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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Mobile fish canteens to be launched across Mandya soon
Mobile fish canteens, named as 'Akkana Mane Meenoota', will soon be launched across Mandya district, as part of the efforts taken up by the Zilla Panchayat, Fisheries Department, and the Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC). The fish canteens developed under Sanjeevini National Rural Livelihood Mission were aimed at empowering women economically. Chief Executive Officer of Mandya Zilla Panchayat K.R. Nandini said there were abundant opportunities for inland freshwater fishing in Mandya district. As part of the initiative, sea food products will be sourced through KFDC at affordable rates. The 'Akkana Mane Meenoota', loosely translated as 'fish meals from sister's house', will also help create awareness about the nutritional benefits of fish consumption among the public, while providing hygienic and tasty meals. To start with, women from 11 Self Help Groups aspiring for self-reliance and economic progress have been selected by the Zilla Panchayat. While the Fisheries Department had provided 11 'Matsya Vahini' vehicles for the project, the selected women will be given training by the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) on how to operate electric vehicles and prepare high-quality fish products. They will be get uniforms that will help instill a sense of professionalism. 'In a few days, the women will begin serving fish products at affordable rates to the public,' said Ms. Nandini. The mobile canteens are expected to complement Akka fish canteens, which will be set up in areas that record a high footfall and at tourist destinations in the district. Ms. Nandini said the Akka fish canteens will enable tourists visiting Mandya to relish quality fish products at affordable rates. Plans were afoot to set up the canteens at 13 places across the district, including five in Malavalli taluk, two each in Srirangapatna, Pandavapura and Mandya taluks, and one each in K.R. Pet and Nagamangala taluks. With 11 Akkana Mane Meenoota mobile canteens and 13 Akka fish canteens, these 24 fish canteens will soon begin operating across the district, providing employment to at least 100 women, who will be establishing self-reliant enterprises, thereby improving not only their family's standard of living, but also emerging as successful small entrepreneurs, said Ms. Nandini. Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, who is also the Minister in charge of Mandya district, inspected the mobile fish canteens on Monday. MLAs Ravikumar Ganiga and Udaya M., Deputy Commissioner Kumar, and Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi were present.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
40 prisoners in Mandya write literacy exam under ‘Change through Learning' initiative
Marking a significant step in the government's initiative in rehabilitating prisoners, 40 inmates of the Mandya District Prison appeared for a literacy examination on Sunday under the 'Change through Learning' programme. The candidates include 37 men and three women who had undergone literacy training over the past one year. Many of these prisoners were illiterates, and had volunteered to take up reading and learning when the initiative was launched. Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini oversaw the conduct of the examination. She underlined the transformative power of education in reforming lives. 'We must create awareness among inmates about the importance of education and also provide them with skill development training. This will help them reintegrate into society with dignity,' Ms. Nandhini said. She also inspected the facilities at the prison, including the women's barracks, drinking water supply, sanitation, library, and the prison's industrial unit. One of the elderly inmates, who shared his experience, recalled that his grandchildren were already going to school and made him wonder whether it made sense for him to take up learning at his age. But he was encouraged by his teacher Shivalingaiah who stressed the importance of reading and writing following which the prisoner continued with his learning. 'Today, I am able to read and write to some extent,' he said, while sharing his experience with the Chief Executive Officer. The authorities said that Mr. Shivalingaiah has taught 126 prisoners so far and hence they will impress upon the education department to recognise his efforts and felicitate him on Teachers' Day. Mr. Shivalingaiah was ridiculed by a section of his colleagues as he sought to teach prisoners, but he persisted and displayed rare commitment, the authorities added. According to Jail Superintendent T.K. Lokesh, inmates were given two hours daily for learning, with lessons based on the textbook 'Light for Life' under the programme, which aimed at teaching the prisoners to read, write, learn basic arithmetic, and general knowledge. In addition to the literacy programme, the prison also provided vocational training in areas like mushroom cultivation, cooking, plumbing, and motor repair. The prison library is well-stocked with over 18,000 books and subscribes to 13 newspapers, 45 weekly magazines, and other periodicals that are made available to the inmates. The library is also equipped with tables, chairs, and fans. The answer sheets of the literacy exam will be evaluated by the Mandya South Zone Block Education Office, and successful candidates will be awarded 'Neo-Literacy Certificates', the officials added.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Proposals invited for Kukkuta Sanjeevini scheme for poultry farming
