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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Deputy Commissioner stresses need for robust market for fish produced in Mandya
Deputy Commissioner of Mandya, Kumar, has emphasised the need to create a robust market for the 30,000 tonnes of fish produced annually in the district and encourage fish farming. Presiding over the district-level committee's meeting of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2025-26, organised by the Fisheries Department in Mandya on Tuesday, Mr. Kumar said the district had a total of 856 lakes, including 177 under the department's purview and 688 under that of the gram panchayats. In addition, fish farming was carried out in 26 river stretches and four reservoirs in the district. While 306 lakes were developed during 2024-25, Mr. Kumar said Mandya district had a total of 47 fishermen's co-operative societies and more than 45,000 fishermen. Emphasising the need for better training in fisheries, Mr. Kumar said a total of 742 beneficiaries had been identified under the PMMSY during the last five years, while financial assistance of ₹513.38 lakh had been provided to 150 beneficiaries under the scheme. During the year 2024-25 alone, financial assistance to the tune of ₹224.21 lakh was provided under the scheme. He emphasised the need for encouraging fish farming in agricultural ponds and called upon the officials to ensure that the beneficiaries were utilising the PMMS effectively. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Mandya Zilla Panchayat, K.R. Nandini, said the fishermen, who received financial assistance, should undergo training in fish farming techniques. She also emphasised the need to monitor whether beneficiaries were properly utilising the scheme and take necessary action to prevent misuse of funds. A book outlining the benefits, financial assistance and achievements of the PMMSY over the last five years was also released on the occasion. Deputy Director of Fisheries Department Baba Saab, Assistant Directors Lokesh K.M., Mahadevaswamy, Jagadish T.D. and Pushpalatha, Lead Bank manager Prashant, and progressive farmer C.N. Suresh were also present.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Panchayat Progress Index 2.0: GPs in Mandya told to achieve sustainable development goals
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini called upon elected representatives and officials of gram panchayats in the district to take a pledge to achieve sustainable development for the overall development, efficiency and progress of the gram panchayats. Speaking after inaugurating the Panchayat Progress Index 2.0 training workshop held at the Zilla Panchayat in Mandya on July 24, she said that gram panchayats should work towards becoming 'poverty-free', healthy, 'women-friendly', 'child-friendly', socially secure, and well-equipped with basic facilities by coordinating with various departments like agriculture, horticulture, health, and education. A gram panchayat is considered a model for others if it achieves the targets set in all nine areas under the Panchayat Progress Index. Every GP has to make efforts to achieve all nine parameters for setting an example to others, she suggested. The ZP CEO instructed all Panchayat Development Officers to seek the cooperation and support of all elected representatives in their jurisdiction, other departments, and the people towards achieving the goals. The workshop was organised to provide information on data entry for the Panchayat Progress Index 2.0. Assistant Director (Panchayat Raj) of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, and Jalendra Shetty, President of 14th Kadur Gram Panchayat had been invited to share their experience from their respective districts on achieving the goals. ZP Chief Planning Officer Dhanush, Deputy Secretary (Administration) Dhanaraj, Chief Accounts Officer Srinivas Nayak, President of the Federation of Gram Panchayat Elected Representatives Pradeep, Vice-President Suvarnavati, and members, district-level officers of various departments, executive officers of all taluk panchayats, Assistant Directors, PDOs and DEOs of selected gram panchayats were present.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Mobile fish canteens to be launched across Mandya soon
Mobile fish canteens, named as 'Akkana Mane Meenoota', will soon be launched across Mandya district, as part of the efforts taken up by the Zilla Panchayat, Fisheries Department, and the Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC). The fish canteens developed under Sanjeevini National Rural Livelihood Mission were aimed at empowering women economically. Chief Executive Officer of Mandya Zilla Panchayat K.R. Nandini said there were abundant opportunities for inland freshwater fishing in Mandya district. As part of the initiative, sea food products will be sourced through KFDC at affordable rates. The 'Akkana Mane Meenoota', loosely translated as 'fish meals from sister's house', will also help create awareness about the nutritional benefits of fish consumption among the public, while providing hygienic and tasty meals. To start with, women from 11 Self Help Groups aspiring for self-reliance and economic progress have been selected by the Zilla Panchayat. While the Fisheries Department had provided 11 'Matsya Vahini' vehicles for the project, the selected women will be given training by the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) on how to operate electric vehicles and prepare high-quality fish products. They will be get uniforms that will help instill a sense of professionalism. 