Kannada lessons to be taught in 2,000 madrasas across Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Kannada Development Authority (KDA) has launched a statewide initiative to introduce Kannada language education in around 2,000 madrasas.
At the launch of a Kannada language workshop for nearly 180 madrasa teachers, KDA Chairman Purushottam Bilimale underscored the importance of linguistic integration. “No community should be subject to humiliation through language. Any community that learns the state language gains the spirit to live harmoniously in the land they reside. Hence, it is vital for minorities to learn Kannada,” Deccan Herald quoted KDA Chairman Purushottam Bilimale as saying.
Bilimale said the initiative aims to foster better communication and mutual understanding among communities through the state language.
The KDA is working on publishing 100 books under the title, "Foundations of Kannada Linguistic Harmony" for student communities, which will be released soon.
Bilimale further proposed that the autonomous Urdu Academy be brought under the Department of Kannada and Culture to enable its more active involvement in such state-backed programmes.
U. Nisar Ahmed, Chairman of the Minorities Commission, announced that the KDA will soon implement Kannada learning across all 2,000 madrasas. He added that the authority would also be responsible for printing the syllabus for these institutions.
In response, Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed assured that the department would make the necessary arrangements to support the initiative.
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K'taka remains central to Aequs' strategy, says min Patil amid row over firm's investment in TN
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Commerce and Industries Minister M B Patil on Monday asserted that Aequs continues to expand in the state and that its proposed investment in neighbouring Tamil Nadu was a business decision aimed at diversification, not a shift away from Karnataka.
Reacting to criticism on social media over reports that the Karnataka-based firm had signed a major investment deal in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for setting up a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, he said the state government was fully aware of the company's plans and remained confident about its long-term commitment to Karnataka.
"While we welcome every major investment in India, would like to clarify a few points," Patil said in a post on 'X'.
Aequs was significantly expanding its footprint within Karnataka, including a Rs 3,000 crore investment in Kolar for electronics manufacturing.
"Its recently approved Rs 1,500 crore ECMS project will also be grounded in the state. Karnataka remains central to its long-term strategy," he said.
Patil added that the government had prior knowledge of the TN proposal.
The government was already informed and aware that the TN investment is a business decision aimed at geographic diversification and de-risking operations, not a shift away from Karnataka.
"Healthy competition between states strengthens India's manufacturing ecosystem," he said.
Emphasising the state's focus on high-technology sectors, Patil said, "We remain committed to deepening Karnataka's leadership in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and our engagement with industry partners is strong and ongoing."
The Aequs Group has pledged Rs 4,000 crore to bolster Tamil Nadu's aerospace manufacturing capabilities at the SIPCOT-Shoolagiri Industrial Park in Krishnagiri district.
The group proposes to establish a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster for the production of aircraft engines, gearbox components, and precision engineering parts. This initiative is expected to provide employment to 7,000 individuals.
