Wayanad rehabilitation: No assistance from the Centre yet, says Chief Minister
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that while no assistance has come from the Centre till date for rehabilitation of survivors of Wayanad landslide, Rs 712.98 received in the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund will be used for helping the survivors.
Vijayan said that the state had initially demanded a sum of Rs 2,221 crore for the landslide rehabilitation from the Centre, but as per the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, more is expected.
"As the Union Government declared Wayanad landslide as a 'disaster of severe nature' MPs from across the country can contribute up to a sum of Rs 1 crore and I have already written to all MPs in the country seeking help," he added.
The CM was replying to a query raised by UDF MLA Kurukkoli Moideen during the question hour in the Legislative Assembly, on the amount received for the Wayanad package.
Vijayan assured that the funds received in the CMDRF will be utilised for the benefit of the disaster survivors and the rehabilitation process would be completed soon.
He also said a sum of Rs 15 lakh each will be given to the persons who wish to stay outside the proposed townships.
Another issue raised by the UDF opposition was the alleged non-receipt of the treatment cost by those who sustained severe injuries in the landslides, even after six months of the disaster, and demanded immediate action in this regard.
Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan also said that 'uncertainty' prevails on the amount of Rs 30 lakh fixed for the proposed houses and the amount should be finalised to complete the rehabilitation process soon.
Replying to the issues raised by the opposition, Vijayan assured that immediate action would be taken.
He also said that the Cabinet has decided to take over the land for rehabilitation within 61 days.
"Several houses will be constructed simultaneously in the rehabilitation project and we estimate around Rs 30 lakh for the houses and a final decision has not been taken so far," he said.
The government published a draft list of the disaster-affected families to be rehabilitated in the houses in the proposed township and a final list is expected soon, he added.
"Co-ordinated efforts of various government departments are underway for the rehabilitation programme," he said. Funds from CMDRF, SDRF, various sponsorships, CSR funds and assistance from the Centre would be utilized for this, CM said.
The Cabinet decided on a rehabilitation project for building model townships on 58.50 hectares in Elstone Estate in Kalpetta and 48.96 hectares in Nedumpala Estate in Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad district for the survivors of the devastating July 30 landslides, he said.
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Three-Day Faculty Development Program on Advancing Pedagogy and Professional Growth at BIT
Mangalore, January 21, 2025: A three-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Advancing Pedagogy and Professional Growth” was inaugurated on January 21, 2025,and concluded on 23rd January 2025 at the Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore. The event was jointly organized by the departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).
Dr. Nalini E. Rebello, Head of IQAC, delivered the welcome address, outlining the program’s goals and the need for adopting innovative teaching methodologies to meet the challenges of modern education. The event was graced by the presence of department heads and principals from affiliated institutions. Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, highlighted the importance of professional development programs in shaping faculty members for holistic growth and impactful teaching.
Day 1 Highlights
First Half: Mindfulness for Effective Teaching Proficiency
The day began with an engaging session by Mr. Ankith Kumar on strategies for stress management, integrating technology breaks, and fostering empathy towards students. Participants were introduced to mindfulness practices and self-care routines, coupled with interactive exercises that provided practical tools to enhance their teaching proficiency and overall well-being.
Second Half: Teaching Skills for Effective Learning
In the afternoon, Ms. Shwetha Bharath conducted a session that focused on innovative teaching techniques, such as activity-based learning, improving communication, and designing engaging lesson plans. Participants explored the importance of constructive feedback and creative strategies to boost classroom interaction and student engagement.
Day 2 Highlights
Day 2 featured an enlightening session on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) by Dr. Shankarnarayana Bhat, Professor of the ECE Department, MIT, Manipal. The session provided a detailed understanding of OBE’s principles, frameworks, and its role in bridging the gap between academic outcomes and industry expectations. Faculty members gained practical insights into aligning curriculum objectives with measurable student achievements.
Day 3 Highlights
On Day 3, Dr. Purushotham Chippar, Professor at SJEC, Mangalore, delivered a thought-provoking session on “Navigating Research Success: Insights into Publications, Ethics, and Funding.” Dr. Purushotham Chippar elaborated the need for doing Research. Research should be taken up as passion and to balance work and other academic duties there should be a fire within oneself. He emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical research practices, identifying funding opportunities, and producing impactful publications.
He gave ideas how to prepare Research paper starting from Methodology to Abstract writing the various steps were explained. The process of writing Research paper, Submission and Review of papers, and revising takes time but with focused approach and setting deadlines everything is possible.
Further he gave ideas to apply for research funding/ patents, and to select topics from the vast pool of resources using different search engines. The session also included strategies to improve research visibility and collaborative opportunities.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Imran Mokashi, IIC Coordinator, who acknowledged the contributions of speakers, organizers, and participants in making the event a success. The master of ceremony was , Prof. Joyson M. from the Basic Science Department.
