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Aapki Yojana, Aapki Sarkar, Aapke Dwar

Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led government of Jharkhand is dedicated to the all-around development of all with emphasis on social justice. Aapki Yojana, Aapki Sarkar, Aapke Dwar is a unique effort of the Chief Minister to reach out to the people at the remotest corners of the state, knowing their problems face to face and enrolling them in various social welfare schemes floated by the Jharkhand government. The Chief Minister is personally present in all the meetings across the state.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand government is fully committed to the overall development of every section and every geographical area of the state. In the four years since 2019, the government has taken many steps which are providing direct benefits to all sections of the society living in every nook and corner of the state along with social justice to ensure all-around development. To ensure that no section of the state remains untouched, the schemes are monitored at the level of Chief Minister Hemant Soren from planning to their implementation and it is ensured that the benefits of every scheme reach to every beneficiary. For this, the Soren government is also running the ‘Aapki Yojana, Aapki Sarkar, Aapke Dwar’ campaign.

Let’s know about some of the major public welfare schemes of the Government of Jharkhand:

Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree- Lungi Vitaran Yojana

The basic needs of every person include food, clothing and shelter. Jharkhand government is taking care of food and shelter along with clothes for the needy. Dhoti, lungi and saree are being distributed from the shops of the Public Distribution System on the scheduled date every month.

Under the Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree- Lungi Distribution Scheme, the state government provides dhoti/sari for Rs 10 twice a year at an interval of every 6 months to all the eligible households of the National Food Security Act along with the beneficiary families of Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Green Ration Card. Lungi and a saree are being given for just Rs 10.

More than 65 lakh beneficiaries across Jharkhand are getting this benefit twice a year.

To ensure that the beneficiaries can easily avail the benefits of this scheme, these clothes are being distributed using the strong network of Public Distribution System.

To avail the benefits of this scheme, it is necessary to be a ration card holder. Beneficiaries can avail the benefits of this scheme by showing identity card issued by the government such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, letter recommended by the Mukhiya or Ward Councilor.

Mukhyamantri Utkrisht Vidyalaya

For the first time in the history of Jharkhand, a new dimension was added to the education revolution. 80 Chief Minister Utkrisht Vidyalayas (Schools of Excellence) are established at the district level to ensure excellence in education.

Every Indian has the right to get better education. We all know that at the heart of better education lies a school. A school which not only has strong infrastructure but also ensures the academic environment, community relations and leadership development of teachers. A School of Excellence fulfills such needs.

These schools will be constructed in every Panchayat. About 40,000 children had given the entrance examination for 12,000 seats in these schools.

Along with this, Soren government is constructing 325 block level model schools in the entire state. At the same time, 4,091 Gram Panchayat level model schools are being established in the entire state.

All these will be CBSE affiliated English medium schools. These will also have facilities for digital smart classes, science and language labs and national level sports training along with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Guruji Student Credit Card Yojana

To provide financial assistance to the 10th and 12th class passed (10th class passed for Diploma students) students of Jharkhand, who are deprived of getting higher education due to financial reasons, the state government has launched and implemented Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme.

Under the scheme, the objective is to provide loans up to Rs 15 lakh at concessional rates for higher education to interested and qualified students by linking them with banks. There will be no processing fee for the loan.

The applicant is getting easy loan at an annual simple interest rate of 4 percent. No margin money on loans up to Rs 4 lakh.

The applicant will not have to keep any collateral. Also, the period to repay the loan will be up to 15 years (including the course period). Apart from the course fee, it also covers the expenses on hostel, mess fee, travel etc.

Under this scheme, the government will give a total loan of Rs 500 crore every year to all the meritorious students of the state. The state government will provide 100 percent guarantee cover of the loan amount to the banks.

Paardeshiya Chhatravriti Yojana

50 youth from the deprived class have gone abroad for higher education by taking advantage of the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Paardeshiya Chhatravriti Yojana (Overseas Scholarship Scheme). Young men and women from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Minorities are taking the benefits of the scheme.

Under this scheme, higher education opportunities are available in 110 universities/institutions in Britain and Northern Ireland. Through this scholarship, facility is being provided to do Masters/MPhil in any of the 31 subjects.

