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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Anil Kumble, Eshwar Khandre meet: Kumble committed to forest conservation and development says Min
Bengaluru: Indian Cricketer Anil Kumble has now committed to wildlife and forest conservation and development, said Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar B Khandre. After consulting with renowned former cricketer and environmentalist Anil Kumble, who met him in Bengaluru on Tuesday, he said that Anil Kumble, who has immense concern and love for wildlife, forests and the environment, has agreed to become the forest and wildlife ambassador without any remuneration, which is a testament to his environmental concern and commitment. Kumble, who has played a key role in many victories of the Indian team with his leg-spin charm, is the proud son of not only Karnataka but also India. He is in the hearts of cricket lovers. He expressed confidence that he will promote and broadcast about forest and wildlife conservation and create awareness among the people. Kumble also has the experience of serving as the Vice President of the Karnataka Wildlife Board in the past. Eshwar Khandre opined that Anil Kumble becoming the ambassador will strengthen forest conservation and forest development. Speaking to media after meeting the minister, Anil Kumble thanked the government for deciding to appoint him as the Forest and Wildlife Ambassador. He said that he would work together with the department for forest and wildlife conservation and development.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Hindu
Anil Kumble begins new innings as ambassador for forests and wildlife
Former Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble, who was recently appointed ambassador of the Karnataka Forest Department and for wildlife conservation, said that he would work with the department for forest and wildlife conservation, and its development in the State. On June 3, Mr. Kumble called on Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre and thanked the government of Karnataka for appointing him as the ambassador for the department. He said that his earlier experience of serving as vice-president of the Karnataka Wildlife Board would help him in his new role. The Minister said that Mr. Kumble has immense concern and love for wildlife, forest conservation and the environment, and has agreed to become the ambassador for forests and wildlife without expecting any remuneration, which is a testament to his concern and commitment to the environment. He expressed confidence that the former cricketer will promote forest and wildlife conservation, and create awareness among the people.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Anil Kumble-Eshwar Khandre meet
Bengaluru: Indian Cricketer Anil Kumble has now committed to wildlife and forest conservation and development, said Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar B Khandre. After consulting with renowned former cricketer and environmentalist Anil Kumble, who met him in Bengaluru on Tuesday, he said that Anil Kumble, who has immense concern and love for wildlife, forests and the environment, has agreed to become the forest and wildlife ambassador without any remuneration, which is a testament to his environmental concern and commitment. Kumble, who has played a key role in many victories of the Indian team with his leg-spin charm, is the proud son of not only Karnataka but also India. He said that he is the only magical bowler after Jim Laker to take all 10 wickets in an innings of a Test match. Anil Kumble, who has played 110 Test matches and taken 619 wickets, is also known as Jumbo. Similarly, he has played more than 264 one-day matches and has taken 337 wickets. He is in the hearts of cricket lovers. He expressed confidence that he will promote and broadcast about forest and wildlife conservation and create awareness among the people. Kumble also has the experience of serving as the Vice President of the Karnataka Wildlife Board in the past. Eshwara Khandre opined that Anil Kumble becoming the ambassador will strengthen forest conservation and forest development. Speaking to media after meeting the minister, Anil Kumble thanked the government for deciding to appoint him as the Forest and Wildlife Ambassador. He said that he would work together with the department for forest and wildlife conservation and development.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Anil Kumble nominated as Forest department ambassador: Khandre
