SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Ms. Selima who has been dedicated to the cause of new enterprises and has won the best businesswoman award; story on Madhuben; heritage story on Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple; tip of the day - use dustbin; helpline on architecture entrance exam; word of the day - NEVI (boat)

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of builders cont. – discussion with environmentalists, clients and architects.

• Environmentalists: Raju-Dipti (NGO), Vijaybhai (Centre for Environment Education), Gaurav (Anala)
• Builders, Contractors & Architects: Pavan Bakeri (Builder), Parul Zaveri (Architect), Yatin Pandya (Vastushilp)
• Civil Society

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of builders – discussion with environmentalists, clients and architects.

• Environmentalists: Raju-Dipti (NGO), Vijaybhai (Centre for Environment Education), Gaurav (Anala)
• Builders, Contractors & Architects: Pavan Bakeri (Builder), Parul Zaveri (Architect), Yatin Pandya (Vastushilp)
• Civil Society

The SAT Chat Show

The Plastic Menace

Discussion of issues surround plastic waste and how it affects animals, health and the environment. What can be done to counteract such negative affects?

• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Officials & Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Mr. Zalawadia (Director, Municipal Commissioner), Mahendra R. Amin (Sanitation Superintendent)
• NGOs & Experts: Raju-Dipti (Jeevan Tirth Managing Trustee), Gopal Jain (Programme Officer, Centre for Environment Education), Deepak Gohil (Project Associate, Centre for Environment Education), A.V. Juhapura (Eco Club Member)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on children of brothels in Bihar who perform street plays expressing that they don't want to follow in their mothers' footsteps; heritage story on Sundarvan; vox pop on girl education; helpline - breast cancer awareness; tip of the day - recycle your mobile; word of the day - XIPRA (khichadi)

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Orissa government who planted 25,000 trees to help combat heat; story of man teaches Adivasi children; helpline on matching make-up to skin tone; tip of the day - water purification; word of the day - MUKUR (mirror)

The SAT Chat Show

Deforestation

Discussion regarding the effects of deforestation. The effect it has on the climate, rainy seasons, land, et cetera. What can be done to counteract this? Who will take on the responsibility?

• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Officials & Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Dr. G.T. Makwaana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation official), Mr. Randhava (Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• NGOs & Experts: Gopal Jain (Programme Officer, Centre for Environment Education), Deepak Gohil (Project Associate, Centre for Environment Education), Raju-Dipti (Jeevan Tirth Managing System) Mahesh Pandya (Social Worker for Paryavaran)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news on village women who is taking initiative to clean streets - fining those who break the rules; art story on painting; celebrity guest Manju Mehete; helpline - menstruation questions; phrase of the day - NEV NA PANI MOBHE CHADAVAVAPublish Post

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Mr. Nazarit; heritage story on Vishala Museum; vox pops on exam styles; helpline - information on birth control pills and how it affects the body; tip of the day - using paper efficiently, word of the day - TAGGARD

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on HIV/AIDS Awareness; heritage story on Dada Harini Vav; vox pop on Right to Information act; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – reuse paper and save trees; phrase of the day KALJA NU KHASELU ( whimsical)

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on transforming farming with organic fertilizers; heritage story on Ahmedabadni Gufa; vox pop on the pros and cons of school uniforms; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – be kind to one person every day; word of the day KHALATO

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of municipal sweepers cont. – discussion with authorities and citizens.

• Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Mr. Zalawadia (Municipal Commissioner), Dr. J.V. Solanki (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Dharmendra Patel (Public Health Superintendent), Dr. G.T. Makwana (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Civil Society

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of municipal sweepers – discussion with authorities and citizens.

• Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Mr. Zalawadia (Municipal Commissioner), Dr. J.V. Solanki (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Dharmendra Patel (Public Health Superintendent), Dr. G.T. Makwana (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on the women’s dairy at Fatehpura; heritage story on Hutheesing Temple; vox pop on whether children’s TV viewing should be scrutinized; helpline on career counseling for computers; tip on global warming initiatives; word of the day ULAT

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nirali Shah (Founder, Shvaas, expert on community volunteerism)

Water: How the Vasna Cancer Hospital started harvesting water.

Self Help Group: The Rampuri Village Forest Committee working with VAKSAT has started protecting their forests while reaping the economic benefits of forest management.

Self Help Group: Jagruti SHG saved Rs 20,000, and used it as a down payment to get a government loan for 2 lakh to build a road into the village which has energized the village community.

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Indrani who helps rehabilitate the children of sex workers in Kolkata; heritage story on Center for Environment Education; helpline on blood cancer; vox pop on illegal vehicle driving without licenses; word for the day HAJIYO (yesman)

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Arpita Bose saving stray animals in Patna; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with painter Amit Ambalal; helpline on mouth cancer; tip of the day save petrol by walking short distances rather than taking a vehicle; phrase of the day OKI DATAN JE KARE

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of rickshaw drivers – discussion with authorities, banks and CNG engine providers.

• Rickshawala Drivers: Jamnashanker Menariya (driver, CHETNA), Dharmendra Brahmbatt (driver, Ahmedabad School), Bhagvandas R.B. (driver, Ahmedabad School), Govinbhai (driver, Ahmedabad School), J.M Sardar (driver, Ahmedabad School)
• Authorities & Experts: D.G. Gohil (Traffic Police Inspector), A.S. Patel (Senior Manager, Bank of Baroda)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Milan Nag who runs free medical camps; celebrity morning with choreographer Hemant Kotekar; helpline on gynecology problems; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; heritage story on Sardar Patel Memorial; tip of the day – shut your taps right; word for the day ADAVU (lap)

The SAT Chat Show

Water Pollution

With the number of cases of water borne diseases increasing in the early months of the monsoon, what are the responsibilities of the municipality, NGOs and civil society?

• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Officials & Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Dr. G.T. Makwaana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation official), Mr. Randhava (Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• NGOs & Experts: Dr. Prakash V. Shah (eye specialist), Vipin Makwana (social worker with Paryavaran Mitra)
• Civil Society