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July 2018 | Vol 4 | Issue 4
www.advantagekarnataka.in
Budget Supports Farmers &
Rural Economy
Innovation Summit
to Boost AI
July 2018
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July 2018 | Vol 4 | Issue 4
EDITORIAL
www.advantagekarnataka.in
Budget Supports Farmers &
Rural Economy
Content
T
he maiden budget of Chief Minister, Kumaraswamy, reflects the
government’s objective of making Karnataka the most favourable
investment destination in India. Aiming at the comprehensive 6 Budget Supports Farmers and Rural Economy
development of the state, the Chief Minister, who holds the Finance portfolio,
has rolled out a slew of pro-people and pro-development programmes in the 8 CII Innovation Summit to Boost AI
budget 2018-19. In a major relief to the farming community of the state, the
10 Giving Impetus to Comprehensive Development of City
government has announced the mega farm-loan waiver of Rs.34000 Crores.
Apart from proposing major initiatives to revive the struggling agriculture 12 Energising the Power Supply Sector
Innovation Summit sector, the budget gives equal thrust to all major sectors including industries,
to Boost AI health, technology, tourism, education, energy, infrastructure, environment, 14 Blend of Colonial and Contemporary Bangalore
transport, social welfare among others. The government has also decided to
18 SuvarnaMukhi -Where Nature is the Healer
July 2018
continue almost all schemes rolled out by the previous government including
Editorial Advisory Board Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Bhagya, Arogya Karnataka etc. 22 Focused Upliftment of Mankind and Society
The budget stresses on promoting the state’s image as the frontrunner in
Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair several sectors and proposes various programmes to ensure equitable growth 26 Bavaria - New Horizons of Digital Future
Dr. D. S. Ashwath IAS (Retd) and overall progress. With special focus on empowering the rural sector, the
Shri. Ivan Nigli Ex. MLA government aims at a balanced growth rate. 28 For ‘Total Advantage’ in Financial Services
The “Compete with China” scheme proposed to give fillip to domestic
Maj Neil Castelino (Retd) 30 Healthy Buddha
manufacturing sector and support indigenisation will turn Karnataka a
Sunny Jerome
Managing Editor
manufacturing hub and aims to create 8 Lakh job opportunities in each district 32 KSIC Mysore Silk Sarees get more “Affordable”
in the days ahead. Developing Kalaburagi as Bharat Solar District, Tumakuru
Preethi M as Sports and Fitness Goods manufacturing hub, Mobile Phone Components 34 India’s Next Big Break: Innovation & Digital Transformation
Associate Editor industry in Chikkaballapur etc. will realise the proposed industrial revolution
36 Munnar Turns Blue Once Again
Trivandrum in the state.
S.Radhakrishnan The special allocation for city development, metro expansion and the 38 With a Mission to Clean Up Waterbodies
Email: mailradhakrishnan@gmail.com establishment of an Integrated Road Transport Authority to reform Bangalore’s
transportation service are welcome steps. Focus on promoting Electric Vehicle 40 Marking Milestones in Renewable Energy
Anantha Narayanan K
sector and plan to roll out more public EVs in the light of increasing pollution is
Subeditor 42 The Anglo-Indian Identity in Vidhana Soudha
to be appreciated.
David Barnabhas We hope the new policies of the government will empower the state and 43 Speaking through the Strings of Veena
Design
drive its economy to scale further heights. Advantage Karnataka wishes the
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Budget Arogya Karnataka) etc are
other topics that secured a
to promote
manufacturing
domestic
and
Supports
spot in the budget proposals. reduce imports of Chinese
goods. Spare parts will be
Continue Programmes manufactured at the village
of Previous Budget level, assembled at the taluk
Farmers and Kumaraswamy has said that
the previous government had
formulated and successfully
level and malls will be opened
to market these goods. It
proposes the construction
Rural Economy implemented several pro-
people and the coalition
government acknowledges
of plug and play industrial
sheds. To check the imports
of LED lights, a manufacturing
the same by continuing all industry of household LED
the programmes announced lights will be developed in
banks, as promised by the including increase in the in the previous budget Chitradurga district. The
government earlier. rate of tax on petrol by Rs. presented on 16th February budget also proposes to
“A big challenge of fulfilling 1.14 per litre and diesel by 2018. Therefore, projects develop Hassan district as
the promise of farmers’ Rs. 1.12 per litre by upping it like “Anna Bhagya” scheme, bathroom floor tiles and
loan waiver is before our from the existing 30% to 32% implemented by distributing sanitary goods manufacturing
coalition Government. Our and diesel from 19% to 21%. food grains to 3.85 Crore district countering Chinese
first priority is to mobilise the Keeping in view the need to people below poverty line dominance. BBMP, and other agencies. prior to the delivery and
necessary resources to fulfil augment resources for the free of cost, “Kshira Bhagya” three months for the lactating
this. We have already started welfare needs of the state, the scheme implemented with Israel-Model Irrigation: Boost for Tourist Sector: mother. This amount will be
working towards collecting budget proposes to increase the objective of eradicating The CM said that the Israel The budget announced increased in the next five
resources. I have started the additional excise duty malnutrition of school children model of irrigation system, packages to boost the years in a phased manner.
