Training workshop for physically challenged
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 4
In order to explore new avenues for the physically challenged in the industrial sector a three-day workshop is being organised at the central tool room (CTR) here. A number of representatives from the industry and from among the physically challenged are attending the work shop which started here today.

According to Mr S K Vadhera, general manager, CTR, with the advancement of technology, the scope for work in the industry for the physically challenged had increased. He pointed out that with the computerisation of most of the machines and tools, not much physical labour was required. There were a number of machines, which could be easily operated by the physically challenged.

The CTR, which is an Indo-German joint project aimed at providing trained and skilled manpower to the industry has so far no provision for the reservation for the physically challenged. Mr Vadhera said there were practical problems as the physically challenged could not work on heavy machines. He said since now there is better scope, the CRT decided to organise workshop.

It was among others attended by the coordinator, National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped, Kolkata, Mr Ajit Salani, of the National Handicapped Welfare Council, Dr Mohan Verghese, Principal, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Mr K R Joshi, manager training CTR, Ludhiana and several others.

However, most of the physically handicapped who attended the workshop, rued the fact that the government was indifferent towards them. Taking the lead, Mr Salani pointed out various inherent contradictions and problems in classifying the physically challenged . He said while it was said that there were about 15 per cent physically-chalenged persons in India, in Punjab the state government was claiming that there were less than 2 per cent physically-challenged people.

He sought a fresh census of the physically challenged people in India and also their categorisation according to the extent of disability like below 14 per cent, between 40 to 60 per cent and 60 per cent and above. He sought special measures for social and economic rehabilitation for the physically challenged. He observed that the government should provide incentives to the private sector for employing physically challenged. He disclosed that some private sector companies in Punjab had provided employment to the physically challenged and demanded that others should also follow the suit. He emphasised the need for creating mass awareness for the welfare of these people. 

IAP organises quiz on child health
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 4
Divisional rounds of the 15th undergraduate paediatric quiz and the 5th Neonatology PG quiz, organised by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), under the aegis of the National Neonatology Forum , was conducted by the Department of Paediatrics, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, today.

Twelve teams from medical colleges of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh participated in the event. Dr S.N. Tiwari, Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Mr Balraj Kumar and Mr Prem Gupta, members of the managing committee of the DMCH were also present. Mr Balraj Kumar appreciated the efforts of the Paediatrics Department and congratulated them for organising the event successfully.

Each team had two participants who answered questions related to child health. Teams of Government Medical College, Amritsar, Government Medical College, Patiala, CMC, Ludhiana, Government Medical College, Faridkot and DMCH, Ludhiana, participated in the undergraduate quiz.

Dr Daljit Singh was the divisional coordinator and Dr H.S. Bains compared the quiz.

The GMCH team (Chandigarh), comprising Mili Bhardwaj and Neelam Kaur, stood first while the CMC team ,comprising V. Smita and Santosh Virathan , second in the undergraduate quiz.

Teams which participated in the postgraduate neonatology quiz included Government Medical College (Amritsar), PGIMA (Rohtak), PGIMER (Chandigarh), CMC (Ludhiana), Government Medical College, (Patiala), and DMCH (ludhiana).

Dr H.S. Bains and Dr P Sobti from Medical College (Patiala) and DMCH (Ludhiana ) respectively, were the divisional coordinators of the quiz. The DMC team comprising Dr Atul Chopra and Dr Anil Gautam stood first and the PGIMER team comprising Dr Chandramouleeshwar and Dr Partha Ghosh stood second.

KVM school win cricket title
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, September 4
A whirlwind innings of 71 runs off 64 balls by Bharat helped Kundan Vidya Mandir Senior Senior Secondary School to script an easy victory by 136 runs over Sargodha National Public School in the final of the Ludhiana District Inter-Schools (u-14) Zone I (PAU) Cricket Tournament played at the PAU Government Model Senior Secondary School ground here yesterday.

Batting first, KVM school amassed 178 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Sargodha National Public School were shot out for just 42 runs after 16.2 overs. Brief scores: KVM school — 178 for 2 (Bharat 71, Sunny 21, Geetansh 14, Sidarath 7, Kulpreet 2 for 30); Sargodha National Public School — 42 all out (Pawanpreet 12, Bharat 3 for 3, Tarun 2 for 8 and Sunny 2 for 10).

Office-bearers: Following have been nominated the office-bearers of the Punjab Shooting Ball Association, according to a press note issued here today by the association president, Mr D P Singh Virk. Senior vice president— Mr Birinder Singh (Patiala); vice presidents— Mr S K Goyal (Patiala); Mr Jatinder Nath Gautam (Ludhiana) and Mr Amrik Singh (Macchiwara), Honorary Secretary— Mr Iqbal Singh Ahluwalia (Sangrur); treasurer— Mr Ajay Shorie (Sahnewal); executive committee members— Mr Kuldip Singh (Ropar); Dr Parvinder Pal Singh (Fatehgarh Sahib); Mr Gurdip Singh (Hoshiarpur); Mr Brij Mohan (Fazilka) and Dr Gurmail Singh Kooner (Kot Gangurai, Ludhiana).

SAMRALA
Sports mela: The four-day sports mela organised by the Baba Lal Singh Sports Club at Bhorlay village concluded on Tuesday. Bullock-cart races, athletics and kabaddi teams participated in the mela. In kabaddi the team of Chehlan village stood first, and Manupur village was second. The prizes were distributed by Mr Randhir Singh Libra and he donated Rs 4 lakh to the club and for development of the village. 

Sports Mela opens
Our Correspondent

Samrala, September 4
The 56th annual village Sports Mela, known as mini Olympics in Punjab, was inaugurated at Kot Gangurai today.

Mr Hanni of Kot Gangurai won the bullock-cart race.

Affix reflectors, says DM
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 4
The DM has directed all the cycle, two-wheeler, rickshaw-pullers and horse cart owners to get reflectors affixed on the rear of their vehicles to prevent accidents.

According to a communique from his office, it is a mandatory provision as per the municipal corporation bylaws and all vehicle owners will be responsible for getting the needful done in this context. Similarly, the principals of all schools will also ensure that the students have the same affixed on their bicycles. The owners of business establishments too have been asked to get the order implemented for their employees.

The contractors of all cycle stands should also ensure that the cycles parked there have reflectors, the order stated.