Anand Bagalkot, a farmer in Somadevarahatti village, is expecting a bumper crop as he has cultivated the BSMR-736 variety of toor.
While many toor farmers have to watch their standing crop wither owing to deficit rain, the sight at the farm of Anand Bagalkot is the envy of other farmers.
On the five-acre farm in Somadevarahatti village, the lush green crop which stands over five-feet tall is a stark contrast to most of the crop in the district.
The main reason is that Mr. Bagalkot has used the new variety of toor seed, BSMR-736, which is believed to be the best for irrigated land.
It has been developed by University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad.
Speaking to The Hindu, Manjunath, Joint Director of the Agriculture Department, said that unlike the traditional variety, which gives a maximum yield of five quintals per acre, the ‘736’ variety could give a yield of nearly 20 quintals per acre if maintained properly.
“However, the crop takes about 210 days to grow while the traditional crop takes only 130 days. Though the farmers will have to spent couple of more months to get the crop, yet the benefits of waiting is high,” he said.
He said that another advantage of the improved variety is that since the first three months is only the vegetative period, the farmers could use the time for inter-cropping to sow groundnut or green gram which would give additional revenue.
He said that the cost of cultivating the traditional crop is around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000 per acre. The ‘736’ variety will cost the farmer around Rs. 18,000 per acre.
“After that, the farmer could earn around Rs. 80,000 per acre while the traditional variety will fetch the farmer only Rs. 30,000 per acre,” he said. He said the variety is good for places such as Bidar which receives around 800 mm rain per year, but in places such as Vijayapura, the farmers should have irrigation facility as the district does not receive this quantum of rain.
The official said that since pulses do not damage the soil fertility commercial crop such as sugarcane, the traditional sugarcane farmers could switch over to this variety of toor for higher yield.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Firoz Rozindar / Vijayapura – December 17th, 2016
He had to struggle a bit to find his way into Bengaluru’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) group, but it was worth a try. From winning the Prime Minister’s coveted baton to represent India at the youth exchange programme in Kazakhstan, Cadet Adithya SP proved wrong the assumption that NCC is “just about march-past”.
For Adithya from Shivamogga, taking part in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) held in Delhi has been a long cherished dream and emerging as the All India Best Cadet was icing on the cake.
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science at Christ University, Adithya said: “There were some issues because of which I couldn’t join the NCC group at Christ University. But that didn’t stop them from supporting me while I was getting training at the Jalahalli camp.”
After joining the No. 2 Karnataka Air Squadron camp in 2014, he pursued his passion to be in the Indian Armed Forces. The selection camp for the RDC was in 2015 September.
With this year’s contingent all set to travel to Delhi for the camp, Adithya recalled that the last year’s camp—being the commander for the All India Air Force contingent at the guard of honour (parade) and mastering skills in dancing and extempore— was not a cakewalk. Competing with equally tough cadets from six other groups in the Karnataka-Goa NCC directorate and winning the gold medal at his very first step was a thrilling experience, he said. Last title was in 2006
The title got the Air Wing contingent a gold medal and Adithya was awarded a trophy by the Air Chief Marshal.Cadets from Karnataka had won the title previously in 1997 and in 2006.
“My mother was very proud of me though she couldn’t come to Delhi. It was the collective effort of all training officers. My seniors and officers who train us inspired me to join the defence. Not everyone can be forced into joining the armed forces. If everything goes well, I will soon be training with the Air Force,” said Adithya who is also a cycling enthusiast.
Lesson from Kazakhstan
In May, this year, Adithya and 11 others represented India at the Youth Exchange Programme in Kazakhstan. “Every boy there has to serve in their Army for at least a year. They are all nurtured in that way. Most people of my age think that NCC is all about march-past and drills. But actually it is preparing us for a respectable future,” Adithya said.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News> City News> Bangalore News / by Deepika Burl / TNN / December 16th, 2016
Specially-abled persons — Akash Raghav and Srivats — who were felicitated by AIISH during ‘Specially-abled Day’ celebrations yesterday, are seen with AIISH Director Dr. Savithri and others. Picture right shows C.S. Savitha who received ‘AIISH Mother of the Year 2016’ award.
Mysuru :
The specially-abled children displayed their cultural skills during the ‘Specially-abled Day’ celebrations at Panchavati campus of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH).
Prior to the event, C.S. Savitha was awarded with the ‘AIISH Mother of the Year 2016’ award which has been instituted by Dr. Prathiba Karanth, to encourage mother looking after their special kids.
