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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Arts training programme for Dalit students launched in Mysuru under SCSP and TSP scheme
For the first time, a six-month long training programme in classical music, light music, and folk music for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was launched under the SCSP and TSP scheme in Mysuru. Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, inaugurated the arts training programme for hostel students in Mysuru at a function organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture at at Kiru Rangamandira on Kalamandira premises in Mysuru on Saturday. Classes will be held three days a week, with each session spread over two hours. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahadevappa said that dance, art, literature, and music are among the most powerful mediums, capable of having a profound impact on society. 'These arts have naturally belonged to the oppressed communities, and our government is working to encourage and provide platforms for them,' he said. The initiative not only supports students in gaining proficiency across various fields, but also aims to culturally empower them and nurture cultural leadership that can influence society. 'Therefore, all students should make the most of this opportunity,' he said. He also appreciated the Department of Kannada and Culture for taking up the task of translating B.R. Ambedkar's book 'The Buddha and His Dhamma' into Kannada under the SCSP and TSP scheme. Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture K.M. Gayathri, who also spoke on the occasion, explained the concept of the arts training programme, and thanked the Minister for immediately approving the proposal and its funding. The programme was also initiated to keep hostel students away from mobile addiction and encourage their innate talents, she said. Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Department V.N. Mallikarjuna Swamy, Assistant Director M.D. Sudarshan, Project Coordination Officer of the Department for Welfare of Scheduled Communities K.M. Mallesh, and hostel wardens Varaprasad and Saraswathi were present.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Gajapayana to herald the arrival of Dasara elephants to Mysuru tomorrow
With just weeks to go for the grand Mysuru Dasara festival to be held from September 22nd to October 2nd, the stage is set for the launch of Gajapayana, the traditional but symbolic march of the elephants from the forest to the city royale, on Monday, 4 August, 2025. The flagging off marking the symbolic march of the Dasara elephants, will take place at Veeranahosahalli, on the fringes of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve after 'Gaja Puje' or special worship of the elephants slated to be held from 12.34 p.m. to 12.59 p.m. This also signals the countdown to Mysuru Dasara and all activities will revolve around preparations for the annual event which is a fulcrum to highlight the culture of the State and also promote tourism. During the days of the maharajas, Gajapayana used to be a stately affair and elephants would walk the entire distance from the forest camps to Mysuru city. The tradition, however, went out of vogue decades ago and Gajapayana was reintroduced about 20 years ago. Though the elephants marched the entire distance in the first year after reintroduction, it was discontinued from the subsequent years and the march became symbolic. Hence, the elephants, after the prayers and flagging off, walk a short distance at Veeranahosahalli and are shifted to trucks which ferries them to Mysuru. District in charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre, senior officials of the Forest Department, elected representatives from Mysuru, and others will take part in Gajapayana. There will also be cultural programmes performed by members of the tribal community and the Tibetans from the adjoining Gurupura Tibetan camp. The first batch of Dasara elephants will be led by tusker Abhimanyu who is also slated to carry the golden howdah on the day of the procession. Other elephants that have been shortlisted include Dhananjaya, Bheema, Kanjan, Ekalavya, Prashanth, Mahendra, Kaveri, and Balle Lakshmi. The second batch of five elephants from other camps will join them latter during the month. The elephants will initially be lodged at Aranya Bhavan for a couple of days before they march to the palace grounds which will be their temporary abode till the conclusion of Dasara. Meanwhile, the district administration has completed all the arrangements for the stay of the elephants, the mahouts and their family members at the palace grounds. Enclosures have been made for elephants while temporary staying facilities have been created for the mahouts. A team of veterinary officers will be in charge of elephants which will be on special diet and the bulk of the Forest Department staff will be deployed to look after them.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Preparatory meeting for Karnataka govt.'s ‘Sadhana Samavesha' held in Mysuru
A preparatory meeting was held in the city on Saturday in connection with the 'Sadhana Samavesha' slated to be held on July 19, to showcase the achievements of the Karnataka government, especially its Mysuru-specific projects. The meeting was chaired by the Minister in charge of the district H.C. Mahadevappa, who said that all efforts should be made to ensure that the event becomes a grand success. The event will also see the inauguration of a few development works, and will be held at the Maharaja's College Ground. Mr. Mahadevappa elicited opinions from local representatives and Congress leaders, apart from heads of various boards and corporations from Mysuru and Chamarajanagar regions. With respect to the arrangements to accommodate a large number of people who are expected to attend the event, Mr. Mahadevappa underscored the need for ensuring adequate drinking water, mobile toilets, food, and transportation. He also reiterated that it was a government programme as social welfare projects implemented by the Congress will be highlighted. The meeting was attended by MLAs Tanveer Sait, Puttarangashetty, A.R. Krishnamurthy, Harish Gowda, Anil Chikkamadu; Legislative Council member D. Thimmaiah, and other Congress leaders. The 'Sadhana Samavesha' is being conducted to mark two years of Congress rule in the State, and similar programmes will be held in other districts as well.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
e-Pauti campaign launched in Mysuru
Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa launched the e-Pauti campaign in Mysuru district on Friday. As announced in the 2025–26 Budget, the campaign aims at transfering land ownership records (pauti) identified during the Aadhaar linking of RTCs (Record of Rights, Tenancy, and Crops) to rightful heirs. Previously, farmers in rural areas faced several difficulties in updating ownership records. Now, the government will provide the service at the people's doorsteps to resolve their grievances efficiently, a press release said. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraju, around 2,58,076 beneficiaries are expected to avail themselves of the benefit in the district, and the administration will take steps for effective implementation.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Janaspandana to ensure transparent grievance redressal: Minister in charge of Mysuru
Minister in charge of Karnataka's Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa on Friday said that the State government is committed to resolving people's problems transparently and eliminating middlemen in grievance redressal. Inaugurating the district-level Janaspandana and e-Pauti campaign at the Zilla Panchayat auditorium, Mr. Mahadevappa said that Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meetings are held every three months, while Janata Darshan programmes are organised every six months to address public grievances directly. 'Officials should provide details on how many petitions received in earlier Janaspandana programmes have been resolved. Applicants whose petitions face legal hurdles must also be informed. People should be made aware of transparent governance,' he directed officials. On Friday, over 200 petitions were received, up from 113 in the previous programme. The Minister said that the data has been compiled on the types of problems raised, departments concerned, petitions resolved, and actions pending. 'The administration will always stand with people to address their grievances,' he assured. He added that direct interaction with the people not only resolves their issues, but also helps address administrative bottlenecks within government offices. 'To eliminate middlemen, Janaspandana programmes will be held every six months to ensure direct contact between citizens and the administration,' he informed. Street vendors, differently-abled persons, and daily-wage workers submitted requests for housing facilities. Their petitions have been collected, and necessary steps have been assured to provide multi-housing facilities. 'Steps will be taken to ensure housing for everyone. Officials must identify economically backward people who are not receiving benefits and extend all necessary facilities to them,' Mr. Mahadevappa said. MLC C.N. Manjegowda, State Guarantee Implementation Committee Chairman H.M. Revanna, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Superintendent of Police N. Vishnuvardhan, MCC Commissioner Sheikh Tanveer Asif, Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraju, and officials from various other departments were present.