Arrangements for free education are being made for maximum 25 students. Under the scholarship scheme, arrangements have also been made to pay tuition fees, air travel fare, annual allowance, visa fees, medical insurance premium payment and other expenses.

Under the Chevening-Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship, a maximum of twenty five students are getting the opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree program in the UK.

Mukhyamantri Sarathi Yojana

Under the Chief Minister Sarathi Scheme, free skill training is being given to the unemployed youths of Jharkhand.

The state government is giving employment incentive allowance for maximum one year to everyone who is taking skill training. An incentive allowance of Rs 1,000 per month is being given to youth and Rs 1,500 per month to girls, disabled and transgenders.

Non-residential trainees are being given a transport allowance of Rs 1,000 per month for commuting from their home to the training center.

Under the Chief Minister Sarathi Scheme, for the first-time youth are getting free skill training at the block level through Birsa Centre. Beneficiaries can choose the trade as per their interest through proper counselling.

For training, it is mandatory for the youth/girls to have minimum 5th pass qualification. This has made it possible to bring more and more beneficiaries under the ambit of this scheme.

Abua Awas Yojana

Abua Awas Yojana (Abua Housing Scheme) aims to provide permanent houses with basic amenities to lead a dignified life by 2026 to all eligible families who are houseless and living in kutcha and dilapidated houses in rural areas.

Under this scheme, a target has been set to construct 8 lakh pucca houses. 2 lakh houses are to be constructed in 2023-24, 3.5 lakh in 2024-25 and 2.5 lakh in 2025-26.

This scheme is 100 percent supported by the state government. The amount of assistance per housing unit is Rs 2 lakh.

Construction of a three-room permanent house with kitchen is being done through Abua Housing Scheme. The house will be constructed in minimum 31 square meters.

Families living in kutcha houses, houseless and destitute families, families belonging to especially vulnerable tribal groups, victims of natural calamities, legally released bonded laborers and such families who have never received the benefit of any government housing scheme are eligible for the benefits of this scheme.

Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana

The main objective of this scheme is to provide easy transportation service to the citizens living in rural areas, remote tribal settlements and other areas to reach Gram Panchayat, Block, Sub-Division and District Headquarters. This transport service is absolutely free.

One of the goals of the scheme is to provide transportation facilities to the students living in rural areas to educational institutions for secondary and higher education.

Under this, transportation facilities are being made available to the villagers up to the block, sub-division and district headquarters to get proper medical services.

Through Chief Miniter Rural Transportation Scheme, farmers are getting the facility of transportation to the market or business center located at the block, sub-division and district headquarters for the sale of their produce and employment to the villagers.

Through the scheme, transportation facilities are also being provided to disabled persons and senior citizens. With the Chief Miniter Rural Transportation Scheme, commuting in rural areas will become easier than before.

Birsa Harit Gram Yojana

Farmers of Jharkhand are moving towards becoming self-reliant. With a view to make farmers self-reliant, Hemant Soren’s government had launched the Jharkhand Birsa Green Village Scheme. The farmers of the state are now benefiting from this scheme. They are also getting good income.

The Hemant Soren government in the state had given a green signal to the scheme during the Covid period to provide employment to migrant labourers by linking them with MGNREGA. The scheme launched in 2020 has opened the fortunes of many migrant labourers.

The farmers are coming forward to avail the benefit of the Government’s scheme. Coal mining areas like Dhanbad are also witnessing a reduced pollution, an added advantage.

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Taking Jharkhand To A New Tomorrow

CM Soren’s welfare schemes are drawing huge response from every quarter in Jharkhand

In the last 4 years, the state of Jharkhand has made significant strides in the fields of education, employment, health and welfare, sports, tourism, renewable energy and industries to enhance the quality of life. Significant achievements in the area of law and order, like eradication of left-wing terrorism and creating developmental opportunities in the Budha Pahad region ensuring peace in the state is a noteworthy move. Initiatives by the state government to provide clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, electricity access, road connectivity and housing have transformed the state.

