Bus stand in Hubli will not be shifted, says Manivannan
The Hindu
HUBLI: P. Manivannan, Managing Director of the North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), has denied that there is a move to shift bus services from the old bus stand to the new bus stand in Hubli, putting to rest speculations arising out of the decision taken at the recent meeting of the City Improvement Infrastructure Committee.
The City Improvement Infrastructure Committee had decided to shift the old bus stands in Hubli and Dharwad from September 15.
Mr. Manivannan, however, said that in Dharwad the city bus terminus will be moved to the old bus stand area and that the old bus stand will be shifted to the new bus stand located on the Bangalore-Pune national highway.
He said the proposal to shift the operations from the old bus stand to the new bus stand in Hubli and that of providing space for private bus operators to operate from the new bus stand are part of the same package and that the package has to be implemented fully. Now that there is no decision on providing space for the private operators in the new bus stand, there is no question of shifting NWKRTC bus operations to the new bus stand. Any unilateral move, he said, will affect the finances of NWKRTC.
Mr. Manivannan said that if the old bus is shifted, it will be limited to long distance bus services and that short distance buses, covering less than 100 km will continue to touch the old bus stand in Hubli.
On providing space for private operators in the new bus stand, he said this has been planned to ensure that the travelling public got transport facility, whether the private or the state transport at one place only.
This facility is proposed to be extended by levying a fee on private operators. The fee levied on private operators will be such that it will give a fare advantage to state road transport buses, he said.
But the arrangement has to be worked out through an agreement between the NWKRTC and the private operators, and the latter must also given an undertaking that their buses will not stop anywhere in the town to pick up passengers and that their long distance buses hit the national highway straight from the new bus stand as would be done by the state transport buses.
Monday, August 29, 2005
National Horticulture Mission will be launched soon: Rajashekaran
National Horticulture Mission will be launched soon: Rajashekaran
The Hindu
DHARWAD: M.V. Rajashekaran, Union Minister of State for Planning, on Sunday said that the National Horticulture Mission would be launched soon.
Inaugurating the 44th All-India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Meet organised under the auspices of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, and the Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal, here, Mr. Rajashekaran said that the launch of the mission would reduce the percentage of the horticultural produce going waste.
About 60 per cent of the total production is getting wasted in the country which meant an approximate loss of about Rs. 48,000 crores, he said.
For sustainable development there should be rapid growth in agriculture. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will chair the meeting on agriculture on September 17.
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar would make a presentation on the agricultural scenario, he said
Researchers lauded
Lauding agricultural researchers for their contribution, Mr. Rajashekaran said that through research they were contributing to the development of the nation.
Talking about the contribution of the University of Agricultural Sciences, he felt that the Directorate of Wheat Research should strengthen the Dharwad centre for dicoccum and durum wheat research.
Mr. Rajashekaran said that although some 200 varieties of wheat had been released in India for commercial cultivation since the Green Revolution, there had been no drastic change in the production of wheat.
The nation produced 76 million tonnes of wheat annually. But to achieve the projected demand of 109 million tonnes by 2020, steps should be taken to achieve an annual growth rate of 2.1 per cent, he said.
Speaking about wheat production in the country, B. Mishra, Project Director (Wheat), Directorate of Wheat Research, said that the present growth rate was less than 1 per cent.
In his opening remarks, S.N. Shukla, senior official of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), expressed concern over stagnation in wheat production in the past four years.
M.V. Rao, former Special Director-General of ICAR, and G. Kallo, senior ICAR official, spoke on wheat production and research.
The Union Minister later released some publications relating to wheat and barley research. S.A. Patil, Vice-Chancellor of UAS, presided over the function. S. Lingappa, Director of Research, UAS, welcomed the gathering and gave details of the activities of the university.
R.R. Hanchinal, Special Officer (Seeds), UAS, proposed a vote of thanks.
The Hindu
DHARWAD: M.V. Rajashekaran, Union Minister of State for Planning, on Sunday said that the National Horticulture Mission would be launched soon.
Inaugurating the 44th All-India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Meet organised under the auspices of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, and the Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal, here, Mr. Rajashekaran said that the launch of the mission would reduce the percentage of the horticultural produce going waste.
