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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Karnataka stands 2nd in BHASKAR startup registrations, Maharashtra top list
UDUPI: Karnataka has the second-highest number of startup registrations on the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) portal, with 20,004 entities registered as of June 30, 2025. Maharashtra tops the list with 33,845 registrations, according to figures tabled in the Rajya Sabha in the ongoing Monsoon of the Parliament. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada gave these details in a written reply to a question from Karnataka MP Iranna Kadadi. BHASKAR, under the Startup India programme, is a platform designed to centralise, streamline and enhance collaboration among key stakeholders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. These include startups, investors, mentors, service providers and government bodies. The initiative is aimed at reinforcing the nation's commitment to the startup movement. Through the BHASKAR portal, each registered entity receives a unique ID, enabling access to peer-to-peer interaction, partnerships, collaborative engagements and integration with microsites for implementing various schemes under Startup India. The state-wise data shows Uttar Pradesh in third place with 19,382 registrations, followed by Delhi (18,972) and Gujarat (17,370). Union Territories such as Lakshadweep (5), Ladakh (25), and Sikkim (22) recorded the lowest numbers.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Belagavi to get new 100-bed ESI Hospital, staff quarters
Belagavi: After a two-year delay, the decks are now clear for the construction of a new 100-bed ESI Hospital, complete with staff quarters, at Ashok Nagar here. The Central govt has given its go-ahead to the Rs 152.2 crore project that will involve demolishing the existing 50-bed hospital and its adjoining quarters, deemed structurally unsafe. With tenders reissued, the long-awaited project is finally expected to move forward. The current facility, built in 1998 on a 3.1-acre plot, was found unfit for use during a structural audit conducted by NIT Tiruchirappalli, in November 2021. The report said repair and restoration work would be costlier than rebuilding the whole structure, thereby prompting the need for a complete overhaul. Following the audit, the regional ESI office recommended upgrading the facility to a 100-bed hospital. It also cited the increasing number of ESI-registered employees in the region. Based on these recommendations, Central govt had granted in-principle approval in February 2023. However, the project faced delays due to hurdles over land allocation. The state govt's search for an alternative site led to cancellation of the initial tender. Belagavi (South) MLA Abhay Patil proposed relocating the hospital to Udyambag, offering five acres for the project, but a final decision could not be reached. Meanwhile, more than 3.5 lakh ESI-registered employees and approximately 14 lakh staff family members continued to suffer owing to lack of proper healthcare facilities. Persistent efforts by Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi were instrumental in breathing fresh life into the project. He played a key role in convincing both Central and local authorities to retain the original site and proceed with the construction work by demolishing the existing structures. "I thank the Union Labour Minister for considering my request and restarting the e-tender process," said Kadadi. "The project faced unnecessary delays due to the negligence of the state govt. It is now crucial that the state acts swiftly to demolish the old building and facilitate timely construction of the new facility. I also urge the ministers from Belagavi district to treat this matter with the urgency it deserves. "
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP at the bottom in operational length of Metro network
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh ranks last in the country when it comes to the operational length of Metro networks. The operational length of the Metro in MP is 6.2 km in Indore. Total operational length of the Metro in the country is 1035.74 km. Rajasthan was the second lowest state in operational length of Metro with 12.1 km in Jaipur, compared to double the 6.2 km operational length in MP. The Metro is operational only in Indore in MP. This information was provided in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing session in response to a question from BJP member from Karnataka, Iranna Kadadi. In his reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union minister of state in the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Tokhan Sahu, informed that the Metro is operational in 11 states of the country, including Delhi & NCR, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Kerala, UP, Maharashtra, Gujarat and MP. At present, about 1,036 km of metro rail network is operational in 24 cities across the country. In the last five years, including 2025-26, 339 km of Metro network became operational across the country. The reply in the Rajya Sabha further stated, "Urban planning is a state subject, therefore, the respective state govts are responsible for planning, initiating and developing proposal for development of urban infrastructure including the Metro project." