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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Nodal officers appointed for Karnataka Public Schools project
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 31 (ANI): The state government on Saturday appointed nodal officers to coordinate and expedite the construction of CSR-funded Karnataka Public Schools, as per a release. Commissioner for Industrial Development Gunjan Krishna has been appointed as the coordinating officer, and Karnataka State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation and MD Khushboo G Chowdhary have been appointed as the CEO. The two officers will work with various corporates to mobilise CSR funds for the Karnataka Public Schools. The Karnataka Public Schools is a dream project of the DCM to upgrade educational infrastructure in rural schools and provide high quality education to students from rural areas. All the schools would be built with CSR funds from corporates. The decision to appoint nodal officers was taken in view of the slow progress in setting up 2000 Karnataka Public Schools in the state. The two officers will work to expedite the execution of this project. In another move, the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah issued strong instructions to officials across state during a progress review meeting and stated that districts must work to reduce the percentage of severely malnourished children by at least one percent every year. Addressing the issue of malnourished children, the CM said that although the problem cannot be eliminated overnight due to social challenges, districts must work to reduce the percentage of severely malnourished children by at least 1 per cent every year. He issued this directive to the Deputy Commissioners of Bidar, Vijayanagar, and Ballari. 'There are social reasons why it's not possible to eliminate the issue all at once. Therefore, reducing the percentage by 1 per cent every year can help,' he said. The meeting, attended by ministers and senior bureaucrats, witnessed the CM giving clear directives aimed at improving governance and service delivery. He also emphasised continuous health monitoring of children, including tracking haemoglobin levels, and questioned the lack of visible improvements in nutritional status despite the provision of milk, eggs, and supplements. 'A scientific report must be prepared to understand why there is no progress. Based on that, corrective steps should be taken,' the CM said. (ANI)
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Nodal officers to monitor CSR-funded public schools; ‘diversion' of corporate funds flagged
The State government has appointed nodal officers to coordinate and expedite the construction of CSR-funded Karnataka Public Schools (KPSs), following a review of the progress of the schools and their funding. Commissioner for Industrial Development Gunjan Krishna has been appointed as the coordinating officer, and Karnataka State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation managing director Khushboo G. Chowdhary has been appointed as the CEO. The two officers will work with various corporates to mobilise CSR funds for the KPSs. Slow progress The decision to appoint nodal officers was taken in view of the slow progress in setting up 2,000 KPSs in the State. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed unhappiness over slow progress in the construction of KPSs in the State and diversion of funds to NGOs in other States. He pulled up the Deputy Commissioners and zilla panchayat CEOs during a meeting to review the progress of KPSs. 'CSR funds to the tune of ₹8,000 crore are available in the State. We had given clear instructions two years ago that CSR funds of corporates must be used to build KPSs. It has come to our notice that some corporates from the State are allocating CSR funds to some NGOs in other States and taking back 50% of that amount in cash. This is resulting in a loss for the State. It is our responsibility to use it for building the schools here,' he said. 'Branding' schools 'The corporates need not give the government any funds, they can build a school and hand it over to the government. The government can even provide land and building designs. The corporates can even brand the schools in their name,' he said. 'We are building 13 CSR KPSs in my constituency, and each of these schools costs anywhere between ₹9 crore and ₹12 crore. The work on the schools is progressing well only in some regions, while there is negligence in other regions,' he said. Mr. Shivakumar urged the district administration to write letters to corporates in their districts and hold a meeting to discuss the construction of schools using their CSR funds. 'Set a target to build one model public school in every taluk and based on that feedback, set a target to build one school for three gram panchayats,' he told the Deputy Commissioners and zilla panchayat CEOs. 'I have instructed the Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner and zilla panchayat CEO to call a meeting of all corporates in their jurisdiction and discuss the allocation of CSR funds. Similarly, district administrations must hold meetings with corporates,' he said, adding that he would take regular progress reports from now on.
