Manav Eng. News Letter - MADHYA PRADESH HUMAN RIGHTS
Transcription
Manav Eng. News Letter - MADHYA PRADESH HUMAN RIGHTS
Year - 15, Issue-3, March - 2010 NEWS letter Monthly Journal of MP Human Rights Commission UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD, COMPASSION AND LOVE ARE KEY TO HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION - DALAI LAMA ENTIRE WORLD STAND UNITED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION – GOVERNOR BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY TO BE SET UP BETWEEN BHOPAL-SANCHI - C.M. SYMPOSIUM ON “HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY” The spiritual guru of Tibetans Dalai Lama has said that universal brotherhood, compassion, love and fraternity hold the key to human rights protection. These human values will develop a more civilized man and human rights violation on the basis of poverty, caste, creed and considerations of superior and inferior will be checked effectively. The Dalai Lama was delivering his keynote address at a symposium on “Human Rights through Universal Responsibility” organized under the auspices of M.P. Human Rights Commission on March 17, 2010. The Governor Shri Rameshwar Thakur presided over the function while Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was special guest on the occasion. Chairman of M.P. Human Rights Commission Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikari introduced the subject. The Dalai Lama said that despite practicing different religions, speaking different languages and living in different regions people are one. He said that money cannot provide only material prosperity but cannot buy happiness and peace of mind. To attain this man will have to assimilate spiritual and human values. He said that materially prosperous countries lack quality in inner life; especially their younger generations have gone wayward. Jealousy, envy and alienation can never true happiness in life. Compassion is must for this. This alone can bring happiness and prosperity in family and society in true sense. Therefore, man should pay more attention to acquiring human values than making economic and material progress, he added. The Dalai Lama said that individual freedom is very precious and is prerequisite for creativity. Any society or community cannot become News Items Published here can be reproduced by acknowledging the MPHRC's news letter - editor News letter March - 2010 creative and constructive without this. There is individual freedom in India, that is why there is creativity and democracy is functioning successfully here. India is the only country where entire world has been considered a single family. It has always given the message of non-violence and Mahatma Gandhi won freedom of the country by it. The Dalai Lama said that it cannot be said that any particular religion is the best. All religions are best in their own right. Their concepts, ideologies and modes of prayer may differ but essentially they are the same. The need of the hour is to bring the different religions closer to each other. A number of institutions are working in this direction, but every individual needs to work at personal level for this. One should have equal respect for all religions, he said. The Dalai Lama thanked the Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his announcement to set up a Buddhist university between Sanchi and Bhopal and said that it would help spread the science and knowledge of Buddhism. He said that the feelings and science of inner mind are far deeper and more extensive than material science. This university will help enrich this science. He said that India has always had religious and ideological tolerance which is not seen anywhere else in the world. He said that even non-believers like Charvak have been recognized as seers in this country. The Dalai Lama emphasized the need for women empowerment saying that they are the very image of compassion. They should be given every opportunity to become self-reliant and self-confident, he said. Presiding over the function the Governor Shri Rameshwar Thakur said that the Dalai Lama is the most ardent votary of human rights in the modern world. He said that it is quite contradictory thing that with the advance of education, science and t e c h n o l o g y, h u m a n r i g h t s violation is also increasing. The strong have always suppressed the weak but with