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Time of India
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- Business
- Time of India
Graduates' ideas and plans must contribute meaningfully to nation: Ex-Isro chairman
Mandya: In today's competitive world, the number of graduates is steadily increasing, and their ideas and plans must contribute meaningfully to the nation, said S Somanath, former Isro chairman and current chancellor of Chanakya University. He delivered the convocation address at the 5th convocation of Adichunchanagiri University in BG Nagara in Nagamangala Taluk. "Until now, your life was in a different direction. From today, a new phase—your professional and personal life—begins. Alongside knowledge, your skills will now play a vital role. Always uphold values like character, integrity, and wholeness in your career and life," he advised the graduates. "India has made immense contributions to the world through its rich culture, and today it stands tall in the science and technology community through missions like 'Mangalyaan' and ' Chandrayaan-3 '," he said. He noted that modern technology, especially Artificial Intelligence, is now solving many complex problems. "There are several transformative changes taking place in space research and the health and pharmaceutical sectors. We are witnessing developments that are a matter of pride for our nation. Blockchain technology is now being used for financial regulation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Trade ETH/USD Without Holding Ether IC Markets Learn More Undo If success is accompanied by humility, it adds meaning to life," he said. A total of 1,882 candidates were conferred with various degrees at the convocation. Agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy, who also spoke on the occasion, said, "Graduates are national assets. While many convocation ceremonies happen across the country, the value and significance of Adichunchanagiri University's convocation are unmatched. Adichunchanagiri mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha Swami is fulfilling the vision of former seer Balagangadharanatha Swami. The institution has achieved remarkable progress, and graduates must now focus on giving back to the nation. The challenges ahead are many—along with education, knowledge is essential. This esteemed institution is our pride," he added. Nirmalanandanatha Swami blessed and congratulated the gold medal winners, rank holders, and PhD awardees. During the convocation, 20 candidates were conferred with the PhD. Gold medallists Medicine - Dr Deekshita K Iyer Engineering - B Varsha, Likhith R Arbia, Muskaan Bindu VR, Preethi KD, Rekharani, Nityashree S Jain, Manoj Gowda DK, Puneeth Kumar, Ullas S, Jeevitha R, Jnana DN.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pro-poor schemes made healthcare affordable: Shah
Bengaluru: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for its "holistic" approach in addressing health issues faced by the public. He was speaking after inaugurating the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus. "Our leader and PM Modi had said several years ago in Gujarat that poverty's biggest issue is illness, and the cost of treatment; the administration has to provide for the treatment of illness for the poor. I can say with pride today that Modi, when he became the PM , has fulfilled it by providing 60 crore poor with free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh," Shah said. The Modi government has addressed the problem of health with a holistic view, with initiatives like building toilets in about 12 crore houses, through Fit India movement , Yoga Day, Mission Indradanush and Poshan Abhiyaan, Ayushman Bharat , and Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, he added. "In a way, it is being ensured that a citizen doesn't fall ill from the time he/she is in the mother's womb until the person becomes a complete citizen, and in case the person is ill, he takes treatment without paying a higher price for it," he added. Major efforts were taken to increase the number of doctors in the country, Shah said. In 2014, the country had 7 AIIMS, and today there are 23 AIIMS, and the number of medical colleges has increased from 387 to 780. "There were 51,000 MBBS seats then (2014), today it is 1,18,000, and the number of PG seats was 31,000, today it is 74,000.," he added.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Reach out to disgruntled members, Shah tells state brass
Bengaluru: Union home minister Amit Shah Friday took note of ongoing dissidence within the Karnataka unit of the party and suggested state brass reach out to disgruntled members and set things right. Dissidence has caused severe unrest among party ranks with three MLAs — Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Shivaram Hebbar and ST Somashekar — being expelled in the recent past. On a visit to Bengaluru to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University Bengaluru campus, Shah Friday met with brass of the state unit, including state president BY Vijayendra, opposition leader R Ashoka, deputy opposition leader Arvind Bellad, and Lok Sabha MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. At the meeting, Shah reportedly acknowledged internal discord and urged state office-bearers to reach out to disgruntled party members. A BJP functionary said, "Brass has been asked to take everyone along." Sources also say that the state unit requested Shah to clarify uncertainty surrounding the party state presidency, saying it would ease dissidence within the ranks. Vijayendra later told reporters that Shah had "advised them to double efforts" to combat the "corrupt Congress govt". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and current developments," Vijayendra said. He said Shah provided guidance and suggestions to intensify the fight against the Congress govt in the state. Meanwhile, questions surfaced regarding BJP patron and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's stance on Union minister Pralhad Joshi's involvement in engaging with dissidents to resolve the rebellion. Yediyurappa expressed support for such efforts, saying he too was in favour of such a move and that he will "follow suit". Ayushman Bharat has helped 60cr: Shah While addressing the gathering during the inauguration Adichunchanagiri University campus on the outskirts of the city, Shah said the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health insurance has helped 60 crore citizens. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can avail treatments and procedures up to Rs 5 free of cost. Shah said that since 2014, the NDA govt under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has implemented a series of healthcare initiatives, including increasing the number of AIIMS hospitals from seven to 23, medical colleges from 387 to 718 and medical seats for MBBS doctors from 51,000 to nearly 1.9 lakh.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Narendra Modi-led Centre adopting a holistic and inclusive approach in addressing public health issues: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (June 20, 2025) said the health sector in the country had seen a 'remarkable transformation' in the last 11 years with the Centre adopting a 'holistic and inclusive' approach in addressing public health issues. Speaking after inaugurating the Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University and BGS Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru North Taluk, Mr. Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the health sector has significantly benefited the people, especially the marginalised and weaker sections of society. High cost of treatment 'The Prime Minister had said in Gujarat 26 years ago that the main challenge faced by the poor is illness and the high cost of treatment. The administration has to make healthcare accessible to the poor. I can say with pride today that after becoming the Prime Minister, Mr. Modi fulfilled this promise by providing 60 crore people from the poor and weaker sections of society with free medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme,' Mr. Shah said, adding that health has been addressed holistically. 'While toilets for 12 crore households have been built, the Fit India Movement was launched to inculcate a healthy lifestyle among people. Various other initiatives such as International Yoga Day, Mission Indradhanush to provide free vaccinations and Poshan Abhiyan to provide care for mothers and children were introduced. Through the promotion of generic medicines, people are now able to buy medicines at just 20% of their original cost at 15,000 outlets,' he said. The Union Minister pointed out that the number of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have grown from seven in 2014 to 23 now and medical colleges from 387 to 780 in the country. MBBS seats have increased from 51,000 to 1.80 lakh, and postgraduate medical seats from 31,000 to 74,000. 'This means 1.18 lakh new MBBS doctors and 74,000 postgraduate doctors are graduating every year, compared to just 50,000 earlier,' he noted. State's medical education Karnataka's Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said the State has the highest number of Medical Education seats in the country. 'There are 70 medical colleges in the State, including 24 government colleges,' he said. 'Allowing private participation in Medical Education was a landmark decision. By establishing engineering colleges, we created an ecosystem that helped Bengaluru emerge as the IT capital. However, there is still a shortage of doctors. Around 24 lakh students appear for NEET each year, competing for only one lakh seats,' he said. 'India must promote the establishment of more medical colleges, and I have conveyed this to Mr. Amit Shah.' Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna, Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji of the Adichunchanagiri Math apart from other politicians and seers were present.
The Print
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Amit Shah advises Karnataka BJP to intensify its fight against ‘corrupt' Congress govt
Speaking to reporters, Vijayendra said, 'This morning, I along with former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Opposition Leader R Ashoka, and MLA Aravind Bellad met Amit Shah ji. We discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and current developments.' He alleged that the state government is making decisions solely to appease minority communities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas', ensures justice for all communities–Hindus and minorities alike. Shah was in the city to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus, BGS Medical College and Hospital here. Bengaluru, Jun 20 (PTI) Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday said that Union Home Minister and senior party leader Amit Shah has given guidance and suggestions to the state unit to intensify the fight against the 'corrupt' Congress government. 'Yesterday, under the Housing Department, the reservation for minorities for housing schemes was increased from 10 to 15 per cent….CM Siddaramaiah is practicing divisive politics. The BJP will fight against it. The chief minister's conduct is demeaning to the dignity of his position,' he added. Accusing the CM of running a 'Tughlaq Darbar' by forgetting that he is the state's elected leader, the state BJP chief expressed confidence that people will teach the government a lesson in the coming days. In response to a question, Vijayendra said that ahead of the Assembly session, BJP will hold discussions with JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy and legislators regarding having a committee for proper coordination between the two parties. Conceding that there is some disgruntlement in the party and few leaders have expressed it, he said, 'It is a local issue. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, I and some senior leaders have discussed and decided that leaders like Joshi, C T Ravi and Ravi Kumar should resolve this and efforts are on in this regard by meeting leaders who have issues.' Keeping the Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls in mind and at a time when the party has to fight against the government on the streets, the BJP has to resolve internal issues and stand united, and efforts are on in this direction, he added. PTI KSU KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