Egypt Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt Speeds Up Customs Clearance, Releases $27.2 Billion in Goods by Mid-May
Egypt's Customs Authority has cleared approximately $27.2 billion worth of goods from the start of 2025 through mid-May, reflecting the government's intensified efforts to streamline trade and support economic activity. The announcement was made by Sherif El-Kilany, Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policies, during a high-level meeting led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The meeting, attended by Kamel El-Wazir (Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport) and Ahmed Kouchouk (Minister of Finance), focused on evaluating progress in customs reform—particularly the implementation of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. El-Kilany noted that the cleared goods included $11 billion worth of production inputs and raw materials, along with $6.8 billion worth of strategic commodities. He further stated that from January 2024 to mid-May 2025, the total value of released goods, including petroleum products, reached $105.3 billion. Of this, $43.5 billion represented production supplies, while $26.4 billion covered strategic goods. Minister El-Wazir highlighted the significance of accelerating customs procedures, especially for production inputs essential to Egypt's manufacturing sectors. He emphasized that the reforms not only reduce clearance times but also contribute to improving productivity across industries. He also reiterated the ministry's commitment to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to advance and expand the ACI system, forming a cornerstone of Egypt's broader efforts to modernize its customs infrastructure.
Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Transport Minister announces BRT pilot operation Saturday
BRT bus - file CAIRO 17 May 2025: Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir has announced the beginning of the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This came during Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli's tour to inspect the project operation in the presence of the governors of Cairo and Qalyubia governorates and the president of the General Authority for Roads and Bridges. The minister explained details on linking the BRT stations and bus stops on the Ring Road to serve commuters, noting that 35-kilometer long first phase extends from the intersection of the Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy Station. He underlined the importance of the project, which is carried out under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand in offering environment-friendly means of transportation. The project is one of the main arteries linking the eastern and western areas of the capital and connecting these areas with the New Administrative Capital, the minister said, noting that there are transit stations with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the metro first and the third lines. During the pilot trial Saturday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli was briefed about the operation system of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The premier was briefed by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir during his tour to inspect the pilot operation of the first phase of the BRT project. El Wazir explained details on linking the BRT stations with bus stops on the Ring Road as well as waiting areas for commuters and ways to get BRT tickets. The minister pointed out that 100 air-conditioned electric buses will be operated in the first and second phases of the project. The 66-seat buses are set to serve 3,200 commuters per hour on both directions. He added that the buses are locally manufactured under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on localizing industries to contribute to changing Egypt into a regional industrial hub
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Kanpur to get state's first Footwear Park: UPSIDA
THE UTTAR Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is developing the state's 'first dedicated Footwear Park' on 131.69 acres in Kanpur, officials said in a statement on Wednesday. The project aims at providing opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The park is envisioned as a hub for manufacturing a wide range of products, including uniform, sports, casual, moccasins, ballerinas, sandals, PVC footwear and finished leather goods, the statement said. UPSIDA is promoting the 'plug-and-play' industrial model at the park, ensuring that essential infrastructure such as electricity, water, sewerage and ready-to-use factory sheds are in place. This model allows entrepreneurs to begin operations with minimal cost and reduced setup time, it said. The park will also feature a Common Facility Centre, offering shared amenities such as laboratories, design studios, packaging units, and training centres. These facilities are expected to enhance production efficiency, improve product quality and boost the global competitiveness of local industries, said the statement. The entire application process has been entirely digital through the Nivesh Mitra Portal, ensuring greater transparency and ease for investors. UPSIDA Chief Executive Officer Mayur Maheshwari stated, 'The proposed Footwear Park in Kanpur will strengthen local industries and create employment opportunities for thousands of youth. Under the MSME Policy 2022, incentives will empower entrepreneurs to become self-reliant and play a vital role in advancing Uttar Pradesh towards its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.' UPSIDA organised 'Udyami Samadhan Diwas 2025' — a platform dedicated to addressing the concerns of industrial entrepreneurs. Nand Gopal 'Nandi', Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Senior government officials and prominent industry representatives also participated in the event. The event was dedicated to the entrepreneurs operating in the industrial areas under the Kanpur division. Digital inauguration of UPSIDA's Footwear Park was done at the event.