education it should have reduced. He said that human rights protection is a global responsibility. It should not be considered the responsibility of any particular country, society, community or continent. Entire world should stand up against it. Everyone has the right to live with dignity and honour and nobody should be allowed to violate this right of anyone. The Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that human rights protection is innate in Indian culture. Indian civilization and culture has called entire world a single family thousands of years ago. It prays for happiness, health and prosperity of all without any distinction. Shri Chouhan said that his government is making all out efforts to pursue development of the State while ensuring protection of human rights. Shri Chouhan said that efforts are being made to provide social security to the deprived in the State. He said that the state government has provided 50 percent reservation to women in panchayat and civic bodies to make them politically strong and to ensure their active participation in development process. Shri Chouhan said that the Dalai Lama is a warrior for protection of human rights. Millions of people have deep faith 2 in him. He is not only the head of a State but also a great guru showing the path of peace and spirituality to the humanity. Shri Chouahan said that the Dalai Lama is the apostle of peace, compassion and love. He said that with the cooperation of Sri Lankan government, the State Government is going to set up a Buddhist university between Sanchi and Bhopal. This university will have the facility for study of Buddhism and Buddhist science and philosophy. Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikar delivered the welcome address and introduced the subject. He said that Lord Bdhha had given the message of compassion, love and purity of mind and strived all his life to eliminate all types of discriminations. The specialty of India has been that here all religions are held in equal respect and all the philosophies have been assimilated here. In this age of science and technology all the countries have come closer to each other. Therefore, they should work unitedly to provide better health care, food security and to ensure human rights protection. He expressed gratitude to the Dalai Lama for participating in the symposium. The first issue of the quarterly magazine of M.P. Human Rights Commission and a book “ Human Values and Human Rights” authored by Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikari were also released on the occasion. At the outset the Dalai Lama and other guests garlanded a portrait of goddess Saraswati and lighted the ceremonial lamp. Saraswati Vandana was also sung on the occasion. News letter March - 2010 LAW ALONE CANNOT CURB CRIME AGAINST WOMEN - SHRI DHARMADHIKARI JUSTICE LAUDS LADLI LAXMI YOJANA SYMPOSIUM ON “CRIME AGAINST WOMEN AND RESPONSIBILITY OF SOCIETY” HELD The chairman of M.P. Human Rights Commission Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikari has said that law and penal action alone cannot curb the crimes against women. There is need for change in social mindset for this, he added. Shri Dharmadhikari was addressing a symposium on “ Crime against Women and Responsibility of Society” organized on March 8,2010 to mark the International Women Day at Ujjain. The symposium was organized by M . P. H u m a n R i g h t s Commission's District Ayog Mitra Committee and Gayatri Shakti Peeth's district unit. Prominent among those present on the occasion included IG of Police Shri Pawan Jain, Collector Shri Ajat Shatru, Smt. Samhita Dharmadhikari, Shri Shivdas Prasad Sinha, Ayog Mitra Dr. G.D. Nagar, Brhamakumari Usha Bahan, Dr. Nisha Vashishtha and Ayog Mitra convener Dr. Nalini Langar. Justice Dharmadhikari said that there is need to ensure social and economic empowerment of women. Talented girls from rural areas come to cities for higher education but there is no proper arrangement for their stay at any district headquarters in the state. He desired NGOs to take step in this direction. Shri Dharmadhikari regretted that disregarding its social 3 responsibility the media is portraying women as commodity. This is leading to all types of social perversions. Women and the media should realize their responsibilities and help shape a healthy society keeping within their limits. Justice Dharmadhikari