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Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST

Kindly refer to the circular, No./Thesis/ICD/2013-14/95 available on the website of University of Mumbai for information regarding application for PET 2013 on or before Friday, 17th May,2013 as the date for accepting application is extended upto 17th May,2013.

The PET 2013 shall be conducted on 30/05/2013 (Thursday) from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

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Scheme for providing Employment to PWDs in the Private Sector - Incentives to the Employers

Salient Features of the Scheme -

  1. Total Outlay: Rs.1800 crore for the 11th Five Year Plan
  2. Sector covered: Private Sector
  3. Jobs to be created: 1 lakh per annum
  4. Salary limit: Employees with disabilities, with monthly wage up to Rs.25000/- per month are covered

Incentives :

  1. Payment by Government of the employer's contribution to the Employees Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance for the first three years.
  2. The administrative charges of 1.1% of the wages of the employees covered under the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF&MP) Act will continue to be paid by the employer.

Conditions :

A) The scheme will be applicable to the employees with disabilities:-

  1. Covered under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 and the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.
  2. In the private sector all over India on enrolment of the employees in Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees State Insurance (ESI), under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 respectively. In the State of Jammu and Kashmir, the employees would be registered in EPF under the J&K Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1961.
  3. Appointed on or after 1.4.2008.

B) The employers would submit a copy of the disability certificate, issued to the disabled employee by the Competent Authority under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and the Persons with Disabilities Rules, 1996, first time when such benefit under EPF and ESI is claimed.

C) The Government will directly provide employer's contribution for the schemes covered under the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.

D) This will be done in respect of employees for a maximum period of three years. The administrative charges of 1.1% of the wages of the employees covered under the EPF Act will continue to be paid by the respect employers.

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Postponement of National Conference - 2013

National Conference - 2013 on "Empowerment of Deaf People: Sharing and Learning Experience" proposed to be held at NITTTR, Bhopal, on 3rd & 4th January 2013, is postponed due to administrative reasons. New date of the Conference will be announced as and when it is finalized. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

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Universal design version of Indian National Anthem produced in its centenary year by AYJNIHH

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Indian National anthem on 27th December 1911, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped in Mumbai, brought out a Universal design version of the Indian National anthem. This version of the Indian National anthem has features of Universal design, such as audio description for the Blind Persons, Indian Sign Language & Captions for the Deaf Persons. Captions are available in 14 Indian Language and English Language.


Indian National anthem is the honor and pride of our country. Expression of patriotism with dignity is increased in this version of Indian National Anthem through accessibility format. The certification from censor board of film certification (CBFC) has been obtained for Universal & Educational viewing of this version of Indian National Anthem. Special Schools and organizations for the Deaf and Cinema theatres in the country could enable equal participation for all by screening this version of Indian National Anthem. It is also available DVD format at the Indian Sign Language Cell of the Institute. The same has been made available in the website of the institute using the YouTube.

The link is : http://www.youtube.com/user/AYJNIHHNEWS

For more details kindly contact:Mr. P.J.Mathew Martin 09869993833 or Email:pjmathewmartin@yahoo.co.in

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AYJNIHH launched Disability Information Line (DIL) for the State of Sikkim:

The Disability Information Line (DIL) for the state of Sikkim was launched on 3rd December, 2011 on the occasion of World Disabled Day at STNM Hospital, Gangtok, Sikkim. Hon. Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Shri K.T.Gyaltsen dedicated DIL for the people of Sikkim State.

Mr. B. B. Gooroong , EX. Chief Minister & Chairman, Social Welfare Commission, Govt. of Sikkim, Miss Neru Seva, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Excise Dept., Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. Aashok Gurung, Chairman, OBC Board, Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. Phetuk Tshering Bhutia, MLA, Sangha & Chairman ST Board, Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. Binod Rai MLA & Parliament Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment and Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim, Mrs. Manita Pradhan, Chairman, Woman and Child Welfare Board, Govt. of Sikkim graced the occasion.

Shri N. Karthikeyan, Information & Documentation Officer, AYJNIHH made a presentation on DIL on this occasion. Around 250 people participated in the launching function. Social Justice and Empowerment and Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim made elaborate arrangement for this launching function.


(Shri K.T.Gyaltsen, Hon. Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly dedicating DIL for the people of Sikkim State)


(From left to right - Mr. Aashok Gurung, Chairman, OBC Board, Govt. of Sikkim, . Mr. Phetuk Tshering Bhutia, MLA, Sangha & Chairman ST Board, Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. Binod Rai MLA & Parliament Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment and Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim, Mr. K. T. Gyaltsen, Hon’ble Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr. B. B. Gooroong , EX. Chief Minister & Chairman, Social Welfare Commission,Govt. of Sikkim, Mrs. Manita Pradhan, Chairman, Woman and Child Welfare Board, Govt. of Sikkim and Miss Neru Seva, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Excise Dept., Govt. of Sikkim.)