About 60 per cent of the total production is getting wasted in the country which meant an approximate loss of about Rs. 48,000 crores, he said.
For sustainable development there should be rapid growth in agriculture. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will chair the meeting on agriculture on September 17.
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar would make a presentation on the agricultural scenario, he said
Researchers lauded
Lauding agricultural researchers for their contribution, Mr. Rajashekaran said that through research they were contributing to the development of the nation.
Talking about the contribution of the University of Agricultural Sciences, he felt that the Directorate of Wheat Research should strengthen the Dharwad centre for dicoccum and durum wheat research.
Mr. Rajashekaran said that although some 200 varieties of wheat had been released in India for commercial cultivation since the Green Revolution, there had been no drastic change in the production of wheat.
The nation produced 76 million tonnes of wheat annually. But to achieve the projected demand of 109 million tonnes by 2020, steps should be taken to achieve an annual growth rate of 2.1 per cent, he said.
Speaking about wheat production in the country, B. Mishra, Project Director (Wheat), Directorate of Wheat Research, said that the present growth rate was less than 1 per cent.
In his opening remarks, S.N. Shukla, senior official of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), expressed concern over stagnation in wheat production in the past four years.
M.V. Rao, former Special Director-General of ICAR, and G. Kallo, senior ICAR official, spoke on wheat production and research.
The Union Minister later released some publications relating to wheat and barley research. S.A. Patil, Vice-Chancellor of UAS, presided over the function. S. Lingappa, Director of Research, UAS, welcomed the gathering and gave details of the activities of the university.
R.R. Hanchinal, Special Officer (Seeds), UAS, proposed a vote of thanks.
Reconstruction work begins
Reconstruction work begins
The Hindu
Hubli and Dharwad to have a new look by January 26
HUBLI: Development is the new mantra in Hubli and Dharwad now where a drive against encroachments on footpaths and unauthorised structures ended a few days ago.
Manivannan, Commissioner of the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, who initiated the drive, told The Hindu here on Sunday that twin cities will have a new look by January 26.
Mr. Manivannan said reconstruction work has begun. For the next six months the focus will be on improving roads, building footpaths and drains to make the city "worth living."
These works need Rs. 60 crores of which Rs. 30 crores will be spent on roads and work on them has begun. The corporation has planned to approach the State Government for a special package and to seek aid from corporate offices not only to beautify Hubli and Dharwad but also make them a destination for investment, he said.
The corporation on its own is not in a position to shoulder the burden of works and it has been planned to utilise the services of other government organisations such as the Public Works Department and the zilla panchayat. The Deputy Commissioner's office will play a crucial role in this regard, Mr. Manivanan said. Services of engineers from various government departments will be sought on deputation for speedy execution of work. An action plan for the development of twin cities will be released in a week. Participation of non-governmental agencies will be ensured, the Commissioner said.
Mr. Manivannan said a special task force comprising representatives of corporate houses and non-governmental organisations will be constituted to supervise the work on roads, gutters and footpaths. Three corporate houses have come forward to construct footbridges, which they will maintain for 15 years and hand them over to the corporation. Similar arrangement will be made for providing other amenities.
The corporation proposes to handle with caution roads that are likely to be dug up for building an underground drainage system with assistance from Asian Development Bank. The corporation has decided not to allow digging of roads that have been rebuilt. There will be transparency in all works to be undertaken, he said. He said the corporation will notify areas to relocate petty shops removed during the drive. Owners of such shops will be asked to install structures as per new guidelines.
The Hindu
Hubli and Dharwad to have a new look by January 26
HUBLI: Development is the new mantra in Hubli and Dharwad now where a drive against encroachments on footpaths and unauthorised structures ended a few days ago.
Manivannan, Commissioner of the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, who initiated the drive, told The Hindu here on Sunday that twin cities will have a new look by January 26.
Mr. Manivannan said reconstruction work has begun. For the next six months the focus will be on improving roads, building footpaths and drains to make the city "worth living."
These works need Rs. 60 crores of which Rs. 30 crores will be spent on roads and work on them has begun. The corporation has planned to approach the State Government for a special package and to seek aid from corporate offices not only to beautify Hubli and Dharwad but also make them a destination for investment, he said.
