Minister Sharanprakash Patil warns legal action against defamation of Koppal Medical Institute
Koppal: Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanprakash Patil has issued a warning against any attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). The minister, expressing confidence in the institute's efficiency, stated that strict legal action would be taken against those found responsible for defaming KIMS.
During a meeting held on Friday with the directors, department heads, and professors of KIMS, Dr. Patil emphasized that there would be zero tolerance for any irregularities, whether in the appointment of medical and non-medical staff or in the procurement of equipment for the institute. He urged the administrative board members to operate in a manner that would set KIMS as a model for other medical science institutions.
Dr. Patil informed the attendees that the tendering process for upcoming works on the KIMS premises had been completed, and construction would soon begin. He stressed that maintaining quality would be the board's responsibility and instructed members to issue notices to contractors who have compromised on work standards. He further highlighted the importance of assessing the condition of existing buildings before commencing new work to ensure the contractors meet the required quality standards.
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Acknowledging the need for improved medical facilities in the region, Dr. Patil emphasized the importance of smooth functioning across all committees formed at KIMS. He also addressed concerns about ragging in medical colleges, urging the panel members to create a safe and fear-free environment for students.
During the meeting, Vishwanath Itagi informed the minister that the state government had approved the filling of 81 vacant posts at KIMS, with 49 positions already filled. Recruitment for the remaining 32 vacancies is still in progress.
The meeting was also attended by MP Rajashekhar Hitnal, MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, MLC Hemalatha Nayak, Director of the Department of Medical Education Dr. Sujatha Rathod, and Koppal Deputy Commissioner Nalin Atul.
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Flip-flop on COP: Cong's dig at govt on withdrawing bid to host COP33
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over India withdrawing its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, and said it reflects the Modi government's true commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement both in letter and spirit.
The opposition party said the decision also calls into question the government's true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term.
Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh recalled that on December 1, 2023, the prime minister had announced grandly in Dubai that India would be hosting the annual UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) in India in late 2028.
"Clearly the intention was to milk the global gathering for whatever it is worth in the months before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections like Mr. Modi did by having the G20 Summit in New Delhi a few months before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls," Ramesh said on X.
"Unexpectedly last night, it was announced that India will not be hosting the high-profile 2028 Conference. No reasons have been given for this sudden decision. But it does reflect on the Modi Govt's true commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement both in letter and spirit," the Congress general in-charge communications said.
It also calls into question the Modi government's true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term, Ramesh said.
By 2028, the seventh assessment report of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) may get published and this could put greater pressure on India as the Chair of the 2028 Conference to forge a new consensus that would undoubtedly involve a scaling up of ambitions not just for a distant future, he said.
"Incidentally, do we recall what the PM had told a group of children some years ago on his view of climate change? He had remarked that 'people have changed, climate has not.' Bizarre!" Ramesh said.
He slammed the government's "flip-flop" on hosting the conference.
Ramesh had on Wednesday night said that he was "surprised" at the development.
"I am very surprised. It was high on the PM's agenda especially since 2029 will be the year of Lok Sabha polls. So atmospherics could have (been) created," he had said.
India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, according to sources.
During his address at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, Prime Minister Modi had proposed India as the host country for COP33. Usually, the venue for a COP edition is decided two years in advance.
Sources confirmed that the decision was officially communicated to the authorities concerned earlier this week that India is withdrawing its bid to host COP 33. They, however, did not state any specific reason behind the government's decision.