Nearly 80 percent of the population of Jharkhand lives in villages. Before the formation of the government, CM Hemant Soren had said that the government would be run from the villages and panchayats and not from Delhi. To receive benefits people will not have to visit block offices and district headquarters, instead the government is coming to the doorstep to solve problems.

2023 marks the third phase of the programme in which camps are being organised and people’s problems are being addressed and they are getting the benefits of various schemes. A similar programme was organised in 2021 and 2022. The CM is visiting every district under this programme. 

A considerable effort has been done for the education at all levels. At a cost of Rs 1885 crores, the state has laid the foundation stones for 27 Schools of Excellence. There is a plan to start 5000 Schools of Excellence in the entire state. This initiative aims to offer world-class education facilities to students in Jharkhand. On a better education system for the State Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme has been started for higher education. The government will provide financial support to students under this scheme. The state government is providing 100% scholarship to Dalit, tribal, backward and minority children for higher education abroad as well.

Under the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme, deserving students are allowed to pursue higher studies abroad. Presently twenty-three students from Jharkhand are pursuing higher education abroad in the United Kingdom. This initiative aims to empower the youth of Jharkhand and enhance their global competitiveness. In another initiative, the government’s scholarships for children of unorganized sector workers, ranging from INR 250 to INR 8,000 have been launched. This is an important step towards ensuring that economic constraints do not impede access to education. Moreover, the ITI Colleges in Militancy Affected Districts promotes technical education and vocational training, enhancing employability among the youth.

Despite challenges, Jharkhand has achieved considerable success in improving the basic civic infrastructure and living standards. The state has made significant strides in the fields of education and employment, initiating a series of measures designed to enhance access to quality education and create employment opportunities.

In the area of employment, the Chief Minister Employment Generation Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and generates employment. It provides a provision of subsidized loans up to INR 25 lakhs for starting businesses. Also, in a bid to push transparency, JPSC Manual and Officer Appointments has been prepared and 326 officers who have been appointed under the 6th JPSC. This enhances the transparency and effectiveness of the public service recruitment process, and these appointments are a key step towards strengthening administrative capacity in the state.

Jharkhand has taken significant steps towards improving the state of nutrition and health among its residents. The initiatives span various areas, from disease prevention and management to addressing the problem of malnutrition.

The establishment of COVID-19 vaccination facilities at all district hospitals and community health centres reflects the state’s commitment to combating the pandemic. This widespread vaccination drive ensures easier access for citizens across the state to get vaccinated and contributes to public health safety.

The approval for the establishment of dialysis centres on a public-private partnership (PPP) model in all district hospitals is a major step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure. This move expands access to essential medical treatment for kidney disease patients.

In an effort to tackle the problem of malnutrition, the state has initiated the construction of 5 lakh sheds at a cost of INR 250 crores. While the exact context and utilization of these sheds are not specified, it could be assumed that these may be used for activities related to the delivery of nutritional services, community awareness programs, and other initiatives to address malnutrition.

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These initiatives represent a comprehensive approach to improving the health and nutritional status of Jharkhand’s population. The focus on infrastructure development and service delivery suggests a commitment to creating a robust health system capable of addressing the state’s health challenges.

Jharkhand has taken several strides in the field of agriculture, aimed at improving the livelihood of farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and ensuring food security. Krishi Rinn Maafi Yojana (Crop Loan Waiver Scheme) has sanctioned INR 2,000 crores. Under this scheme, farm loans up to INR 50,000 have been waived off, providing significant relief to small and marginal farmers and boosting their financial stability.

The Chief Minister Pashudhan Yojana (Livestock Development Scheme) has benefited over 50,000 villagers. Livestock development plays a crucial role in supplementing the income of rural households and improving their nutritional security. Moreover, the Bonus Payment on MSP has incentivized agricultural production and ensures farmers get a fair price for their produce.

These achievements reflect the government’s commitment to promoting agricultural growth, enhancing farmers’ income, and ensuring food security in Jharkhand. It also shows the efforts towards promoting diversification and value addition in agriculture, which are crucial for the sustainable development of the sector.

