Israel model farming in 10K hectares of land across state
Government prepares an action plan, earmarks Rs 300 cr
Bengaluru, Dec 30: The state government has planned to implement much ambitious Israel Model Integrated Farming Campaign in 10,000 hectares of land across the state, for which, it has earmarked Rs 300 crore.
It was decided to implement the plan in 5,000 hectare of agricultural land and 5,000 hectares of horticultural land and a high level committee was constituted under the leadership of the Additional Chief Secretary and the Development Commissioner to implement the programme. It was decided to develop Israel model agriculture technical hubs in Kolar, Chitradurga, Koppa, Gadag, Karwar, Tumkur, Yadagiri and Dharwad districts on pilot basis. Based on the results, the recommendations of the Committee would be implemented in other parts of the state in phased manner.
Sources said that the government has decided to implement micro irrigation system in Tumkur, Yadagiri, Koppal, and Haveri districts. The Israel model agriculture system was mentioned in the Budget and it is said that this method would beat the water problem. It was advised to take up precise farming, conservation farming, automation in farming, reuse of water, community farming and other methods.
It was decided to implement Israel model irrigation system in 5,000 hectares of land in Karwar, Tumkur, Yadagiri and Haveri districts at a cost of Rs 150 crore. In the same way, the same method would be implemented in another 5,000 hectares of land in Kolar, Chitradurga, Koppal, Gadag district at a cost of Rs 150 crore, sources said.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
