Siddaramaiah announces formation of new committee to formulate new education policy for Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a pivotal meeting focused on the state's education policy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the formation of a new committee to devise the state's education policy, while continuing the existing education system. The decision comes against the backdrop of recent debates surrounding the new education policy in the state.
Chairing the meeting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his concerns over the national education policy, emphasizing that it had been crafted without consulting the state governments, suggesting a lack of transparency and a potential underlying conspiracy. He firmly asserted that the imposition of such a policy by the union government is unwarranted.
Siddaramaiah stated, "Attempting to establish a uniform education system in a diverse and culturally rich country is not practical. Hence, the directive is to maintain the current education system, alongside forming a new committee to shape a more suitable education policy." He also noted the resistance from other BJP-ruled states towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), while states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have made their reluctance clear to the central government.
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The Chief Minister articulated his concerns about the NEP's potential impact on disadvantaged communities, including the economically challenged, scheduled castes, tribes, and rural populations. He questioned the feasibility of providing qualification certificates annually in higher education and raised doubts about the employment prospects for individuals with only a year or two of education. Additionally, he underscored the lack of essential resources and facilities required for implementing the NEP in educational institutions, leading to unforeseen challenges.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with Higher Education Secretary Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Primary Education Secretary Madhu Bangarappa, distinguished literary figure Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa, and senior government officials, participated in the meeting.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
