Modernize agriculture activities to hike revenue, Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar tells Udupi farmers
Kundapur: District In-charge Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar stressed on the need for modernization in agriculture for increased revenue and urged the farmers in Udupi district to opt for updated technology and modern facilities.
The minister was speaking after inaugurating the Raitha Samparka Kendra (Farmers’ Contact Centre) of Koteshwara in Kundapur taluk during a programme held jointly by the Udupi Zilla Panchayat and the Agriculture Department.
Explaining that the centres are meant for the benefit of the farmers, Hebbalkar said that the officers will provide help and guidance to the farmers in various aspects, including government projects and provisions. She reminded the officers that they were meant to connect the government and the farmers.
Assuring that the state government was greatly concerned about the welfare of the farmers, the minister said that the government was focusing on ensuring continuation of agricultural activities by providing agricultural equipment and goods to farmers at subsidized rates, and also giving them necessary information related to farming. Hebbalkar again directed government officers to install information boards at prominent points under all gram panchayat limits for the benefit of farmers.
She opined that although India gained Independence, the British ensured agriculture in the country was greatly affected, when they quit the country. They introduced chemicals in agricultural products to prevent progress of India. Since India depends heavily on agriculture, however, the country has fought back and, is growing into a ‘vishwaguru’ in the field of agriculture, Hebbalkar added.
The minister spoke on her recent accident and said that she had survived with the blessings of the Almighty and the people. She emotionally expressed gratitude to both and said that God had saved her life for her to continue in service of the people.
Kundapur MLA Kiran Kumar Kodgi, District Guarantee Committee President Ashok Kumar Kodavoor, District Guarantee Committee Vice-president Dinesh Hegde, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K Vidya Kumari, Superintendent of Police Dr. K Arun, Zilla Panchayat CEO Prathik Bayal and officials of the Agriculture Department were present.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
