Rajasthan State PCS

• 21 Feb 2022

Operation Asmita

Why in News

On February 19, 2022, Bundi District Collector Renu Jaipal gave a presentation of an innovation named 'Operation Asmita' before the Chief Secretary.

Key Points

• In some areas of Bundi district, 'Operation Asmita' is being started by the district administration to end prostitution, to take girls on the path of better childhood, excellent education and all-round development.
• Through this innovation, in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's team and expert organizations, various development-oriented activities will pave the way to bring the suffering section into the mainstream by linking education and employment.
• 'Operation Asmita' is being launched in Bundi district with a concentration of a particular community.
• It is being started from the village Ramnagar of the district. Shankarpura of Hindoli and Mohanpura of Indragarh will also be included.
• A phase wise action plan has been prepared for effective implementation of 'Operation Asmita'. Under this, activities will be done in collaboration with various institutions.
• Work will be done at different levels with the target group of identified families in the selected villages. There will be awareness activities in the affected areas in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Social Activist Kailash Satyarthi (the pioneer of Save Bachpan Andolan).
• For those deprived of education or dropout, educational facilities will be given to them. Educated unemployed will be linked with employment. They will be made aware of health and career building by brainwashing through counseling, awareness activities with other family members.
• In view of the livelihood of the family, skill development and employment oriented training will be provided with the help of the concerned departments.
• From time to time, various companies will organize placement camps for selected villages and educated unemployed will be given employment opportunities.
• To give opportunities to sports talent, sports fields will be developed in the respective areas and sports facilities and necessary training facilities will be provided.
• In the implementation of this innovation, along with the team of Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, the help of Child Welfare Committee, Childline and other experienced expert organizations and individuals will be taken. There will also be cooperation of various departments and institutions of the district administration.

Mad(e) in India

Why in News

The book 'Mad(e) in India' jointly authored by Indian Railway Accounts Service officer Tarika Roy and Indian Foreign Service officer Soumya Gupta was discussed through a virtual interaction session by IAS Literary Society Rajasthan on February 19, 2022. This is the first book by Tarika Roy and Saumya Gupta.

Key Points

• Tarika Roy, while discussing her book, said that this book is an exploration of the fun aspects of our country India and the habits of Indians, living habits, conduct and culture and traditions here.
• Tarika Roy, while discussing her book, said that this book is an exploration of the fun aspects of our country India and the habits, living habits, ethics and culture and traditions of Indians.
• Every Indian can relate himself with this book. This book reveals who we are as a person and a nation, our quirks, superstitions, innumerable gods and goddesses and holy men, our congested cities and streets, our obsession with movie stars and film genre, big and small. Our juggernaut ways of solving all problems, our diverse cuisines, cultural traditions and art forms and unity in diversity, which bridges our superficial differences.
• A chapter in this book deals with various aspects related to Indian Railways, which will bring back many memories of the readers.
• Soumya Gupta said that this book will show the picture of India that is interesting, unique and special to the people living outside our country. In this book, readers will get to read from texts written on the back of trucks in too funny forms of catchphrases living on people's faces. Also funny tales from the world of parental control and highway special dhabas are included. In this book, an attempt has been made to present the features and uniqueness of the country in front of the reader in a new way.