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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mahadevappa to discuss SC and ST employees benefits with min concerned
Mysuru: State social welfare and district minister HC Mahadevappa said that he would make his best efforts to get promotions and other benefits for SC and ST employees working in the department of rural development and panchayat raj institutions after discussing with the minister concerned. He was speaking after inaugurating the state-level convention of the RDPR department SC and ST employees and the newly formed RDPR department SC and ST Employees Association at the Senate Hall in Manasagangothri. "The state govt has constituted a committee to oversee the issues related to promotions for govt employees. Even the vigilance committee in the department of social welfare will take care of issues related to promotions," he said. The minister also highlighted the role of employees of the RDPR department in the development of villages, where 65% of the population lives in harmony. H e also recalled the contributions of BR Ambedkar, programmes in the Constitution for the empowerment of SC/STs, and other vulnerable sections in society. Ambedkar played a key role in granting voting rights to scheduled castes, tribes, and women in the country. Minister Mahadevappa also hailed the contributions of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in bringing the 74th amendment to the Constitution for the introduction of a three-tier system of local governance. This amendment also provided 50% reservation for women to be represented in panchayat bodies. Many SC and ST panchayat members, including women, were elected and enjoyed positions in decision-making bodies of the local governance system among 6,200 gram panchayats in the state, he said. Urilingapeddi Mutt Jnanaprakash Swami, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, MLA AR Krishnamurthy, ZP CEO S Ukeshkumar, former Mayor Purushottam, and others were present.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka lowers SSLC pass marks to 33% starting academic year 2025-26
The Karnataka government has released a draft notification proposing a reduction in the pass percentage for the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examination from 35% to 33%, effective from the academic year 2025-26. The draft, titled Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025, was issued on Thursday.(PTI/File photo) According to news agency PTI, the draft, titled Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025, was issued on Thursday. As per the revised guidelines, students will now be required to secure a minimum average of 33% marks, calculated by combining scores from both internal assessments and external examinations, in order to be declared as having passed. (Also Read: Chinnaswamy stadium deemed 'unsafe' for mass gatherings after Bengaluru stampede: Report) The change has been introduced through an amendment to the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board Act, 1966, the report added. The official notification from the Department of School Education & Literacy specifies: 'Candidates shall secure an average of 33 per cent marks in internal assessment and external examination combined and shall be declared pass if they secure at least 206 marks out of a total of 625 marks, including at least 30 per cent marks in each subject out of the total marks of the respective subject.' The government has opened a 15-day window for the public to submit objections or suggestions regarding the proposed changes. KRIES schools shine At 91 per cent, the SSLC pass rate of Karnataka Residential Education Institutions Society (KREIS) schools for the academic year 2024–25 has far surpassed the state average of 62.34 per cent, Karnataka Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa recently said. "We have embraced education as a noble instrument in our pursuit of social justice," Mahadevappa told PTI. KREIS is a network of residential educational institutions run by the Karnataka government, providing free residential education to socially and economically disadvantaged children. (With agency inputs) (Also Read: Dharmasthala mass burials: SIT begins operations from Belthangady)
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹2,569 cr. worth development works to be launched at Sadhana Samavesha in Mysuru on July 19
Development works worth ₹2,569 crore for Mysuru city will be inaugurated and foundation stones will be laid on July 19 during Sadhana Samavesha in Mysuru, said Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa. Addressing a press conference after inspecting the arrangements at Maharaja College Grounds – the venue of the Samavesha - on Wednesday, Dr. Mahadevappa said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the works that have already been implemented and lay foundation stones for the new ones. 'All put together, the total value of the works is ₹2,569 crore,' he said. These works are in addition to development projects worth ₹2,493 crore that were either inaugurated or for which foundation stones were laid in the six taluks, including H.D. Kote, T. Narasipur, and Periyapatna, a few months ago, the Minister added. 