C.S. Savitha, who is trained in special skills, has been able to improve the communication skills in her kid. Considering this, the AIISH conferred the award upon her.
The Institute also felicitated two specially-abled persons, Aakash Raghav, an engineer working with a private company and Srivats, who also works for a private company, for their achievements.
Speaking on the occasion, AIISH Director Dr. S.R. Savithri, said that the specially-abled children are trained before they are allowed to join the normal school.
She also expressed her concerns over some institutions not providing admissions to special children despite government orders and also mentioned that there were examples of educational institutions not providing the necessary facilities even though the special children are admitted to the schools.
Department of Women and Child Welfare Deputy Director K. Radha, Dr. N. Sridevi of AIISH and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 10th, 2016
w of Halmidi incription, the first Kannada inscription, found in Halmidi in Hassan district displayed at the Government Museum on Kasturba Road. | Photo Credit: Bhagya Prakash K
Is conducting trials of an app that seeks to serve as an audio guide to visitors
Bengaluru:
Moving through the dank corridors where exhibits — often thousands of years old — lie in the shadows, an app could be the gateway to the rich history within the Government Museum.
The 151-year-old museum on Kasturba Road is preparing to enter into the digital world with a tour of the premises being incorporated in an app, named Pinakin. The app seeks to serve as an audio guide to visitors.
For a visitor, the labels around the Deccan-style paintings in the museum hardly provide adequate details. On the app, however, a voice guides you into the time of the kings and the techniques of the painters. The strokes that bring out the colours were done using squirrel or pig tail hair, guides the voice.
Similarly, the hero stone – where again the museum has put little by way of information. The app brings out the tale of the chieftain who died in a battle against the Ganga king.
Officials said the app is undergoing trials. “It should be available in a week or so. People can use the app to find more information about the exhibits and we hope this will lead to greater footfalls,” said an official.
Pinakin already offers free tours of Mysore Palace and Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, among other places.
Need for curation
Pinakin is free to download and covers over 20 exhibits out of the more than 185 in the museum. Available in English and Kannada, the recordings – which can be downloaded offline – runs to around 40 minutes.
“It is not merely a lecture on history. It brings out interesting facts to induce inquisitiveness among visitors and shifts the perspective from merely photographic memory to information,” says Srikanth Iyer, Chief Executive Officer of Aseuro Technologies, which has developed the app.
He hopes to expand the app to include paintings in the Venkatappa Art Gallery while information on the Government Museum will be constantly updated. “After six months or so, we can add 15 to 20 exhibits in the app so that those revisiting the museum will always have something more to see,” said Mr. Iyer.
Revamping the city’s heritage through museums
The city is far more than just about pubs and IT hubs. Bengaluru is, contrary to popular perception, a city where history played out for over five centuries.
This history, however, seems to have been forced into the sidelines during the city’s exponential growth. The birthplace of the ‘Bangalore Rocket’ – a torpedo which was developed by Tipu Sultan – has virtually disappeared, while the city’s museums – which are to chronicle this history – remains little more than storehouses of antiques.
Priyank Kharge, State Minister of Tourism, hopes to change the perception of the city’s history by introducing the Kempegowda Tower Tourism Circuit or tours featuring Colonial history at Cantonment. “It is an uphill task, and much of it has disappeared. But, whatever is there needs to be protected. As a start, we need to celebrate our museums and ensure that there is better curation so that a visit becomes an experience for tourists. We have started this on a trial basis in the Government Museum through an app,” he said.
Over the years, a mixture of apathy and lack of public interest in history has seen museums being forced into the sidelines. For instance, in its heydays at the start of the last century, over four lakh people would visit the museum (or, Tamasha House as it was called). Now, the number barely touches two lakh. Of this, many are school students out on an excursion.
While welcoming initiatives such as an audio-visual app for exploration of museums, Meera Iyer, co-convenor of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), says much more needs to be done to improve facilities on the ground. “What needs to be done is to revamp the museum. The method of labelling and giving out information is abysmal; the walls are damp, the lighting is not good. There is poor display. All of this needs to change,” she says.
The Tourism Department has sought a proposal from the State Archaeology Department on projects that would improve facilities and conservation of artifacts of the Government Museum.
