Latest news with #ZillaPanchayat
The Hindu
13 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Concerns raised over rising cases of human trafficking at Mysuru event
Expressing concern over the prevalence of human trafficking in society, K.K. Amarnath, Senior Civil Judge, said that the situation has come to such a pass that not only animals or vehicles get stolen, but humans have resorted to ''stealing'' fellow humans. He was speaking after inaugurating an event marking the 'World Day Against Human Trafficking' here on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Mysuru District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Office of the Superintendent of Police, and other departments. Mr. Amarnath, who is also the member secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mysuru, said that people should be aware of the gravity of the situation and must reflect as to why or how the society has reached a point where it has become necessary to observe a day to mark human trafficking. This is a troubling sign as to where the society is headed, he added. Attributing human trafficking to lack of education and sexual exploitation, Mr. Amarnath stressed the need to prevent it and explained the legal provisions under which such crimes are punishable, including the sections of law and the duration of imprisonment applicable. Additional Police Commissioner Nagesh said public cooperation was crucial in preventing such crimes and pointed out the rising number of missing minors. Mr. Nagesh said that in many cases, children are trafficked under the pretext of being cared for but are later forced into housework or other forms of labour, including sexual exploitation. He urged the people to be vigilant and report such cases to the police. 'Combating such crimes is not just the responsibility of the police; all departments must work together to effectively tackle them,' he added. Officials from the District Health and Family Welfare Department, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Women and Child Development, District Child Protection Unit, Social Welfare Department, and others were present.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Namma Clinic inaugurated in Ballari
Ballari City MLA Nara Bharath Reddy, who inaugurated a new Namma Clinic at Karimaremmana Colony in Ballari on Thursday, underlined its importance in delivering quality primary healthcare services to urban population, particularly the economically weaker sections. Speaking at the event, Mr. Reddy said that the purpose of the Namma Clinic initiative is to offer quality healthcare services to people in their neighbourhood. 'People should not have to travel long distances for basic health care. These clinics will provide free and accessible health care to local residents, especially those from low-income backgrounds,' he said. Mr. Reddy also announced that a well-equipped hospital with an investment of ₹5 crore will soon be built in the colony. The clinic has been set up under the joint initiative of the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the District Health and Family Welfare Department and the Ballari City Corporation. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Yalla Ramesh Babu stated that 12 Namma Clinics were sanctioned for Ballari district in 2023-24. For 2024-25, another eight, six for Ballari city, one for Siruguppa and one for Kampli, have been approved bringing the total to 20 clinics in the district. 'Each clinic will serve a population of 10,000 to 20,000 and will be manned by a doctor, a nurse, a lab technician and Group D staff,' he explained. Alongside the Karimaremmana Colony facility, clinics were also inaugurated at Srirampura Colony and APMC Yard area the same day. Public response Chandrakala, a resident of Karimaremmana Colony, said: 'Earlier, we had to visit health centres far away for even minor health issues. Having this clinic in our locality is a big relief. I thank the government for this initiative.' Another resident, Chandini, noted, 'This building remained unused for many days. We are happy that it is now serving a useful purpose.' Corporation council member Minchu Srinivas, District Surgeon N. Basareddy, RCH Officer Hanumanthappa, District Surveillance Officer Mariyambi, Leprosy Officer Veerendra Kumar, TB Officer Indrani and Health Education Officer Khurshid Begum were present, along with staff from the clinics and members of the public.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Panchayat Progress Index 2.0: GPs in Mandya told to achieve sustainable development goals
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini called upon elected representatives and officials of gram panchayats in the district to take a pledge to achieve sustainable development for the overall development, efficiency and progress of the gram panchayats. Speaking after inaugurating the Panchayat Progress Index 2.0 training workshop held at the Zilla Panchayat in Mandya on July 24, she said that gram panchayats should work towards becoming 'poverty-free', healthy, 'women-friendly', 'child-friendly', socially secure, and well-equipped with basic facilities by coordinating with various departments like agriculture, horticulture, health, and education. A gram panchayat is considered a model for others if it achieves the targets set in all nine areas under the Panchayat Progress Index. Every GP has to make efforts to achieve all nine parameters for setting an example to others, she suggested. The ZP CEO instructed all Panchayat Development Officers to seek the cooperation and support of all elected representatives in their jurisdiction, other departments, and the people towards achieving the goals. The workshop was organised to provide information on data entry for the Panchayat Progress Index 2.0. Assistant Director (Panchayat Raj) of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, and Jalendra Shetty, President of 14th Kadur Gram Panchayat had been invited to share their experience from their respective districts on achieving the goals. ZP Chief Planning Officer Dhanush, Deputy Secretary (Administration) Dhanaraj, Chief Accounts Officer Srinivas Nayak, President of the Federation of Gram Panchayat Elected Representatives Pradeep, Vice-President Suvarnavati, and members, district-level officers of various departments, executive officers of all taluk panchayats, Assistant Directors, PDOs and DEOs of selected gram panchayats were present.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
