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TRAI’s Plan-corpus fund growth lower due to lesser govt grant in FY-16
BENGALURU: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India reported its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2016 (FY-16). The regulator received 50.83 percent lower Plan grant from the Central Government at Rs 14.75 crore in FY-16 as compared to Rs 30 crore in the previous year. After taking into account higher Plan Total Expenditure of Rs 12.24 crore in the current year as compared to Rs 10.07 crore in FY-15, 87 percent lower surplus amount of Rs 2.52 crore in FY-16 as compared to Rs 19.34 crore in FY-15 was carried forward to its Plan-Corpus Fund. The regulator’s Plan-Corpus Fund has capital of Rs 68.66 crore at the close of FY-16.
Non-Plan Central Government grant however in the current year was 34.7 percent higher in FY-16 at Rs 55.89 crore as compared to Rs 41.50 crore in the previous crore. After 13.75 percent higher non-plan total expenditure of Rs 54.58 crore in FY-16 as compared to Rs 47.98 crore in FY-15, 70.2 percent higher surplus amount of Rs 16.19 crore in FY-16 as compared to Rs 9.52 crore in FY-15 was carried over to the non-plan Corpus Fund. TRAI’s non-plan Corpus Fund capital stood at Rs 38.79 crore at the end or FY-16.
TRAI’s Establishment Expense, which consists mainly of employee and employee benefits expenses, in FY-16 was 15.3 percent higher at Rs 26.03 crore as compared to Rs 22.57 crore in FY-15. Other non-plan administrative expense in FY-16 increased 13 percent to Rs 27.91 crore as compared to Rs 24.70 crore in FY-15. A major component head of TRAI’s other non-plan expense is Rents, Rates and Taxes which increased 17.1 percent in FY-16 to Rs 21.05 crore as compared to Rs 17.98 crore in FY-15.
TRAI’s Total Non-Plan Income in FY-16 grew 23.1 percent to Rs 70.77 crore as compared to Rs 47.98 crore in FY-15. Besides the Central Government Grant, other major income heads included Customer Education Fees from Telemarketers, Penalty from Telemarketers and Financial Disincentive.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
