Ambani-in-Law Saurabh Patel to Rule Gujarat After Modi – Exclusive

When I blogged ‘Who Own Gujarat’ I didn’t expect Saurabh Patel was ruling Gujarat.

People in Gujarat are Being Directly Ruled by Ambani-in-Law Saurabh Patel for some years has performed DUBIOUSLY in Projects of Interest to Ambani or Adani, but very poorly in ‘Irrigation, Agriculture, SMEs, Healthcare, Education, Information Technology etc.’ and there was deliberate NEGLECT.

After Modi, Saurabh Patel shall rule ‘Gujarat’, may be sooner.  

    ‘An MBA from US, Saurabh is related through marriage to the Ambanis but is considered closer to the Adanis. He is critical to corporate houses as he holds the important portfolios of energy, finance, industries, petrochemicals, minerals and civil aviation. Saurabh Patel is by far the richest minister to have filed nominations with assets worth Rs 56.60 crore.’

Dubious Distinctions

1.  Gujarat shall have 38357 MW very soon against 10,000MW average demand that means 100% pollution – 25% electricity but BJP has opposed 60,000 MW Clean Nuclear All Over India by 2030. Gujarat shall be Pollution Hub of The World with so many Chemical projects already installed many being installed.

2.  Oil & Gas production in Gujarat has declined 30% since 2000, even as Refineries, Pipelines and Gas Distribution network was installed at huge cost.

3. CAG reported thanks to Saurabh Patel was his Brother-in-Law is drilling in GSPC Deen Dyal blocks – he let RIL install production platform in Deen Dyal Discovery area and RIL hired most power Rigs that can Suck Out Oil & Gas in 12 km radius.

4. By chance I told him at a Power Round Table that Gujarat shall lose the most if RIL is allowed $4.2+ per mmbtu price of KG Basin Gas against $0.89 per mmbtu cost – obviously he didn’t want to cause any loss to his Brother in Law.

5. Tehelka reported Rs.20,000 crores Windfall to Jean Paul Roy ‘GeoGlobal, a one-man firm controlled by Jean Paul Roy, was formed just six days before the JV with GSPC, and was incorporated with a capital of just $64’

6. Gujarat has unique distinction of having Private Sector refineries but have no retail network – therefore margins are limited.

7. Gujarat did increase Cotton production from 23 lakh bales to 123 lakh bales due to Bt Cotton and almost 30 lakh hectare area under Bt Cotton – this almost twice than Khariff area dedicated to food crops.

8.  Gujarat export Raw Cotton and has not installed ‘Textile Factories’ – zero growth in 12 years, Tamil Nadu State that has very little Cotton production has many times more Textile Industries.

9. Narmada Canal failed to reach 94% of its command area due to missing links, poor maintenance of canal and diversion of water to industry.

10. Gujarat Rank 10th or lower in most Human Development indicators.

Ravinder Singh

Progressindia008@yahoo.com

December02, 2012

http://saurabhpatel.org/

Energy & Petrochemicals

1.      Jyoti Gram Yojana
A scheme of the Government of Gujarat that ensures 24 hours three phase quality power to 18065 villages and 9702 petaparas of Gujarat.

2.      Restructing of GEB
Erstwhile GEB successfully restructured into seven companies resulting in earning surplus of Rs. 202 crores in the year 2005-06, against the loss of Rs. 2543 crores in the year 2000-01.

3.      Gujarat - Energy Hub of India
Gujarat will emerge as the Energy Hub of the nation on completion of power projects, which are on the implementation stage. Installed capacity will be 38357 MW.

4.      Gujarat - Petro-Capital of India
Gujarat has now become a petro-capital of India having highest growth and utmost development in this sector.

5.      Success of GSPC
GSPC is the only state government company in the country which is engaged in exploration and production activities in the Hydro Carbon sector. It has successfully bid for blocks in Australia, Egypt and Yemen.

6.      GSPC has discovered the largest reserves of natural gas at K.G. Basin.

7.      Gujarat is a pioneer in promoting CNG Act.

8.      Gas distribution Projects on a Massive Scale
Gujarat is the first state to undertake the city gas distribution projects on a massive scale covering big cities as well as small cities.

9.      Establishment of Petro University
To meet the increasing need of human resource in oil and gas sector, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University of international standards has been established near Gandhinagar.

Finance Department

1.      Successful implementation of VAT act.

2.      State’s gross domestic product is increasing gradually. In the year 2000-01 gross domestic product was Rs. 127191 crores which increased to Rs, 2,16,651 crores in 2005-06.

