India news: CJP demands minister's removal in seven days
The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, the Indonesian foreign minister is visiting Delhi. Follow DW for more.
"DONE" · 총 1,007건
필터 보기현재 지수
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최근 7일 기준 83,405건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.3(균형)입니다. 긍정 4,147건(5.0%)·중립 77,285건(92.7%)·부정 1,973건(2.4%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 14.7(중도 균형)입니다.
The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, the Indonesian foreign minister is visiting Delhi. Follow DW for more.
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Een voorleesvoorstelling over dalmatiër Muk die meer stippen wil, een musical over Doornroosje of een uitvoering van het Nationale Ballet; voor jonge en oudere kinderen valt er in het theater van alles te beleven en op steeds meer plekken kan dat gratis. Zeker dertig locaties bieden komend seizoen voorstellingen aan waarbij kinderen kosteloos toegang hebben, blijkt uit de nieuwe jaarprogramma's. Volwassen begeleiders moeten wel betalen. Dit jaar is dat ook zo in het Wilminktheater in Enschede. Bezoekers tot 18 jaar kunnen na de zomer gratis allerlei voorstellingen bezoeken. Ook theater Het Speelhuis in Helmond voegt zich komend seizoen bij de locaties met kosteloos aanbod voor jongeren. Theater Hanzehof in Zutphen begon er begin dit jaar mee en geeft dat in het nieuwe theaterjaar een vervolg, met zeven voorstellingen die voor kinderen vrij toegankelijk zijn. In toelichtingen wijzen de schouwburgen op het belang van theater voor kinderen. "Door kinderen gratis toegang te bieden, krijgen jonge bezoekers, ongeacht achtergrond of inkomen, de kans om theater van dichtbij te beleven", schrijft het theater in Zutphen. In Enschede willen ze dat "kinderen en jongeren in de regio kunnen kennismaken met theater, zonder dat kosten een belemmering vormen". Bedrijven als sponsor Kartrekker van het gratis jeugdtheater is Maaspoort in Venlo. Daar zagen ze het jonge publiek tijdens de coronapandemie uit de theaterzalen verdwijnen. In 2022 zag nog maar 15 procent van de kinderen een voorstelling, tegen 59 procent vóór covid, vertelt theaterdirecteur Leon Thommassen. "Terwijl het zo belangrijk is om kinderen die ervaring mee te geven. We vonden dat we iets moesten doen aan die cijfers." De oplossing: een jeugdfonds, gesteund door stichtingen, fondsen, bedrijven en betrokken theaterbezoekers. "De partijen die we benaderden, waren meteen heel enthousiast, ook vanwege de aansprekende doelgroep", vertelt de directeur. "In een paar weken hadden we het fonds opgetuigd en dekking om alle voorstellingen een jaar lang gratis aan te bieden aan kinderen." Daarbij kregen de makers voor alle bezette stoelen betaald, óók de kinderstoelen. "We merkten al heel snel dat het ging vliegen", zegt Thommassen. "In 2018/2019, het meest vergelijkbare seizoen van voor corona, hadden we 5000 bezoekers bij jeugdvoorstellingen. In seizoen 2024/2025 ging het om ruim 23.000 bezoekers voor gratis jeugdvoorstellingen, waarvan bijna 14.000 kinderen. De bezetting steeg van 46 procent naar 84 procent." Meer donateurs Overtuigd door het succes in Venlo namen de afgelopen jaren steeds meer theaters de Limburgse formule over, zoals Schouwburg Hengelo. Daar zijn sinds seizoen 2024/2025 praktisch alle jeugd- en dansvoorstellingen gratis voor bezoekers tot en met 16 jaar. Het theater koos bewust niet voor een beperkt aantal gratis voorstellingen. "Als we dit dan doen, willen we ook dat bezoekers zelf kunnen kiezen waar ze naartoe gaan", zegt marketingmanager Mirella Jellema. De schouwburg zag het aantal bezoekers bij familievoorstellingen in het eerste seizoen verdubbelen. Cijfers over het bijna afgelopen theaterjaar zijn er nog niet, maar de schouwburg gaat hoe dan ook door met de gratis toegang. De extra belangstelling heeft een positief bijeffect: meer mensen melden zich als 'vriend van de schouwburg' en doneren jaarlijks een bedrag. Marktverstoring Voor families zijn de betaalbare uitjes een uitkomst, maar bij commerciële theaterproducenten wringt het concept. Zij zien volle zalen in theaters die kinderen gratis toegang geven, maar lege plekken in de schouwburg met betaalde tickets een stad verderop. "Er ontstaat oneerlijke concurrentie tussen theaters", zegt directeur Dian Hoelscher van de Vereniging Vrije Theaterproducenten (VVTP). Die verschuivende bezoekersstromen leiden er volgens haar toe dat de theaters die kinderen wel laten betalen minder of geen jeugdvoorstellingen meer programmeren en dat het totale aanbod voor kinderen afneemt. Daardoor komen rondtrekkende voorstellingen die het zonder subsidie doen in de knel, vervolgt Hoelscher. Deze makers komen zo aan te weinig optredens om uit de kosten te komen. "De effecten zijn op de langere termijn niet houdbaar." De VVTP gooide deze week in Utrecht de knuppel in het hoenderhok door op de ledenvergadering van schouwburg- en concertgebouwdirecties te dreigen met een boycot van theaters die kinderen vrije toegang verschaffen. Die woorden hebben gewicht; bij de VVTP aangesloten producenten, zoals Albert Verlinde Theater, MediaLane en Van Hoorne Studios, verzorgen zo'n 85 procent van alle professionele podiumkunsten in Nederland, becijferde de vereniging. Voor theaterdirecteuren komt de dreigende boycot rauw op hun dak. Zij zien de vrije toegang voor kinderen als het nieuwe normaal en als een goede manier om jonger publiek aan hun theaters te binden. Voor verbeteringen staan ze open, benadrukt Thommassen, maar in de teruglopende inkomsten voor theatermakers herkent hij zich niet. "Wij zijn in Venlo juist veel meer gaan programmeren. De betalingen aan impresariaten voor familie- en jeugdvoorstellingen zijn explosief gestegen." Kansengelijkheid Thommassen hoopt dat de producenten en podia samen tot een landelijke formule kunnen komen waarin iedereen zich kan vinden, ook op de lange termijn. "Ik zou het doodzonde vinden als dit initiatief de nek wordt omgedraaid en kinderen weer buiten de zaal blijven. Kansenongelijkheid is in iedere gemeente een heet hangijzer. Allemaal naar dezelfde voorstelling gaan, iets ultiemers op dat vlak kan ik niet verzinnen."
