Padma awards for 8 Kannadigas show Karnataka has abundant talent, says CM Bommai
Bengaluru (PTI): Expressing happiness over Padma Awards being conferred on 8 distinguished Kannadigas from different walks of life, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said it shows the bountiful talent that Karnataka has.
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for picking people, who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations, for the award.
"Eight persons from Karnataka-including former CM S M Krishna, social worker Sudha Murty and noted Kannada litterateur Prof S L Byrappa have been selected for Padma awards. The selection of eight persons from Karnataka shows the bountiful talents that Karnataka has. The government will like to congratulate everyone," Bommai said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said the Modi government has picked people who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations and never cried for any publicity. The Prime Minister and the Union government have given more preference to the achievements than other things while selecting them for the prestigious Padma awards.
S M Krishna has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs, S L Bhyrappa and Sudha Murty have been conferred with Padma Bhushan in Literature & Education, and Social Work respectively.
Other eminent people are K. V Dudekula (Science and Engineering), Rani Machaiah (Art), N P Munivenkatappa (Art), Rasheed Ahmed Quadri (Art) and S Subbaraman (Archaeology).
Bommai on the Republic Day called on the people to dedicate themselves for the Constitution, follow it and vow for the progress of nation.
Speaking after paying tributes to the martyrs at National War Memorial here , he said India has emerged as a super power and it has a rich heritage and a separate and unique features.
"Our country is modern and progressive and humane and is marching forward with the theme of Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Prayas," he added.
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Toxic waste from 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy to be transported today
Indore: The process of transporting toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy began early on Sunday. Approximately 337 tonnes of hazardous waste will be moved 225 km to Pithampur, where it will be incinerated and safely disposed of.
Director of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation, Swatantra Kumar Singh, has already written to senior officials in Indore, Bhopal, and Dhar, urging them to prepare for the operation. Several GPS-equipped trucks have been deployed to transport the waste.
On December 3, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed that this dangerous waste be disposed of within four weeks. The toxic materials, stored at the now-closed Union Carbide factory, had remained untreated for decades. The court criticised officials for the delay, stating, "Are you waiting for another disaster?"
The waste disposal process involves two stages: incineration and secure burial. Once transported, the waste will be handled by Pithampur Industrial Waste Management Private Limited, located near Tarapur village in Pithampur. An initial test incineration of 35.6 tonnes will be conducted to determine the safest and most efficient method. Sources indicate that trial runs will incinerate the waste at rates of 135 kg/hour, 80 kg/hour, and 270 kg/hour. Based on the results, the remaining waste will be disposed of accordingly.
