Natl. Seminar on Tribal Education begins at CIIL

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Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda, Director, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, is seen addressing the gathering. S. Prathibha, Research Officer, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, Kumuda. B. Susheelappa, AEE and Writer, 110 KV Sub Station, Jog Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district and Prof. C. G. Hussain Khan, Retired Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad are seen on the dias. Picture right shows a section of participants.
Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda, Director, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, is seen addressing the gathering. S. Prathibha, Research Officer, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, Kumuda. B. Susheelappa, AEE and Writer, 110 KV Sub Station, Jog Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district and Prof. C. G. Hussain Khan, Retired Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad are seen on the dias. Picture right shows a section of participants.

Mysuru :

A two-day National Seminar on ‘Tribal Education in India – A Special Focus on 50 Scheduled Tribe Communities in Karnataka’ organised by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru began at Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) on Hunsur Road in city this morning.

The major theme of the workshop is ‘Socio-Economic and educational aspects of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka.’ The seminar is being attended by Students, Research Scholars, Lecturers and Professors of Departments of Ancient History and Departments of Anthropology of various Universities.

The programme was inaugurated by Kumuda. B. Susheelappa, Assistant Executive Engineer and Writer, 110 KV Sub Station, Jog Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district.

Kumuda, in her inaugural address said “Nowadays, most of the youth in India are following Western culture which is not a good sign. We should respect and follow our Indian culture rather than following the culture of Western countries.”

Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda, Director, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru who presided over the function said, “There are 43 lakh tribal people in Karnataka, out of which 20 lakh tribals stay in forests.” He regretted that these tribal people are illiterate and uneducated. “There are various schemes and funds available from Central and State Governments for the welfare of Tribal people. But awareness has to be created among the tribal people to utilise these funds,” he added.

Prof. C. G. Hussain Khan, Retired Professor, Department of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, in his keynote address said “Karnataka has 4.1% of the country’s scheduled tribes.” He regretted that most of the tribal children are malnourished. He also spoke about female foeticide and urged the government to take strict action against those who indulge in female foeticide. “Education is the most important social input for the economic development of any society. But low educational status of tribal community adversely affects the socio-economic condition of tribal people.” he added.

Valedictory function

The valedictory function will be held tomorrow at 4 pm at the same venue. Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda will preside and Prof. C. Basavaraju, Registrar, UoM will deliver valedictory address.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>  General  News  /  Friday , November 28th, 2014

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