180 lay offs by Boeing at its Bengaluru Engineering Centre as part of global workforce reduction
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Bengaluru: Boeing has laid off up to 180 employees at its Engineering Technology Center in Bengaluru as part of a global workforce reduction, according to a source familiar with the development. The move comes amid broader challenges faced by the US aircraft manufacturer, which had announced a 10% reduction in its global workforce last year.
The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC), with facilities in Bengaluru and Chennai, plays a crucial role in advanced aerospace work. The Bengaluru centre is one of Boeing’s largest investments outside the US. The company also sources approximately $1.25 billion worth of components from over 300 suppliers across India annually.
Boeing, which employs around 7,000 people in India, has not issued an official statement on the layoffs. The source indicated that the cuts were made strategically, ensuring no disruption to customer service or government operations. While some roles were eliminated, new positions were also created, with the company maintaining a measured approach to workforce adjustments in India.
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Udupi district set to be declared ‘fully literate’
Udupi: Udupi district is all set to be declared a “fully literate” district, marking a major milestone in its adult education drive launched last year, The New Indian Express reported.
According to officials from the Adult Education Office, declarations confirming near-total literacy have already been received from Kapu, Karkala, Hebri, Brahmavara, and Byndoor taluks. Udupi and Kundapur taluks are expected to submit their declarations shortly. Once these are received, the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) will declare Udupi a fully literate district.
As per Central government norms, a region is considered fully literate when it achieves a literacy rate of 95% or above, which is treated as equivalent to 100% literacy.
Udupi district has a total of 158 gram panchayats, all of which have submitted reports indicating near-total literacy. The final step involves consolidation of declarations by taluk panchayat executive officers (EO) and submission to the ZP Chief Executive Officer for official approval.
The achievement follows a focused initiative in which 1,246 illiterate adults were identified and enrolled in special four-month literacy courses. Conducted by the Adult Education Office, the programme used tailored learning materials to impart basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills, with participants assessed at the end of the course.
Officials said the initiative primarily benefited adults and elderly individuals who had missed formal education earlier, helping bridge literacy gaps and improve civic participation at the grassroots level.
District Adult Education Officer Yoganarasimha Swamy K M said specially designed textbooks, ‘Balige Belaku’ and ‘Savi Baraha’, which were specially designed for educating adults, were used to ensure the district becomes fully literate.
Officials said that about eight months ago, 45 out of 158 gram panchayats were yet to achieve full literacy, making the current progress a significant accomplishment.
