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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NDA netas counter RJD on caste census
Patna: The ruling BJP and JD(U) have dismissed opposition claims that PM Narendra Modi yielded to political pressure in announcing a caste-based enumeration alongside the upcoming national census. BJP leader and deputy CM Samrat Choudhary criticised the Congress for attempting to take credit for the decision. "Congress, which now claims victory, had opposed the caste census and reservation from the Nehru era through to the Manmohan Singh govt. Congress remembered caste census only after being kicked out of power in 2014," he said. JD(U) senior leader and parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary responded to RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's comment that the caste census is "just the beginning" and that "the picture is not complete yet (picture abhi baaki hai)." "RJD and Congress are desperate to claim credit for the caste-based census decision," Choudhary said. "In 2019 and 2020, the Bihar assembly unanimously passed resolutions urging the Centre to conduct the 2021 census based on caste. At that time, it was the NDA govt in Bihar. It was also the NDA govt that led an all-party delegation to meet the PM. Again, it was under the NDA govt that the council of ministers decided in June 2022 to issue a notification for the caste survey. So how can the RJD and Congress now claim credit?" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He questioned why the UPA govt, in power from 2004 to 2014, failed to conduct a caste-based census in 2011. "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi does not understand that the Telangana method lacks the accuracy and authenticity of the caste survey conducted by the Nitish government in Bihar. The country is aware of this fact. RJD and Congress leaders should not be under any illusion," he added. Deputy CM Choudhary said the RSS and Union home minister Amit Shah had made it clear multiple times in September 2024 that both the organisation and the government supported a caste census. "BJP never opposed the caste census," he added. He pointed to the Congress's past stance, saying, "The real face of Congress was exposed when then Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram opposed including caste in the 2011 census, suggesting that castes be counted separately." Choudhary hailed the current decision as historic. "This is the first time since independence that a caste census will be conducted alongside the national census. I congratulate PM Modi for this landmark step," he said.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Dakshina Kannada tops Karnataka in SSLC results with highest pass percentage
MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada, often regarded as the educational hub of Karnataka, has secured the top position in the SSLC-1 examination results for the academic year 2024, with an impressive overall pass percentage of 91.12%. The results were officially announced on Friday. Climbing from second place last year, Dakshina Kannada has steadily improved its standing in the state over the past few years—rising from 21st place in 2022, to 17th in 2023, and now claiming the number one spot among 35 districts. Although no students from the district made it to the individual merit rank list, the district's overall performance has been hailed as a significant achievement. A total of 29,760 candidates appeared for the exam, including 28,446 fresh regular students from 521 high schools across government, aided, and unaided institutions. Of these, 14,735 were boys and 13,711 girls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Dakshina Kannada's success is attributed to proactive measures taken throughout the academic year. According to Govinda Madivala, deputy director of public instruction (DDPI), a series of coordinated initiatives with SDMCs (School Development and Monitoring Committees), local associations, and educators laid the groundwork for this year's success. Madivala stated, 'This achievement is the result of systematic planning and collaboration that began right from the start of the academic session.' Despite the absence of individual toppers, education officials and stakeholders in the region are celebrating the collective performance, crediting community involvement and focused academic support for the district's continued rise.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mysuru attracted Rs 1,800cr investments in 3 yrs
Mysuru: Mysuru district drew Rs 1,800 crore in investments over the last three years with the establishment of 11,471 industries. This development generated nearly 28,000 direct and indirect jobs, making chief minister Siddaramaiah's home district a major hub for industrial activity. With Mysuru developing rapidly after Bengaluru, with better road, rail, and air connectivity, coupled with the availability of drinking water and land, it has attracted investors, industrialists, and entrepreneurs. The industrial-friendly, conducive atmosphere also boosted the promotion of industries. Mysuru is also known for tourism and has emerged as an education, health care, and yoga hub. According to the department of industries and commerce, the district attracted an investment of Rs 404 crore with the establishment of 2,823 major, small, and minor industries in 2022-23, creating 7,001 jobs. It attracted an investment of Rs 601 crore with the establishment of 3,276 industries in 2023-24, creating 8,245 jobs for individuals. It has attracted Rs 795 crore with the establishment of 5,372 industries in 2024-25 so far, creating 11,700 jobs. So far, Mysuru district has attracted an investment of Rs 17,026 crore with the establishment of 38,903 major, small, and minor industries, providing both direct and indirect jobs for 3,07,644 individuals. Industrial areas developed by the district administration, such as Hebbal, Hootagally, Belagola, Belavadi, Nanjangud, Thandavapura, Koorgalli, Kadakola, Yadavagiri, Metagally, and Hinakal, even taluk headquarters' surroundings like Hunsur and Nanjangud, are attracting investors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The industrial estates established by govt in Mysuru for automobiles, electronics and electricals, chemicals, food processing, leather industries, paper and printing, rubber and plastics, textiles, and several other industrial parks are attracting investors. The Union govt-sponsored programmes like PM Vishwakarma and PMEGP (Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme) for entrepreneurship development have all given a big boost to the promotion of industries in Mysuru. Around 1.8 lakh individuals have registered under the PM Vishwakarma scheme that aims at supporting artisans working in more than 18 traditional trades, including carpentry, tailoring, metallurgy, laundry and washing, and several other sectors. About 20,000 registered for jobs under the PMEGP scheme. Speaking to TOI, joint director of industries and commerce Shivalingaiah said Mysuru district attracted an investment of Rs 1,800 crore with job creation for 28,000 individuals in the last three years. "The department has been registering the establishment of new industries every month and sanctioning an average of Rs 50 crore every month for the establishment of micro and minor industries. In recent years, women entrepreneurs are also coming forward along with SC and ST entrepreneurs for the establishment of industries after govt started providing loans with an annual interest rate of 5% per annum for them," he said. Mysuru Chambers of Commerce and Industries president KB Lingaraju said Mysuru started witnessing an increase in the registration of small-scale industries over the last five years, along with job creation, after both Union and state govts started to encourage entrepreneurs under Make in India, startup ecosystem, promotion of swadeshi, and marketing of products.
