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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
BJP urges Karnataka govt to file criminal case against companies supplying fake seeds, fertilisers
Accusing the ruling Congress of 'failing' Karnataka, state BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Sunday urged the Siddaramaiah-led government to file a criminal case and take strict action against companies that are supplying fake seeds and fertilisers to farmers. He said a police vigilance team should be formed to take strict action against the networks that cheat farmers. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Project Management CXO healthcare Public Policy Data Analytics Others PGDM Healthcare Cybersecurity Data Science MBA Finance Data Science MCA Degree Operations Management Product Management Technology Management Leadership others Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details The BJP chief was responding to reports about fake seeds and fertilisers being supplied to farmers in some parts of the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo "The efforts to trouble the food-providing farmers and exploit them within the system have been ongoing for a long time. Companies supplying fertilizers and seeds are engaging in the despicable act of sabotaging agricultural activities by providing fake seeds to the enthusiastic farming community that are expecting a good harvest in the backdrop of a promising monsoon this time," Vijayendra said. "I urge the government to file a criminal case against such companies in this regard and take strict action, and also to take all necessary measures to ensure that the farming community gets quality seeds and necessary fertilizers in a timely manner," he said in a post on 'X'. Live Events Stating that it should be the government's top priority to ensure that the farming community, which is the largest human resource of the country and who live by trusting nature, does not face any problems, Vijayendra said, in this context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi- led central government, along with agricultural incentive schemes, has taken precautionary measures to protect farmers. "The state government too needs to take committed steps in this regard, so that the lives of farmers are not affected," he said. To strengthen the Agriculture Department and to take strict action against the networks that cheat farmers, a police vigilance team should be formed, the BJP leader said, adding hashtag "CongressFailsKarnataka". "This time, mother nature has embraced the farmers through a good monsoon, I urge the government to take all possible precautionary measures to thwart any fraudulent attempts that may disrupt the farmers from enjoying its benefits." Targeting the Congress government citing media reports about farmers protest in some parts, against urea shortage, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka said, the Congress government should have been alert and paid attention towards ensuring storage of necessary amount of fertilizer and its timely distribution, when the monsoon arrived a month in advance this time. Instead, those in the government completely neglected the farmers in the heat of factional fights for power or chair, Ashoka said in a post on 'X'. "The curse of the farms will affect this Congress government," he added.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Urea shortage creating unrest among farmers: CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Even as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that there is a spurt in demand for urea fertiliser and that this shortage is creating unrest among farmers, Department of Fertilisers (DoF) maintained that it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the state's farmers have timely access to urea throughout the Kharif season. 'DoF has ensured timely and adequate availability of 8.73 lakh MT of urea against pro-rata requirement of 6.3 lakh MT to Karnataka during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season so far. During the same period, the state has recorded sales of 7.08 LMT-much higher than the pro-rata requirement,' the Department of Fertilisers stated, responding to Siddaramaiah's letter to Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda. DoF further added that it continues to closely monitor the situation and coordinate with the State Government to ensure Karnataka's farmers have timely access to urea throughout the Kharif season.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
India's failure to tap its heritage potential highlighted at Mysore varsity's Foundation Day lecture
The Foundation Day lecture of the University of Mysore was held here on Friday, where entrepreneur and philanthropist Harish Shah said that India was yet to tap the full potential of its heritage, despite possessing over 2,500 years of civilizational history. Mr. Shah was delivering alecture on the topic 'Learning from Heritage: The Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum and the University' Role as a Cultural Catalyst'. Mr. Shah, who in January 2024 donated ₹30 crore through Harish & Bina Shah Foundation for the restoration of Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum at the University of Mysore, highlighted the need to reimagine heritage spaces not just as repositories of the past, but as dynamic centres of cultural engagement that inspire future generations. Drawing a contrast with how France was tapping its heritage, Mr. Shah pointed out that a single museum in Paris attracts more tourists annually than the entire country of India. 'This stark gap highlights how far we are from engaging with, and showcasing our own treasures. We have the heritage, but not the infrastructure, prioritisation or the narrative to match them,' he added. He said that the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum, located within the university campus, was more than just a museum — it was a repository of stories waiting to be preserved and shared. Mr. Shah said that his family foundation, in partnership with the Deccan Heritage Foundation, is supporting the project and envisages not only restoration of the museum to its original glory, but to transform it into a vibrant cultural centre. 'It should be a space for exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations between artists and researchers, and a place where school children can connect with their heritage — an experience no guidebook can offer,' he added. He underlined the imperatives of showcasing the heritage and legacy of the Deccan region, which, he said, was under-represented. India's historical narrative continues to be disproportionately focused on the North — Delhi, Mughals, and other imperial histories, he added. 'To correct this imbalance, we need to actively highlight the contributions of the Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, Wadiyars, and many more,' he said. Mr. Shah began his academic journey 50 years ago when MIT, Manipal, was affiliated to the University of Mysore, and hence he had expressed his desire to fund the conservation project of the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum. He also praised the University of Mysore, and said its contribution goes beyond academics. The university nurtured Karnataka's intellectual identity and preserved the cultural memory of an entire region, he said. He urged the students to move beyond personal ambition, be aware of environmental and social issues plaguing the world, and strive to uplift those who are less fortunate. N.K. Lokanath, vice-chancellor, University of Mysore, traced the growth of the varsity since its inception in 1916, and the contribution of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in establishing it. Thanking Mr. Shah for his gesture of funding the restoration project of the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum, Mr. Lokanath said that the mansion is one of the most iconic structures of Mysuru and is an inalienable part of the region's culture and tradition. Helen Philon of the Deccan Heritage Foundation, which is restoring the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum, presented a slide show on the work in progress and the vision for the museum in future.