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle, Needle-Free Way to Monitor Blood Sugar—Now Being Tried by Seniors Zakdavi Undo As per Metro Rail Policy, 2017, the central govt considers financial assistance for Metro rail proposals in cities or urban agglomerates, including the tier-2 cities, based on the feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned state govt, the Union govt stated. The Metro issue was also raised in the MP assembly on Thursday. The state govt replied that Nov 2022 was the initial deadline to start the Metro, but now 2028 is the new deadline to complete all corridors of the Metro project. The first phase of Metro has started in Indore this year. Target to start the first phase of the Metro in Bhopal is also in 2025. The govt also revealed that it has received a loan of over Rs 2,100 crore for Bhopal and Indore Metros from different national and international agencies. On Friday, chief minister Mohan Yadav announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit Madhya Pradesh. He shared, "It is a matter of great joy that Prime Minister Modi has given his verbal consent to personally attend two major events — the inauguration of the Bhopal Metro train and the foundation-laying ceremony of the PM MITRA Park in Dhar." On July 27, the CM had announced that the govt is swiftly moving towards its goal of presenting Bhopal residents with the gift of Metro train service by Oct 2025. He stated that metro train services have already commenced in Indore and received an excellent response from the public. The Bhopal Metro project is also progressing rapidly, with only a few remaining tasks to be completed within the next one and a half to two months. Yadav informed that the test run of the Bhopal Metro is underway.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Belagavi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat: Railway min repeats assurances, but no timeline yet
Belagavi: Yet again, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that the Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will be launched "at the earliest," without offering a definite timeline, much to the growing frustration of Belagavi residents. The minister repeated his assurance during the visit of Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi, along with Union minister Pralhad Joshi and minister of railways for the state V Somanna, in New Delhi on Thursday, to follow up on the long-pending demand for the train. "The permission was already granted. We are waiting for the availability of coaches. The train will commence operations as soon as they are allocated," Vaishnaw stated, according to Kadadi. However, repeated assurances without concrete action have left citizens disillusioned. On May 6, Union minister Pralhad Joshi officially announced the sanction of a dedicated Vande Bharat Express between Belagavi and Bengaluru after consultations with the railway minister. Since then, MPs including Jagadish Shettar and Iranna Kadadi have made multiple representations to the ministry, but each time the response has remained the same. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo by Taboola by Taboola In Nov 2023, the Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an 8-coach Vande Bharat train between Dharwad and Belagavi. At the beginning of 2024, officials proposed extending the existing Bengaluru–Dharwad service to Belagavi. In May 2025, the railway ministry announced a dedicated train service instead, which was widely welcomed by the public. Despite the excitement and public celebrations that followed, more than two months have passed since the announcement, and there is still no confirmed date for the launch. In response to mounting public pressure, Belagavi's elected representatives continue to pursue the matter with the railway minister, but there no official guarantee or schedule has been given by the ministry. Meanwhile, Kadadi said the railway minister also assured that the Belagavi–Miraj special train will be converted into a regular passenger service within a month. In a public statement, he added that Vaishnaw also promised to personally visit Ghataprabha railway station following complaints of poor-quality construction work there.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
24.85 lakh tonnes of rice distributed to ration card holders in 2024-25 in Karnataka
Karnataka distributed nearly 24.85 lakh tonnes of rice free of cost to ration card holders under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) during the 2024–25 financial year, marking a slight increase from the previous year's figure of 24.80 lakh tonnes, according to data presented at the State Level Consultative Committee (SLCC) (under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution) meeting held on Friday. The meeting, chaired by Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi, reviewed the performance of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in Karnataka and examined State-centre coordination on food procurement and distribution. As per officials, the FCI facilitated the delivery of 24,85,799 tonnes of rice to NFSA beneficiaries, who receive 5 kg of food grain per person per day free of cost. The meeting also highlighted the Central government's interventions in the open market to stabilise food prices, notably the release of 4,60,959 tonnes of rice and 1,05,065 tonnes of wheat through the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS). These releases, officials said, were aimed at controlling rising market prices and ensuring affordability for consumers. In addition to NFSA, the PM Nutrition Scheme — which supports mid-day meals in schools — saw the distribution of 1,06,895 tonnes of food grains across Karnataka over the past year. From February 2025 onward, the State government began purchasing approximately 2,42,000 tonnes of rice per month from FCI to support its own food security programs. Within this, 7,811 tonnes of rice were specifically supplied under OMSS for meal provision to students in classes 9 and 10. The officials also said that the State received 1,14,710 tonnes of food grains for distribution to children and mothers through Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). 'Special allocations were also made to Yadgir and Raichur, two districts in Karnataka designated as aspirational districts by NITI Aayog. We distributed 32 tonnes of rice and 472 tonnes of wheat to support nutrition programs for adolescent girls,' the officials noted. Mr. Kadadi raised concerns over what he described as the Karnataka government's failure to meet procurement targets for essential grains such as ragi, paddy, and jowar under Minimum Support Price (MSP) provisions.