congratulated the Collector, Ujjain that Ujjain is the only district in the state where regular meetings of advisory committees for relief to victims of crimes are being held regularly. He said that the Collectors can provide various facilities to women who are victims of crimes. He said that women affected by domestic violence seek help of News letter March - 2010 police and law, but basically mothers should inculcate good values in children so that after marriage they do not have dispute with their wives. Mother is the first teacher. It is women who are mostly responsible for growing tendency of female foeticide. He said that if women strongly oppose it strongly it can be curbed effectively. He welcomed the bill brought in the Parliament for reservation to women. He was all praise for Ladli Laxmi Yojana being implemented by the state government saying that it would help remove the sense of insecurity among girls in society. Other states are also implementing this scheme. He congratulated the state government for this. IG of Ujjain range Shri Pawan Jain said that it is a bad effect of technology that foeticide are taking place in a large number. One woman is being persecuted every fifteen minute in the world. He said that one of 50 persecuted women goes to the police to lodge a complaint, which is a matter of concern. He said that the media should also highlight the victimization of women in rural areas. He lauded Janani Suraksha Yojana and Ladli Laxami Yojana and said that it will greatly benefit girls and women. Collector Shri Ajatshatru said that in this materialistic society the condition of women is a matter of concern. Women have been given constitutional rights, but they need more rights. Expressing concern on growing crimes against women he said that all should extend cooperation in putting an effective check on them. He called upon women to come forward to check atrocities in and around their families. Professor of political science and public administration in Vikram University, Ujjain Dr. Nisha Vashishth said that right from Vedic period women have play a very important role in society, but in course of time in this materialistic age atrocities against women are on the rise. She called upon women to realize their rights and play an important role in promoting education among girls and women. Brhamakumari Usha Bahan said that first women would have to realize their rights. They should not depend on others and give a new direction to society. Citing the example of Mother Teresa she said that she established a distinct identity for herself in the world by her suave behaviour and selfless service. She said that women 4 should become spiritually strong. Shri Shivprasad Sinha said that educated women can change society. They should shun narrow thinking and realize their strength. Shri Satyadev Chaturvedi said that the ratio of women in decreasing. There is need to enhance awareness about this. He said that education is the most powerful tool for women empowerment. Smt. Nalini Langar, Shri Krishnmangal Singh Kulshreshtha, Shri Ajit Mangalam, Dr. G. D.Nagar and others welcomed the guests and felicitated them with shawl and Shrifal. At the outset a lamp was lighted before a portrait of goddess Gayatri. Smt. Atabansore conducted the function. Smt. Nalini Langar proposed a vote of thanks. “Beti Bachao Rally” Later Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikari flagged off a “Beti Bachao Rally”. It passed though Kanthal and Nai Sadak and culminated at Kshirsagar Maidan. Dr. Veerbala Chhajed, Smt.Neelam Jain, Smt. Purnima Banthia, Smt. Shobha Yadav,Smt. Sneha Vinayika, Smt. Suman Verma, Smt. Neeta Dhawanand others were also present on the occasion. News letter March - 2010 A REPORT ON PROGRAMMES ORGANISED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AT DIRECTIVE OF MPHRC In Vidisha district a the chief guest and SDM Shri of thanks. workshop on violence against Santosh Verma presided over the In Khargone district a women and social responsibility was held under the chairmanship of social worker Shri Hraday Mohan Jain. The Collector Shri Yogendra Sharma was the chief guest. The Collector said that the gap between shining India and suffering India can only be bridged by focusing our thinking on majority of women. Shri Jain said that reservation to women would lead to emergence of women leadership in rural as well as urban