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Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Seven years after formation, 50 new Karnataka taluks lack Block education offices
Kalaburagi: The absence of block education offices (BEO) has been disrupting the education system in 50 of the 61 new taluks announced by the state government more than seven years ago. This is considered as one the factors crippling the quality of education in schools, causing adverse effect on the examination education department set up BEO offices in temporary buildings in very few new taluks. Experts feel that full-fledged buildings are essential for the proper functioning of state government had announced new taluks in January 2018. The education department had earlier obtained the data on number of schools, students, geographical area and other details to be brought under the new block education offices. But measures were not taken to establish these offices. Therefore, the existing BEO offices are overburdened with several academic activities including midday meals, supply of textbooks, uniforms, maintaining records about teachers and preparation of time-bound experts have suggested appointment of two separate block education officers for administrative and academic purposes in the backward taluks where education standard is very poor. They argue that the block education officers hardly get time to leave their office and visit the schools as they are overburdened by administrative panel for shuffling of education blocks.'The Department of Pre-University Education has been merged with the Department of School Education. Therefore, the government should appoint principals of government PU colleges as block education officers. They should be assigned the task of mobilising academic resources in their blocks,' educationist Z N Jagirdar a six-member committee headed by economist Chaya Degaonkar has suggested immediate measures for establishment of BEO offices in 14 new taluks in Kalyana Karnataka districts which have been lagging behind in SSLC and PUC results. The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) had formed the committee which submitted its interim report recently..'It has become difficult for existing block education officers to monitor both administrative and academic activities because 'per block cluster-teachers' are more in Kalyana Karnataka. Therefore, we have advised the KKRDB to focus on establishing BEO offices,' she School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa said that the government will take measures to build full-fledged BEO offices in the next two years..'The administrative work will collapse without BEO offices which supervise all works including supply of shoes, uniforms, books. Therefore, I have directed the education officials to make temporary arrangements to set up BEO offices in some new taluks. We have land to construct these offices. But, there is no budgetary allocation in the education department for this purpose. Therefore, the chief minister has assured to provide funds to build these offices,' the minister said.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Seven years after formation, 50 new taluks lack Block education offices
Kalaburagi: The absence of block education offices (BEO) has been disrupting the education system in 50 of the 61 new taluks announced by the state government more than seven years ago. This is considered as one the factors crippling the quality of education in schools, causing adverse effect on the examination education department set up BEO offices in temporary buildings in very few new taluks. Experts feel that full-fledged buildings are essential for the proper functioning of state government had announced new taluks in January 2018. The education department had earlier obtained the data on number of schools, students, geographical area and other details to be brought under the new block education offices. But measures were not taken to establish these offices. Therefore, the existing BEO offices are overburdened with several academic activities including midday meals, supply of textbooks, uniforms, maintaining records about teachers and preparation of time-bound experts have suggested appointment of two separate block education officers for administrative and academic purposes in the backward taluks where education standard is very poor. They argue that the block education officers hardly get time to leave their office and visit the schools as they are overburdened by administrative panel for shuffling of education blocks.'The Department of Pre-University Education has been merged with the Department of School Education. Therefore, the government should appoint principals of government PU colleges as block education officers. They should be assigned the task of mobilising academic resources in their blocks,' educationist Z N Jagirdar a six-member committee headed by economist Chaya Degaonkar has suggested immediate measures for establishment of BEO offices in 14 new taluks in Kalyana Karnataka districts which have been lagging behind in SSLC and PUC results. The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) had formed the committee which submitted its interim report recently..'It has become difficult for existing block education officers to monitor both administrative and academic activities because 'per block cluster-teachers' are more in Kalyana Karnataka. Therefore, we have advised the KKRDB to focus on establishing BEO offices,' she School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa said that the government will take measures to build full-fledged BEO offices in the next two years..'The administrative work will collapse without BEO offices which supervise all works including supply of shoes, uniforms, books. Therefore, I have directed the education officials to make temporary arrangements to set up BEO offices in some new taluks. We have land to construct these offices. But, there is no budgetary allocation in the education department for this purpose. Therefore, the chief minister has assured to provide funds to build these offices,' the minister said.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka MLA BR Patil reaffirms graft allegations in housing scheme
