Translation (English-Hindi) Exercise – 58

 Translation (English-Hindi) Exercise – 58

Translator

This post belongs to the Editorial & Translation Service and is the induction level at which direct recruitment is made in this Service. For structure and sanctioned strength of various grades in the Service click here. The Group ‘B’ non-gazetted post carries a pay scale in Level 6 in the pay matrix. The incumbents of the post, in addition to basic pay also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance & Parliamentary Allowance, as admissible, from time to time. CGHS facilities, housing facilities, LTC and CEA reimbursement benefit are also admissible. The highest grade available in this Service is Joint Secretary. However, members of this Service can also be considered for appointment to higher grades in the Secretariat. The mode of recruitment to various grades of this Service is given in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat (Methods of Recruitment and Qualifications for Appointment) Order, 2020 dated the 14th August, 2020 as amended from to time which are available at https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/rss_recruitment/recruitment_rules.asp.

The main responsibility of Translators is to undertake translation work of all official documents referred to the Service and any other work assigned by the Divisional Head. They will report to the Section in-charge concerned.

Parliamentary Interpreter (English/ Hindi/ Regional Language)

This post belongs to the Simultaneous Interpretation Service and is induction grade at which direct recruitment is made in this Service. For structure and sanctioned strength of various grades in the Service click here. The Group ‘A’ gazetted post carries a pay scale of Level 10 in the pay matrix. The incumbents of the post, in addition to basic pay also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance & Parliamentary Allowance, as admissible, from time to time. CGHS facilities, housing facilities, LTC and CEA reimbursement benefit are also admissible. The highest grade available in this Service is Joint Secretary, but its members can also be considered for appointment to higher grades in this Secretariat. The mode of recruitment to various grades of this Service is given in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat (Methods of Recruitment and Qualifications for Appointment) Order, 2020 dated the 14th August, 2020 as amended from time to time which are available at https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/rss_recruitment/recruitment_rules.asp.

The work profile of Parliamentary Interpreter (English/Hindi/Regional Language) is as follows:-

(i)        Provide simultaneous interpretation in various languages during the proceedings of Rajya Sabha and its Parliamentary Committees, and also in the meetings of various Consultative Committees and Conferences such as Governor's Conference, as and when requested by the outside agencies.

(ii)      Work relating to translation of official papers which include debates received from E&T Service, documents received from Hon'ble Chairman's Office, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman's Office and various Sections of the Secretariat as and when required.

(iii)      All regional interpreters shall be deployed in the Committee meetings to provide interpretation in Hindi/English language depending upon their capabilities.

(iv)             Handle any other official work assigned by the Divisional Head, from time to time.

Parliamentary Reporter (English/ Hindi)

This post belongs to the Verbatim Reporting Service and is the induction grade at which direct recruitment is made in this Service. For structure and sanctioned strength of various grades in the Service click here. The Group ‘A’ gazetted post carries a pay scale in Level 10 in the pay matrix. The incumbents of the post, in addition to basic pay also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance & Parliamentary Allowance, as admissible, from time to time. CGHS facilities, housing facilities, LTC and CEA reimbursement benefit are also admissible. The highest grade available in the Service is Joint Secretary, but its members can also be considered for appointment to other higher grades in this Secretariat. The mode of recruitment to various grades of this Service is given in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat (Methods of Recruitment and Qualifications For Appointment) Order, 2020 dated the 14th August, 2020 as amended from to time which are available at https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/rss_recruitment/recruitment_rules.asp.

Parliamentary Reporters are required to take verbatim record of the proceedings of the House, Parliamentary Committees, Seminars, Lectures and Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings etc. that are conducted in English/Hindi and to report it. In addition, he/she will be required to perform such other duties and discharge responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Translation (English-Hindi) Exercise – 57

 The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to promote value-based and ethical politics to protect and strengthen Indian democracy.

Expressing his concern over the falling standards in public life, Shri Naidu urged public representatives to refrain from making personal attacks on their political adversaries. He emphasized the need for consensus-building with all stakeholders on important national matters and advised young and upcoming politicians to take principled positions on various issues.

Unveiling the statue of late Shri Pinnamaneni Koteswara Rao, former Chairman of Krishna district Zilla Parishad in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Naidu said that Shri Koteswara Rao made an everlasting impression on the minds of the people as the Chairman of Zilla Parishad, retaining the position for more than two decades. He proved that decentralized democracy can bring developmental benefits to the people, he said.

Urging the younger politicians to emulate Shri Koteswara Rao, Shri Naidu said that political parties must make reasonable and practical promises in their election manifestos to retain people’s trust. Otherwise, people will lose their faith in electoral democracy. He called for a wider debate on the freebies promised during elections and the possibility of making election manifestos legally binding.