areas. Municipal president Smt. Jyoti Shah attributed women persecution to erosion of age old rich tradition and disintegration of joint families. Income Tax Officer Shri B.K. Choudhary, Dr. Vanita Vajpaiyee and Sushri Simran Jalvankar also addressed on the occasion. Smt. Manisha Jain conducted the workshop and Ayog Mitra Smt. Vidya Yadav proposed a vote of thanks. The Collector and other guests visited the home of a 105 years old woman Smt. Gajara Devi and honoured her. Ayog Mitra Shri Atul Ratanshi convened the workshop. In Hoshangabad a symposium on “Crimes against Women and Social Responsibility” was organized on the occasion. Sociologist Prof. M. Raj was the chief guest and Shri Raza Fauzdar p r e s i d e d . Ay o g M i t r a D r. L.L.Sharma said that women have the same fundamental rights as men. Sushri Sadhna Dubey expressed concern on increasing crimes against women. Sushri Sindhu Dube, Sushri Meena Jain, Sushri Sweta Jain also expressed their views. Smt. Vandana Jain conducted the symposium. In Harda district, Deputy Collector Sushri Shweta Pawar was symposium organized to mark the occasion. A vision letter of the chairman of M.P. Human Rights Commission was read out on the occasion. Those who expressed views included Supriya Patel, Prerana Jain, Vinita Raghuvanshi and Kirti Tiwari. The chief guest and the president assured every possible cooperation in preventing violence against women and stressed the need for coordinated efforts by government and NGOs. Municipal president Shri Hemant Tale, Shri Narendra Sharma, Shri Harimohan Sharma, Shri Sukhram Bamane, Shri Sanjay Tenguria and girl students were present on the occasion. Smt. Sunita Jain proposed a vote of thanks. In Jhabua district the symposium was convened by Ayog Mitra Shri Manoj Jain “Manokamana”. Zila panchayat president Sushri Kalavati Bhuria was chief guest while the Collector Shri Jagdish Sharma presided. Sushri Gita Dubey delivered the keynote address. Smt. Sangita Masania and Smt. Rama Agrawal also expressed their views. Vindhya Shiksha Samiti presented a play of Smt. Annu Bhabor. SP Shri R.S. Singh was the chief guest while Smt. Rama Arya, Smt. Kalpana Bhuria, Sushri Nirmala Bhuria, Smt. Bharti Soni and Smt. Sushma Dubey were also present. The main speaker Smt. Geeta Dubey dwelt at length on the rights of women. Ayog Mitra Shri Pradeep Runwal spoke on the role of Human Rights Commission in women empowerment. Smt. Devyani Nayak conducted the function. Women and Child Development Officer delivered the welcome address and SDO proposed a vote 5 seminar was organized at the Girls College with the cooperation of Legal Aid Committee. The seminar discussed issues pertaining to rights and equality of women in historic and present context. The chief guest was Smt. Usha Shrotriya, Additional District and Sessions Judge and Smt. Gita Solanki, the chief Judicial Magistrate. Shri O.P. Sharma, Shri J.S. Kataria, Shri Rakesh Shrotriya, Shri Subhash Solanki and others were also present. Shri Mohan Jaiswal presided over the function. Shri P.S. Kapse delivered the welcome address and Dr. P.C.Soni, Ayog Mitra introduced the subject. An issue of Research Journal of Women's Problems and Solution was also issued on the occasion. Jayanti Faujdar conducted the function and Dr. P.S. Kapse proposed a vote of thanks. In Burhanpur district a symposium on “Violence against Women and Social Responsibility was organized. An essay competition on the same subject was also organized with the cooperation of Women and Child Development department. Ayog Mitra Sushri Medha Bhide opened the symposium by reading out the message of the chairman of the Commission. Advocate Shri Santosh Devtale said that lack of education is a major cause for increasing violence against women. Mayor Smt. Madhuri Patel, Deputy Collector Sushri Madhavi Nagendra, Deputy Director, Social Justice Sushri Pramila Vaikar, SP Shri M.K. Katakwar, social worker Sushri Kokila Chatruvedi and Sushri Minakshi More also expressed their views. In the essay News letter March - 2010 competition Anjali won the first prize while Sushri Rital Dalal and Sushri Maya Bhagwat won second and third prizes, respectively. Women and Child Development Officer Sushri Manorama Sen presented the prizes. Ayog Mitras Shri Prakash Choudhary and Shri Mohammad Mansoor were also present. In Indore d i s t r i c t a programme to mark the International Women's Day was jointly