SAATHI, our 'Special' society for advocacy and awareness towards holistic inclusion, bid farewell to their Founder Patron Dr.Saroj Thapa.

Mrs Sangita Matta Verma  is now the patron, and Mr K Kumar - Convenor -ICWC is the president of SAATHI.

 

 

CDA to register community associations at Dubai Indian Consulate

نشر 17 شباط/فبراير 2011 - 13:18 بتوقيت جرينتش

بيان صحفي



Khaled Al Kamda, Director General, CDA

عناوين ذات صلة

The Social Regulatory and Licensing dept at the Community Development Authority (CDA) will organise an outreach programme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai, aimed at registering the social clubs and associations affiliated to the Indian Community Welfare Committee (ICWC).

The outreach programme is part of CDA’s initiatives to develop a basic framework for social and community organisations in Dubai and help them enhance the quality, efficiency and value of their services. Through such initiatives CDA aims to initiate an exchange of ideas and knowledge with community organisations and encourage them to benefit from CDA’s extensive resources by registering with the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept. CDA has invested in a range of welfare programmes for different sections of the society, including ‘Al Kayt’, an initiative to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.

The outreach programme will be held at the Consulate premises from Feb. 23 to 28, with officials from the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept briefing participants on the vision and objectives of CDA.

As a government authority entrusted with the task of strengthening social cohesion in Dubai and establishing channels for communication and co-ordination with community clubs and associations, CDA regularly organizes programmes aimed to empower communities and enable them to play a greater role in the development of Dubai.

The Indian Community Welfare Committee, operating under the Indian Consulate in Dubai, is responsible for around 60 social clubs and associations.

“Promoting strong bonds of mutual respect and co-operation among the culturally diverse society in Dubai is a priority outlined by CDA. CDA’s endeavors are hence focused on bringing together communities and fostering a sense of collective responsibility among them,” said Dr Omar Al Muthanna, CEO, Social Regulatory and Licensing dept, CDA.

“We invite social organisations representing the Indian community in Dubai to come forward, learn more about the vision of CDA and use the free registration facility to regularly interact with CDA and be part its transformational initiatives,” added Dr Al Muthanna.

It is worth mentioning that the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept of CDA which is the organizer of this registration event is concerned with regulating and licensing social organisations operating in Dubai, in addition to managing a well-developed system that ensures social welfare and quality services

 

 

ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 06.04.2011 –30.05.2011


1. Air Tickets issued 5 No.

• Mr.Arun Mozhi on 18.04.2011(Dubai-Chennai)
• Mr.Githesh George (Jail Inmate) on 18.04.2011(Dubai-Calicut)
• Mr.SomanVadakkancherryRama on 18.05.201 ( Sharjah–Cochin)
• Mr.Rajendran Sadayappan(Jail Inmate) on 18.05.2011(Dubai-Chennai)
• Mr. Abdul Hameed Puthiyapura on 19.05.2011(Dubai-Hyderabad-Dubai)

2. Embalming 5 No.
• Embalming expense reimbursed to Indian Association Ras-Al-Khaimah for Late Mr. Kottu Venkateswara Rao on 30.01.2011 AED 4000.
• Embalming expense reimbursed to Mr.Ajay Mankani relating to the demise of
1. Nageswara Rao Merippe
2. Ravi Amadagoni
3. Mahipal Bojja on 26.04.2011AED .7667



3. Financial Assistance to 6 people
• Reimbursed Mr.Shakeel (KYCC) towards the air ticket for Mr. Mohamed Muneer AED 740.
• Mr.Hussain Haidery towards his son’s Education on 17.04.2011 AED 4000
• Mr.Raveendran Kannathuparambil referred by Indian Association, Ajman on 04.05.2011 AED 1500
• Mr.Chandran Palathad referred by Indian Association, Ajman on 04.05.2011 AED 1500
• Mr.Binu Mon Moni reffered by VOL Mohammed on 09.05.2011 INR 50,000
• Late Madan Lal’s family reffered by Mr.M.P Singh on 09.05.2011 AED 4000


4. Medical Assistance to 7 people
• Mr.Sabeesh N.P towards his treatment on 06.04.2011 INR 50,000
• Mr.Ramadasan towards his treatment (Draft issued to his wife Usha P.K) on 06.04.2011 INR 50,000
• Mrs. Shajee Kala towards towards her treatment in Al Rafa Hospital for Maternity and Surgery on 17.04.2011 AED3942.
• Ms.Shabnam Sajad Dar towards her daughter’s education and towards Building rent on 25.04.2011 AED.3500+3500=AED7000.
• Mr.Rais Agha Sikandar Agha towards his treatment in Dubai Hospital on 25.04.2011 AED 4000
• Mr.Syed Javeed Rahman as a financial assistance on 15.05.2011 AED.4000
• Mr.Manojan reffered by ISCC,Kalba towards his treatment on 16.05.2011 AED.3000


5. Donations received

• Mr.Prasad Katta and Mrs.Padmavaththi Katta Chintala on 18.04.2010 AED5,000/-.

6. New Members 1
• ICWAI-CMA Alumni

7. Membership Fees Received from 12 members
• Service of the society (Cash)
• Indian Ladies Association(Cheque)
• Indira Gandhi Veekshanam Forum
• Vishwakarma, UAE
• Indian Social & Cultural Club, Kalba
• Dubai Priyadarshini
• Oriental Insurance Company Limited
• World of Electricals
• Sri Gujarati Samaj
• Jain Social Group (Haryana Cultural Association)
• Shruthilaya, Dubai
• Mangalore Konkans

Following ICWC's partnership with CDA, SAATHI (Society for Advocacy and Awareness Towards Holistic Inclusion) team were invited by the Community Development Authority to visit their Early Intervention Center on 08 March 2011.

