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.
Monday, August 29, 2005
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.
CM to visit Hubli on Monday
CM to visit Hubli on Monday
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: Chief Minister Dharam Singh and Deputy Chief Minister M P Prakash will visit the city on August 29. Singh will inaugurate the new building of the Institute of Management Studies and Research (IMSR) of KLE society, Vidyanagar, on the occasion.
IMSR offers a two-year full-time MBA programme approved by AICTE and affiliated to Karnataka University, Dharwad. It will be moved into a state of the art new campus equipped with a digital library, an updated computer lab and a large auditorium for student activities and cultural events.
The new building built at a cost of Rs 260 lakh and a spacious auditorium with a seating capacity of 250, is equipped with the latest technological gizmos for excellent power point presentations.
PLATINUM JUBILEE: Singh will also participate in a platinum jubilee celebration of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday at Gokul garden.
M V Rajashekharan, Minister of State for Planning and Rural Development, H K Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, District Minister S R Morey, Ministers Basavaraj Horatti, P G R Sindhia, R V Deshpande and others will participate.
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: Chief Minister Dharam Singh and Deputy Chief Minister M P Prakash will visit the city on August 29. Singh will inaugurate the new building of the Institute of Management Studies and Research (IMSR) of KLE society, Vidyanagar, on the occasion.
IMSR offers a two-year full-time MBA programme approved by AICTE and affiliated to Karnataka University, Dharwad. It will be moved into a state of the art new campus equipped with a digital library, an updated computer lab and a large auditorium for student activities and cultural events.
The new building built at a cost of Rs 260 lakh and a spacious auditorium with a seating capacity of 250, is equipped with the latest technological gizmos for excellent power point presentations.
PLATINUM JUBILEE: Singh will also participate in a platinum jubilee celebration of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday at Gokul garden.
M V Rajashekharan, Minister of State for Planning and Rural Development, H K Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, District Minister S R Morey, Ministers Basavaraj Horatti, P G R Sindhia, R V Deshpande and others will participate.
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