3.      State’s non-development oriented expenditure is restricted and compare to past year reduction is noticed. Such expenditure during 2002-03 was Rs. 26479.88 crores, which will decrease to Rs. 17144.65 crores in 2007-08.

4.      State government has already enacted the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which lays down various fiscal targets to be achieved in the next four years. The state government is committed to achieve these targets.

5.      State’s development expenditure is constantly increasing. During 2002-03 development expenditure wasRs. 15688.49 crores, which will increase to Rs. 25508.75 crores in 2007-08.

Planning Department

1.      State’s Annual Plan for the year 2003-04 was Rs. 6740 Crores, which increased upto Rs. 12503 in the year 2006-07 and Rs. 16000 in the year 2007-08.

2.      Looking to the year wise plan outlay and expenditure for the previous years Gujarat has achieved more than 100% of Tenth Five Year Plan outlay target.

3.      Gujarat has planned our outlay of Rs. 1,00,000 Crores for the Eleventh Plan.

4.      Gujarat stood first in 20 point programme in the last five years.

Saurabh emerges as likely Modi successor

Harit Mehta TNN 

Ahmedabad: A normally inflexible Narendra Modi has gone out of his way to secure his past and future, if one analyses the reason behind shifting two of his two closest aides, both Patels, to safer seats. 

    Modi’s oldest aide and state revenue minister Anandiben Patel has been moved from Patan to Ghatlodia, while his current favourite and minister of state, Saurabh Patel, moves from Botad to Akota. But for the changes,
both ministers would have lost elections. 

    But so is the case with at least a dozen other ministers, whose pleas for similar bailouts fell flat on Modi. So, why were exceptions made for only the two Patels? Anandiben (71) has health problems and wanted an Ahmedabad seat for her to nurse it well without much travel. In Saurabh’s case, Modi perhaps sees him as his successor, in the event of his move to Delhi in 2014 — just in case Anandiben’s health was to deteriorate further. 

    Saurabh (54) has inched closer to Modi while former MoS Amit Shah was away because of his legal problems. Modi told parliamentary board members clearly that Saurabh needs to be shifted to a safe seat because he needed him in the next assembly. 

    An MBA from US, Saurabh is related through marriage to the Ambanis but is considered closer to the Adanis. He is critical to corporate houses as he holds the important portfolios of energy, finance, industries, petrochemicals, minerals and civil aviation. 

    Saurabh Patel is by far the richest minister to have filed nominations with assets worth Rs 56.60 crore. 

Congress nixes NCP gameplan 

Vadodara:The switch to a safe seat from Botad in Bhavnagar seemed to be all well-laid out for minister of state Saurabh Patel till the rejection of the candidature form of NCP candidate Nilesh Patel on Saturday. Congress gave away the Akota seat to NCP under a seat-adjustment agreement which led to a revolt in Vadodara unit. If the plan had worked out, Saurabh would have laughed his way to the assembly. NCP gave its candidate’s form without the crucial signature of Jayant Patel ‘Bosky’, the party’s state president and a close aide of Union minister Praful Patel. Unfortunately for Saurabh, the Congress smelled a rat and broke its promise to NCP by giving a ticket to Lalit Patel at the last moment on Friday. Saurabh, who was expecting a walk-over, now has a fight on his hands. TNN 

Modi fit for PM’s job: Sushma 

Vadodara: Chief minister Narendra Modi’s prime ministerial ambitions got a boost when senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj said he definitely had the capabilities for the top post. “There is no queue in BJP for the prime minister’s post,” he said after landing in Vadodara to attend an election rally on Saturday. “But Narendra Modi is definitely fit for the job and there is no doubt about it.”

Swaraj’s comments are significant considering that she herself is one of the frontrunners for the top job. Even former Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackarey had backed her saying that she was the only deserving person in the BJP for the top post. TNN

Saurabh Patel Biography Profile and Wiki Gujarat Minister

Saurabh Patel has been leading the light for Narendra Modi's next successor for Gujarat CM. Read to know about Saurabh Patel Biography Profile and Wiki of his personal career life and his achievements. Saurabh Patel is the upcoming leader for Gujarat if Narendra Modi leaves due to Prime Ministerial post. Get to know Sarabh Patel Gujarat Minister official contact address and much more right here.

Saurabh Patel, the man who is currently contesting the Gujarat elections 2012 from the Akota constituency has a high repute of knowledge of state running affairs and has an old bond with Gujarat's CM Narendra Modi. Though being casual, Narendra Modi has hinted that Gujarat's future lies in the hands of Mr. Saurabh Patel who is a well known character among the gujarati people.