The potential of museums
“There are a lot of interesting stories to be told of the heritage of Bengaluru. Apart from Government Museum, we want to include Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and the historical Someshwara Temple in our audio tours. Even the botanical gardens of Lalbagh will provide lots of interesting stories for visitors,” says Srikanth Iyer, CEO, Aseuro Technologies.
“In other cities, museums are celebrated. But here, they are not being curated properly. We are trying to change this. To begin with, we are starting with museums of the State Archaeology Department,” says Priyank Kharge, Tourism Minister.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Mohit M. Rao / December 13th, 2016
Alfred Miranda, 56, who studied from LKG to PUC in Hubballi, is a successful entrepreneur in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Alfred Miranda, 56, who studied from LKG to PUC in Hubballi , is a successful entrepreneur in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. A salon started by him employs 70 people from the Philippines and India and the average salary of an employee is around Rs 1 lakh per month.
Alfred, the son of retired railway guard Orlando Miranda and homemaker Angela, studied at St Mary’s High School from KG to SSLC and PUC at PC Jabin College. Alfred said he started working at the age of 18 with Avery India Ltd for a salary of Rs 400 per month. “After four years of apprenticeship, the company posted me to Mysuru as a technician. Then, I got a job in Kuwait as expeditor at the material department in Kuwait Sante Fe Braun UAS company and worked at modernization of oil wells at Mina Abdulla,” he told this correspondent in Sharjah recently.
He was appointed tour manager in 1989 at Hayes Jarvis in Goa, where he handled local and outstation tours of British guests, arranged welcome meets and insurance claims. “”Later, I joined as a manager at Smart Instruments Goa, a Mumbai-based company, in 1995,” he added.
“As Dubai is a tax-free city, I moved there and floated my import-export firm Tanya Beauty Proucts. My wife Dolly supported me in opening the Al Mansour Ladies Saloon, with one Indian and one Filipina as hairdresser and beautician. We adopted a model of more bills, more money for our staff. It worked well as most the staff here work very hard. Currently, we have 70 employees from the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Morocco and they work as hairdressers, beauticians, do manicures and pedicures as well as sales and marketing,” he said.
Dolly, who manages the salon, said the salon attracts customers as it provides quality service at affordable rates. “We have four salons in Sharjah. Apart from paying their salaries, we also take care of their accommodation, transportation, food, medical, cooking gas and laundry expenses. We also pay for travel to their country and back once a year. Our children Karyn, Tanya and Orlando manage the administrative work. I’ve worked at Taj Hotel, Mumbai, and there I learnt the lesson that if the staff is happy, the business sees a steady growth.”
Alfred, who has visited over 60 countries, was also a sales manager for Alliance Insurance Company, Dubai. “I’ve got the Million Dollar Round Table certificate from the US-based association of financial professionals,” he said.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News> City News> Hubli News / by Sangamesh Menasinakai / TNN / December 14th, 2016
The process of installing solar lamps at all houses of Amasebailu Gram Panchayat is nearing completion and with this, Amasebailu Gram Panchayat is all set to become the first ‘Solar Gram Panchayat’ in Udupi district.
Amasebailu Charitable Trust President A G Kodgi told reporters that Amasebailu has two villages, Rattadi and Machattu, with 1,872 houses. The trust had chalked out programmes to instal solar lamps at all households in 2012 itself. But owing to various reasons, the project was delayed. The installation of solar lamps was started in May this year and India Pvt. Ltd was entrusted with the responsibility of installing lamps. According to the conditions agreed upon in the tender, the company gave a five-year guarantee for solar lamps with a half-yearly maintenance and a provision to replace faulty lamps.
In the first phase, 397 houses were illuminated and 548 houses were covered in the second phase. The third phase of lighting 73 houses is currently under way. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2.13 crore and about 20% of the cost has been shared by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd, 30% by the ministry of energy and Rs 25 lakh from district administration.
Amasebailu PDO Bhaskar Shetty said some families have already installed solar lamps before the commencement of the project. About 20 streetlights light up with solar power, Shetty said.
“There are 30 temples and a mosque in the Gram Panchayat jurisdiction and efforts are on to promote solar lamps in places of worship as well,” he said. Vishwesha Theertha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt has agreed to sponsor the installation of solar lamps in these places of worship, Kodgi said.
The cost for installing two solar lamps was Rs 9,900, while it was Rs 16,000 for four lamps. The beneficiaries had to pay Rs 3,000 for two lamps, while it cost Rs 6,000 for four solar lamps.
