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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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
