150 ITIs to be converted into technology hubs under 'Udyoga' at Rs 5,000 cr: DCM Ashwath Narayan
Bengaluru, Jul 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday said the state government would undertake a unique programme Udyoga at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, aimed at realizing the objective of up-skilling the youth workforce through ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) and converting 150 ITIs to Technology hubs.
The Minister, who also holds the Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood portfolio, while speaking about observing "World Youth Skills Day" on Thursday (July 15) and month-long activities to be held as part of this, said 'Udyoga' will be launched in October.
This includes the construction of buildings, refurbishing of 78 old labs, setting up of 72 new labs among many other things, his office quoted him as saying in a statement.
Noting that in order to provide international quality training, ITIs have been tied up with leading industrial enterprises and the curriculum has been revamped, Narayan said apprenticeship is being focused and the central government has announced an incentive for 30,000 apprentices.
The state has 24 world-class GTTCs (Government Tool Room & Training Centre) and six more will be added soon and Knowledge Skill Initiative will be implemented in all the schools by the task force, he said.
KGTTI (Karnataka Germany Technology Training Institutes) will be started in Belagavi and Mangaluru to increase its number to seven in the state.
A 'Skill Hub' which is being set up in Ramanagara by integrating all the programs taken up for skill development by various departments will be launched next week and virtual labs will be established under E-Koushalya, he added.
As part of observing the "World Youth Skills Day" at Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha on July 15, several programs taken up for skill development will be announced by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and a short film will also be played, the release said.
ವಿಶ್ವ ಯುವ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಸಂಬಂಧಪಟ್ಟ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಜತೆ ಪೂರ್ವಭಾವಿ ಸಭೆ ನಡೆಸಿದೆ.
— Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N. (@drashwathcn) July 14, 2021
ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಂತ್ರಿ @BSYBJP ಅವರ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಪಟ್ಟ ಕಿರುಚಿತ್ರವೊಂದನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಈ ತಿಂಗಳ ಕೊನೆಯವರೆಗೂ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸುವ ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. #WorldYouthSkillsDay
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ಟಾಟಾ ಟೆಕ್ನಾಲಜಿ ಮತ್ತಿತರ 20 ಕಂಪನಿಗಳ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ "ಉದ್ಯೋಗ" ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರಿನ ಯೋಜನೆಯದಡಿ ಟೆಕ್ನಾಲಜಿ ಹಬ್ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಮಾಡಿ ತರಬೇತಿ ನೀಡಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
— Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N. (@drashwathcn) July 14, 2021
ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ತರಬೇತಿ ನೀಡಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಪೂರೈಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗದಾತರನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ತರಬೇತಿ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.
— Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N. (@drashwathcn) July 14, 2021
ಬಸವಣ್ಣನವರ ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನೆಯಂತೆ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಕಾಯಕ ಮಾಡಿ ಬದುಕನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಸದೃಢ ಸ್ವಾವಲಂಬಿ ಸಮಾಜ ಕಟ್ಟಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುವುದು.@CMofKarnataka @Skill_Karnataka
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Annamalai left out of BJP’s candidate list for Tamil Nadu polls, party cites High Command decision
Chennai/New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, triggering political discussion after the absence of former state president K Annamalai from the roster.
Despite being widely seen as the party’s most prominent face in the state and a key figure in its southern expansion strategy, Annamalai was not fielded in the list. Senior leaders, including Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore, Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimbatore North, and Union Minister L. Murugan from Avinashi, have been nominated.
Responding to questions on the omission, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran said the decision was taken by the party’s central leadership. He expressed confidence that all 27 candidates would emerge victorious in the polls.
Annamalai, a former IPS officer who joined the BJP in 2020 and rapidly rose to prominence, had earlier been replaced as state chief by Nagendran. Known for his aggressive political style and grassroots outreach, he has been instrumental in amplifying the party’s presence in Tamil Nadu, a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties.
In a message posted on X, Annamalai congratulated the candidates and reaffirmed his commitment to the party. He said he would campaign actively for BJP and NDA nominees, expressing confidence in the alliance securing a decisive mandate. He also criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, calling it ineffective and self-serving.
The BJP is contesting the elections as part of the National Democratic Alliance led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Seat-sharing arrangements allocate 169 constituencies to the AIADMK, 27 to the BJP, 18 to the Pattali Makkal Katchi, 11 to the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, five to the Tamil Maanila Congress, and one seat each to the Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi and Puratchi Bharatham.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23 across all 234 constituencies, with counting scheduled for May 4. The primary contest is expected between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, although actor-turned-politician Vijay is also positioning himself as a potential challenger, raising the possibility of a multi-cornered contest.