In the case of Koraga community beneficiaries, the Gram Panchayat has borne the amount of Rs 3,000 per beneficiary while in the case of other Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes beneficiaries, it had spent Rs 2,000 per beneficiary for installation of lamps, he said.
With the accomplishment of the project the efforts of the district administration, Gram Panchayat, Amasebailu Charitable Trust, Karnataka Bank and Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project have borne fruit, he said.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS – Udupi, December 10th, 2016
T. Sunandamma, popular humour writer, was the first president of the Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha | Photo Credit: Handout E Mail
The KLS was formed by women writers, who felt they were being excluded from the mainstream
Bengaluru :
Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha (KLS), a collective of women writers started in 1979, has released documentaries on eight remarkable women who have steered the organisation since its inception.
The documentaries have been made by D.S. Suresh. He had earlier made films on 15 Kannada women writers who have received the prestigious Anupama Award. KLS made use of grants given by the Department of Kannada and Culture for this project.
The documentaries cover T. Sunandamma, H.S. Parvathy, Hemalatha Mahishi, Nagamani S. Rao, Shashikala Veeraiahswamy, Usha P. Rai, Sandhya Reddy and Vasundhara Bhoopathi. It was released by S.G. Siddaramaiah, chairperson of the Kannada Development Authority, on Monday.
Mr. Suresh worked on this ambitious project for more than 18 months. He had interviewed over 125 people, including writers. “These documentaries can reach out to people who have little knowledge about literature. It will help them to know about women writers and their contribution to literature and the Sangha,” he added.
Women writers in Kannada, who felt they were being excluded from the mainstream, decided to join hands to form KLS. “Initially, it was an informal group. It grew slowly and T. Sunandamma, popular humour writer, became the first president of the Sangha, which had only 20 members in 1979.
Dr. Vasundhara Bhoopathi, president of the Sangha, said they are now planning to record the contribution of women Kannada writers in and outside Karnataka under the title ‘Nanna Kavithe Nanna Haadu’ (my poetry, my songs).
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / December 12th, 2016
For any hardcore Harry Potter fan, the Sorting Hat, and the medieval wizard Godric Gryffindor is basic knowledge. Three entomologists, who stumbled upon a new species of spider have decided to pay tribute to the character by naming it after him. Though the arachnid bears resemblance to the ‘Sorting Hat’ of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it would be hard to spot it if you are trekking in the Western Ghats.
Eriovixia gryffindori, is the new spider species discovered, details of which was published in the recent edition of Indian Journal of Arachnology.
The discovery of the arachnid was made at ‘Kans’ forestland of Central Western Ghats at Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district, by Javed Ahmed, Rajashree Khalap and Sumukha J N. While Javed and Rajashree hail from Mumbai, Sumukha is from Shivamogga.
Describing the etymology of the spider, the scientists write that naming it after Gryffindor – after whom one of the four houses in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is named and who once owned the Sorting Hat – was, “An ode from the authors, for magic lost, and found, in an effort to draw attention to the fascinating, but oft overlooked world of invertebrates, and their secret lives.”
Prior to it, they express their fondness of J K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series as a ‘wordsmith extraordinaire’.
“This uniquely shaped spider derives its name from the fabulous, sentient magical artifact, the sorting hat, owned by the (fictitious) medieval wizard Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and stemming from the powerful imagination of Ms. J K Rowling….” they wrote.
While the team found a female specimen of the Gryffindor spider, they are yet to describe the holotype of a typical male of the species. The paper notes that the particular species of spider is known to be distributed only from Shivamogga district, as of now.
The spider mimics dry foliage, making it ideal for it to reside almost undetected on the forest floor.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Express News Service / December 13th, 2016
Manohar Pais, one of the dynamic and highly talented Konkani personalities outside India, has been unanimously elected as the president of ‘The Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC)’ for the term 2017-2018 during its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, November 20 at Sts Martha and Mary Parish, Mississauga, Canada.
Radio Mango Award winner Manohar Pais is gifted with enormous talents and was groomed as an artiste at the St Francis Xavier Parish of Bejai, Mangaluru. Before moving to Dubai in search of greener pastures, he was actively involved on Konkani stage in Mangaluru, from the year 1977 for over 15 years. During this period, he acted in over 30 plays in various parishes in Mangaluru such as Passion Play during Lent, Inter Parish drama competitions, Fund raising programs, and other commemorating events.
