Chhattisgarh

• 12 Jul 2023

Road Safety Campaign of Chhattisgarh Police: Efforts for Awareness through Short Films

Why in News?

On July 11, 2023, according to the information given by the Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department, the Chhattisgarh Police is running a road safety campaign. Under this, efforts will be made for public awareness through short films as well.

Key Points:

• Inspiring the creative people of the state to make short films on road safety, entries have been invited under the National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023.
• Online registration for participation in the competition has started from 5th July. The deadline is set for July 26, 2023. Detailed terms and conditions for short film entries can be seen on the website of Chhattisgarh Police.
• The main objective of the program is to increase awareness about road safety issues and promote increased road cooperation in the state of Chhattisgarh as well as in the entire country to reduce road accidents.
• The film is categorized into various genres. The film is categorized in Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Halbi, Dhurwa, Bhatri, Dorli, Sambalpuri, Kudukh, Sadri Bagaani, Kamari, Oriya, Sarguja, Dantewada, Gondi, and Bhujia. The Hindi translation should be accompanied by pronunciation in any national Indian language and should have Hindi translation, pronunciation, and subtitles.
• The duration of the film is determined to be 2 minutes. The original film can be in full HD (1920*1080) format or higher. No consideration will be given to incomplete or unclear entry forms. The film submitted for selection will be considered final, and no changes will be entertained after submission.
• These short films will be awarded by the state government in different categories-
  • Best Film - Rs 80,000
  • Best Story - Rs 25,000
  • Best Cinematography - Rs 25,000
  • Best Actor/Actress - Rs 25,000

Order Regarding Health Facilities by Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department

Why in News?

On July 11, 2023, according to the information provided by the Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department, the state government prohibited all works related to the Chhattisgarh Health and Family Welfare Department and refusal to work in the essential services of health facilities. This order has come into force with immediate effect.

Key Points:

• The state government has taken this step in the exercise of the powers conferred in sub-sections 1 and 2 of section 4 of the Chhattisgarh Essential Services Maintenance and Disruption Prevention Act, 1979.
• According to the order issued by the Home Department of the State Government from the Ministry, all the works related to 'Public Health' (Chhattisgarh Health and Family Welfare Department) and doctors, nurses, health workers working in essential services of health facilities and officers and employees working in ambulance services Refusal to act is prohibited.