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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Tribal farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture and safe crop protection measures with ICAR–UAS Bangalore
MYSURU: Over 100 tribal farmers from Basavanagiri Haadi and Sollepura villages in H.D. Kote taluk are emerging as role models in climate-smart and safe sustainable agriculture. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This achievement is part of two key initiatives—'Ensuring safe use of pesticide for healthy livelihood of tribal farmers during crop protection operations' and 'Adoption of climate-smart integrated crop systems to improve the livelihood of ST population through field demonstrations, input supply and improved technology dissemination to mitigate the effects of climate change.' The projects are being implemented by the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, with funding from the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, and the Skill Development Centre (SDC), UAS Bangalore, under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP). A field demonstration held on July 29 showcased live implementation of climate-resilient agricultural technologies and safe pesticide practices. The demo covered 50 acres of cotton, 75 acres of sorghum, and 100 acres of vegetable and fruit crops, all cultivated by tribal farmers trained at GKVK, UAS Bangalore. Speaking on the occasion, UAS Vice Chancellor Dr. S.V. Suresha said, 'Climate change poses serious challenges to agriculture. These must be met with new crop varieties and advanced technologies, which our university is introducing through such projects.' He also emphasized the importance of safe pesticide use, warning that misuse can harm both life and the environment by contaminating natural resources and leaving harmful residues. Given that many of the participating tribal farmers are first-generation agriculturists with less than ten years of experience, the training they received proved critical. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Farmers attended a five-day intensive course at the Farmers Training Institute (FTI), UAS Bangalore, before applying the techniques in their fields. Each farmer received essential inputs—cotton and sorghum seeds, fertilizers, pesticide sprayers, tarpaulins, bio-fungicides, and personal protective equipment. The visible success of their harvests was also credited to timely field advice and interventions by Dr. Manjula (Plant Pathologist) and Dr. Somshekar (Agronomist). 'Farmers have successfully grown their crops by implementing the technologies provided during the training,' said Dr. Nagaratna, Director of the PPMC Cell. Dr. Shivaram, Director of Research, highlighted the importance of adjusting sowing windows and cropping patterns based on current rainfall trends. The field day served as a platform for demonstrating and disseminating climate-resilient and safety-conscious agricultural practices among tribal communities, reinforcing the success and replicability of the model.
The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Vehicles to Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills in Chamarajanagar district barred for two days
MYSURU Movement of vehicles on the road leading to Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka has been been prohibited for two days — on July 29 and 30 — to facilitate emergency repair of the road damaged by landslides. Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar Shilpa Nag, in an order dated July 28, prohibited all types of vehicles on the stretch of road from the forest checkpost at the foothills of Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills to the temple atop the hills on July 29 and 30 to undertake emergency repairs. The road leading to the Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills, which is maintained by the Public Works Department, was damaged in a landslide on July 17 following heavy rains in the area. After the landslide led to the collapse of the retaining wall at chainage at 9.9 km, a tree fell on the road at chainage 8.3 km, and damaged the retaining wall on July 26. On July 28, another landslide occurred at 9.9 km chainage, forming a deep pit on the road, severely affecting vehicular movement. The road is the only way to access Himavad Gopalaswamy temple, situated at the top of the hill within the reserved forest area, which is visited by a large number of devotees. The month of Shravana, which commenced on July 25, brings in a large number of visitors to the temple. A team of officials from the Public Works Department and Forest Department inspected the damaged road, and urged the district administration to prohibit vehicular traffic till the road is repaired. The Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar district, in the interest of public safety and to complete the repair work at the earliest, invoked provisions under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and Section 3 of the Karnataka Traffic Control Act, 1960, to prohibit traffic on the road on July 29 and 30.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Caste census report scrapped due to opposition from some sections in Karnataka'
