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Delhi 12 June 2011
IDPD has expressed serious concern at the constantly increasing arms expenditure particularly on the small arms which are causing deprivation, tension and insecurity in the society, and pose a potential threat to the use of nuclear weapons in the event of armed conflicts. IDPD therefore demands immediate check on the proliferation of small arms and an international treaty in this regard under the auspices of the UNO to be signed by all the countries of the world. The improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by the criminals and non state actors have created serious problems for security of the citizens. Every day bomb blasts by the terrorist groups has become a menace. To tackle this problem we need political will on the part of the governments of the neighbouring countries of the region particularly India and Pakistan. Urgent confidence building measures are needed between the two countries through people to people exchange programmes, cultural exchange groups etc. This was the message emanating from the national seminar of doctors, medical students and peace loving citizens organised by the IDPD at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi on 12 June 2011. The seminar was addressed by Maj. Gen. (Retd) Vinod Saighal, Dr L S Chawla – President IDPD, Dr Arun Mitra - General Secretary, Ms.Amarjeet Kaur – Secretary All India Trade Union Congress, Dr.N.S.Bawa – Vice President IDPD. The seminar resolved to carry forward this message through a series of campaign throughout the country.

Ludhiana 5 June 2011
The IDPD joined hands with voluntary organizations for promotion of healthy environment in a public function at the Nehru Rose Garden, Ludhiana. Over 2000 people witnessed the activity. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Arun Mitra – General Secretary IDPD informed that arms race is a single major cause for environmental degradation. India and Pakistan spend exorbitantly on buying the small arms. This is channeling away resources from health and education. We must, he said, bind ourselves to a mutual and international treaty to cut down this wasteful expenditure. School children presented cultural programmes on the subject.

Jammu 29 May 2011
The IDPD delegation also held an interactive session with medical students of ASCOMS at Jammu on 29.05.2011. Ms.Mehvish Khan and Mr.Ahmer Azad presented activities of medical students wing of IDPD at Jammu. They resolved to work for end to gun violence and resolution of issues through mutual dialogue.

Srinagar 28 May 2011
A seminar of medical students and faculty staff was held at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on 28.05.2011. The seminar had special importance as the region being one of the most affected part of the country with gun violence. Seminar was a reflection of urge for peace and freedom from violence. Dr Arun Mitra General Secretary IDPD, Dr S S Soodan Director Medical ASCOMS, Jammu and Dr N S Bawa – Vice Presidents IDPD participated in the seminar. The effect of conflict situations and violence were highlighted in this seminar. The preventive and curative role of medial professionals was deliberated in details. The human issues arising out of ongoing turbulence in Kashmir have seriously affected the society as such earnest appeals were made to the decision makers to spend more resources on health and education of the society so that J&K state may emerge a violence free community in India. Dr G M Malik, President IDPD J&K and , Dr Sajjad Saeikh – Secretary Kashmir region were key persons to organize the seminar. A poster presentation by medical students was widely appreciated. Dr Ms. Rubina Lone organized the students activity

Seminar at Bikaner (Rajasthan)
May, 8: ''Further Building through Peace & Health'' seminar was organized by Ayurvedic Doctors of Bikaner. More than 150 doctors of various streams participated. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal – Member Parliament was the chief guest. The function was presided over by Dr. Mahender Parkash, District Medical officer of Bikaner. Main lecture on the theme of the seminar was delivered by Dr. Rajeev Munjal-MD from Hanumangarh Joint Sec. of Rajsthan IDPD. Dr.Arun Tayagi- Prof. of Jodhpur Aurved University of Raj, Dr Koshal Kalrk also addressed the meeting. Anchoring was done by Dr. Dharmender Kumar. Delegates to the seminar came from Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Bikaner.

Seminar at Nagpur (Maharashtra)
April, 30: A seminar on Building Future through Peace and Development was held at the India Peace Centre, Nagpur. Dr Arun Mitra – General Secretary IDPD gave an account of the harmful effects of arms race on the mankind. He demanded that the pursuit for the nuclear power plants should be stopped in the wake of Fukushima nuclear disaster. Dr Ravindra Nath – National Secretary IDPD stressed the need for a strong anti nuclear movement. Dr S L Shiohare – President IDPD Nagpur demanded that the nuclear weapons should be dismantled in near future. Dr Narinder Mohta – General Secretary IDPD Nagpur welcomed the delegates. Com J.Narayan Rao a leading peace activist of Nagpur also spoke on the occasion.

Homage to victims of Chernobyl at Sunam (Punjab)
April 26: A Public meeting to demand moratorium on the nuclear power plants in India was organized at Sunam. Dr.Arun Mitra – General Secretary made a power point presentation Why Renewable Energy Resources Are Better Option – Not Nuclear Power Plants. Dr Baldev Sahota welcomed the delegates. Others who addressed the meeting include Com Bhupinder Samber, Com Sampuran Singh.

Seminar at Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan)
April 10: Citizens for a nuclear free world and renewable energy resources
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Seminar at Fatehabad (Haryana)
April 9: Doctors demand use of renewable energy resources
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2nd North-South joint conference of IPPNW held at Kathmandu
March 4-5: More than 300 doctors and medical students, who participated in the 2nd North-South joint conference of IPPNW held at Kathmandu from 4-6 March 2011 on the theme “Peace Through Social Justice” reaffirmed their commitment to work for a world free of nuclear weapons, violence of all kinds, check on the proliferation of small arms and health for all.
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