organized by Ayog Mitra Samiti and Prajapita Brhamakumar Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya. Social worker Smt. Jhanak Grover was the chief guest while Justice Shri P.D. Mule presided. Brhmakumari Shakuntala Bahan and Shri B.N. Bose spoke as main speakers. They said that god dwells where women are respected and live in peace. Therefore, one should eschew greed and ego. Shri R.G. Fadake delivered the welcome address. Justice Shri P.D. Mule stressed the need for spread of education to curb atrocities against women. Shri O.P. Mandaloi, Shri Madan Rane, Sushri Shubha P. Vaidya, Shri Sadan Choudhary, Shri Ratanlal Gupta, Shri Mohanlal Dixit, Smt. Kamala Sagarmal Patawa, Sushri Ranjana Saxena, Sushri Kusum Tiwari and others were present on the occasion. Dr. Piyush Gandhi conducted the function while Sumitra Bahan proposed a vote of thanks. In Neemuch district the Collector Dr. Sanjay Goyal was the chief guest of the symposium. He emphasized the need for respecting women. Municipal president Sushri Neeta Dua said that reservation will increase the participation of women in power and social development. District Women and Child Development Officer Sushri Sushma Bhadauria said that we should reach out to women to solve their problems. Ayog Mitra Shri addressed. Ayog Mitra Shri Anil Bhanu Dave said that even Jain, Shri Anil Ahirwar, Sushri foreigners respect our culture and Asha Tulsa Sahu and Shri Tarun civilization. Singh extended laudable cooperation in the symposium. Dr. In Damoh district a Narendra Shrivastava conducted symposium on Violence against Women and Social Responsibility the function while Dr. Ashish w a s o r g a n i z e d t o m a r k Dwivedi proposed a vote of thanks. In Panna district the International Women's Day. Collector Shri Khandelwal was the chairperson of Krishi Upaj Mandi, chief guest while Shri Manu Devendra Nagar was the chief guest Mishra, Municipal president at the symposium organized to p r e s i d e d . Ay o g M i t r a D r. mark the occasion. She said that Chhavinath Tiwari conducted the women should come forward to function. Smt. Susanskriti Parihar, secure their due in society. Shri S.L. Shri Shrikant Choudhary, former Verma, Suprintendent of the hostel j u d g e S h r i A n a n d K u m a r at Maheba said that violence Shrivastava, Gitashashtri Shri against women is condemnable. Manishankar Shukla, and guest of Foeticide is a crime against honour Dr. P.L. Sharma expressed humanity. Shri Devideen presented their views.Smt. Pushpa Chile and a song. Ayog mitra Shri Sudeep Sushri Laxmi Tamrakar recited S h r i v a s t a v a c o n d u c t e d t h e poems based on women awareness. function. Shri Manu Mishra said that In Gwalior district the indomitable will power is a must to symposium was convened by the move ahead in modern times and to Lions Club. Mayor Smt. Samiksha secure ones rights. Dr. Kedar Gupta was the chief guest while Shivhare and Shri Lakhanlal Tiwari Smt. Abhiprabal Solanki, Deputy were also present. Ayog Mitra Shri Advocate General in the Gwalior R.S. Bharadwaj proposed a vote of bench of the High Court presided. thanks. Smt.Sangita Singh Rathour, Janpad In Sagar district the president, Smt. Sapna Panjwani, symposium was organized in the President Lions Club were also premises of Inc Media School of present. The chief guest said that Journalism. Special District Judge government schemes have helped Smt. Asha Godha was the guest. improve the condition of women She said that tolerating atrocities is but a lot still remains to do. Smt. Raj the biggest crime. Therefore, Bhambhani read out the appeal of women should become aware of the chairman of the Human Rights their rights. Dean of School of Commission. Social worker Smt. Commerce and Management Dr. Asha Singh, Sushri Mamta Singh Harisingh Gaur Central University Kushwaha, Ku. Parul Shrivastava., P r o f . J . K . J a i n s a i d t h a t Ku. Anjali Rathaur, Sushri Anjana International Women's Day is an Mishr, Smt.Nuru Singh, Dr. inspiring movement. All should get Ramesh Sharma, Sushri Sonal united to oppose atrocities against Mehta also spoke. Incharge women. Additional Judge Shri convener of Ayog Mitra Samiti Krishnamurthy Mishra, Shri Rajesh Dr. M.K. Sharma proposed a vote Kaul, Shri Amirtlal Meena, of thanks. advocate Sushri Rajni Thakur and In Shivpuri district the Women and Child Development International Women's Day was Officer Shri