MYSURU Days after the Congress government announced a fresh caste census in Karnataka, Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the State Government was unable to implement the earlier report, which would have ensured more reservation to backward classes, due to opposition from certain sections. Addressing a public meeting at Karadikoppalu in Mandya on June 15, Mr. Yathindra said a comprehensive report had been submitted on the social, educational and economic condition of different castes after a survey was conducted during Mr. Siddaramaiah's earlier tenure as Chief Minister. 'If implemented, the backward classes, who have been denied of opportunities for a long period of time, would have got more reservation,' he said. But, the report could not be implemented due to strong opposition from certain sections that sought to raise 'small' objections, like the lapse of 10 years since the census was conducted (in 2015), he said. Pointing out that the survey will now have to be conducted afresh, Mr. Yathindra said the earlier report had showed that backward classes are in large numbers, accounting for more than 50% of the population, and adding up to about 75%, including Muslims. 'But, the opportunities for the backward classes were not in proportion to their population. So, the reservation for them should be increased,' he said. Mr. Yathindra said an increase in the quantum of reservation would benefit even Vokkaligas and Lingayats, as they are also 'shudras', and part of the backward classes. While the previous BJP government planned to snatch the 4% reservation from Muslims and give 2% each to Vokkaligas and Lingayats, the earlier caste census report would have ensured 3% to each, he added. Referring to the 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections among Forward Castes, the Congress MLC regretted that the same was implemented without any objection even though they account for just 4% of the population in Karnataka. He called upon the gathering to introspect and support only leaders who fought for their rights.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna retires from electoral politics, urges youth to lead
MYSURU: Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Tuesday announced retirement from electoral politics, and will not contest the new Assembly elections. However, he will continue in active politics. Rajanna said he is 75-years-old now, and would have turned 78 during the polls in 2028. 'Even if I contest and win the election, it would be difficult to deliver due to my advanced age,' he added. He said it is high time that the youth are encouraged to enter politics. Disputing the BJP's criticism against the Congress government celebrating two years in office, he said the BJP is opposing it for being an Opposition party, and does not deserve a reaction. Asked about delay in releasing Gruha Lakshmi funds, he maintained that the fund release was delayed due to change in the app during January and February, and claimed that the government has transferred money to the accounts of the beneficiaries. When told about KPCC working president Tanveer Sait hinting at some ministers being dropped from the cabinet, he said, 'Sait will not decide on cabinet reshuffle or dropping ministers. It is for the high command to decide.'
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
'Take action to mitigate challenges of Jenu Kurubas'
MYSURU: In a significant relief to the 52 Jenu Kuruba families of Karadikallu Atturu Kolli , a tribal hamlet located inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, the Union ministry of tribal affairs directed the tribal welfare department of Karnataka, to take necessary actions to mitigate the challenges faced by the community. This hamlet is situated in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district, 90 kilometres from the district headquarters of Madikeri. Since the first week of May, these 52 families returned to their original haadis inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. They are seeking rights on their ancestors' land as per the provisions of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights ) Act, 2006. The forest department earlier asked the tribals to leave the haadi. However, the tribal families are demanding land rights under the FRA. According to the Union govt's directive, it asked the state level monitoring committee to monitor the process of recognition and vesting of forest rights and resolve such field-level problems. Consequently, the representation is being forwarded to the state govt to take actions that will mitigate the challenges faced by the community. According to the activists, all Jenu Kuruba families are now staying inside the tiger reserve. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Tribal welfare department secretary Randeep D informed, "We will first ask the District Level Committee (DLC) under DC to submit a report for further necessary action," he said. Jenu Kuruba community leader Shivu said that on May 20, a gram sabha under the forest rights act will be held where the decision on the land rights of the Jenu Kuruba community members will be decided. "We will seek the opinion of our ancestors on our future course of action," he explained. "Out of 10 makeshift huts we built, the forest department demolished four. Now we are staying in three huts while the rest of the huts are dedicated to our gods and ancestors. The forest department are deputed here to monitor us," he said. "Recently, they installed a board warning that trespassing inside the tiger protected area is a crime," he added.