The government of Jharkhand has taken considerable steps towards rural development with a special focus on women’s empowerment. These measures are aimed at enhancing income, improving livelihoods, and promoting sustainability.

For the first time, the wage rate under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) has been increased from INR 194 to INR 225. This wage hike is a significant move towards improving the income and economic status of rural households, including women who form a substantial part of the MNREGA workforce.

The state has set a target for maximum man-day generation under MNREGA, creating 10 crore man-days. This ensures enhanced availability of employment opportunities in rural areas, directly benefiting women who are major participants in the scheme.

Steps have been taken towards water prosperity, with trench and dam closure work completed on 2 lakh hectare land. This contributes to improved water conservation and agricultural productivity, directly and indirectly benefiting rural women.

Under this scheme, fruit trees have been planted in 26 thousand acres. This initiative promotes environmental sustainability and also provides an additional source of income for rural households, thereby empowering women.

Sakhi Mandals, or women’s self-help groups, have been allocated INR 995 crores. These funds help in strengthening the capacity of these groups and empower rural women economically and socially.

The efforts and intent of the government is being reciprocated by the masses and a stable government with a youthful and constructive leadership is bound to take Jharkhand to newer heights in the coming years.

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More Baloch Protestors Freed From Custody

The Baloch people were protesting against the “extra-judicial killing” of a Baloch youth by Counter-Terrorism Department officials in Turbat earlier this month, according to Geo News…reports Asian Lite News

The Pakistan caretaker government has released 34 more Baloch protestors who had been arrested during a police crackdown in the federal capital last week, as reported by Geo News.

According to the declaration, the arrested protestors were released after fulfilling the legal requirements.

It further stated that all detained Baloch protesters have been released on the advice of a negotiation committee constituted by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

The PM’s negotiation team was headed by caretaker privatization minister Fawad Hasan Fawad, and the team held talks with the protesters, Geo News reported.

Moreover, the marchers demanded the immediate release of the arrested people.

Earlier, after the first round of talks, the government ordered the release of all the protesting women who were taken into custody during the police crackdown.

The Baloch people were protesting against the “extra-judicial killing” of a Baloch youth by Counter-Terrorism Department officials in Turbat earlier this month, according to Geo News.

Following the incident, Baloch women started a long march on December 6 and reached Islamabad on December 20.

However, as soon as they reached the capital, cops launched a crackdown against the protesters and dismantled their camps set up outside the National Press Club. In the crackdown, most of the protesters were arrested by the police, which sparked anger nationwide.

Meanwhile, the government, defending its move to launch a crackdown, declared it a necessary measure to avoid a “catastrophe”.

Moreover, the police crackdown against Baloch marchers was strongly condemned by human rights organisations, politicians, and analysts, reported Geo News.

On Thursday, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent organiser of the Baloch protest march in Islamabad, gave a seven-day ultimatum to the Pakistan government for the fulfilment of their demands, including the “elimination of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.”

The demands included signing an agreement, under the Working Group’s auspices, for the elimination of “enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings”. She also demanded the release of all victims of enforced disappearances, restrictions on the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the elimination of “state-sponsored death squads”.

The Ministry of Interior was urged to “confess” the alleged deaths of disappeared persons in fake encounters, accompanied by an acknowledgement letter and a press conference naming all victims.

The Baloch activist also emphasised that the state must demonstrate seriousness in ending human rights violations and illegal measures in Balochistan to prove its commitment to resolving the “Baloch genocide.” (ANI)

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Backlash over celebrity party in Moscow amid Ukraine war

The Kremlin’s expansion of anti-LGBTQ laws in recent years, coupled with a conservative shift following the Ukraine invasion, has heightened societal tensions…reports Asian Lite News

Authorities took action against Russian celebrities who attended an “almost naked” themed party in Moscow, organised by blogger Anastasia Ivleeva, CNN reported.

The event, held at the Mutabor club on December 20-21, faced strong opposition from Orthodox Church officials, pro-war activists, and pro-Kremlin lawmakers, especially considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Rapper Vacio, who attended the party wearing only a sock to cover his genitals, has been sentenced to 15 days in jail and fined 200,000 rubles (approximately USD 2,200) after a Moscow court ruled the event was aimed at “propagating non-traditional sexual relationships.” Vasilyev was found guilty of offences including “petty hooliganism.”