R.P. Tripathi also observed as awareness day and an 6 News letter March - 2010 awareness camp for women was organized on the occasion. It was organized with the cooperation of Women and Child Development Department, District Legal Service Authority and Ayog Mitras Shri R.L.C. Jatav and Shri Alok M. Indoria. District Collector Shri Rajkumar Pathak, Chief Executive Officer Shri H.P. Verma and District Judge Smt. Richika Ashthana were also present. Dr. Smt. Urmila Pathak also addressed. She called upon women to discharge their duties with determination and dedication. The artists of Kala Pathak presented a drama based on women empowerment. Smt. Shobha Ahuja, Shri Dixit and Sushri Agrawal also spoke. In Bhind district the symposium was organized by Ayog Mitras Dr. Himanshu Bansal and Dr. Suresh Bansal with the cooperation of Mahila Club and Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti. In her keynote address Dr. Veena Sharma said that in ancient times women were held in high esteem and in present times too women are excelling in every field. Smt. Raj Khandelwal stressed the need for inculcating good values along with imparting education. Smt. Mahima Chouhan said that women should contemplate on their rights and become aware against social evils like dowry, female foeticide etc. Shri Sumbash Sharma, advocate, Smt. Meera Agrawal, Sushri Suman Maheshwari, Sushri Rajkumari Jain, Shri Pawan Maheshwari, Sushri Geeta Gupta, Sushri Seema Sharma and others were also present. Smt. Raman Mittal proposed a vote of thanks. In Sheopur district a function was organized to mark the International Women's Day with the cooperation of Mahatma Gandhi Seva Ashram. Zila panchayt president Smt. Guddibai was the chief guest. She said that women are not inferior to men in any respect. Guest of honour Dr. Manju Shukla, Sushri Arti Pathak, Sushri Anamika Parashar also addressed. Shri Jaisingh Jadaun of Ekta Parishad said that Mahatma Gandhi had dreamt of emancipation of women. Ayog Mitra Shri Kailash Parashar said that there is need to maintain a balance between rights and responsibilities to ensure equal status to women in society. Various aspects of violence against women and social responsibility were discussed on the occasion. In Katni district local Ayog Mitra Shri Kishanlal Tahalramani convened the symposium. Dr. Mamta Singh, senior journalist Shri Nandlal Singh, educationist Shri S. Nelson, Sushri Rita Tiwari, Shri Satish Anand, Shri B.K. Laxmi Bahan,Sushri Geeta Joshi, Sushri Ratna Mishra, Sushri Kalpana Dube, Shri Ramakant Nigam, Swami Satya Vedanta,Sushri Sandhya Tiwari,Surhri Shalini Gupteshwar Sahu,Shri M.J.A. Lurian, Swami Prem Veer, advocate Sushri Tripti Tamrakar, business woman Sushri Archana Singh,Sushri Neeraja Mita Ornald, Shri M.J. Lamba and people from all sections of society participated in it. Shri Paras Jain conducted the symposium. In Mandla district a symposium was organized at which Zila panchayat president Smt. Sampatia Uike was the chief guest. President of Mahila Prakoshtha Zila Hindi Sahitya Samiti Smt. Manorama Dixit presided over it. The chief guest suggested forming of groups of women to struggle against violence against women. Ayog Mitra Smt. Sushila Shukla threw light on the concept of equal rights and opportunities. District Women and Child Development Officer Smt.Shashi 7 Shyam Uike informed about the activities of her department. Smt. Manjari Guri, Smt. Rekha Dixit, Smt. Archana Jain and others also spoke. Speaking from the chair Smt Manorama Dixit criticized the exploitation of women through advertisements. As many as 150 copies of the message of the chairman of the Human Rights Commission were sent to different tahasils, blocks and villages. Smt. Priti Dubey conducted the programme and Smt. Shashi Shyam Uikey proposed a vote of thanks. Ayog Mitra Dr. B.B.Shukla and Shri K.L.Sukul expressed gratitude to the administration and journalists for success of the programme. In Jabalpur district the function to mark the International Women's Day was organized under joint auspices of Ayog Mitra Samiti and Home Science College. Member of State Commission for Women Smt. Sushma Jain was the chief guest while retire judge Shri Prakash Nayak presided. The chief guest stressed the need for change in the attitude of people and enhancing awareness to improve the lot of women. Justice Nayak called for spread of education saying that an