Click for media coverage of this launching programme (4 MB) PDF File

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AYJNIHH invites profiles of high achievers among persons with disabilities in India

We are making a brochure containing the list of high achievers in India among the persons with disabilities. The criteria for their selection are as follows:

  1. Indian Citizens
  2. Persons with Disabilities - with Post Graduate Qualification
         Or Group ‘A’ Government Employee (Except for M.R) OR National/International award winners in science, media, medicine, sports, culture, arts, social work, invention, etc.

Kindly arrange to send the details of the achievers among persons with disabilities along with photographs by 31st of Dec.,2011 by post or by email to pjmathewmartin@yahoo.co.in

You may also arrange to give the contact details of persons with whom we may contact for more details. A Form for Recording the Profile of High Achievers in India among Persons with Disabilities is given. Download the Form

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AYJNIHH Bags Award in 'Abilityfest 2011'

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, (AYJNIHH) Mumbai bagged the prestigious ‘60 Seconds to Fame’ at the 4th India International film festival ‘Abilityfest-2011’ held at Chennai on 14th Oct. The award was handed over by music maestro Shri A.R.Rahman at a function, during the grand finale of AbilityFest 2011. The four-day India International Disability Film Festival was hosted by Ability Foundation at Chennai. The award was given for the ‘National Anthem in Hindi with Indian Sign Language’ made by AYJNIHH on the theme of ‘breaking the barriers’.


The film has been made by Professor R. Rangasayee, P.J. Mathew Martin, R.S. Swamy, Kinjal Shah, and Mohd. Shafique of AYJNIHH-Mumbai. The digital video film has audio description in English and closed captions in 16 Indian languages with application of the concept of universal design, so that everyone can participate in the National anthem.

Among the total twenty finalists, from 150 entries from various parts of the world, National Anthem in Hindi with Indian Sign Language of AYJNIHH-Mumbai was awarded 2nd best film at the Abilityfest 2011. The jury of the Abilityfest 2011 comprised of renowned National Award-winning film historian Mr. P.K.Nair, festival director, Rohini, N.Venugopal and Angshu Jajodia. The award-winning films were picked from the 20 finalists based on the theme of breaking the barriers. The award consisted of a citation, certificate of appreciation and Rs.75,000/- cash award.

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AYJNIHH Staff Bags National Award for Universal Design

A Media Professional from Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH) Mumbai received the prestigious National Award for Universal Design 'NCPEDP-MPHASIS Universal Design Award 2011'. The Award was handed over to Shri P.J. Mathew Martin on 14th August, 2011 at India International Centre, New Delhi by Shri M.K. Acharya, Secretary Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, Shri Som Mittal, President NASSCOM, Shri Puneet Bhirani Vice President & Head Business Operations, Mphasis, during the award function. The national award is jointly given by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and MPHASIS.


(From left- ShriSom Mittal,President NASSCOM, Shri K.M.Acharya,Secretary,Ministry of Social Justice &Empowerment,Govt. of India, Shri Puneet Bhirani,Senior Vice President Mphasis & Shri P.J.Mathew Martin,Media Professional from AYJNIHH-Mumbai)

The award was in recognition of his efforts towards promoting accessible media. It is a tribute to honor those individuals who have been doing exemplary work in the field of promoting Accessibility and Universal Design. He created the AYJNIHH-NEWS in Universal Design. This 'Youtube' based News Channel implements the concept of Universal Design in the News Media. It has captions for the Deaf persons and Closed Captions in 61 languages using machine translation facility. He is also the course coordinator for the Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Disability Communication, at AYJNIHH, which is conducted in collaboration with Department of Communication & Journalism (DCJ), University of Mumbai. This award is given to him for the professional work for the cause of accessibility and Universal Design, in the areas such as built-in environment and use of information and communication technology (ICT).

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AYJNIHH BAGS AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, (AYJNIHH) Mumbai bagged the ‘Special Mention’ award at the 8th International ‘We Care Filmfest’ 2011. The award was handed over by Shri Sandeep Marwah, President of Asian Academy for Film and Television to Shri V.P Sah, Assistant Director, Eastern Regional Centre of AYJNIHH, during the award ceremony function on 4th May 2011 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

Even though no film was found suitable for three awards in the one minute category, it was unanimously decided by the jury to make a special mention of an Indian film on the National Anthem in sign language. The film has been made by Professor R. Rangasayee, P.J. Mathew Martin, R.S. Swamy and Mohd. Shafique of the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped. The video film depicts the National Anthem in Hindi with Indian Sign Language. It has audio description in English and Captions in 16 languages. Efforts were made to make this video-film in Universal Design.

