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The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Successive govts. failed to protect green cover, says Mallikarjun Kharge
Expressing displeasure over declining forest cover in India, the All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun M. Kharge said that the successive State governments had failed to protect the forest area by not effectively enforcing forest preservation laws. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 'Hasiru Patha' and 'Hasiru Hejje-Kalaburagi' programmes under Vanamahotsava-2025 jointly organised by Departments of Forest, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Urban Development and the district administration here on Saturday. Though the country has lost its 20 lakh hectares of forest cover in the last ten years, the State governments are nonchalant in implementing the laws to protect the forest land, Mr. Kharge alleged. 'Our former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi introduced the Forest Conservation Act 1980, and further the Forest Rights Act was introduced during Man Mohan Singh's tenure, and recently the Modi-led government enacted the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, but no States in the country are fully complying with forest related laws. If this situation continues, the environment degradation can indeed worsen air quality and generate more health hazards in the coming days,' Mr. Kharge expressed. Expressing concern over the increasing deaths due to cardiac arrest, especially among youngsters' the leader said that clean air, water and a healthy environment are crucial for good health. Currently, India's forest and tree cover is 25.17 % of the country's geographical area, while Karnataka's forest cover is at 21.21 % of its total geographical area. At least 33% of forest cover is necessary to ensure adequate oxygen supply and water availability and to promote environmental health. Stressing on the need to increase forest cover to combat climate change and global warming, Mr. Kharge suggested the State government develop forests near the backwaters of the reservoirs and dams. The leader appealed to the public to join their hands with the government in expanding green cover by planting saplings at their homes, schools, and on the borders of agricultural fields. Just planting saplings is not a solution, ensuring survival of the planted trees is equally important, he said. The State government aims to plant three crore saplings this year, of which even if 2.5 crore of saplings survive, it will be highly beneficial, Mr. Kharge expressed. Mr. Kharge also distributed saplings to the students on the occasion. Minister for Forest and Environment Eshwar B. Khandre and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge; MP, legislators, senior officials from the Forest Department, RDPR and Urban Development departments were present.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hasiru Patha will be launched on Saturday: Min Priyank Kharge
Kalaburagi: District minister Priyank Kharge announced initiatives for environmental conservation through sapling plantation under the 'Hasiru Patha' programme across the Kalyana Karnataka region on Saturday, July 5, including Kalaburagi city. During a press conference at the DC's office, he detailed that the Hasiru Patha, Kalyana Patha, and Pragati Patha programmes are focusing on plantation activities, welfare schemes, road development, and essential infrastructure improvements in Karnataka's rural and urban areas. He elaborated that this five-phase project involves collaboration between multiple entities, including the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board, rural development and panchayat raj department, forest department, Kuda, Kalaburagi corporation, and other relevant departments. With state forest coverage at 22% and the Kalyana Karnataka region at 2%, the forest department initiated the 'Hasiru Patha' programme to increase forest cover through systematic plantation drives. The programme will be launched in Kalaburagi by leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, with forest minister Eshwar Khandre in attendance. The minister outlined plans to plant saplings across 9,000 hectares along the 1,848 km road network in the Kalyana Karnataka region, allocating Rs 53.5 crore under the Vanamahotsava scheme. The ''Hasiru Patha' scheme includes plantation along 5,000 km of roadsides across the state under the NREGA scheme. A dedicated application enables geo-tagging and satellite tracking of the planted saplings. Under the 'Manegondu Mara' project, 37,100 saplings are being distributed to households in Kalaburagi city, with an allocation of Rs 60 lakh. The 'Pragati Patha' scheme involves the development of 8,150 km of rural roads statewide, with an estimated budget of Rs 7,000 crore. For the Kalyana Karnataka region, road development is allocated at Rs 5,000. A joint initiative by KKRDB, Corporation, and GDA aims to revitalise 30 parks in Kalaburagi city, alongside the restoration of lakes and kalyanis with Rs 38 crore funding. The first phase encompasses development projects including Appa lake (Rs 3 crore), Khajakotanur lake (Rs 5 crore), Kapanur Kalyani (Rs 10 crore), Bahmani Fort (Rs 19 crore), and the creation of tourist attractions. Additionally, Rs 30 crore has been allocated for developing 25 junctions and circles in Kalaburagi city. Priyank Kharge emphasised their commitment to maintaining the planted saplings, working towards establishing a clean, attractive, and environmentally sustainable Kalaburagi.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hasiru Patha to be launched in Kalaburagi on July 5
Kalaburagi: In an effort to enhance greenery in the Kalyana Karnataka region, the Hasiru Patha initiative from the budget announcement will be inaugurated in Kalaburagi on Saturday. Deputy commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum directed officials to ensure thorough preparations for the programme's successful completion. A preliminary discussion was conducted with officials at the Collectorate's Office Hall, coinciding with the state-level Vanamahotsav programme and Kalaburagi city events. During Wednesday's initial meeting, it was announced that the state-level forest festival and Green Kalaburagi initiative would commence, involving tree planting at lakes, parks, major roundabouts, and street sides throughout Kalaburagi city. With the expected attendance of opposition leader in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge, state rural development and panchayat raj and IT-BT minister, who is also Kalaburagi district minister, Priyank, along with MLAs and other elected officials, proper protocol adherence was emphasised. Various committees were established to ensure the programme's success, with officials instructed to collaborate and fulfil their assigned responsibilities effectively. 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 The event will be organised at the Kalaburagi Nagar PDA college campus, where an extensive sapling planting drive will be conducted. With an anticipated attendance of 6,000 to 7,000 people, the state police department's recently issued SOP for crowd management requires implementation of appropriate precautionary measures. Instructions were given to arrange adequate security, maintain cleanliness, and organise parking facilities.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Vanamahotsava to be launched in Kalaburagi on Saturday
In a major initiative to enhance greenery in Kalaburagi city and district, vanamahotsava (tree plantation festival) will officially be launched on Saturday, announced Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge after a high-level meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. The Ministers also held a virtual interaction with senior officials from Kalaburagi district. During the interaction, they confirmed that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will launch the campaign. It was decided in the meeting to undertake a large-scale plantation drive across the district which would cover 'Hasiru Patha' (green corridor) – an initiative to plant saplings along 5,000 km of roads under the MGNREGA scheme – and the 'One Tree for Every Home' – an initiative to promote urban greening by encouraging households across Kalaburagi city to plant trees and nurture them. Speaking on the environmental significance of the initiative, Mr. Khandre stressed the urgent need to combat rising temperatures in Kalyana Karnataka region. He noted that sustained efforts in tree plantation could help bring down the temperature by at least one degree Celsius. He also revealed that the government aimed to plant and nurture 25 lakh saplings across the region this year. Outlining the Kalaburagi greening plans, Mr. Priyank said that extensive tree plantation would be undertaken around four lakes, five public parks, and 23 traffic circles in the city.
