Bearys Institution inaugurates Rangers Rovers unit to promote environmental awareness
Kodi: Bearys Group of Educational Institutions inaugurated a Rangers Rovers unit under the Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka, with P. G. R.Sindya, Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka and former minister, inaugurating the event. Speaking at the event, he emphasized the importance of environmental education, stating, “The primary objective of this camp is to study nature. I commend the Bearys administration for integrating environmental awareness into education at this beautiful coastal location. It is essential to continue fostering environmental consciousness in such a setting. Our vision is to make Karnataka a land of prosperity, fragrance, and perennial water resources.”
For over 38 months, Bearys Institution has been actively running the "Clean Green Kodi" campaign, striving to make the coastline plastic-free. Recognising these efforts, the Bharat Scouts and Guides unit applauded Bearys for its dedication to environmental sustainability. Dr. Asif Beary, a trustee of Bearys, expressed pride in the institution’s association with Scouts and Guides, stating, “Our institution already has a Scouts and Guides unit, and today, with the inauguration of the Rangers Rovers unit by Hon’ble P. G. R.Sindya, we take another step forward. This unit will cultivate strong character and intellectual abilities in students, inspiring them to contribute meaningfully to society.”
The event also featured an informative session by Venkatesh Sherigar from Reef Watch, who provided insights into sea turtle conservation. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, District Chief Commissioner, congratulated the Bearys administration for offering Scouts and Guides Rangers Rovers opportunities to students from 21 districts. Haji K.M. Abdul Rahman Beary, President of Bearys Group of Institutions, presided over the event and encouraged youth to develop responsibility, physical and intellectual strength, and social awareness.
During their stay, all visiting students, rangers & rovers personnel including Mr P. G. R.Sindya visited kodi green mosque & appreciated the unique design incorporating solar & wind high-brid power to make it First on-site Net-Zero "place of worship " by IGBC & requested students to inculcate the green & sustainability a way of life.
Several dignitaries, including Sumana (State Assistant Organization Commissioner), Gururaj (Deputy RF Officer), Praveen (Scouts Leader), and Anand Adiga (District Secretary, Bharat Scouts and Guides), graced the occasion. Also present were Prof. Siddappa K.S. (Principal, Bearys B.Ed. College), Prof. Shabeena (Principal, Bearys Degree College), Dr. Firdous (Principal, Bearys D.Ed. College), Ashwini Shetty (Principal, Bearys PU College), Dr. Poornima Shetty (Head of Academic Affairs), Praveen Kumar K.P. (Vice-Principal, Bearys B.Ed. College), and Rangers Rovers trainers Shruti, Gaurish Shetty, and Shreelakha.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from School Development Committee members, local dignitaries, faculty, non-teaching staff, and students. Dr. Firdous delivered the welcome address, while Priya Rego, an English lecturer, anchored the event, and Lamis Laraib, a psychology lecturer, delivered the vote of thanks.
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SC junks plea seeking reservation in polls for disabled
New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a two per cent reservation in parliamentary, assembly and gram panchayat elections for persons with disability.
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih said, "How can we issue such a direction? This is a matter of policy."
The bench went on to ask the petitioner, who appeared in person, "Had it be with regard to employment or something, we could have considered it. But how can we direct this?"
The petitioner referred to the apex court's November 8 2024 order which directed the Centre to implement mandatory accessibility standards within three months.
The bench said if the disabled were not getting access to any public offices, the top court was ensuring that the same be made possible.
The court, the bench observed, has said there should be lifts and ramps in public offices so that disabled did not find any difficulty in access.
"We are not inclined to entertain this petition. The writ petition is, accordingly, dismissed," the bench held.
The plea sought a direction to the Centre and others to provide reservation in elections, preferably two per cent, for persons with disability.
In its order passed in November last year in a separate matter, the apex court underscored the necessity of "meaningful access" for persons with disability to public spaces and mandated a two-pronged approach -- adapting existing infrastructures to accessibility standards, and ensuring that all new infrastructure is designed to be inclusive from the outset.