As an eloquent and highly popular Master of Ceremonies, he has conducted over 500 functions and wedding receptions in various parts of South Kanara. As a teenager when he was just 17, he compered a full musical show at Town Hall Mangaluru for Paradela Bejai. Not only in various parts of India, he also performed as MC in the Middle East for the great Konkani musical shows of renowned Konkani music personalities like the late Wilfy Rebimbus, Melwyn Peris, Claud D’Souza, Rang Tarang Geet Mala, Patrao Bros, Henry D’Souza, Lawrence Saldanha during the musical nites organized by Mangalore Konkans Dubai and KCO in Abu Dhabi.
Manohar, who is gifted with a silken voice, has won many accolades in inter-parish competitions as a singer organized by the Konkani Natak Sabha in Mangaluru. As an actor and director par-excellence, Manohar has won several prizes in drama and fancy dress competitions including the best actor prize in All India level Konkani drama competition organized by Rangabhumi, Udupi in 1990. He directed, acted and staged the most successful ‘classic Konkani play ‘Tho Maka Naka’ in 2006 in Dubai. The DVDs of this stage play are still in great demand. After moving to Canada he has written, directed and staged four religious plays namely Fatima Saibhin, Ankwar Moriyechin Ajapan, Sontasache Mister and Anandache Mister staged during Monthi Fest festivities in Mississauga. He also directed and played a lead role in the recently staged play Kazarachi Dotorn. By profession Manohar is a banker and during the helm of his career he served Citibank NA in the Middle East reaching Senior Executive Level Positions (VP & CFO).
The MAC had very fruitful years during 2015-2016, a real drive towards unity among Mangalureans in the GTA and within Canada and a keen passion to keep the flame of culture and traditions burning brightly especially through the most cherished Nativity Feast (Monthi Fest). The members owe a huge debt of gratitude to the outgoing President, Maxim D’Mello and EC, who have served the Mangalurean community tirelessly by promoting MAC in the GTA and within Canada.
The MAC AGM started with a Prayer led by the Spiritual Director Fr. Edwin D’Souza followed by the welcome address by the incumbent president Maxim D’Mello. He extended a warm welcome to the members who attended in large numbers. He expressed his joy on the completion of the successful tenure and applauded exiting members of the Executive Committee for their dedication and hard-work. He thanked all the sponsors who have generously supported the Association. The former MAC President Ronald Fernandes, Pamela Soans and Prescilla D’Mello ably handled the rest of the proceedings of AGM.
General Secretary Reynold Sequeira presented the Annual Report for the year ended 2016. The Report rewound the memories of the audience to the happy times they spent together both indoors and outdoors during the past year.
Joel Lewis, the Treasurer, one of the most committed and dedicated members of MAC, presented the Financial Report of the association. This was followed by the Auditor’s report. Certified Financial Report by the Auditor Reginald Fernandes presented by Ivan Lobo. Prescilla D’Souza presented the details on the membership drive.
And so, the formation of the new Executive Committee for the upcoming year was the main highlight of the day. The members of the new Executive Committee for the year 2017–2018 are the following:
Spiritual Director : Fr. Edwin D’Souza
President : Manohar Pais
Vice president : Melwyn Menezes
General Secretary : Cynthie Fernandes
Joint Secretary : Olivia Moras
Treasurer : Louis Pereira
Assistant Treasurer : Prescilla D’Souza
Cultural Coordinator : Ronald Monteiro
Sports Coordinator : Olwin Pereira
Public Relations Coordinator : Manoj D’Cunha
Liturgical Facilitator : Nina Crasta
Web Master : Leonard Crasta
Auditor : Ivan Lobo
The AGM concluded by leaving the members to look forward for exhilarating events organized by the energetic, talented and vibrant EC team under the dynamic leadership of Manohar Pais.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Gerry D’Mello / Daijiworld Media Network / December 08th, 2016
Padma Bhushan K.V. Kamath, President of New Development Bank of BRICS Countries, is seen presenting the Manava Rathna Award to M. Vinod Rao, first Managing Trustee of BSMS Trust that manages Kamakshi Hospital, at a function in city last evening. Also seen are (from left) Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief K.B. Ganapathy, Chairman of Manava Rathna Award Committee and Founder Trustee, Schevaran Scientific Foundation Rtn. Sam Cherian, President of Rotary Club of Mysore West Rtn. C. R. Hanumanth, Secretary Rtn. B.S. Srinath and Inner Wheel President Ann. Sumana.
