Monthly Archives: February 2018

Investment oriented approach by Bombay stock exchange seminar

Research key factor in fair business
‘BSE Promoting Investment related products through investor awareness’

Chandigarh, February 24. 2018: Citizens Awareness Group in collaboration with Bombay Stock Exchange, National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and under the aegis of Securities Market Awareness Campaign by SEBI organized a seminar on ‘Investment oriented approach by Bombay Stock Exchange.’ The seminar was organised on the occasion of 19th Biannual Convention of NUJ at Law Bhawan in Sector 37 here today.

Mr. Tajender Singh Luthra, DGP, Chandigarh Police was the chief guest on the occasion. He addressed the first session on financial investment. While speaking on the occasion he stressed on the fact that like senior journalists are assigned crime reporting, business journalists also need to be well versed in their field and should understand the terminologies of the business world. He stressed on the need to have a 360 degree view of financial reporting and how it is going to affect the investors.

Harbinder Singh Sokhi, Manager, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Investor Protection Fund (IPF) while speaking in the first session on financial investment, said, “BSE has focus on converting saving into investments for national building by fulfilling the need of corporates and fund seekers. BSE always promote investments related products by way of Investor education and awareness camps. BSE has build-up highly state of art online mutual fund distribution platform named BSE star MF for investors. BSE developed fund raising online platforms like E bonds which help issuers to raise capital smoothly. BSE also reaching all parts of country to educate on entrepreneurs for opportunities available for Small and medium sized businesses companies to raise funds thru capital market by SME listing at BSE. BSE is pioneer dedicated institution for nation building way increasing equity investments culture.” He also stressed on reporters to have a look at the entire spectrum of stock market and their job to inform the investors about changing market trends.

Mr. Surinder Verma, Chairman, Citizens Awareness Group, said “You would not buy a colour TV before visiting a few dealers and taking advice from some friends. But a rumour might prompt you to buy stocks worth Rs. 2 lacs. So most of the losses occurred in the stock market are a result of hasty decisions, greed and fear.” He also exemplified how even educated and high-income group investors fail to follow the safeguards while investing in the stock market.

ROAD SAFETY WEEK- 5 DAYS – 5 PLEDGES

Panchkula colleges, schools to host road safety awareness workshops

Panchkula: Citizens Awareness Group with support from Consumer VOICE, Delhi is organizing Annual Road Safety Week on the theme 5 Days 5 Pledges- for Road Safety from February 1 to 7. As a part of the awareness campaign, workshops have been planned in Panchkula schools and colleges.

 

This annual event represents a significant opportunity to call attention to the road safety situation. About 1.3 million people die each year on the world’s roads and between 20 and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. Road traffic crashes are a major cause of death among all age groups and the leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years.

In a press conference at Vivek Career Academy in Sector 8 here, Surinder Verma, Chairman, Citizens Awareness Group said “In the state of Haryana alone 11,234 road crashes, 10,531 injuries and 5,024 road fatalities took place in the year 2016 as per the report released by MoRTH. We are educating and spreading awareness on this crucial issue of Road Safety among the youths.”

Hemant Upadhyay, Advisor IT, Consumer Voice, Delhi while speaking on the occasion said, “India had resolved and committed as a signatory to the Brasilia Declaration, to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2020 but nothing has been done so far. Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill should be passed to bring road fatalities under control.”

Vivek Atray, former Panchkula Deputy Commissioner said, “Road Safety is a major concern for each citizen. Particularly in Panchkula and surrounding areas where there is a tendency to flout traffic rules. Prioritising road safety in each person’s mind is the key.”

Awareness on road safety will be made through special sessions at Chaman Lal DAV Public School, Government College in Sector 14, Community Centre Sector 12-A, and Government Middle School, Sector 25 here. Parents, teachers and members of welfare association will join road safety workshops being organised at these venues.

As per the annual publication ‘Road Accidents in India-2016’ released by Ministry for Road Transport and Highways total 4,80,652 road accidents took place resulting into 1,50,785, road traffic deaths and 4,94,624 injuries in a year. Everyday 1,317 Accidents take place and 413 Persons killed on Indian Roads. “Through this road safety campaign, we are conveying/spreading the message of awareness towards importance of Road Safety among stakeholders. We have chosen the academic institutions to be a part of our campaign”, informed Verma.

He added, “According to the theme ‘5 days-5 pledge’ we will pledge to follow the safety features/rules for road safety. To connect people on this crucial issue we are highlighting 5 risk Factors namely, Seat Belt & Child Restraints, over speeding, helmetless driving, drunken driving, and use of air bags in case of a mishap. The programme highlights the importance, of risk factors and also about the provisions of Motor Vehicles (A) Bill. There will be presentation and video films about each topic at various Institutions.