Ettinahole project: CM directs to desilt 527 tanks
Bengaluru, August 06: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy directed the authorities to desilt 527 tanks in the limits of five districts under 527 tanks to enhance their water storage capacity.
Presiding over a meeting on the Ettinahole drinking water project at Vidhana Soudha here on Monday, the CM said that the project was aimed at taking the water from Ettinahole and its tributaries the water of which will join the Arabian Sea drought-hit Hassan, Tumkur, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru rural districts for drinking water purpose and recharge ground water table. He directed the Minor Irrigation and Rural Development departments to rejuvenate the tanks identified under this scheme parallel to the project and implement multi-village drinking water scheme to utilize this water.
For the project, three land acquisition officers posts were sanctioned and they should be filled immediately. The officials should prepare an action plan to acquire more than 5000 acres of land in 21 villages and to give compensation to the land already acquired for the purpose, he said.
Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, Agriculture Minister Shivashankar Reddy, Water Resource Minister DK Shivakumar, Rural Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, Finance Department Additional Chief Secretary ISN Prasad and other officers were present.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
