Shiruru: New Building of Dina School for Special Education and Rehabilitation inaugurated
A dream project of Syed Abdul Kader Bashu
New Building of Dina School for Special Education and Rehabilitation, a dream project of Late Syed Abdul Kader Bashu, a prominent NRI Entrepreneur and philanthropist was inaugurated on Saturday.
Abdussalam Puthige, Chief Editor of Vartha Bharati, inaugurated the modern building of the school constructed by Syed Meeran Memorial Charitable Trust. The School is managed by Touheed Educational Trust, Gangolli.
Speaking on the occasion, Abdussalam Puthige said it is because of his foresightedness and large heartedness of Late Bashu Saab, that such a full-fledged school for special education has come into existence in a rural area like Shiruru.
He also congratulated the people of Shiruru for supporting for such noble project.
He stressed that people should be trained through every Masjid, and temple. People should be aware of responsibility to take care of special children and ensure that they get equal opportunity in the society, he said.
Ravindra H, Principal of Vagjyothi Deaf and Dumb School spoke on the occasion and said, the new building is one of the best in the district and is set to provide good facilities and training to the special students. He expressed happiness that Udupi District has the highest special children's schools in the state.
Dr. Jahnavi spoke about the importance of scientific approach in giving proper physical and mental care to special children.
The event was presided by Abdul Khalique, Chairman of Touheed Educational Trust, Gangolli.
Paediatrician Dr. Muhammed Yaseen Mohtesham wished the school every success and promised all support.
SM Sayeed, SM Jaffer, Ajmal and others were present on the dias.
Malathi Harish Udyavar, Principal of Sneha special school was honoured during the event.
Farida Rizwan, Academic Director of Dina School presented the report.
Dr. Amjad, Executive Director of Touheed Educational Institutions welcomed the gathering and hosted the event. Akthar Ahmed Khan, Administrator of Touheed Institutions was present.
Vote of thanks proposed by the HM of Dina Ms. Josphina.
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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