Karnataka govt plans "open gym" in every gram panchayat: Minister KS Eshwarappa
Bengaluru, Oct 2: The Karnataka government plans to set up an "open gym" in every grama panchayat in the state aimed at supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India' movement, state Rural Development Minister K S Eshwarappa said on Wednesday.
Addressing an event here, he said "under the Fit India concept of Prime Minister Narendra Modi we plan to set up an open gym in every grama panchayat in the state."
The Minister said the plan is also to have at least one playground in every village.
Eshwarappa was speaking at the "Gandhi Grama Puraskara" function to award best performing grama panchayat in every taluk, that was attended by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said his government was committed to completely enforcing the computer application system, to bring in transparency in administration in Panchayat Raj institutions.
"With this intention the government is moving towards computerisation of grama panchayat's properties and documents," he said.
The event was organised on account of Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations by the state government.
Hitting out at the opposition Congress which has been alleging the BJP-led Central government of not clearing MNREGA dues, Eshwarappa said out of Rs 511.55 crore wage related amount that was pending, Rs 345 crore has been released by the Centre.
He said, "a total of Rs 950 crore wage and material cost amount has come from the Centre so far."
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
