. Its objective was to assess the action taken by the States/Union Territories on the recommendations made by the NHRC in its National Meeting convened on the May 1, 2008. The other objective was to discuss the present status with various non-governmental organizations and technical institutions dealing with the issue of silicosis. As part of the recommendations of this Conference, Regional Review Meetings of concerned officials of States/Union Territories in different groups were convened and proactive action towards prevention, rehabilitation and compensation to victims of silicosis by them was reiterated by the Commission. In order to draw the attention of the Government and the Parliamentarians towards the inhumane conditions faced by all those ailing from silicosis including their immediate family members, the Commission also prepared a Special Report on Silicosis and forwarded it to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for laying it before the Parliament.

ANI

First Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 19:07

Silicosis risk to be discussed at national conference IANS | New Delhi July 23, 2014 Last Updated at 17:06 IST

With close to three million workers in India at high risk of silica exposure, of

which 1.7 million do mining-related activities, the National Human Rights

Commission (NHRC) will organise a day-long conference Friday to discuss and review steps taken by the government to prevent, detect and eliminate Silicosis,

a lung disorder.

The conference, at the India International Centre, will be attended by health

experts, representatives of the central and state government, state human rights

commission, legal experts and NGOs dealing with the problem.

"The aim of the national conference is to discuss the status of action taken by

the union Ministry of Labour and Employment and states on the earlier

recommendations made by the NHRC in the prevention, detection and eventual elimination of silicosis," a statement issued by the commission said.

Silicosis is a lung disorder caused by inhalation, retention and pulmonary reaction to silica. It is caused as a result of exposure during mining, stone crushing and

quarrying activities.

"Once a worker or any other person is afflicted by silicosis it becomes a

constitutional obligation on part of the state to take appropriate short-term and

long-term measures from the point of view of providing medical facilities and

rehabilitation of the victims," the statement added.

According to a 1999 report of the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR),

about 3 million workers in India are at a high risk of silica exposure. Most of these workers are employed in mining-related activities, glass and mica-related

work and metal industry.

NHRC issues notice to Delhi Govt over non-functional hospitals Press Trust of India | New Delhi July 23, 2014 Last Updated at 19:03 IST National Human Rights Commission today issued a notice to Delhi Government over two super speciality hospitals in the national capital which were started 16 years ago but has not been fully functional even today.

According to an official statement released today, a notice has been issued in this regard to the Chief Secretary, Delhi Government, calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.

The notice was issued after the Commission took suo motu cognizance of media reports that two Super Speciality Hospitals namely, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in East Delhi (600 bedded) and Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital (300 bedded) in West Delhi, constructed at a cost of over Rs 150 crore, were still not ready to take in patients 16 years after the projects were started.

"Both have the unique distinction of being mentioned in the State Budget by successive Governments for 15 straight years till 2013, while claiming success in augmenting specialized healthcare facilities. But not a single patient was admitted in the hospitals till date," the statement said.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the media reports, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights and also wastage of public money due to indecisiveness of the public servants.

Reportedly, in Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, except for one corner of the building, where dialysis services were being run on Public-Private Partnership mode, medical gas pipeline was yet to be installed. Most of the hospital did not have even air-conditioning or proper electricity connection. OPD services were being run from the Doctors' Hostel.

At Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, OPD services were being run from a few rooms, while most others remained locked. There was no Super Specialist except the Director of the hospital.

Allegedly, crores of rupees were allocated in the Budget to these hospitals during the year 2011-2012 but the amount allocated and spent on patient care was meagre.

"Irregularities were found in the quantity of medicines shown in the Distribution Register as well as in purchase and use of equipment. The Auditors pointed out that delay in commissioning hospitals had resulted in blockage of Government funds as well as undue wastage of Government property for an indefinite period," the statement said.

NHRC to investigate job racket conning tribal youths to pose as surrendering Naxalites

Wednesday, 23 July 2014 - 3:41pm IST | Agency: DNA Webdesk

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure in tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender. In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in Army, Para-Military or State Police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited example of 18 victims of such a scam. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issue of human rights violation of the tribal youths and has directed its Director General (Investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough enquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks.

NHRC to investigate a job racket in Jharkhand conning tribal youths to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender Big News Network (ANI)Wednesday 23rd July, 2014

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a

media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military

Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure in tribal youths in search

of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender.

In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to

arrange for money which could secure them a job in Army, Para-Military or State Police

through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media

report cited example of 18 victims of such a scam.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious

issue of human rights violation of the tribal youths and has directed its Director General

(Investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough enquiry in the matter and submit a

report within four weeks. (ANI)

NHRC to probe ‘Maoist surrender scam’ New Delhi, July 23 :

The NHRC will probe the alleged surrender scam in Jharkhand in which adivasi youths were asked to pose as Maoists and surrender for jobs, a commission official said Wednesday.

“The commission has directed its director general (investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough inquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks,” said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) official.

“The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender,” said a statement.

It added: “In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in army, paramilitary or state police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited examples of 18 victims of such a scam.”