'The Opposition claims the State has no money for development. If that is the case, how are these works being taken up? I can provide documents on the projects implemented and the amount spent,' he asserted. Dr. Mahadevappa said no other government has brought such large-scale development, particularly to Mysuru city. 'It is Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who has sanctioned maximum funds for the region,' he maintained. Key projects listed for the launch and laying foundation stones include ₹502 crore for white-topping and other works under PWD; ₹419 crore for an irrigation project at Heggadanahalli; ₹408 crore for underground electricity cabling by CESC; ₹330 crore for UGD works under Mysuru City Corporation; ₹192 crore for the Unity Mall at the exhibition grounds (State is providing only land to the Centre for the work), and ₹100 crore for new facilities at Mysore Medical College. He said AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge has been invited to the Samavesha. On expanding K.R. Hospital with sharp increase in patient load, Dr. Mahadevappa said vertical development is possible only if building bylaws are altered, since high-rise structures are not permitted in the vicinity of the palace. 'The bylaws are under consideration,' he replied. He also acknowledged the increasing patient load at Jayadeva Institute in Mysuru, attributing it to lifestyle changes leading to rising health issues. The expansion of the facility will also be looked into, he added. Former Minister and MLA Tanveer Sait, MLA K. Harish Gowda, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCPs Sundar Raj and Bindu Rani, and local Congress leaders were present. Earlier, the Minister inspected the venue and spoke to the officials on the arrangements. Dr. Mahadevappa said nearly one lakh people are expected to attend the event.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No ‘Super CM' in Karnataka, says Mahadevappa
Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa on Wednesday dismissed the Opposition's criticism referring to AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala as the 'Super CM' of Karnataka. He clarified that the State has only one Chief Minister. Responding to remarks over Mr. Surjewala's one-to-one meetings with Ministers, Dr. Mahadevappa, who is the Social Welfare Minister and a close confidante of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, told reporters in Mysuru, 'Mr. Surjewala is the party in charge for Karnataka and he has the authority to meet Ministers and MLAs. There is no extra constitutional authority in the State as alleged by the Opposition.' He further stated that there was no opposition to Mr. Surjewala holding such meetings. 'Even I met him after returning from Indi. These efforts are aimed at ensuring the stability of the government and the Congress returning to power again,' he added. Criticising the Centre for violating protocol during the inauguration of the Sigandur bridge, Dr. Mahadevappa said, 'The Centre should have written to the Chief Secretary seeking the Chief Minister's time for the inaugural event. We live in a parliamentary democracy where coordination between the State and the Centre is crucial for development. If both work together, it will ensure rapid progress.' He termed the inauguration of the bridge without the Chief Minister as an unhealthy practice in parliamentary democracy. 'Had the Chief Minister been invited and attended, it would have added greater significance to the event,' he observed. Dr. Mahadevappa alleged there was 'pressure' on the Centre from the State BJP to inaugurate the bridge without the Chief Minister's presence. He claimed that the vision for constructing the bridge was that of the State government. 'A DPR was prepared for the bridge way back in 2013 based on public feedback. I had requested the Centre then to consider it under the Sagarmala project as the estimated cost was ₹480 to ₹520 crore. Now that NHAI has implemented the project, it is ultimately the State's vision,' he asserted.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mahadevappa denies Sadhana Samavesha is Siddaramaiah's show of strength
Amidst speculation about a possible leadership change and rift among top Congress leaders, Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that the upcoming Sadhana Samavesha in Mysuru on July 19 is intended as a 'show of strength' by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on his home turf. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the venue of Sadhana Samavesha along with Congress leaders, Dr. Mahadevappa, downplayed questions about whether the event was aimed at projecting the Chief Minister's dominance amidst ongoing political developments. 'This is an event to highlight the development works undertaken in the State under the leadership of Mr. Siddaramaiah. I do not want to bring politics into this programme,' he said. He added, 'People in Karnataka gave strength to the Congress by bringing it to power in 2023. That is enough for us and there is no need to display our strength. People (Opposition) may say whatever they want, but our focus is on developing the State.' Refuting allegations over lack of funds for development due to guarantee schemes, Dr. Mahadevappa said that the government is implementing welfare and development programmes effectively despite false propaganda by the Opposition.