KALABURAGI: Aland Congress MLA BR Patil, who had alleged corruption in the allotment of houses under the housing scheme a few days ago, reaffirmed his allegations here on Monday. Patil, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka State Planning Commission, said he has been receiving similar complaints over phone with regard to allotment of houses by taking bribes in Afzalpur, Yadgir and Hospet constituencies also. He told the press here that Kagwad MLA Raju Kage had made similar allegations six months ago, and predicted that there are many MLAs who may speak out about their issues in the coming days. Patil confirmed that he has received a call from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to meet him in Bengaluru on Wednesday to discuss the issue. Patil said the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) has provided a grant of Rs 17 crore for the construction of Moulana Azad Model Residential School at Aland. Though he had not demanded it, the Department of Minority Welfare has also given a grant of Rs 17 crore to the same residential school without his knowledge, and construction of the school was started without his knowledge. If the minority welfare department has released grants for the school, I could have asked KKRDB to provide the amount for other work, Patil said. He recalled the visit of Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda to the Bengaluru South tehsil office recently, and showing concern for the public, he asked officials to put up a board detailing how much is to be paid for a particular job. He said he had spoken to Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan's PA but has not made any allegations against anyone but it has become an issue, Patil said. On Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemning his statement, Patil said they hold responsible positions and have the freedom to condemn. In a democratic set-up, welcoming and criticising is common, Patil said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Athletes, public oppose hasty inauguration of Jevargi taluk stadium; force MLA to leave
Kalaburagi: Athletes and the public strongly protested against the hasty inauguration of Jevargi taluk stadium by KKRDB chairman and Jevargi MLA Ajay Singh. During his visit to attend the World Yoga Day event on Saturday, the athletes confronted him about the incomplete facilities at the stadium. The protesters pointed out that essential infrastructure was missing, and the indoor stadium construction remained unfinished. They emphasised that inaugurating an incomplete facility would compromise its functionality and purpose. The situation became tense when athletes and local residents jointly raised their voices against the premature opening. The demonstrators highlighted that proper sports facilities, including training areas, changing rooms, and basic amenities, were yet to be installed. The lack of adequate infrastructure would hinder athletes' training and preparation for competitions. The indoor stadium, which was meant to provide year-round training facilities, still required significant work to be operational. Local sports enthusiasts expressed concern that rushing the inauguration would affect the quality of sports development in the region. They demanded that the stadium should be opened only after all facilities were properly completed and tested. The protest culminated in a heated exchange between the athletes and Ajay Singh, with the public joining in to voice their disapproval. Opposition and arguments forced Ajay Singh to leave the stadium without inaugurating it, said a source.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nalini Atul takes charge as KKRDB secretary
Nalini Atul, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) at its headquarters in Kalaburagi on June 19. The post was vacant after IAS officer M. Sundarash Babu was deputed to the Central Government. Prior to this appointment, Nalini Atul was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Koppal. Originally from Bihar, Nalini Atul holds a degree in Electrical Engineering. His past assignments include serving as CEO of the Raichur Zilla Panchayat, Chairperson of the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, and Controller of Examinations for KPSC. He had served in Kalaburagi as the Additional Commissioner of the Department of School Education from October 22, 2019, to January 27, 2022, and now returns to the city in a new capacity. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Nalini Atul has played key roles in various education initiatives. Currently, he serves as a member of the subject-based task force established under the State Education Policy Commission to study and report on various aspects of school education in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the head of a sub-committee formed by the Department of Women and Child Development to develop the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum and assessment framework for children aged 3 to 6 years, as well as to recommend improvements to anganwadi centres. He has already submitted the report to the government of Karnataka. Upon assuming office, Nalini Atul affirmed his commitment to the comprehensive development of Kalyana Karnataka. 'In consultation with the Board Chairman, members, and the Deputy Commissioners and CEOs of zilla panchayats from all seven districts of the region, we will ensure that the funds allocated by the State Government are effectively utilised for the betterment of Kalyana Karnataka,' he stated. Present at the occasion were KKRDB Deputy Secretary Manjunath Swamy G.N., Additional Director Praveen Priya David, Executive Engineer Vijaykumar Patil, Financial Controller Akkanagamma, Under Secretary Prakash Kudari, and other officials and staff.