Bengaluru: Renowned sportsperson and former cricketer Anil Kumble will be nominated as the Forest and Wildlife Ambassador, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwara B Khandre said. Speaking at a press conference at the Vidhana Soudha Conference Hall on the occasion of completing 2 years since he took oath as a minister, he said that Anil Kumble, who has previously served as the Vice-President of the Karnataka Wildlife Board, is of world-class fame and will create awareness among the public about forest conservation, forest development, tree conservation and wildlife conservation. Anil Kumble has immense concern for wildlife. He has a love for forests. Hence, he has agreed to become an ambassador without receiving any remuneration, Eshwara Khandre clarified. The government has decided to save and develop the breathing spaces in Bangalore and has decided to build another huge park on 153 acres of Madappanahalli near Yelahanka, he said. Lalbagh in Bangalore was built during the time of Hyder Ali, Cubbon Park was built during the British era. Even after a century, another huge park has not been built in Bangalore. Therefore, he said that the 153 acres of land that he gave to the Karnataka Forest Development Corporation for cultivating Nilgiri after becoming the Forest Minister will be taken back to the Forest Department on June 2 and a park will be built there. The world is facing the effects of global warming and climate change. During this period, increasing the green cover is the responsibility of the Forest Conservation and Management Department. In the last 2 years, about 8848 Vanamahotsava have been held, about 8.5 crore saplings have been planted and nurtured in forest areas, roadsides and government land. He gave details that a total of 120975 hectares of plantations, 25 new arboretums and 35 God's forests have been constructed in the years 2023-24 and 2024-25. Eshwar Khandre also said that in the last 2 years, a total of 3.70 crore saplings have been distributed to farmers for planting in their own fields and for planting in other fields. Land is precious in Bengaluru city. Forest land has been encroached here for decades, and in the two years since he became the minister, he said that he has cleared 128 acres of forest land worth about Rs 4000 crore. There is a rare grassland in Heeraghatta in Bengaluru city. It is a breeding ground for hundreds of species of birds, and there was a struggle for decades to save such a beautiful environment. He said that after he became the minister, despite many pressures, he declared 5678 acres of the Greater Heeraghatta Protected Grassland to protect the rare grassland around Hesaraghatta Lake. In the last 2 years, 6251.31 acres of forest worth crores of rupees have been cleared in 1205 encroachment cases. He said that encroachment clearance is a continuous process. There was a demand to start a leopard safari in Bannerghatta National Park, which is located near Bangalore, and he launched it after becoming a minister, and it has become a centre of attraction. He said that the number of tourists visiting the park has increased. As per the recommendations of the district level committees, an area of 3,30,186.93 hectares has been notified as protected forest or deemed forest as per specific sectoral norms. Eshwar Khandre said that since the land identified in this way includes a government office, hospital, and patta land, a request has been made to the Supreme Court and a committee has been formed to revise and submit it, he said. Now is the last chance, and it has been decided to provide compensation by providing alternative land to the area that has already been submitted to the Supreme Court as a protected forest, while maintaining the area of the protected area at 3,30,186.93 hectares. He said that this work is in progress. The central government-owned HMT has been completely banned from selling 444 acres of forest land worth about Rs 14,300 crore to many organizations, including real estate companies. It has been decided to take back this forest land and keep it as a park, and a legal battle has been fought for this, the Forest Minister said.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Anil Kumble appointed ambassador of Forest Department
Former Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble has been appointed ambassador of the Karnataka Forest Department and for wildlife conservation. Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre on Tuesday announced Mr. Kumble's nomination; the former cricketer has served as vice-chairman of the Karnataka Wildlife Board earlier. Mr. Khandre said that Mr. Kumble will raise public awareness on forest conservation, afforestation, tree preservation, and wildlife protection. No honorarium He added that Mr. Kumble had agreed to be the ambassador without accepting any honorarium. 'I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of Karnataka and the Minister Eshwar Khandre for appointing me as the Ambassador of Karnataka State Forest Department and Wildlife Conservation. I will strive to continue my work towards creating awareness about the diversity of flora and fauna of our state, supporting wildlife conservation and the development of the frontline personnel of the Forest Department,' Mr. Kumble said in a post on X. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Khandre said that 128 acres of encroached forestland worth ₹4,000 crore had been cleared in the past two years in Bengaluru. In the last two years, 1,205 encroachment cases had been registered and 6,251.31 acres of forest land had been reclaimed across the State, he said. Park in Yelahanka He added that to develop green space in Bengaluru, the government had decided to build a new park on 153 acres of land near Yelahanka. 'The 153-acre land previously allocated to Karnataka Forest Development Corporation for growing eucalyptus will be reclaimed by the Forest Department on June 2 and developed into a park,' he added.