The corporation on its own is not in a position to shoulder the burden of works and it has been planned to utilise the services of other government organisations such as the Public Works Department and the zilla panchayat. The Deputy Commissioner's office will play a crucial role in this regard, Mr. Manivanan said. Services of engineers from various government departments will be sought on deputation for speedy execution of work. An action plan for the development of twin cities will be released in a week. Participation of non-governmental agencies will be ensured, the Commissioner said.
Mr. Manivannan said a special task force comprising representatives of corporate houses and non-governmental organisations will be constituted to supervise the work on roads, gutters and footpaths. Three corporate houses have come forward to construct footbridges, which they will maintain for 15 years and hand them over to the corporation. Similar arrangement will be made for providing other amenities.
The corporation proposes to handle with caution roads that are likely to be dug up for building an underground drainage system with assistance from Asian Development Bank. The corporation has decided not to allow digging of roads that have been rebuilt. There will be transparency in all works to be undertaken, he said. He said the corporation will notify areas to relocate petty shops removed during the drive. Owners of such shops will be asked to install structures as per new guidelines.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Now people want encroached shrines removed
Now people want encroached shrines removed
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: The citizens of the twin cities have grown so used to the tiny congested lanes, are now walking in freedom. The anti-encroachment drive has brought out all those roads, which were meant to be broad, but were covered with encroachments.
Bold steps taken by Commissioner P Manivannan to remove all encroachments to enable the common man to enjoy a hassle-free drive on roads and an easy walk on pavements. The people are all praise for the ‘demolition man’ for restoring the city to its lost glory.
More than 6,000 illegal constructions were brought down in the three-day drive.
But the people are demanding more.
They want the corporation to raze the shrines and place of worships built on corporation land and in the middle of the road.
Touching of place of worship and removing shrines encroaching corporation land is a tough task in a city like Hubli, which is considered sensitive.
Now Commissioner Manivannan is in a dilemma. If he does go ahead and concede to the people’s wishes then vested interests and ‘bigwigs’, who were enraged by his bold steps, are sure to take advantage of the situation and press for his transfer for ‘playing’ with religious sentiments of the people.
The people want Hubli to become on par with Bangalore city. Many feel the Commissioner should prepare ground carefully and tackle troublemakers before launching the drive to remove encroached shrines and religious places.
Talking to this paper, P Manivannan, Commissioner, HDMC, said launching a drive to remove encroached shrines and religious places was not in his immediate agenda and would be taken up after three months.
He wants to rebuild all the pavements and roads.
No hasty step will be taken to remove places of worship. After taking leaders and heads of shrines and religious places into consideration, the drive would be initiated, he added.
The people want Hubli to become on par with Bangalore city.
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: The citizens of the twin cities have grown so used to the tiny congested lanes, are now walking in freedom. The anti-encroachment drive has brought out all those roads, which were meant to be broad, but were covered with encroachments.
Bold steps taken by Commissioner P Manivannan to remove all encroachments to enable the common man to enjoy a hassle-free drive on roads and an easy walk on pavements. The people are all praise for the ‘demolition man’ for restoring the city to its lost glory.
More than 6,000 illegal constructions were brought down in the three-day drive.
But the people are demanding more.
They want the corporation to raze the shrines and place of worships built on corporation land and in the middle of the road.
Touching of place of worship and removing shrines encroaching corporation land is a tough task in a city like Hubli, which is considered sensitive.
Now Commissioner Manivannan is in a dilemma. If he does go ahead and concede to the people’s wishes then vested interests and ‘bigwigs’, who were enraged by his bold steps, are sure to take advantage of the situation and press for his transfer for ‘playing’ with religious sentiments of the people.
The people want Hubli to become on par with Bangalore city. Many feel the Commissioner should prepare ground carefully and tackle troublemakers before launching the drive to remove encroached shrines and religious places.
Talking to this paper, P Manivannan, Commissioner, HDMC, said launching a drive to remove encroached shrines and religious places was not in his immediate agenda and would be taken up after three months.
He wants to rebuild all the pavements and roads.
No hasty step will be taken to remove places of worship. After taking leaders and heads of shrines and religious places into consideration, the drive would be initiated, he added.
The people want Hubli to become on par with Bangalore city.
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