Karnataka HC gives 15 days’ deadline to BBMP for fixing potholes on roads
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High court has given 15 days’ time to BBMP to fix potholes in Bangalore Central (CBD) premises. The High court has also ordered to take immediate action in this regard, by use of advanced technology.
The Division bench headed by Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi has ordered for a Public Interest Litigation in light of Vijayan Menon and others’ allegation over inconveniences caused due to road tolls here in Kormangal.
In the last hearing, the BBMP had submitted an action plan to the court on the use of Python machine to fix the roadblocks.
Pro-BBMP lawyers explained to the jury that in the report, BBMP, in particular the Central Business District combined Python with modern technology to cover roadblocks.
The court reviewed it again and resented the negligence of engineers in this regard. The court added that it will no longer tolerate delays and insisted on immediate action with the use of sophisticated technology. It also called for submission of a report detailing the works while adjourning the hearing.
Meanwhile, the bench also discussed the death of Ashwin, who died by falling into the roadblock on Monday.
The bench including the Chief Justice expressed the amount of distress and guilt they bear due to such incidents.
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India ranks 2nd in 'future of work' skills globally: QS survey
New Delhi: India has emerged as a global leader in workforce preparedness, ranking 27th overall in the QS World Future Skills Index and securing the second position in the "Future of Work" category, behind only the United States. The report, based on an extensive evaluation of 190 countries, highlights India's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and green technologies.
India's achievements are attributed to nearly a decade of efforts under its skilling mission. The country ranked 37th in "Skills Fit," 26th in "Academic Readiness," and 40th in "Economic Transformation." With a 59% active AI deployment rate, India leads globally in adopting cutting-edge technologies, aligning with its 99.1 score in the Future of Work indicator.
The World Economic Forum projects a 60% increase in AI-related skills and a 35% rise in digital skills by 2030, along with the creation of 24 million green jobs. The QS report emphasises India's potential to remain at the forefront of economic transformation by aligning its educational curricula with industry needs.
Despite global challenges such as declining venture capital (VC) funding, India remains the second-largest destination for VC investments in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the report calls for further improvements in higher education, industry-academia collaboration, and the integration of green skills to sustain long-term growth.
Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS, stated, "India's exceptional GDP growth, developing economy, and youthful population position it uniquely on the global stage. However, comprehensive higher education reforms are crucial to equipping the workforce with future-ready skills."
The report also notes that sectors like renewable energy and healthcare are driving growth, with an emphasis on sustainability and emerging technologies. Between 2025 and 2030, India's economy is expected to grow at an average rate of 6.5% annually, further strengthening its global competitiveness.
Experts recommend increasing the supply of tertiary education, adopting modular higher education, fostering entrepreneurship, and investing in research and development to ensure India continues to lead in the global job market.