“Nikolay Vasilyev (better known as rapper Vacio) participated in a party at the ‘Mutabor’ nightclub, disrupted public order, used vulgar language, and disseminated publications in Telegram channels aimed at promoting non-traditional sexual relationships in mass media on the internet,” the court ruling said, according to CNN.

The Kremlin’s expansion of anti-LGBTQ laws in recent years, coupled with a conservative shift following the Ukraine invasion, has heightened societal tensions. Last month, Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the “international LGBTQ movement” as an extremist organisation.

Facing public outcry, rapper Vacio issued a public apology.

Initially, the organiser, Ivleeva, stated that the attire choices of the partygoers were individual decisions, asserting that the event served as an opportunity to exhibit photos taken during her role as the chief editor of the Russian edition of Playboy. However, in a 21-minute video released later, she tearfully apologized, seeking forgiveness or condemnation.

A lawsuit seeking 1 billion rubles (USD 11 million) for moral damages was filed against Ivleeva for organising the party. Pop star Anna Asti, another attendee, had her New Year’s event in Moscow cancelled.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refrained from commenting on the controversy, urging discretion. “Regarding this party, I ask for your mercy: let’s stay the only ones in the country not discussing this topic,” he said.

Pro-war activist Ekaterina Mizulina thanked Russian police for their response, sharing messages from citizens expressing outrage at hosting such events during a military conflict.

Critics, including Vitaly Borodin of the Federal Project for Security and Anti-Corruption, condemned the party as “sodomy, obscurantism, and LGBT propaganda.” Borodin called on the Minister of Internal Affairs to send police to the Mutabor nightclub, emphasising the perceived insensitivity during a time when Russian youth are involved in military operations in Ukraine, CNN reported. (ANI)

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UAE Farmers Council discusses sustainability 

The meeting was also attended by representatives of farmers who have experience and knowledge of the UAE’s agricultural areas, as well as district managers, and the secretariat of the Farmers’ Council…reports Asian Lite News

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, chaired the ninth meeting of the Farmers’ Council, to review the latest developments in the national agricultural sector and to discuss the Ministry’s initiatives to promote its sustainable growth.

The meeting also focused on identifying the needs of the farmers to increase domestic productivity and thereby optimise imports.

Mariam Almheiri said the UAE leadership places utmost importance on supporting farmers to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural and food sector, ensure national food security and address climate change.

She said, “The transformation of the agricultural sector to make it more sustainable was a top priority for the UAE during the recent COP28 held in Dubai. This is underpinned by the ‘COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action’ being endorsed by 159 countries. These countries have a population of over 6.2 billion people, with 530 million farmers, and account for 77 percent of all the food we eat as well as 83 percent of all emissions from food systems.”

Almheiri said that one of the key goals of the UAE in the coming years is to make agricultural systems more sustainable and climate-smart, and that the Ministry will support farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and conserve natural resources.

She underlined the significance of maintaining open channels of communication with farmers to address their requirements.

She stressed the need for collective efforts by the government, the private sector, and all other stakeholders to promote the sustainability of the national farms and create new economic prospects for farmers.

The meeting, held in Fujairah, was attended by several high-ranking officials including Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry, Mohammed Mousa Alameeri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector, and Shaikha Ahmed Al Ali, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Regions Sector.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of farmers who have experience and knowledge of the UAE’s agricultural areas, as well as district managers, and the secretariat of the Farmers’ Council.

The participants reviewed the progress of the recommendations made during the earlier meeting. They discussed the latest updates of the initiative aimed at promoting the sustainability of national farms as well as the volume of local purchases and the increase in the number of farmers who have benefitted from the initiative.

The meeting took decisions regarding the registration of national farms, leveraging marketing opportunities for local agricultural products, and adding new entities to the list of contractors to enhance their contributions to local purchases.

The meeting discussed the farmer support program for 2023, which aims to coordinate farmer representatives to support productive farmers. The number of beneficiaries of the Production Input Support Program has increased from 694 in 2022 to 1,140 in 2023.