'In a few days, the women will begin serving fish products at affordable rates to the public,' said Ms. Nandini. The mobile canteens are expected to complement Akka fish canteens, which will be set up in areas that record a high footfall and at tourist destinations in the district. Ms. Nandini said the Akka fish canteens will enable tourists visiting Mandya to relish quality fish products at affordable rates. Plans were afoot to set up the canteens at 13 places across the district, including five in Malavalli taluk, two each in Srirangapatna, Pandavapura and Mandya taluks, and one each in K.R. Pet and Nagamangala taluks. With 11 Akkana Mane Meenoota mobile canteens and 13 Akka fish canteens, these 24 fish canteens will soon begin operating across the district, providing employment to at least 100 women, who will be establishing self-reliant enterprises, thereby improving not only their family's standard of living, but also emerging as successful small entrepreneurs, said Ms. Nandini. Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, who is also the Minister in charge of Mandya district, inspected the mobile fish canteens on Monday. MLAs Ravikumar Ganiga and Udaya M., Deputy Commissioner Kumar, and Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi were present.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- The Hindu
40 prisoners in Mandya write literacy exam under ‘Change through Learning' initiative
Marking a significant step in the government's initiative in rehabilitating prisoners, 40 inmates of the Mandya District Prison appeared for a literacy examination on Sunday under the 'Change through Learning' programme. The candidates include 37 men and three women who had undergone literacy training over the past one year. Many of these prisoners were illiterates, and had volunteered to take up reading and learning when the initiative was launched. Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini oversaw the conduct of the examination. She underlined the transformative power of education in reforming lives. 'We must create awareness among inmates about the importance of education and also provide them with skill development training. This will help them reintegrate into society with dignity,' Ms. Nandhini said. She also inspected the facilities at the prison, including the women's barracks, drinking water supply, sanitation, library, and the prison's industrial unit. One of the elderly inmates, who shared his experience, recalled that his grandchildren were already going to school and made him wonder whether it made sense for him to take up learning at his age. But he was encouraged by his teacher Shivalingaiah who stressed the importance of reading and writing following which the prisoner continued with his learning. 'Today, I am able to read and write to some extent,' he said, while sharing his experience with the Chief Executive Officer. The authorities said that Mr. Shivalingaiah has taught 126 prisoners so far and hence they will impress upon the education department to recognise his efforts and felicitate him on Teachers' Day. Mr. Shivalingaiah was ridiculed by a section of his colleagues as he sought to teach prisoners, but he persisted and displayed rare commitment, the authorities added. According to Jail Superintendent T.K. Lokesh, inmates were given two hours daily for learning, with lessons based on the textbook 'Light for Life' under the programme, which aimed at teaching the prisoners to read, write, learn basic arithmetic, and general knowledge. In addition to the literacy programme, the prison also provided vocational training in areas like mushroom cultivation, cooking, plumbing, and motor repair. The prison library is well-stocked with over 18,000 books and subscribes to 13 newspapers, 45 weekly magazines, and other periodicals that are made available to the inmates. The library is also equipped with tables, chairs, and fans. The answer sheets of the literacy exam will be evaluated by the Mandya South Zone Block Education Office, and successful candidates will be awarded 'Neo-Literacy Certificates', the officials added.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Proposals invited for Kukkuta Sanjeevini scheme for poultry farming
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mandya Zilla Panchayat K.R. Nandini has invited self-help groups to submit proposals for availing the benefits of Kukkuta Sanjeevini scheme of the State government to backyard poultry farming. After her visit to a native goat farm in Tailur village of Maddur taluk belonging to farmer Jagadeesh, Ms. Nandini instructed officials to identify gram panchayat level groups interested in poultry farming while also identifying suitable places for poultry farming. According to Karnataka's gender Budget 2024-25, the government scheme aims to promote backyard poultry farming under which six week old chicks are distributed free of cost to members of the women self-help groups. Ms. Nandini said there were government schemes that encouraged women of self help groups to engage in activities like goat rearing, sheep rearing, and poultry farming. During her visit to the native goat farm in Tailur village, Ms. Nandini gathered information about various breeds of goats at the farm and appreciated his achievement in managing them well and make profits. The Zilla Panchayat CEO also visited the veterinary hospital in Tailur village and inspected the process of artificial insemination being conducted for cattle and vaccination against foot and mouth disease. She also inspected the outpatient register and treatment records at the veterinary hospital.
