Make D.K ‘model child-friendly’ district
Representatives urged in the Padi-Velored Silver Jubilee programme
Mangaluru, Sept 01: In a bid to make Dakshina Kannada district a model child-friendly district in the state, Padi Velored, on behalf of the people of the district, submitted a memorandum today.
Padi director Renni D'Souza submitted the memorandum to MLC Ivan D'Souza, in the absence of the district in-charge minister, during the inauguration of the Padi Velored project’s silver jubilee celebration at Don Bosco Hall in the city.
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To make D.K a child-friendly district, the district administration should call a meeting with child-related departments and various organizations and prepare action plans.
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Quality education, community participation in the education field, educational research, child rights and promotion of child-related laws and training should take place from time to time. For this, space for constructing a training center should be provided to the Padi organisation.
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The government’s attention will be grabbed towards the appointment of relevant subject teachers, and physical education teachers at every school to ensure that all children acquire quality education as per the Right to Education Act.
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Appointment of a child a consultant at least at every taluk.
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The D.K district has a city Childline Plan for child protection. The complaints related to children's issues are coming increasingly in the five taluks of the D.K district. Therefore the demand for the provision of a vehicle system and city Childline service to taluks has been kept among five significant demands.
MLC Ivan D'Souza, who attended the meeting as the chief guest, said that the district is worthy enough of becoming a child-friendly district, and assured to give full cooperation for the cause.
Inaugurating the program, the District Legal Services Authority Member Secretary Mallanagowda Patil, emphasised the importance of children's rights.
Deputy Director of women's and children's development department Sundar Poojary, Marlyn Martis, Sulochana Kodavooru, Premi Fernandes, BM Rohini, Ismail, Abdusalam, and others were present.
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Siddaramaiah unveils world's second largest khadi national flag at Belagavi
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here, stating that the Indian tricolour is not merely a khadi cloth but a symbol of the nation's pride and self-respect.
The state government said this was the "second largest" khadi national flag. The largest such tricolour was reportedly displayed in Leh in 2021.
Addressing the gathering after unveiling the flag here, Siddaramaiah recalled that the tricolour was adopted during the freedom movement.
"It is not just khadi fabric, but a symbol of India's pride and dignity. The flag contains three colours and the Ashoka Chakra. The saffron, white and green colours convey messages of national pride, economy, sacrifice and peace, while inspiring patriotism among Indians," Siddaramaiah said.
He added that white represents peace and truth, green symbolises prosperity, and the Ashoka Chakra signifies the country's continuous economic progress and equal opportunities for all.
"We must respect the national flag and view it with pride. Everyone should nurture patriotism," he said.
He congratulated Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader and the family members of Vinod Kumar Revappa Bammanna of Kamalapur in Kalaburagi district, who donated the flag.
On this occasion, the chief minister said it was important to remember those who fought and sacrificed for the nation.
"Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the freedom struggle was waged. Gandhi had presided over the Congress session in Belagavi. As it completes 100 years, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been installed next to the Suvarna Soudha," he noted.
He said humans must love one another and not hate, adding that only then can an equitable society be built; otherwise, building a secular nation becomes difficult.
"We must all be patriots. India is home to many castes and religions, and it is essential that we all uphold secularism," he said.
Noting that it has been over 75 years since Independence, the chief minister stressed the need to introspect on how far the country has achieved fraternity, patriotism and a humane society.
"Without these values, it is impossible to live as human beings. This mindset must grow among students and youth," he said, adding that his government is ensuring that the Preamble of the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar is read in schools and colleges.