Patel has done his MBA degree from US and has a closer link with both Ambanis and Adanis. After Anandiben Patel, he holds a prime position within the hearts and belief of CM. It is said that if Narendra Modi passes towards national growth as India's Prime Minister in coming years, then the able person to take controlof the proceedings of Gujarat will be Saurabh Patel.

In Gujarat, Saurabh Patel holds the tag of being the richest Minister by far ever who has filled in the nominations of Gujarat elections 2012. It is said that his assets have worth of Rs.56.6 crores.

Naturally this talented person has stepped in better with a comeback in Narendra Modi's minds. Moreover what lie in store is how well he is going to perform from his Akota seat. 

Naresh --

I hope you had a lovely holiday and all is well. I'm writing with a quick update on the "fiscal cliff" and how you can get involved.

Right now, President Obama is asking you to think about what $2,000 a year means to you and your family -- because Congress needs to hear it.

The Senate has passed a bill that stops taxes from going up for 98 percent of American families, and asks those who can afford it to pay a little more. If the House follows suit, President Obama is ready to sign it as soon as it hits his desk.

If they fail to do so, a typical middle-class family of four will see their taxes go up by $2,000 in just a few short weeks.

President Obama is asking Congress to do the right thing and act before the New Year, but he needs our help. We've got a good track record here: When we make our voices heard and urge Congress to take action -- whether it's about health care, student loans, Wall Street reform, or "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- they listen.

Watch this new video about the President's tax plan, and take a moment to share your story: What does $2,000 a year mean to you and your family?

For more than 19 months, President Obama campaigned on the idea that if we're going to be successful, every American has to do their part and pay their fair share.

A centerpiece of his platform, and the campaign you built, was that income taxes should not go up on the middle class -- that the responsible way to pay down the deficit, while investing in education, job training, research, and science, is to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay a little more.

None of this is a surprise to anyone in Washington. They heard the same arguments we did -- they paid attention to the campaign, and then they saw a clear majority of voters deliver a verdict on November 6th.

If and when the House passes this bill, 98 percent of American families and 97 percent of small businesses will not see a tax increase.

Your story matters and Congress needs to hear it.

Think about what $2,000 a year can do for you, or your family, or someone you know, and submit it here:

http://my.barackobama.com/Share-Your-2k-Story

Thanks for speaking out. More soon,

Stephanie

Stephanie Cutter
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America

P.S. -- We've got to make our voices heard in this debate. Share what $2,000 means to you, and then ask your friends and family to do the same.

NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY 300KM/PH OPENS IN CHINA

December 2, 2012

China has launched a high-speed railway service in the northeast of the country. The 920-kilometer-line links Dalian in Liaoning Province with Harbin in Heilongjiang Province.

This  train runs at a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour and shortens the previous travel time of 9 hours to about 3 hours.High-speed railway construction in China was temporarily suspended after 2 trains collided in the eastern province of Zhejiang in July last year. The accident killed 40 people.

A 2,200-kilometer line will soon be completed connecting the capital Beijing to Guangzhou, in the southern province of Guangdong.
Chinese Internet users and bloggers have expressed concerns over the safety of the high-speed trains.

The government says the northeastern train will run at a speed of 200 kilometers in winter when temperatures in the region can reach minus 40 degrees Celsius.

HIGHWAY TUNNEL COLLAPSES IN JAPAN

December 2, 2012

A highway tunnel in central Japan caved in on Sunday morning, hitting passing vehicles and at least 7 people may be trapped.

Police in Yamanashi Prefecture said the ceiling of the 4.7-kilometer Sasago Tunnel, west of Tokyo on the Chuo Expressway, collapsed at a spot about 2 kilometers from an exit around 8 AM.

Police confirmed through monitoring cameras that several cars were trapped and black smoke was spewing from within the tunnel.

Witnesses say at least 3 vehicles were crushed under debris. Fire officials say 2 women were treated for light injuries at hospital.

The officials quoted one woman as saying she does not know the whereabouts of 5 people she was with in a car. Another report says at least 2 other people are unaccounted for.

Fire department headquarters say they have received a request from a transportation company for the rescue of a driver trapped inside a truck in the tunnel.

Reports say additional people have been walking out of the tunnel.

Police are trying to confirm a report that about 20 vehicles are still inside the tunnel in addition to the 3 cars under the debris. Fire fighters extinguished the fire on one of the vehicles by around noon.