(IANS)

NHRC to investigate a job racket in Jharkhand conning tribal youths to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender

ANI | New Delhi July 23, 2014 Last Updated at 17:01 IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance

of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former

Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure in tribal

youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender.

In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle,

land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in Army, Para-Military

or State Police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was

rewarded. The media report cited example of 18 victims of such a scam.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise

serious issue of human rights violation of the tribal youths and has directed its

Director General (Investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough enquiry

in the matter and submit a report within four weeks.

NHRC to probe Jharkhand surrender scam IANS | New Delhi July 23, 2014 Last Updated at 20:34 IST

The NHRC will probe the alleged surrender scam in Jharkhand in which adivasi

youths were asked to pose as Maoists and surrender for jobs, a commission

official said Wednesday.

"The commission has directed its director general (investigation) to depute a

team to conduct a thorough inquiry in the matter and submit a report within four

weeks," said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) official.

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a surrender

scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the

knowledge of CRPF officers to lure tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to

pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender," said a statement.

It added: "In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like

motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in army,

paramilitary or state police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly

conned was rewarded. The media report cited examples of 18 victims of such a

scam."

NHRC to investigate a job racket in Jharkhand conning tribal youths to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender

Jul 23, 5:03 pm

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): TheNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure in tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender.

In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in Army, Para-Military or State Police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited example of 18 victims of such a scam.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issue of human rights violation of the tribal youths and has directed its Director General (Investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough enquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks. (ANI)

Jharkhand: NHRC top probe surrender scam

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New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday said it will investigate a job racket in Jharkhand 'conning the tribal youths' to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender to get a job.

"The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure in tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender," the NHRC said in a statement. "In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in Army, Para-Military or State Police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited example of 18 victims of such a scam," it said. The Commission said it has 'observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issue of human rights violation of the tribal youths and has directed its Director General (Investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough enquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks'.

NHRC to probe Jharkhand surrender scam

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2014 9:06:08 PM IST

The NHRC wil l probe the alleged surrender scam in Jharkhand in which adivasi youths were asked to pose as Maoists and surrender for jobs, a commission off icial said Wednesday.

"The commission has directed its director general ( invest igation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough inquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks," said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) off icial.

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a surrender scam was al legedly perpetrated by a former Mil itary Intell igence off icer with the knowledge of CRPF off icers to lure tr ibal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender," said a statement.

It added: "In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in army, paramil itary or state police through i l legal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited examples of 18 vict ims of such a scam."

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2014-07-23-20:34:03 (IANS)

The Hyderabad Deccan English Daily

NHRC to probe Jharkhand surrender scam

New Delhi, July 23, 2014: The NHRC will probe the alleged surrender scam in Jharkhand in which adivasi youths were asked to pose as Maoists and

surrender for jobs, a commission official said Wednesday.

"The commission has directed its director general (investigation) to depute a

team to conduct a thorough inquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks," said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) official.

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a

surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence

officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender," said a

statement.

It added: "In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in

army, paramilitary or state police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited examples of 18

victims of such a scam."

- IANS

2014-07-23

NHRC to probe Jharkhand surrender scam — By IANS, July 23, 2014 08:52 pm

New Delhi: The NHRC will probe the alleged surrender scam in Jharkhand in which adivasi youths were asked to pose as Maoists and surrender for jobs, a commission official said Wednesday.

“The commission has directed its director general (investigation) to depute a team to conduct a thorough inquiry in the matter and submit a report within four weeks,” said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) official.

“The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a surrender scam was allegedly perpetrated by a former Military Intelligence officer with the knowledge of CRPF officers to lure tribal youths in search of jobs in Jharkhand to pose as Naxalites desiring to surrender,” said a statement.

It added: “In exchange, some of them had to sell their personal belongings like motorcycle, land to arrange for money which could secure them a job in army, paramilitary or state police through illegal means. But not everyone allegedly conned was rewarded. The media report cited examples of 18 victims of such a scam.”

THE TIEMS OF INDIA Kanpur NHRC team visits GSVM hostels

TNN | Jul 23, 2014, 10.30 AM IST

KANPUR: The National Human Rights Commission team on Tuesday visited the boy's hostel of the GSVM Medical College. The team led by IPS officer Sanjay Jain, jotted down statements of students and received first hand information about the events that took place in the night of February 28.

The police had cane-charged medical students on February 28, 2014 following a clash with a Samajwadi Party MLA. The students also showed the NHRC team pictures of the damage caused to their rooms, furniture and laptops. The team collected details of the sensitive case before proceeding further. The team visited all hostels that bore police brutality.

Thereafter, the NHRC team went to the Swaroop Nagar police station and studied the documents related to arrest of students and the case lodged against them. The probe is likely to continue on Wednesday and the team may question cops associated with the case.

HC seeks response from Delhi govt on jail visitors boards

22:9 HRS IST

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Delhi High Court today sought response from the Delhi government on a PIL seeking to quash its notification on constitution of the jail visitors boards on the ground that the visitors are not "independent".

A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw ordered deletion of NHRC as party from the petition and issued notice to the Delhi government for October 15.

"The notification dated March 18, 2014...