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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Villagers plant 2,500 saplings to protect govt land
Dharwad: The villagers of Baad in Dharwad taluk celebrated Vanamahotsava by planting 2,500 saplings in just two hours to protect government land from being encroached upon. More than 500 residents of Baad, along with support from neighbouring villages, picked up shovels and pickaxes early in the morning and gave new life to the village's gomala (grazing land). They planted over 25 varieties of fruit-bearing, medicinal and eco-friendly plants. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's All-India Organisational head Mangesh Bhende, who inaugurated the programme, emphasised the urgent need for environmental conservation. "The time has come for villagers to once again focus on preserving nature. In other states, people dedicate at least a day to the environment. Local festivals should be celebrated in nearby forests with simple, traditional food. Villagers must take responsibility for protecting the saplings they plant," Bhende said. Siddashivayogigalu from Siddashrama, Devarahubballi, said nature is a gift from God, and it is everyone's responsibility to preserve it for future generations. "The beautiful environment gifted by God is now on the verge of destruction. The people of Baad have set an example for others through this noble act," he said. In his introductory remarks, social activist Kallanagouda Patil recalled how, in the past, farmers had to pay taxes for this Jagir land, and if they lacked money, they had to give their cattle in lieu of tax. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Trend Is Changing Bridal Beauty vividtrendlab Undo Several prominent members of RSS, including Shridhar Nadgir, Mallikarjun Jodalli, Ningappa Madivalar, Hanumanthappa Amblennavar, Nagappa Jodalli, Shivanand Menasinakai and Yallappa Madar were present at the event. The Vanamahotsava was organised by Sai Garments, Jeevana Mukti Foundation, and Aarya Grama Baad. Baad village has around 500 acres of naturally rich land, including Gomala. In recent years, land mafias have tried to illegally grab this area. But by planting saplings, the villagers have successfully protected this government property. Notably, they have also taken full responsibility for nurturing and preserving the newly planted saplings, said the villagers.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Villagers plant saplings to protect 500 acre govt land
Encroaching government land to build houses, commercial complexes, or sell it off for profit is a known issue. But, in a remarkable move to protect government land from encroachment, the residents of Baad village in Dharwad taluk celebrated Vanamahotsava by planting 2,500 saplings in just two than 500 people of Baad, along with the support from neighbouring villages, picked up shovels and pickaxes early in the morning and gave new life to the village's Gomala (grazing land). They planted over 25 varieties of fruit-bearing, medicinal, and eco-friendly Swayamsevak Sangh's All-India Organisational Head Mangesh Bhende who inaugurated the programme, emphasised the urgent need for environmental conservation. He said, 'The time has come for villagers to once again focus on preserving nature. In other states, people dedicate at least a day to the environment. Local festivals should be celebrated in nearby forests with simple, traditional food. Villagers must take responsibility for protecting the saplings they plant.'Siddashivayogi from Siddashrama at Devarahubballi, who was also present, stated that nature is a gift from God, and it is everyone's responsibility to preserve it for future generations. In his introductory remarks, villager Kallanagouda Patil recalled how, in the past, farmers had to pay taxes for this Jagir land, and if they lacked money, they had to give their cattle in lieu of tax. 'But our elders fought with determination, even approaching the Bombay High Court, and won the right to this land. Because of their struggle, we still have a thriving environment today,' he prominent members of RSS including Shridhar Nadiger, Mallikarjun Jodalli, Ningappa Madivalar, Hanumanthappa Amblennavar, Nagappa Jodalli, Shivanand Menasinakai, and Yallappa Madar were present at the Vanamahotsava was organised by Sai Garments, Jeevana Mukti Foundation, and Aarya Grama Baad. Baad village has around 500 acres of naturally rich land, including Gomala. In recent years, land mafia tried to grab this area. But by planting saplings, the villagers have protected thegovernment property. They have also taken responsibility for nurturing and preserving the saplings, said the villagers.
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
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka to clear lake encroachments, install green fencing within two months
BENGALURU : Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh on Monday said all lake encroachments in Karnataka will be cleared, and green fencing will be installed over the next two months. She urged officials to coordinate efforts ahead of Vanamahotsava . "The CM had a sabha, and as part of this, in the next two months, in campaign mode, revenue and other departments will remove the encroachments and green fence the lakes in the state," said Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh on Monday. Requesting and giving an order to govt officials, she said, "Vanamahotsava is soon to arrive, and having green fencing will ensure plants will protect lakes. We should ensure the development of our land in coordination with the public, not just looking at the schemes, but finding innovative solutions to existing problems. Consider this a request or even an order," she added. She was addressing officials of various departments from 31 districts of the state at the workshop on geospatial applications for district level at IISc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Rajaneesh added that innovative solutions like the one used in Kalagattagi in Dharwad should be explored. "The river there was to be desilted. Interdepartmental coordination ensured we had a list of JCB owners and reached out to them and provided diesel as well, and eventually came out with a scheme called Kere Sanjeevani . NGOs came in to support eventually," she said, explaining how involving the community can drive significant change. She encouraged departments to coordinate and desilt all rivers in the state to ensure there is optimal water catchment when the monsoon arrives.