During the meeting, Almheiri honoured a number of members of the Farmers’ Council for their outstanding and dedicated efforts during their membership in the Council.

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Abu Dhabi announces lorry and worker-bus ban on New Year’s Eve

Exemptions from the ban include vehicles from public cleaning companies and logistical support,” added the Traffic and Patrols Directorate…reports Asian Lite News

Trucks, heavy vehicles and buses transporting labourers will be banned from Abu Dhabi roads on New Year’s Eve, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre, announced.

“This includes Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Mussafah Bridge and Al Maqtaa Bridge,” the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police added, noting that the ban will be implemented from 7 am on Sunday, December 31, 2023, until 7 am on Monday, January 1, 2024.

“Exemptions from the ban include vehicles from public cleaning companies and logistical support,” added the Traffic and Patrols Directorate.

“Traffic patrols would be deployed across all roads and traffic surveillance would be intensified through smart systems in order to ensure traffic flow,” noted the Directorate. (ANI/WAM)

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MoHAP awarded global accreditation in institutional agility

MoHAP has been awarded the accreditation effectively meeting the strategic and operational framework for corporate agility across all its sectors and departments…reports Asian Lite News

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received the global accreditation certificate for The International Business Agility Model from the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI).

The recognition reflects the efficiency of the UAE’s health system and its institutional capacity for flexibility and agility, and also highlights MoHAP’s adeptness in responding to health changes, anticipating future trends, and managing transformations effectively.

Additionally, the achievement reinforces the UAE’s competitive edge and leadership in the healthcare sector.

MoHAP has been awarded the accreditation effectively meeting the strategic and operational framework for corporate agility across all its sectors and departments. This accomplishment has resulted in exceptional performance in all criteria of the International Business Agility Model.

The model, encompassing 61 criteria and 1500 evaluation points, covers various pillars and aspects, including future readiness, dynamic capacity building for agility, fostering an agile corporate culture, agile leadership, finance and economy, operations, technology, supply chain, services, and strategic and operational frameworks for future readiness and agility.

Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of MoHAP, said, “This achievement is not just an addition to MoHAP’s impressive portfolio of local and international awards, it’s a testament to our strategic approach. It would not have been possible had it not been for MoHAP’s adoption and implementation of a work methodology methodology that prioritizes agility and institutional flexibility. This integrated approach has been pivotal in enabling us to adapt to changes and maintain a state of readiness.”

“We are pressing ahead in line with the plans and aspirations of the UAE government to be more flexible and faster in making decisions, keeping pace with global developments, and adopting innovative and proactive thinking to ensure readiness for the future to achieve the best levels of performance and maintain national achievements at all levels.”

He further stressed that the Ministry is committed to improving the quality of health services and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of resource management, in addition to achieving the highest standards of excellence in the field of health care, in line with its strategy 2023-2026.

This strategy reflects the depth and clarity of the Ministry’s strategic vision in establishing a flexible, agile, and sustainable health system and enhancing its march towards future goals in the implementation of the “We the UAE 2031” strategy and the UAE Centennial 2071.

For his part, Saqr Al Humeiri, Director of the Strategy and Future Department at the Ministry, emphasised that the Ministry’s accomplishment of meeting the International Business Agility Model’s requirements aligns with its strategic directions and its commitment to applying the highest quality and excellence standards across various sectors.

Al Humeiri highlighted that the Ministry’s evaluation by The International Business Agility Institute-TIBAI covered several critical areas, including agility in leadership, financial resources, operations, and services. It also involved identifying strategic gaps that could impact the agility of capabilities and resources and the Ministry’s capability for quick and flexible decision-making to address various challenges and seize future opportunities.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, TIBAI has developed the first internationally recognised business agility model. This comprehensive model is designed to enhance future readiness and business agility across all activities and fields in both the public and private sectors. (ANI/WAM)

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Tech Lite USA

Tesla Cybertruck involved in 1st accident

The only injury noted by CHP mentions a suspected minor injury to the Cybertruck driver. It did not not appear the Tesla Cybertruck was in an autonomous mode during the accident…reports Asian Lite News

A Tesla Cybertruck has been involved in a first-ever accident of the $61,000 vehicle (base model price), that resulted in a minor injury to the driver.