THE SKODA PRIZE PRESENTS  
The Breakthrough Artist Award 2012

Announcement of the Short List on 5^th December, 2012

 In 2011, The SKODA Prize platform was extended to create a prize for artists at the beginning of their careers with theBreakthrough Artist Award – which recognizes younger artists under the age of 35 who are selected on the basis of their debut solo exhibitions in India. The Breakthrough Artist Award is supported by Art India, which has been one of the most highly regarded art magazines in India for over a decade. Through its association with ART India, The SKODA Prize also supports the development of critical dialogue, and writing about Indian contemporary art.

 The Breakthrough Artist Award aims to showcase emerging artists who are at the beginning of their careers and to help them gain exposure to a wider audience. Madhuban Mitra and Manas Bhattacharya won the first Breakthrough Artist award and received a cash prize of INR 50,000. In 2012, this award will be presented in association with Art India magazine and the prize will include a cash prize of INR 200,000.

The shortlist of this year’s Breakthrough Artist Award will be announced alongside theopening of Bani Abadi’s solo show “Then It Was Moulded Anew” at Experimenter in Kolkata on the 5^th of December 2012. The show bringstogethersignificantbodiesofworkthathaveallpremieredin international venues through 2012 and are showing for the first time in the country. Poised at a crucial moment in her career, the exhibition provides a window into Abidi’s acutely sensitive practice over the last few years.

 “We’re delighted to have onboard such a distinguished jury. We aim to build on the reputation the award has established as a benchmark of artistic quality, while also attracting new voices through the Breakthrough Artist Award". -Girish Shahane, Director of Art, The Škoda Prize.

About The ŠKODA Prize

The ŠKODA Prize is most prestigious award on the Indian visual arts scene. It recognises cutting-edge work demonstrating vision, innovation, and a mature understanding of material and form. The Prize brings to public notice exciting trends in contemporary art, highlighting the output of established mid-career artists as well as new voices. It is backed by jurors of impeccable credentials, renowned patron institutions, a dedicated group of advisors, and a management team of proven capability. Nominees need to be below the age of 45, and should have had a solo show in the country over the last 12 months. The winner takes away the prestigious ‘The ŠKODA Prize Winner’ title and also receives a prize money of INR 10,00,000. Runners-up are invited to participate in international residencies supported by Prohelvetia, the Swiss Arts Council. Visited by thousands every year, The ŠKODA Prize Top 20 exhibition (which takes place alongside the India Art Fair in New Delhi) showcases country's most promising contemporary artists.

Juried by a panel of notable personalities and supported by museums and cultural institutions of international repute. In the past, the ŠKODA Prize jury has included collector Mrs. Kiran Nadar, Mrs. Tasneem Mehta, (Managing Trustee and Honorary Director, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum), artist Vivan Sundaram, Pooja Sood, (Director of Khoj), Heike Munder (Director of the Migros Museum für gegenwartskunst, Zürich) who was also on the jury for this year's Turner Prize, while renowned artists Marc Quinn, and Turner Prize winner Anish Kapoor have presented awards to past winners Mithu Sen (2010) and Navin Thomas (2011).

The ŠKODA Prize is a Seventy EMG Arts Initiative.

Press Contact: For more information on The ŠKODA Prize, images please contact Nidhi Awasty at nidhi.awasty@flint‐pr.com or on +919899598586.

Aditi best Indian; Nalini top Indian pro

Gurgaon, December 1: Amateur Aditi Ashok was the best Indian and Nalini Singh Siwach was the top Indian pro at the end of the second round of the Hero Women’s Indian Open at the DLF Golf and Country Club. Six Indians made the cut, three of them pros and three amateurs.

The 14-year-old school girl, Aditi Ashok, held her nerves to shoot a 74 that kept her as the best Indian at one-under 143 and in tied 10^thalongside the likes of ISPS Handa Order of Merit leader Carlota Ciganda (75-68) and Becky Morgan (70-73).

The leader after two rounds was

Two-time champion Phatlum Pornanong of Thailand moved into the pole position, while the defending champion Swede Caroline Hedwall cracked the course record as the duo revived memories of their 2011 battle at the DLF Golf and Country Club. At the end of 36 holes in the sixth Hero Women’s Indian Open, Phatlum, second to Hedwall in 2011, carded seven-under 65 to share the lead with Australian Bree Arthur (67) at seven-under 137.

Aditi said, “My game was fine as I played two-over with seven pars and two bogeys on front nine. I had three birdies and three bogeys and three pars on back, but there were no serious mistakes. I am happy with the game.”

