School uniform to Anganwadi children too: Minister Jayamala
Bengaluru, Dec 13: Woman and Child Welfare department Minister Dr. Jayamala said that provisions would be made in the next Budget to give uniforms to Anganwadi children from next academic year.
Responding to the question of MLC Veena Achaiah in the Legislative Council on Thursday, she said that the Chief Minister has responded positively to the proposal of giving uniforms to Anganwadi children from next academic year. So, it would be included in the next budget. Since the seven months pregnant women find it difficult to come to anganwadis to have food under Mathru Poorna scheme, kits would be supplied to their homes directly, she said.
Veena Achaiah said that under Udyoga scheme, total 40 women have got training in tailoring and they should be given opportunity to stitch school uniforms. Total six gram panchayats have incurred losses due to drought and 35 villages due to flood in Kodagu district and such villages should be considered as special cases and issue BPL cards instead of APL cards to them, she demanded.
Reacting to it, Jayamala said that the state government has taken special interest for the development of Kodagu district. It has implemented micro loan, Samrudhi scheme and others and she would discuss with the concerned minister to give BPL cards, she said.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