SAATHI team were given a warm welcome at the centre. This was followed by a presentation on DECDC (Dubai Early Child Development Center & a tour of the center.

SAATHI's Patron Mrs Sangita Matta Verma and President Mr K Kumar walked the DECDC team through a presentation on SAATHI.

A detailed discussion and knowledge sharing that followed was mutually beneficial, with the CDA pledging their support to help SAATHI set up an Early Intervention Center.

ICWC will be supporting this initiative.

Project Eagle, an Indian Community Welfare Committee (ICWC) endeavour, has
been successful in raising diya (blood) money and securing the release of
its ninth case from prison, according to its spokesperson K.Kumar.

“The project was launched after the ICWC discovered that 12 Indian nationals
were languishing in jail due to their inability to raise diya money. We also
deducted that the cases were related to accidental deaths and not deliberate
acts. With the release of Ambatti Srinivas from the Dubai Central Prison on
Convenor at ICWC, which is under the patronage of the Consulate General of
India in Dubai.


Due to poor visibility while driving, Srinivas had knocked down a
Bangladeshi national who was crossing the road. While the court held the
former responsible for manslaughter, it also ruled that the deceased was a
jaywalker and reduced the diya payment to half the standard amount. The ICWC
paid AED 100,000 and secured the release of Srinivas, who hails from Andhra
Pradesh.

“Efforts are still ongoing to resolve the remaining three diya cases before
our self imposed deadline of 9 June,” said Kumar. “In one case, we are
couriering the documents to Haryana after the legal heirs have finally
agreed to an out of court settlement. In the second instance, we are
processing the necessary documents after one of the legal heirs of the
victim has agreed to a pardon.”


However, negotiations are still in progress with the third family from Tamil
Nadu. “Project Eagle has held numerous discussions with the victim’s family
and hopes to reach an amicable settlement,” said Kumar. “Since this was a
freak accident, we are also simultaneously trying to get the insurance
company to release the diya money.”

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform that our monthly Manthan ( Churning of ideas) for the month of April has been scheduled for Saturday 23rd April at 6PM at The Indian Consulate.

We are very lucky to have two very distinguished professional with us this month, first one is Dr. Sheela Nampoothiri who will be talking to you on Genetics and we also have Mr. Jason Garner who is Regional Director for CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorders) who would speak on ABA.

Hope you can join us.

Team SAATHI

With Warm Regards

K.Kumar.

CDA to register community associations at Dubai Indian Consulate

The Social Regulatory and Licensing dept at the Community Development Authority (CDA) will organise an outreach programme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai, aimed at registering the social clubs and associations affiliated to the Indian Community Welfare Committee (ICWC).

The outreach programme is part of CDA’s initiatives to develop a basic framework for social and community organisations in Dubai and help them enhance the quality, efficiency and value of their services. Through such initiatives CDA aims to initiate an exchange of ideas and knowledge with community organisations and encourage them to benefit from CDA’s extensive resources by registering with the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept. CDA has invested in a range of welfare programmes for different sections of the society, including ‘Al Kayt’, an initiative to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.

The outreach programme will be held at the Consulate premises from Feb. 23 to 28, with officials from the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept briefing participants on the vision and objectives of CDA.

As a government authority entrusted with the task of strengthening social cohesion in Dubai and establishing channels for communication and co-ordination with community clubs and associations, CDA regularly organizes programmes aimed to empower communities and enable them to play a greater role in the development of Dubai.

The Indian Community Welfare Committee, operating under the Indian Consulate in Dubai, is responsible for around 60 social clubs and associations.

“Promoting strong bonds of mutual respect and co-operation among the culturally diverse society in Dubai is a priority outlined by CDA. CDA’s endeavors are hence focused on bringing together communities and fostering a sense of collective responsibility among them,” said Dr Omar Al Muthanna, CEO, Social Regulatory and Licensing dept, CDA.

“We invite social organisations representing the Indian community in Dubai to come forward, learn more about the vision of CDA and use the free registration facility to regularly interact with CDA and be part its transformational initiatives,” added Dr Al Muthanna.

It is worth mentioning that the Social Regulatory and Licensing dept of CDA which is the organizer of this registration event is concerned with regulating and licensing social organisations operating in Dubai, in addition to managing a well-developed system that ensures social welfare and quality services

 

We are extremely happy to announce that the great work of the Indian Communuty Welfare Committee has been recognised once again globally. Our Convenor, Mr.K.Kumar, has been conferred with the Indian Empire Award for his leadership in the community service in the GCC region at a gala function held in New Delhi on 10 January 2010. Shri.Vayalar Ravi, Honourable Minister for Overseas Indians Affairs was the Chief Guest while Mrs.Sheila Dixit, Honourable Chief Minister of Delhi was the Guest of Honour.

ILA is conducting a free medical camp on from 8am to 12pm on 8th January 2010 at the Indian Consulate Auditorium.

Free Medical Camp for workers and other needy people in the community who don't have Medical Insurance and whose income is AED 2000 or below

The Indian Community Welfare Committee (ICWC) felicitated Dr.Sashi Tharoor, Indian Minister of State for External Affairs on the 8th of October 2009.

At the function, held at the Indian Consulate Auditorium, the minister launched the website of ICWC (www.icwcdubai.com) . The event was attended by members of ICWC and affiliated associations.

Dr.Tharoor,in his speech congratulated the ICWC for their exemplary work and also lauded the efforts taken by them towards the distressed Indian women, stranded work force, Indian prisoners other than economic, drug related and political offences and the patients undergoing prolonged treatment in hospitals.