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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Karnataka State leads in geotagging lakes
Bengaluru: In a major step toward sustainable water management, the government has launched a geotagging and digital mapping initiative to document and reclaim encroached lakes and water sources across the state. So far, over 31,000 lakes and water bodies have been geotagged, making Karnataka the first in India to adopt satellite and drone-based lake governance on this scale. Jointly initiated in March 2024 by the departments of Minor Irrigation, Groundwater Development, and SSLR (Survey, Settlement and Land Records), the project aims to digitally map 41,857 water sources using drones, high-resolution satellite imagery, and ground verification. As of April 2025, 34,651 lakes covering 7.7 lakh acres have been surveyed. The data revealed that 42,678 acres of lake area and buffer zones have been encroached upon. Authorities have reclaimed 28,750 acres for public use. SSLR officials said digital mapping has provided strong evidence to identify and act on illegal encroachments. The use of GPS and satellite data enables swift legal intervention and preservation of public land. Drone surveys have covered 8,433 lakes, with another 6,210 expected by year-end. Real-time data is now available on a Web-GIS platform accessible to government departments, and plans are underway to make it public.
Hans India
2 hours ago
- Science
- Hans India
State charts roadmap to become India's quantum capital
Bengaluru: In a major stride towards emerging as India's hub for next-generation science and technology, Karnataka has unveiled its ambition to become the country's 'Quantum Capital.' The announcement was made by Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, Shri N.S. Boseraju, ahead of the prestigious Quantum India Bengaluru Summit that will host Nobel Laureates and leading global experts in the field. Speaking at a preparatory meeting at Vikasa Soudha, the minister said, 'Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shri D.K. Shivakumar, our government is laying the groundwork to position Karnataka as India's Quantum Capital. This dialogue with Nobel Laureates marks the beginning of a long-term roadmap to integrate quantum innovation into Karnataka's development blueprint.' Karnataka, with Bengaluru as its innovation epicentre, is already home to a thriving ecosystem spanning information technology, aerospace, and biotechnology. With this initiative, the state is aiming to push the frontiers further by building infrastructure and fostering collaborations in quantum computing and related technologies. The summit will feature high-level interactions between Nobel Laureates and senior government officials, including Principal Secretaries of the Departments of Industries, IT & BT, and Higher Education. These discussions are expected to shape policy direction, accelerate research initiatives, and enable international partnerships in the quantum domain. Officials, including Sadashiva Prabhu, Managing Director of Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), and Prof. Akshay Naik from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), who also serves as co-chair of the summit, were present during the meeting. The Quantum India Bengaluru Summit is being viewed as a landmark event that places Karnataka at the forefront of India's quantum revolution while also signalling its global aspirations in deep-tech innovation.
New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru to host dialogue with Physics Nobel laureates today
BENGALURU: Ahead of the country's first-ever Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, scheduled to be held on Thursday and Friday, the state government will host Nobel laureates in Physics Prof Duncan Haldane (2016 winner) and Prof David Gross (2004) for an exclusive dialogue on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Minor Irrigation, Science & Technology Minister N S Boseraju chaired a preparatory meeting related to the summit along with Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) Managing Director Sadashiva Prabhu, Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Prof Akshay Naik (co-chair of the summit) and senior officials. 'Our government is laying the groundwork to position Karnataka as India's quantum capital. This dialogue with Nobel laureates will mark the beginning of a long-term roadmap to integrate quantum innovation into Karnataka's development blueprint,' the minister said. With Bengaluru already recognised as the nation's innovation nucleus, Karnataka is accelerating efforts to harness quantum technologies for economic and social transformation. From IT and aerospace to cutting-edge quantum frontiers, the state aims to strengthen its position on the global innovation map, Boseraju said. The dialogue will facilitate high-level discussions between the Nobel laureates and Karnataka's top officials, including the principal secretaries of Industries, IT & BT and Higher Education. The exchange is expected to pave the way for advancing quantum research, infrastructure and collaborations with global experts.
Hans India
14 hours ago
- Science
- Hans India
Karnataka Charts Roadmap to Become India's Quantum Capital with Nobel Laureates' Dialogue
BENGALURU: In a major stride towards emerging as India's hub for next-generation science and technology, Karnataka has unveiled its ambition to become the country's "Quantum Capital." The announcement was made by Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, Shri N.S. Boseraju, ahead of the prestigious Quantum India Bengaluru Summit that will host Nobel Laureates and leading global experts in the field. Speaking at a preparatory meeting at Vikasa Soudha, the minister said, 'Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shri D.K. Shivakumar, our government is laying the groundwork to position Karnataka as India's Quantum Capital. This dialogue with Nobel Laureates marks the beginning of a long-term roadmap to integrate quantum innovation into Karnataka's development blueprint.' Karnataka, with Bengaluru as its innovation epicentre, is already home to a thriving ecosystem spanning information technology, aerospace, and biotechnology. With this initiative, the state is aiming to push the frontiers further by building infrastructure and fostering collaborations in quantum computing and related technologies. The summit will feature high-level interactions between Nobel Laureates and senior government officials, including Principal Secretaries of the Departments of Industries, IT & BT, and Higher Education. These discussions are expected to shape policy direction, accelerate research initiatives, and enable international partnerships in the quantum domain. Officials, including Sadashiva Prabhu, Managing Director of Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), and Prof. Akshay Naik from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), who also serves as co-chair of the summit, were present during the meeting. The Quantum India Bengaluru Summit is being viewed as a landmark event that places Karnataka at the forefront of India's quantum revolution while also signalling its global aspirations in deep-tech innovation.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Bengaluru is already a quantum hub: Minister
India's first quantum computer has already become operational in Bengaluru, and the city has become an epicentre of the country's quantum development, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology N.S. Boseraju has said. This came in response to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's earlier announcement of a collaboration with QPIAI, a quantum computing company, to establish the ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley, under the National Quantum Mission. Mr. Naidu claimed this would mark the first such quantum technology hub in India, aimed at advancing research and innovation. Home to Indus Responding to this, Mr. Boseraju said Bengaluru has already made significant progress as the hub of India's quantum sector. A prime example is the 25-qubit quantum computer 'Indus', indigenously developed and operational in Bengaluru. Mr. Boseraju said India's first Quantum Research Park has been established at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. A two-day Quantum Summit was being organised in Bengaluru from July 31. Nobel laureates in the field of quantum technology would participate in this summit, he said.