Total twelve films, including one from the United Kingdom and an Indian film on the National Anthem in Indian Sign Language of AYJNIHH-Mumbai received awards in four categories-one minute, five minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes. The awards were presented on 4th May to commemorate the day on which United Nations approved the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and UNCRPD came into effect. The jury of the We Care Film Festival 2011 comprised of renowned National Award-winning film historian Shri Gautam Kaul, National Award Winning Critic Shri Utpal Borpujari, P7 News Channel Associate Executive Producer Shri Anurag Punetha, Outlook Assistant Editor, Ms. Geetashree and Eminent Film critic, Shri B.B. Nagpal.

The award-winning films were picked from the 21 shortlisted films based on the viewers’ reactions at various screenings held over past 5 months at different venues. A total of 67 entries were received from various parts of the world. The award consisted of certificate of appreciation and Rs.10,000/- cash award.

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Contact Details of Anti-Ragging Committee Members

Name/Designation Room Nos. Telephone Nos.
1. Shri R. Rangasayee,
Director
Office: C-02
Res: D-04
Office: 26422638
Cell: 9869205945
2. Dr. Geetha Mukundan,
Dy. Director (Tech)
Office: A-201
Res: D-23
Office: 26401944
Res: 26457117
Cell: 9967906522
3. Mrs. Alka Sapru-Joshi,
Reader & Head/Psychology
Student Welfare Officer
Office: D-07
Res: D-22
Office: 26404991
Res: 26511975
Cell: 9892398053
4. Dr. Martin Mathew, ESA(Mass Media)
Outreach Extension Service Dept
Hostel Warden (Boys)
Office : C-105
Res: D-11
Office : 26402605
Res: 26411176
Cell: 9869993833
5. Dr. Suni Mathew,
Lecturer, Education Dept
Hostel Warden (Girls)
Office: D-204
Res: D-21
Office: 26404974
Res: 26422201
Cell: 9867030815
6. Shri Sanjay Jadhav
JAO, Academic Cell
Office : D-105 Office : 26409094
Cell : 9820670410

UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009. PDF File that opens in a new window External Website

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NGO Partnership System

Planning Commission of India invites all Voluntary Organisations/ Non-Government Organisations to Sign Up on the NGO Partnership System (NGO-PS) at http://ngo.india.gov.in External Website that opens in a new window.

This will enable you to (1) Get details of existing VOs/NGOs across India, (2) Get details of grant schemes of key Ministries/Departments, (3) Apply on-line for NGO grants and (4) Track status of your application for grants.

This is a free facility located in the Planning Commission in association with National Informatics Centre to bring about greater partnership between government and the voluntary sector and foster better transparency, efficiency and accountability.

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Disability Line

For Information on Disability, Dial:

  • +91-22-155206 and 26404019/24/43 in Maharashtra-Goa Telecom Circle
  • +91-11-29825094/95/96 in Delhi Circle.
  • +91-612-2271805/2272359 in Bihar Telecom Circle
  • +91-522-2964058/2967359/2967360 in Uttar Pradesh Telecom Circle
  • +91-44-24744732/24744737 in Tamil Nadu Telecom Circle
  • 0755 - 26859541/55/56 in Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle
  • +91-080-25490010/20/30 in Karnataka Telecom Circle
  • +91-0361-2895365/66/67 in Assam Telecom Circle
  • +91-0674-2460021/31/41 in Orissa Telecom Circle
  • +91-079-26305472/73/74 in Gujarat Telecom Circle
  • +91-755-040-27959043/63/27959103 in Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle
  • +91-033-25313236/46/25315492 in West Bengal Telecom Circle
  • 0141-2369701/02 in Rajasthan Telecom Circle
  • 1800-425-3323(Toll free), 0471-2590261/62/162 in Kerala Telecom Circle
  • 03592-201181/204081 in Sikkim Telecom Circle

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Public Information Officer under RTI

Under the The Right to Information Act, 2005 Public Information Officer and Assistant Public Information Officers are designated for Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai, its Regional Centres and State Collaborated Centre.

Public Information Officer: Mr. N. Ganesh Tel No : +91-22-2640 0215/226/ Extn. 319. Fax : +91-22-26404170

Appellate Authority: Mr. N. Karthikeyan Phone. +91-22-26559708. Fax: +91-22-26404170 For details click on "RTI"

Application under RTI can be submitted to PIO along with DD/Postal Order drawn in favour of the Director, AYJNIHH, Mumbai.

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