Govt to give more funds for ‘Save Soil’ movement by Sadhguru: CM Bommai
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday that the government has already released Rs 100 crore for the ‘Save Soil’ movement launched by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the ‘Naga Mantapa’ built by the Isha Yoga Center near the Jalari Narasimhaswamy Hill, Chikkaballapur district, Bommai said that the government would release more funds for the global movement, reports Deccan Herald.
Bommai said, “With the awareness that saving the soil leads to saving human beings, Sadhguru launched the campaign. He has also aimed at doubling the income of the Chikkaballapur farmers,” and added that the initiatives of Sadhguru would be expanded to all over Karnataka.
Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar, who also spoke on the occasion, said, “Sadhguru started the center in Chikkaballapur as requested by me, within a short time. Farmers should visit the center and take up initiatives that are implemented at the center.”
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said that there are also plans to open Sanskrit and Yoga schools as well as a leadership academy. “The Isha Foundation will also constitute a Farmer Producer Organization to help increase the income of the farmers. The farmers’ income has increased by 800 per cent, with the formation of similar other organizations,” he added.
The Sadhguru, it is said, launched the ‘Save Soil’ movement to get the people from across the world to overcome the soil crisis by working together for soil health. It also urges leaders of all nations to frame policies to help increase organic content in cultivable soil.
A 112-foot tall statue of Adiyogi was installed in just about four months, said Sadhguru.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