Nalini Singh Siwach (74, three-over 147), went through contrasting emotions on the front and back nines. “I just could not do anything right for first 10 holes and then everything fell in place,” said Nalini, who is due to play LET Q-School next week. “I was five-over after 10 but had four birdies and one bogey after that. I was not releasing the club fully and then things started happening for me. It was a relief to find the rhythm back.” Smilingly, she added, “I am going to give it a good shot tommorrow. I know I am playing well.”

Sharmila (73-76), who had another eagle on Saturday, continued to mis-read the greens while Vani Kapoor who had 10 pars to start with was still without a birdie in two days.

Sharmila started on the tenth and was in deep trouble at five-over through eight holes. She found a birdie on 18^th and then eagled the sixth for the second day running, but gave away shots on seventh and ninth to finish on a disappointing note. “There was a lot of misreads and mis-hitting. My reading of the greens was a bit off, though I putted decent. The eagle on the sixth was the redeeming feature. I hit a driver and hybrid and landed within eight feet. Thankfully I holed that!.”

Indians making the cut:

Aditi Ashok (A) (69-74) was tied 10^th; Nalini Singh Siwach (73-74), tied 33^rd; Sharmila Nicollet (73-76) tied 43^rd; Gurbani Singh (A) (76-73), 43^rd; Vani Kapoor (75-75) tied 47^th and Millie Saroha (A) (76-76) tied 62^nd.

Meanwhile Hedwall rebounded from opening day’s 76 to bring in a 10-under 62 – bettering the course record of 65 set by Laura Davies in 2010 - to get to six-under in sole third place at 136. Laura Davies (69) recovered from back-to-back bogeys on the 15^th and 16^th with a great second shot on the 18^th that landed within 15 feet of the flag. She holed the eagle putt to re-kindle memories of the eagle she landed in 2010 enroute to a title win at the same course and event.

Florentyna Parker (70-71), Nontaya Srisawang, tied second in 2010, (71-70) and Elizabeth Bennett (72-69) were tied fifth at three-under 141. Behind them in tied eighth were Stefania Croce (69-73), the first-round co-leader, and Kiran Matharu (73-69), who after being four-over through six holes on Friday has not used her driver since and then found eight birdies against just two bogeys to be two-under 142.

INTERNATIONAL JURISTS AWARDS – 2012 & NATIONAL LAW DAY AWARDS 2012

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December 1, 2012

INTERNATIONAL JURISTS AWARDS – 2012 & NATIONAL LAW DAY AWARDS 2012 ANNOUNCED

Nepal Chief Justice Regmi, Delhi Journalist J Venkatesan among Awardees

New Delhi, Nov 30: Chief Justice of Nepal, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khil Raj Regmi and Mr Justice V S Sirpurkar, Chairman of the Competition Appelate Tribunal are among the winners of the prestigious International Jurists Awards and National Law Day Awards respectively announced here today.

While Justice Regmi has been awarded with the International award for his life long unique contribution in the field of administration of justice, Justice Sirpurkar has been honoured with the National Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to fair and efficient administration of justice during his distinguished judicial tenure.

The other winner of the International Award is Mr. Charles Nuez of Royal Canin India Pvt. Ltd., for his unique contribution in the field of corporate governance by unwavering pursuit of innovative approaches, Dr. Adish C Aggarwala, President, International Council of Jurists and Convener, Indian Council of Jurists, announced here today.

Mr. J. Venkatesan, Deputy Editor (Legal), The Hindu (legal journalism), Mr. Ashok Aggarwal, Advocate General of Punjab (Civil Law), Mr. Gourab Banerji, Additional Solicitor General of India (Jurisprudence), Mr. Vijay Aggarwal (Criminal law), Mr. Anand Bhushan Kanade Senior Advocate
(Constitutional law) Dr. Janak Raj Jai (Legal writing),Mr. Irshad Wali, IPS (Law & order)
Mr. C.D. Singh (Advocacy) and Dr. M. Antony Selvaraj (Legal aid) are among the prominent winners of the National Law Day Awards-2012, he said.

Mr Venkatesan has been honoured in recognition of his lifelong passionate and dedicated contribution to the field of accurate legal reporting and writing, which has set a benchmark for journalism. “He is credited with comprehensive and unbiased coverage of legal events and developments”, Aggarwala said.

He said the awards would be presented during the two-day International Conference of Jurists beginning at the Vigyan Bhavan here tomorrow.

(Dr. Adish C Aggarwala)
President,
International Council of Jurists
Convener, Indian Council of Jurists
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