"He is a proud non-resident Kannadiga," CM Bommai hails Shiruru Philanthropist Mohammed Meeran
Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his admiration and hailed UAE based Kannadiga businessman Mohammed Meeran and said, “Mohammed Meeran Saheb is a proud non-residential Kannadiga, who has illuminated the lives of poor families and also made a remarkable contribution to his homeland by preserving the Kannada language in the Gulf”, he appreciated.
Presenting the 2020 Rajyotsava Award to Muhammad Meeran Saheb from his quarters in the Vidhana Soudha on Monday, the Chief Minister said, “Despite living abroad, his involvement in social service activities back home is commendable”, he said.
Born in Shirur village in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district, Muhammad Meeran Saheb left for the Gulf nation after his studies to make a living. Having made a name for himself as an NRI businessman, he holds great love for his home and homeland.
He is one of those rare Kannadigas who strive to develop their hometown despite living in foreign countries. He has been serving to uplift the Kannada land and language by actively working with various organizations such as the Gulf Kundapura Kannada Fraternity and Shirur Association for more than 40 years. Muhammad Meeran Saheb has helped hundreds of poor families through popular pro-people programs throughout Karnataka. He is also the administrative trustee of Shirur's renowned educational institute Green Valley National School and PU College.
As a social worker, he has helped provide many amenities including an ambulance, garbage vehicle for his hometown. In an expression of admiration, the Department of Kannada and Culture said that it was an honor to present the 2020 Rajyotsava Award to such a great personality.
During the Rajyotsava Award presentation ceremony, MP of Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency B. Y. Raghavendra, and others including the Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture N. Rangappa, Mohammed Meeran Saheb’s family members, and friends were also present.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