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• Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP • Officials say at least Rs500bn is needed; warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects • Ex-Wapda official fears Diamer-Bhasha, Dasu may miss timelines • Wapda says eight mega projects are under construction, expected to double hydel generation by 2030 THE country’s persistent failure to invest adequately in water storage and hydropower infrastructure has once again come into focus, as the government is expected to earmark only Rs179 billion under the proposed Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 for a sector considered critical to the nation’s water, food and energy security. The proposed allocation has raised concerns over the pace of work on major ongoing hydropower projects, reservoirs and flood mitigation schemes at a time when the country is struggling with recurring floods, shrinking per capita water availability and high electricity costs. Officials and experts say accelerated investment in water infrastructure is essential for managing the impact of climate change and producing clean, reliable and low-cost electricity needed for sustainable economic growth. They argue that the country needs at least Rs500bn to speed up four major ongoing hydropower projects and start civil work on new water storage projects, especially in view of concerns over upstream water developments by India. “At a time when our country faces mounting water scarcity and growing need for affordable and clean energy, the water and power sectors appear to have received less attention in public investment priorities, with development allocations falling short of the resources required for the timely completion of critical ongoing projects and the launch of new water infrastructure schemes,” a senior official of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) said. The official, who requested anonymity, said the proposed allocation of Rs179bn would be insufficient for multibillion-dollar dams and hydropower projects already losing their required fast-track pace due to meagre funding of around Rs106bn under the PSDP 2025-26. “What will we do with this limited allocation for such major ongoing projects?” the official asked, adding that the government should place the water and power sector at the top of its budget priorities by allocating at least Rs500bn. “With just Rs179bn, we may not be able to start work on new dams, including the Chiniot Dam on the Chenab, which is currently at an advanced stage ahead of its launch,” the official said. Pakistan urgently needs additional reservoirs, hydropower projects and flood mitigation infrastructure to enhance water security, reduce the impact of floods and droughts, adapt to climate change and provide affordable electricity to consumers. The challenge has assumed greater significance amid growing concerns over upstream developments on the western rivers, particularly the Chenab, where Indian plans for additional water infrastructure have heightened calls for accelerating domestic investments in water storage and river management capacity. Analysts warn that delays in expanding the country’s water infrastructure could deepen existing water and energy challenges and limit Pakistan’s ability to respond effectively to emerging regional and climate-related pressures. Projects at risk At present, Wapda is executing several major water and hydropower projects, including Mohmand Dam, Tarbela 5th Extension, Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Dasu Hydropower Project and the K-IV Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme. The Mohmand Dam Project is being constructed on the Swat River. It is designed to store 1.29 million acre feet (MAF) of water, generate 800MW of low-cost and environment-friendly electricity and provide 300 million gallons per day of water to Peshawar for municipal use. The Tarbela 5th Extension project is also under construction, with work progressing on the intake structure, connecting tunnel, penstock, low-level outlet, powerhouse, tailrace culvert, tailrace canal and switchyard. The project has an installed generation capacity of 1,530MW. The World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing $390m and $300m, respectively, for its construction. After completion, Tarbela’s installed power generation capacity will increase from 4,888MW to 6,418MW. The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is considered one of the most vital projects for Pakistan’s water, food and energy security. It is being constructed across the Indus River to store 8.1 MAF of water and generate 4,500MW of clean and affordable electricity. On