The Vice President suggested that people should not limit their participation to merely voting once every five years, but must also question and demand accountability constantly from the elected representatives and the government. He said that people should elect their representatives on the basis of 4Cs - ‘character, caliber, capacity and conduct’ and not on the basis of ‘caste, community, cash and criminality, which are being sought to be promoted by some people.

Shri Naidu called for a more responsible media that avoids sensationalism and reflects the state of affairs in society in an objective way.

Andhra Pradesh Housing Minister Shri Jogi Ramesh, Krishna District ZP Chairman, Shri Uppala Harikrishna, Vijayawada MP Shri Kesineni Srinivas, MLAs Shri Perni Venkataramaiah and Shri Samineni Udaya Bhanu, Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation Mayor Shri Moka Venkateswaramma, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Shri KV Chowdary, former Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Pinnamaneni Venkateswara Rao and others were present on the occasion.

Translation (English-Hindi) Exercise – 56

Today (30th January) is the death anniversary of our revered Bapu Mahatma Gandhiji. Just a few days ago, we celebrated Republic Day as well. The display of the nation's valour and strength, which we witnessed on Rajpath in Delhi filled everyone with pride and enthusiasm. One change you must have noticed is that from now on, the Republic Day functions will start from the 23rd of January, i.e. the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and will continue till the 30th of January i.e. Gandhiji's death anniversary. A digital sculpture of Netaji has been installed at India Gate which was welcomed by our countrymen with much joy and reverence.

During the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the country is reestablishing its national symbols. The 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' near India Gate and the Jyoti lit at the 'National War Memorial' in the vicinity have been merged. Some former soldiers of the army have written to me saying that - "The 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' lit at the memorial is a symbol of the immortality of the martyrs".

In the midst of these events of Amrit Mahotsav, many important national awards were also given away in the country. One of them is the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Baal Puraskaar. The award awakens in our children the enthusiasm to bring glory to the country.

Padma awards have also just been announced. There are many recipients of Padma awards, about whom very few people know. These are the unsung heroes of our country, who have done extraordinary deeds in ordinary circumstances.

 More than one crore children have written to me through their 'Mann Ki Baat' post cards from different parts of the country and abroad. These postcards show how broad and wide is the vision of our new generation for the future of the country. I have also received 75 postcards from Croatia. Students of the School of Applied Arts and Design in Zagreb, Croatia have sent these 75 cards to the people of India and congratulated them on the Amrit Mahotsav. On behalf of all countrymen, I thank Croatia and her people.

India has been the sacred land of education and knowledge. We have not confined education to bookish knowledge. Rather, we see it as a holistic experience of life. The great personalities of our country have also had a deep relationship with education. Even today, India has many torchbearers in the field of education. The awareness about education is visible at every level in the society. For example, Taimmalji of Udumalpet block of Trippur district of Tamil Nadu who had accumulated some capital by selling coconut water, recently donated Rs. 1 lakh for the construction of infrastructure at the Chinnaveerampatti Panchayat Union Middle School in which her children study. Indeed, it takes a big heart, a sense of service, to do this. I have also come to know about a similar donation by an alumnus of IIT-BHU, Jai Chaudhary. He donated US$ 1 million, i.e. about Rs 7.5 crores to IITBHU Foundation.

Translation (English-Hindi) Exercise – 55

April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization (WHO).

 Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of health globally. This was true before COVID-19 (coronavirus), but the pandemic has further worsened the status of mental health.

 Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which individuals realise their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and are able to make a positive contribution to their community. Mental health refers to a broad array of activities directly or indirectly related to mental wellbeing. Mental health is also related to promotion of mental well-being, prevention of mental disorders, and treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders.

 The numbers are staggering. Today, nearly one billion people live with a mental disorder and in low-income countries, more than 75% of people with the disorder do not receive treatment. Every year, close to 3 million people die due to substance abuse. Every 40 seconds, a person dies by suicide. About 50% of mental health disorders start by the age of 14. It is estimated that over 160 million people need humanitarian assistance because of conflicts, natural disasters, and other emergencies. The rates of mental disorders can double during such crises. 1 in 5 individuals affected by conflict is estimated to have a mental health condition.

There are several reasons why mental health has been ignored. The first one is an associated stigma. The second is a perception of mental health disorders as a "luxury good", as opposed to actual illnesses. The additional top reasons include a fragmented and outdated service model. Some of these include the provision of mental health services mainly in psychiatric hospitals, severe lack of preventative mental health service; lagging policy changes and also a shortage of human resources.

Determinants of mental health and mental disorders include not only individual attributes such as the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, behaviours and interactions with others, but also social, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors such as national policies, social protection, standards of living, working conditions, and community support.

Mental health is an integral part of our overall health endeavour. Thus, a holistic approach that recognises strong linkage of body, mind, and soul is necessary. To address the burden of mental disorders, including depression, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has been implementing the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) since 1982.