Parents should encourage empowerment of girl child, make them self-reliant: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Graduation Ceremony for Bearys Public School and His Grace Montessori held
Mangaluru: Bearys Education organized the Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony for Montessori (M3) students of Bearys Public School and His Grace Montessori on Saturday at Town Hall in the city.
Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, attended as the chief guest. Dr. Meena Monteiro, Dean of the School of Social Work at Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, and Police Sub-Inspector P. Manjula were present as guests of honor.
Dinesh Gundu Rao, addressed the gathering and appreciated the growth and contributions of Bearys Academy of Learning in the field of education.
He emphasized the importance of empowering girls and urged parents to focus on making them confident and self-reliant. He highlighted that providing girls with equal opportunities and a supportive environment would help them achieve success in various fields and contribute meaningfully to society.
Syed Mohammed Beary, Founder and Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, chaired the event and addressed the gathering.
Speaking on the occasion, he said he considered himself blessed in many ways, but if he had to highlight one aspect he was most grateful for, it would be the opportunity to impart education and knowledge.
He emphasized that education goes beyond acquiring degrees and that everyone has a role to play in contributing to the progress of society and the nation through education.
Highlighting the role of technology in academics, he noted that passing examinations has become easier, but what truly matters is passing the examination of life, which requires resilience and values.
Expressing concern over the mindset of the younger generation, he pointed out that endurance and patience seem to be lacking. He added that many young people expect things to happen as per their wishes, and when they face challenges, they struggle to cope, leading to a rise in suicides.
He stressed the importance of teachers showing empathy and understanding towards students. He also urged both parents and teachers to respect children, stating that this approach would help build confidence in them.
Dr. Meena Monteiro, Dean of the School of Social Work at Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of positive parenting in the present times.
She emphasized that parents should create a nurturing environment for children by keeping violence and anger away from their sight, as constant exposure to negativity can impact their emotional well-being.
Highlighting the importance of encouragement, she urged parents to appreciate even the smallest achievements of their children. She said that recognizing their efforts, no matter how minor, helps boost their confidence and self-worth.
She also stressed the need to prepare children to face failures, stating that setbacks are a natural part of life. She encouraged parents to guide children in handling disappointments constructively rather than shielding them from difficulties.
Dr. Monteiro further advised against fear-based parenting methods, stating that using threats or intimidation to discipline children can have long-term negative effects. Instead, she advocated for a supportive approach that fosters open communication and trust between parents and children.
Shayaan of class X proposed the vote of thanks, while KM Gulfam and Abbu Aniq Ali compered the event.
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Karnataka Assembly passes bill on Palace Grounds amid opposition protest
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (PTI): The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the Bangalore Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) Bill, reaffirming state ownership over 472 acres and 16 guntas of land here, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
During the discussion, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said the state government would have to provide Rs 200 crore worth of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) for each acre of land, which means that for 15 acres, Rs 3,000 crore worth of TDR would be issued.
“If we accept it, then this 2-km stretch of road will become the costliest road in the world. If we accept it then how are we going to develop the city in later stages? How will you carry out development works?” asked Patil.
He also pointed out that this question was raised not only under the Congress government but also during the previous BJP regime.
However, the BJP-led cabinet has opposed the project.
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“Suppose we agree to it then, what will be the valuation of the 472 acres? It will be lakhs and lakhs of crores of rupees. Can we accept?” Patil wondered.
The Minister said the government had previously exercised its executive powers to issue an ordinance, which was approved by the Governor. Now the government is bringing a bill with two amendments.
“In this bill, we have made provisions either to develop or drop the road development work,” Patil explained.
However, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra and BJP MLA Arvind Bellad opposed the move, alleging that the government was targetting Yaduveer Krishna Datta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of the Mysuru royal family, and the BJP MP from Mysuru-Kodagu constituency out of political vendetta.
“We talk of 472 acres of Mysuru Maharaja but here there are many Maharajas who too own 400 acres, 500 acres and thousands of acres of land, which is known to everyone,” Bellad said.
He slammed the Congress government, saying political power should not be misused for personal vendetta.
“Why (the then Deputy Chief Minister) Siddaramaiah brought the law in 1996 pertaining to the Bangalore Palace? Why are you setting eyes on the Bangalore Palace?” he asked.
Vijayendra charged that Wadiyar won the election on BJP ticket so the state government realised that it should acquire it.
“This bill has been brought for political vengeance. We are not discussing whether Rs 3,000 crore is exorbitant or not but the moment Yaduveer became MP, the state government woke up. You should be ashamed. This house should not be used for political vendetta,” he said.
Intervening, Minister Priyank Kharge said Vijayendra should not have raised it because the intention behind building the road was noble.
According to him, the BJP too had the same plan when it was in power.
He sought to know whether thousands of crores of rupees be spent on a road which should have cost significantly less.
In response, BJP MLA B A Basavaraj (Byrathi) said issuing TDR will not be a burden on the state government and appealed to the ruling Congress to reconsider its stance.
Minister Ramalinga Reddy too explained that the Karnataka government acquired the entire land way back in 1996.
The Mysuru royal family went to the High Court, which gave ruling in favour of the state government. The royal family then approached the Supreme Court, where the case is still going on, the Minister pointed out.
“The final judgment is pending in the SC to decide whether the acquisition was right or wrong. If the SC says it’s the royal family’s property then let it be so. If the order is in the state government’s favour then we can take a decision. The bill is only about it,” Reddy explained.
Speaker U T Khader then called for a voice vote and the bill was passed by the Assembly amidst opposition BJP’s discontent.
