‘First time in country, state govt to introduce special programme for farmers’
Governor Vajubhai Vala
Bengaluru, July 02: Displaying the roadmap of the JDS-Congress coalition government in the state, Governor Vajubhai Vala said that “Farmers, don’t commit suicide for any reasons. For the first time in the country, the state government is going to introduce a model programme on experimental basis to ensure scientific prices for agriculture produces”.
The Governor who came to Vidhana Soudha from Raj Bhavan at 12.30 pm, was received by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, Legislative Council pro-tem Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. When the Governor came to the Speaker’s chair, National Anthem was sung. At 12.30 pm, the Governor started his speech in the joint session and wished that the knowledge of the experienced members should become the guiding lamp for the newcomers.
In his speech, the Governor said that “in coming days, my government would tread the new path with new vision. The government is committed to ensure the welfare of all people including the backward classes, women, youth, farmers and those who are denied opportunities. The government will come out with a new programme for the comprehensive development of rural and urban areas. The government will also give skills development training for unemployed youth belonging to SC/ST categories. A separate programme will be introduced to uplift the socio-economic condition of Muslim women. Online ration distribution system is in place”, he said.
The government set up a 2000 MW solar power plant at Pavagada and it has planned to set up 20 MW each solar power plant in each taluk of the state to take the total power generation to 26,985 MW. Steps would be taken to provide free gas connection to the BPL families, scientific methods to protect the quality of river water, free coaching classes for SC/ST students, he said.
Blue revolution
For the development of fisheries, the government would introduce blue revolution in collaboration with the employment guarantee scheme. The roads would be developed as all season roads. By 2021 March, 118 km long Bengaluru Metro train route would be completed and it is expected that the number of passengers would be increased from 3.6 lakh to 20 lakh, the Governor said.
Seeking the help of the elected representatives to reach the programmes of the government to the people and take them to the national level, the Governor said that everyone should come together to find solution to the problems of the people.
But he has never mentioned anything about the much expected farm loan waiver in his speech. The Governor completed his speech within 30 minutes and went.
“Karnataka is known for maintaining the financial discipline effectively. In order to improve the financial condition, we are in the forefront in developing a map to accumulate the funds”.
- Vajubhai Vala, Governor
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
