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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Exhibition highlighting guarantee schemes inaugurated in Chamarajanagar
More than 500 crore women passengers across the State have availed free bus travel under the Shakti scheme so far, according to officials at the government-organised exhibition held at Chamarajanagar on Thursday. The three-day exhibition, which highlights the Karnataka government's development achievements and the successful implementation of its five guarantee schemes, aims to inform the public about the benefits of these initiatives. The expo was by Chamarajanagar MLA C. Puttarangashetty at the KSRTC bus stand and has been organised by the State Department of Information and Public Relations. Mr. Puttarangashetty said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar have fulfilled their promises to the people by effectively implementing the five guarantee schemes — Shakti, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi, and Yuva Nidhi – and described them as people-centric and essential for the welfare of the State. The exhibition is being held to mark the completion of two years of the government and showcases other achievements as well. The MLA said it is also an attempt to inform the public about the progress pertaining to other development projects. 'Every citizen should be made aware of the schemes and accomplishments of the government,' he said. District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee president H.V. Chandru said the district ranked first in the State in terms of implementing the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. He urged the public to visit the exhibition and understand the scale and impact of the government's programs. Zilla Panchayat CEO Mona Roat, along with committee members, senior officials, and representatives from KSRTC and the Information Department, were among those present.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah announces fresh SES survey after special Karnataka Cabinet meeting
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday declared that a fresh Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (SES) survey (caste census) will be conducted to address the concerns of all communities, including that of Veerashaiva Lingayaths and Vokkaligas. The decision was taken in a special Cabinet meeting, following the Congress high command's advice when the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief minister DK Shivakumar met the party leadership in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking to media persons after the Cabinet meeting, Siddaramaiah cited the lapse of 10 years since SES-2015 as the reason for going for the fresh survey. The CM said the survey report will not be valid after 10 years as per Section 11 of the Backward Classes Act as there will be changes in population, educational, and social developments. Responding to a question about the assurance given in the manifesto about the implementation of the report, the CM said that in the backdrop of changing social conditions and the guidance of the party high command, it has been decided to review it in the special Cabinet meeting. 'Given the lapse of 10 years since the SES-2015 was conducted, the Cabinet has decided to conduct a fresh survey as per Section 11 (2) of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission Act, 1995', he said. Ten years have passed since the Kantharaju-led commission conducted the survey and section 11 (1) states that a fresh survey should be conducted after 10 years, the CM said. He said the report and its recommendations were not finalised when he was Chief Minister from 2013-2018. But in 2018, the report was finalised and the Kantharaju Commission had approached the then backward classes minister Puttarangashetty to accept the report, Siddaramaiah said. 'But HD Kumaraswamy exerted pressure on Puttarangashetty that he should not receive the report, so he did not receive the report. After Kantharaju's term ended, the BJP government appointed Jayaprakash Hegde as the Chairman of the Commission. The members were also from the BJP. Hegde made recommendations based on the survey data. The recommendations were submitted to the government on February 29, 2024,' he said.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
MLA urges NGO to extend support in upgrading govt. schools
Chamarajanagar MLA C. Puttarangashetty on Friday said that NGOs should extend cooperation and support in revival and upgradation of government schools. Speaking at the inauguration of a newly constructed school building of the upgraded Government Higher Primary School in PWD Colony, he said that government has taken the initiative to upgrade schools, and this should be supported by NGOs. The school has been adopted and supported by Basava Rajendra Medical Trust. Ramachandraraje Urs, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Instruction, said many initiatives such as Nanna Shaale, Nanna Koduge (My School, My Contribution), have been launched, and alumni continue to contribute to improve amenities at schools. The official said the enrollment in the school was 62 in 2021–22, which rose to 119 in 2022–23 and 210 in 2023–24. In the current academic year 2025–26, 320 children have been enrolled, he said. The school, which earlier had classes from 1 to 8, will now be extended from LKG to 9th standard. It will have class 10 in the next academic year, said Mr. Urs. The Basava Rajendra Medical Trust has provided eight classrooms, a school vehicle, a borewell, furniture, books, uniforms, and computers to the school. The school will be developed in to a model school, he said. M. Basavarajendra, managing director of the trust, said that donation alone will not suffice in upgradation of schools, and the need of the hour was its proper utilisation. He said it is important to learn English, along with Kannada. 'In today's world, learning other languages, along with the mother tongue, is necessary for professional life. Hence, facilities should be provided to teach English in government schools,' said Mr. Basavarajendra. Members of the School Development Management Committee were present.