educated woman is more aware about her rights. An essay competition on violence against women and social responsibility was also organized. The winners were given away the prizes. Smt. Shashi Tiwari conducted the function. Dr. Sonal Amin also spoke. Ayog Mitras Shri J.P. date and Dr. Aslam were also present. Dr. Shubhda Pandey proposed a vote of thanks. In Balaghat district the International Women's Day was observed with enthusiasm. Commandant, CRPF Shri Brijesh Kumar Singh was the chief guest and Chief Medial and Health Officer Dr. Rajrani Khare presided. News letter March - 2010 RNI Registration Number M.P/H.I.N./13126/12/8/97/TC/7 C.E.O. Shri B. S. Kulesh was special guest. The chief guest stressed the need for education. Dr. Rajrani Khane called for greater awareness towards worsening gender ratio. Shri Kulesh said that women should come forward with a positive thinking. Smt. Kalpana Richaria, Women and Child Development Officer called upon women to shed hesitation to come forward to secure their rights. Ayog Mitra Major M.S. Ali called for prejudice against women. Ayog Mitra Smt.Asha Mohan Bedi also spoke. Smt. Firoza Khan conducted the function and proposed a vote of thanks. She also administered the oath of women emancipation. In Sidhi district a symposium on Violence against Women and Social Responsibility was organized to mark the International Women's Day. District and Sessions Judge Shri A.K. Jain was the chief guest while Joint Collector Shri M.L. Dwivedi presided. The chief guest referred to the thinking of Manu and Kautilya and said that economic, social and educational development of women is necessary. Shri Dwivedi called upon women to come forward to derive benefit from the schemes being implemented for them. Additional District and Sessions Judge Shri Vachaspati Mishra also spoke. Dr. U.P. Singh, Smt. Jyoti Singh, Smt. Geeta Singh and others also expressed their views. Ayog Mitra ShriKamalbhanu Singh asked the women from villages to raise a voice against exploitation. In Singrauli district, while addressing a symposium Ayog Mitra Smt. Asha Gupta explained the objective of observing the International Women's Day. It has greatly helped women empowerment. Smt.Krishan Parihar presided. She said reservation for women would help them a great deal. LAW STUDENTS SHOULD HELP DEPRIVED PEOPLE GET JUSTICE - SHRI DHARMADHIKARI The chairman of M.P. Human Rights Commission Justice Shri D.M. Dharmadhikari has called upon the law students to help those 80 percent people of the country get justice who are still deprived of the same. Shri Dharmadhikari was speaking at the orientation programme organized for law students jointly by Universal Institute of Legal Studies and Swami Vivekanand Library on March 28, 2010 at Bhopal. He also gave away awards to three students who secured leading position in the CLAT. These included Sidhartha Mishra, Darab Shah and Kumari Malika Nigam. Junior Manager of the Library Shri L.S. Mishra was also present on the occasion. Justice Dharmadhikari said that along with settlement of disputes in the courts efforts are being made to resolve the disputes of common people through reconciliation, mediation and by various agencies and commissions. He said that there is no lack of employment opportunities in legal field. He said that there is no dearth of opportunities of employment for women, but the girl students coming to the Human Rights Commission for internship, when asked to tell their interest reply in negative. He said that, of course, there is lot of money in corporate sector but there one cannot serve the neglected and deprived sections of society. In reply to questions asked by the students Justice Dharmadhikari said that terrorists do have their human rights but there is provision for punishment after their fair judicial trial. Office Bearers of MPHRC Bhopal Chairperson Shri Justice D.M. Dharmadhikari, Member-Shri Justice A.K. Saxena, Shri Vijay Shukla, Principal Secretary Shri Rakesh Agrawal, Inspector General Police shri P.K. Runwal, Registrar Law, Shri D.K. Puranik, Deputy Secretary Shri Kuldeep Jain, E-mail mphrc@sancharnet.in, Toll Free Phone No-1800-2336399, Fax-0755-2574028 Ph : 2572034, Published by the Editor-Shri Suresh Awatramani, Additonal Director, Public Relations, MPHRC, Paryavas Bhavan, Old Jail Road, Bhopal and Printed at Box Corrugators and Offset Printers Govindpura Bhopal, Phone 0755-2587551 8