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mandya Zilla Panchayat K.R. Nandini has invited self-help groups to submit proposals for availing the benefits of Kukkuta Sanjeevini scheme of the State government to backyard poultry farming. After her visit to a native goat farm in Tailur village of Maddur taluk belonging to farmer Jagadeesh, Ms. Nandini instructed officials to identify gram panchayat level groups interested in poultry farming while also identifying suitable places for poultry farming. According to Karnataka's gender Budget 2024-25, the government scheme aims to promote backyard poultry farming under which six week old chicks are distributed free of cost to members of the women self-help groups. Ms. Nandini said there were government schemes that encouraged women of self help groups to engage in activities like goat rearing, sheep rearing, and poultry farming. During her visit to the native goat farm in Tailur village, Ms. Nandini gathered information about various breeds of goats at the farm and appreciated his achievement in managing them well and make profits. The Zilla Panchayat CEO also visited the veterinary hospital in Tailur village and inspected the process of artificial insemination being conducted for cattle and vaccination against foot and mouth disease. She also inspected the outpatient register and treatment records at the veterinary hospital.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Speed up crop survey works, ensure their accuracy: DC
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Tuesday directed officials of the Agriculture Department to expedite crop survey works and ensure their accuracy. He emphasised that reports from the survey are crucial for assessing the extent of agricultural and horticultural crops in Mandya district. It is also crucial for preparing crop loss reports that are required to seek assistance of the National Disaster Response Force during natural calamities. Speaking at a meeting in Mandya, Dr. Kumar said that Private Residents who have failed to achieve targets in crop surveys should be replaced with new personnel. During 2024-25, the district achieved 91.55% coverage in pre-monsoon, 96.34% in monsoon, 97.68% in rabi, and 95.84% in summer season crop surveys, he said. Under the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, crop insurance registrations have seen a significant increase over the last three years in the district, with insurance compensation amounting to ₹39.09 crore paid for various insured disasters in 2023-24, he said. As many as 3,708 farmers have already submitted proposals for insurance so far in 2025. Dr. Kumar instructed officials to intensify publicity to ensure more farmers register under the scheme. Information about crop insurance reach farmers through Raitha Sanjeevini vehicles, auto rickshaws, garbage disposal vehicles, KSRTC bus stands (through jingles), milk dairies, societies, weekly markets, and other farmer congregation points, he said. Regarding the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme, he said loans worth ₹65.45 crore and subsidies of ₹21.7 crore have been sanctioned so far to 258 farmer-entrepreneurs in the district. 'A target of 250 units has been set for the current year. Departments of Horticulture, Fisheries, and Agriculture should hold joint meetings and prepare proposals to promote food processing units in sectors where demand is high,' Dr. Kumar said. Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini proposed that under food processing initiatives, NRLM Self-Help Groups could start units such as traditional oil mills, Maddur vade (a popular snack), and chips production. 'If proposals are prepared, training can be arranged by skilled resource persons,' she said. DISHA meeting Meanwhile, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy will chair the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting on July 4. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the compliance report.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Nanna Guruthu' campaign in Mandya for rescued bonded labour
With the intention of ensuring all government facilities and benefits reach individuals rescued from bonded labour, a special campaign titled 'Nanna Guruthu' (My Identity) will be launched for the first time in Mandya district to provide 13 essential government documents. Presiding over a meeting on Friday, K.R. Nandini, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, directed officials to collect data of those who were rescued from bonded labour and submit a report within one month. She said that the date for the campaign would be finalised during a follow-up meeting scheduled for July. Ms. Nandini instructed officials to conduct a survey in every taluk, prepare a list of the landless and homeless, and create awareness among the community about the special campaign. She stressed the need to facilitate local level rehabilitation and provide an e-property account in addition to the 13 documents, which include Aadhaar card, birth certificate, caste and income certificate, e-Shram Card, ration card, voter ID, bank account, social security pension, PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana), PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana), UDID Card (for persons with disabilities), MGNREGA Job Card and ABHA Card (Ayushman Bharat Health Account). District Planning Officer Dhanush, Zilla Panchayat deputy secretary Lakshmi, and officials from various departments were present at the meeting.