Mysuru :
Demonetisation will bring in positive changes in India’s economy and will improve financial status of its people, said Padma Bhushan K.V. Kamath, President of New Development Bank of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Countries.
Kamath was speaking as the chief guest after presenting Manava Rathna Award to Kamakshi Hospital at Rotary West Auditorium in Saraswathipuram last evening.
The Manava Rathna Award was instituted by Schevaran Scientific Foundation and was presented to Kamakshi Hospital in recognition of its charity. M. Vinod Rao, the first Managing Trustee of Bantwal Sulochana Madhava Shenoy (BSMS) Trust that manages the hospital, received the award. The event was organised by Schevaran Scientific Foundation and Rotary Club of Mysore West.
“Demonetisation has come as a precursor to digital currency and it would strengthen the country’s economy. It will curb corruption as now only documented money would be in circulation and it would be difficult to move unaccounted money. Even the rate of interest on home and vehicle loans would come down which will help bring down inflation. India has been registering an economic growth of 7.3% for many years and this is a positive sign of development. “We must identify the achievements of the country and celebrate them,” he said.
Kundapur Vaman Kamath, commonly referred to as K.V. Kamath, has served as the Chairman of Infosys Limited, the second-largest Indian IT services company, and as the Non-Executive Chairman of ICICI Bank, India’s largest private bank.
“Food prices and real estate rates will come down and it will be a boon to the market economy and the interest rates will come down by around 2 per cent in the next 12 months. All this will benefit the common man,” he said.
Comparing India with other developing countries like Brazil, China and South Africa, Kamath said that while those countries have shown speedy development, India did not get a platform for development. With demonetisation, India can accelerate growth,” he added.
Recalling the introduction of ATMs in the country by the ICICI bank for the first time, he said while many had doubts about its success the ATM culture soon caught the imagination of the other bankers and also the customers.
The noted banker said that in the year 2000 there were only 150 ATMs and at present, there are more than 3 lakh ATMs in India. “This could be possible only due to digitalisation of banks and people’s participation and acceptance,” he added.
“More than anything, demonetisation will curb the menace of corruption in India. Though the move has led to a lot of inconvenience, it will benefit the country in the future. People will slowly switch over to cashless economy,” he opined.
YEOMAN SERVICE TO THE POOR
Kamakshi Hospital Administrator Dr. K.R. Kamath, Medical Superintendent Dr. C. Umesh Kamath and current Managing Trustee of BSMS Trust Mahesh Shenoy too were felicitated on the occasion.
Speaking after receiving the Manava Rathna Award, M. Vinod Rao said that the hospital was established with an intention of serving the poor and people from lower economic groups. The expansion of the hospital with a second unit has been taken up in J.P Nagar, he said.
Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief K.B. Ganapathy, who was the guest of honour, said that service to mankind is equal to service to God. “This is the reason why Mother Teresa compared her service to the dying and the destitute as service to God,” Ganapathy said.
“I personally know the yeoman services provided by Kamakshi Hospital, specially to the poor and middle-class patients since 40 years. The doctors here and also the paramedical staff are so gentle and kind they sincerely consider their service as God’s service,” he said.
The Hospital well deserves this Manava Rathna Award which would further encourage the hospital doctors and staff to serve the community better and with great responsibility, Ganapathy added.
Administrator Dr. K.R. Kamath said that the hospital was committed to serve the poor and has launched several people-friendly programmes like the ‘Save A Child’ in association with Rotary Mysore West. Under this project, any child needing surgical intervention or special medical care is admitted for treatment free of cost. “It is a matter of pride to receive the award and we will continue to remain committed to the service of the society,” Dr. Kamath said.
Managing Trustee of BSMS Trust Mahesh Shenoy said that the hospital had close association with Rotary Mysore West since its inception.
“We will launch a series of healthcare facilities for the benefit of the poor,” he said. Medical Superintendent Dr. C. Umesh Kamath traced the journey of the hospital since it was established in 1973.
President of Rotary Club of Mysore West Rtn. C.R. Hanumanth, Chairman of Manava Rathna Award Committee and Founder Trustee, Schevaran Scientific Foundation Rtn. Sam Cherian, Secretary of Rotary Club of Mysore West Rtn. B.S. Srinath, Dr S.N. Mothi of Asha Kirana Hospital, Proprietor of Mangalore Ganesh Beedies Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy and others were present on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 03rd, 2016