6,000 food processing industries will be set up in Karnataka: Minister
Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Wednesday said the government has decided to establish nearly 6,000 food processing units in Karnataka, and added that a financial assistance of up to ₹15 lakh can be availed under the 'Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises' (PMFME) Scheme, with the State government providing ₹9 lakh and the Centre giving ₹6 lakh as subsidy. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating an awareness workshop on the PMFME Scheme in an innovative manner — by extracting oil using a traditional oil press at the Cauvery Hall of the Zilla Panchayat in Mandya. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India; Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation Limited; Mandya District Administration; Zilla Panchayat, and the Department of Agriculture had jointly organised the workshop. In his address, the Minister said Mandya stands second in the State for providing loans and subsidies under the scheme for setting up food processing industries. Along with traditional farming, integrated farming — even in one acre of land — can give more yield with minimal expenditure with proper guidance from farm scientists and officers. The Minister said a person can earn at least ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 a month if schemes for food processing are used effectively. Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appreciated the State Agriculture Department for its works and stated that Karnataka has performed better than other states, he added. Advising young farmers to turn into entrepreneurs adopting food processing technologies, the Minister said that instead of looking for jobs, the youth can create jobs as well by setting up units. Most people in Mandya have lands, and integrated farm practices can therefore be adopted as it provides higher yields, Mr. Cheluvarayaswamy noted. The Minister also advised that one need not be looking for high profile jobs just because they are highly educated, as they can also become entrepreneurs, setting up their own enterprises under the PMFME. ''It can be a profitable venture.' ZP CEO K.R. Nandini said Mandya is an agriculture-based district, but the income of farmers is not satisfactory. Paddy, sugarcane, and coconut are the major crops cultivated in the district, she said, suggesting that farmers can diversify their crops to enhance their incomes and choose crops suitable for the soil and climate of the district. Avocados grow well here and have good demand abroad, she said. Value addition to farm products can fetch good returns, and with the demand for ready-made food, farmers must take advantage of this, she said, adding that food processing industries create employment opportunities. MLA Shrirangapattana Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda, Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation Limited Managing Director C.N. Shivaprakash, MySugar company chairman C.D. Gangadhar, Deputy Commissioner Kumar, State Agriculture Society president Manjunath Gowda, director of State Farmer Producer Organisations Cooperative Rajesh, president of Bellada Nadu Farmer Producer Companies Federation Kasaravadi Mahadev, and other dignitaries were present.
Deccan Herald
22-07-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Govt giving priority to build a healthy society: Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Shirahatti (Gadag): The state government is contemplating operating all taluk hospitals in the state 24/7, and at the same time, it is giving top priority to build a healthy society, said Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu was speaking after inaugurating the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a 100-bed hospital on the premises of the new taluk hospital in Shirahatti of Gadag district on said: 'Our goal is to build a robust healthcare system. The decision has been made to construct 100-bed hospitals in older taluks across the state. The construction of the hospital will cost between Rs 30 crore and Rs 40 crore, and the hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities'.He said, diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, skin diseases and lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing. To curb them, the government has launched the Gruha Arogya Yojana. This initiative would provide permanent free treatment and help eliminate many diseases. Gradually, the taluk hospitals would be upgraded to higher In-charge Minister H K Patil said: 'The government is working to eradicate poverty from the grassroots level and is making efforts to provide at least Rs 5,000 per month to a family.'MLA Chandru Lamani said, Shirahatti is the taluk headquarters and since there is no taluk hospital, it was inevitable for doctors to work in cramped quarters. Now, it is a matter of joy that a 100-bed new hospital is being built. The district administration, Zilla Panchayat and District Health and Family Welfare Department jointly organised the Town Municipal Council president Nirmala Korlahalli, Shirahatti Town Panchayat president Devakka Gudimani, vice-president Neelavva Hubballi, Deputy Commissioner C N Sridhar, ZP CEO Bharat S, Superintendent of Police Rohan Jagadeesh, Health Department Director Vasantkumar K and others were present.