completion, the project is expected to irrigate an additional 1.2m acres of land and contribute 18bn units of low-cost electricity to the national grid every year. The 4,320MW Dasu Hydropower Project is also under way and planned to be completed in two stages. Wapda is currently constructing Stage-I, with an installed capacity of 2,160MW and annual generation of 12bn units of low-cost and environment-friendly electricity. The World Bank is providing financial assistance worth $1.57bn for Stage-I, which is expected to start electricity generation in December 2027. Work on the K-IV Project, or Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme Phase-I, is also in progress. These projects are scheduled to be completed in phases from 2026 to 2030, targeting a combined increase of 9.7 MAF in water storage and over 9,000MW in clean hydropower. However, funding availability and local coordination remain the primary factors determining whether these timelines can be met. Chenab storage concerns The need for new water storage projects is particularly urgent on the Chenab River, which is vital for Pakistan’s agriculture under the Indus Waters Treaty. “As far as new dam projects are concerned, the Chenab is very important because we have no dam to store its water,” another Wapda official said. The planned water reservoir projects on the Chenab include Chiniot, Shah Jeewna, Mid Ranjha and Wazirabad dams. However, officials say work on Chiniot Dam should begin immediately. The proposed Chiniot Dam site is located on the Chenab River about five kilometres from Chiniot city and around 100 metres upstream of the existing railway bridge. The project has a gross storage capacity of 0.9 MAF, including 0.85 MAF of live storage, and is also expected to generate 80MW of electricity. Inadequate allocations are expected to delay these projects and lead to further cost escalation. The Wapda official said Pakistan had last year asked India to refrain from any unilateral manipulation of river flows and fulfil its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty after fluctuations were observed in Chenab flows from Dec 9 to 18. According to the official, the river’s upstream control is handled by Indian authorities through various run-of-the-river hydropower projects. He said that sudden flushing of water from upstream structures without informing Pakistani authorities could sharply increase flows downstream in Pakistan, while holding water for days could massively reduce flows. Neelum-Jhelum delay Officials and experts also point to the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project as an example of how delays in repair work, funding and accountability can deprive the country of vital hydropower generation. Although the project’s first unit was commissioned in 2018, the contractors reportedly failed to complete pending works, fulfil contractual obligations and supply spare parts needed for smooth operation. The Auditor General of Pakistan, in its performance audit report for 2022-23 submitted to parliament last year, raised questions about the quality and design of the project after a major collapse in the tailrace tunnel of the powerhouse a few years after construction. The 969MW project has remained shut since the collapse in the tailrace tunnel, while repair work has yet to be launched despite the passage of several years. “This project has been closed for the last three years due to delay in repair work at the affected portion. Until when will we continue holding inquiries and fixing responsibilities in the wake of this 969MW project?” asked Jawaid Latif, a former member (water) of Wapda. Talking to Dawn, Mr Latif said he was not against accountability, but the government should have provided funds to Wapda to launch repair work, including concrete lining of the tunnel, alongside conducting inquiries and fixing responsibility. “Had this been done earlier, hydel power generation from this vital project would have resumed well on time,” he said, adding that he had heard the repair project was currently passing through the award process. Mr Latif also criticised meagre PSDP allocations for the water and power sector, saying the government lacked an effective policy framework under which strategic projects were given priority with adequate funding and work on a war-footing basis. “I am not seeing Bhasha or Dasu Dam and other projects being completed on time, as the government seems to be giving less attention to the water and power sector despite knowing about water aggression and violations of the Indus Waters Treaty by India,” he said. He said water and power sector projects should be given top priority among projects of national interest, while the country should also keep a close watch on upstream activities by India. When contacted, a Wapda spokesperson said the authority had been playing a pivotal role in national development since its inception in 1958. In a statement, he said Wapda was committed to Pakistan’s water, food and energy security and was implementing its largest development portfolio, comprising eight mega projects in the water and hydropower sectors. These projects, he said, were destined to “revolutionise the economic landscape of Pakistan” by providing much-needed water and affordable hydel electricity for a green and bright Pakistan. Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2026
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