A Reddit user posted two pictures of a Cybertruck accident in the US and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) later confirmed this.

The accident involved a 2023 Tesla Cybertruck carrying three people that appears to have been hit by a 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by a 17-year-old, reports The Verge.

“Our preliminary investigation indicates a Toyota Corolla was traveling south on SR-35 southbound, south of Page Mill Road, at an unknown speed, when the driver, for unknown reasons, turned to the right and subsequently struck a dirt embankment on the right shoulder,” said California Highway Patrol.

“The Toyota then re-entered the roadway, crossed over the double yellow lines into the northbound lane, and crashed into a Tesla Cybertruck traveling north on SR-35 northbound,” the CHP team added.

The only injury noted by CHP mentions a suspected minor injury to the Cybertruck driver. It did not not appear the Tesla Cybertruck was in an autonomous mode during the accident.

Tesla launched the long-awaited Cybertruck at a starting price of $60,990 and delivered the vehicle to its first batch of customers this month.

The rear-wheel drive version of the electric truck costs $60,990, up from $39,900 in 2019. It will have a range of 250 miles on a single charge.

The AWD Cybertruck will cost $79,990, have a range of 340 miles, hit 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds, and have a top speed of 112 mph.

The tri-motor trim will cost $99,990, produce 845 horsepower, 10,296 lb-ft of torque, and have a range of around 320 miles.

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Japan plans regulation to curb Google, Apple app stores

Apple App Store, Google Play

The bill would focus on four areas — app stores and payments, search, browsers, and operating systems, the report mentioned…reports Asian Lite News

Japan is reportedly working on a regulation that would require Google and Apple app stores to allow third-party platforms and their billing systems.

The new regulation would ask Apple and Google to allow outside app stores and payments on their mobile operating systems, reports Nikkei Asia.

The move is aimed at curbing their monopolies in the Japanese market. According to the report, the legislation, slated to be sent to the parliament in 2024, would restrict moves by platform operators to keep users in the operators’ own ecosystems and shut out rivals.

The bill would focus on four areas — app stores and payments, search, browsers, and operating systems, the report mentioned.

The bill would empower the Japanese Fair Trade Commission to fine violators and likely only impact foreign companies, according to Nikkei Asia.

“If this is modelled on existing antitrust law, the penalties would generally amount to around 6 per cent of revenue earned from the problematic activities,” said the report.

Currently, in-app payments must go through Apple’s system, which takes a commission of up to 30 per cent. Although Google allows third-party app distribution platforms, it still requires apps to use its billing system.

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Musk’s X loses appeal to block California law

Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation for Twitter, had filed suit against Twitter on behalf of himself and other current and former Twitter employees in June, reports Courthouse News Service…reports Asian Lite News

Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) has lost a bid to block a California law requiring social media companies to disclose how they handle content moderation on their platforms.

In September, X sued California to undo the state’s content moderation law, saying it violated free speech rights under the US Constitution’s First Amendment and California’s state constitution, reports Deadline.

On Thursday, US District Judge William Shubb dismissed the company’s request in an eight-page decision.

The law mandates that large social media companies issue semiannual reports describing their content moderation practices, including data on objectionable posts and how they were addressed, the report mentioned.

“While the reporting requirement does appear to place a substantial compliance burden on social media companies, it does not appear that the requirement is unjustified or unduly burdensome within the context of First Amendment law,” Shubb wrote.

Meanwhile, a US federal judge has ruled that X violated a contract when it failed to pay tens of millions of dollars in bonuses to its employees promised after Elon Musk acquired the platform for $44 billion.

Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation for Twitter, had filed suit against Twitter on behalf of himself and other current and former Twitter employees in June, reports Courthouse News Service.

In the verdict, US District Judge Vincent Chhabria said that Schobinger stated a breach of contract claim under California law and that Schobinger was covered by the bonus plan and followed all of Twitter’s directions.

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