austerity measures from the on Indian-made liquor by 4 by providing hot milk 5 days which he studied during his tourism potential of the State. This scheme is applicable
Chief Minister’s Office itself so per cent across the board on a week free of cost, “Krishi visit to Israel last year, would The tourism department only for the first two children
as to cut down unnecessary all 18 slabs. The taxation on Bhagya” scheme formulated protect the crops of farmers will focus on Belur, Hampi, of the mother. An amount of
expenditure. I am confident consumption of electricity for the improvement of dry and make their life better. “I Vijayapura by introducing Rs.350 Crores is earmarked
that my ministerial colleagues has also been increased from land farming among several provide Rs.150 Crores in the two-year diplomas for tour for this scheme. The scheme
will follow my footsteps,” 6% to 9% making it 20 paise others will be continued. first stage for providing Israel guides to help tourists in will be implemented from 1st
said Kumaraswamy after per unit. The state has also model irrigation facility in various languages. A sum of November 2018.
announcing the waiver at set a revenue target of Rs Major New Schemes 5,000 hectares of dry land Rs.20 Crores will be allotted
Vidhana Soudha. 18,750 Crores for the Excise of 2018-19 each in Kolar, Chitradurga, to local government bodies Approval for Namma
The government has Department for the 2018-19 The budget proposes a Koppala and Gadag districts. to maintain the environment Metro Phase 3
decided to waive all defaulted fiscal. slew of new schemes in all in the three places. In order Another salient feature of
crop loans of farmers up to “Our desire is to sow new sector with an aim to promote Encouraging Electric to create employment the budget is the approval of
31 Dec 2017 in the first stage. dreams and make them a comprehensive development. Vehicles: opportunity in the hospitality the phase 3 of the Bengaluru
As an encouragement to the reality in rural Karnataka, ‘Compete with China’ Close to the heels of it EV area in the tourism sector, it metro. The Phase 3 will extend
non-defaulting farmers, who and to spring new spirit Scheme: The budget has policy the budget proposes is proposed to impart training the phase 2 network by 75
repaid the loan within time, among youth, bring solace proposed to establish a 100 charging units set up in skill development, tourist km and Rs.15825 Crores will
H D Kumaraswamy, it has been decided to credit to farmers & relief to women. programme mission unit at cost of Rs.4 Crores to guide training programme be spent on six elevated
Chief Minister the repaid loan amount or The main aim of the coalition encourage electric vehicles. and tourist taxi-drivers corridors. The announcement
Rs 25000 whichever is less. government is to continue Also, there is a proposal of refresher courses. of elevated corridors in
A
Kumaraswamy said that to all pro-people programmes a direct subsidy of Rs.100 the previous government
fter much hype surrounding the proposed facilitate the farmers to avail and schemes of the previous Crores to the cash-strapped ‘Mathrushri Scheme’ had led to widespread
loan waiver scheme, the maiden budget of the new loans action will be government by giving further Bangalore Metropolitan for Pregnant Women protests in the city.
coalition government was presented by the taken by the government to impetus,” said Kumaraswamy. Transport Corporation (BMTC). The Chief Minister
Chief Minister, H D Kumaraswamy, on June 5. issue clearance certificate by Besides the waiver of farm To establish a hassle-free announced a scheme, named Bharath Solar District:
The budget, which he calls “a reflection of the waiving the arrears from the loans, maternity benefit easy transport system at ‘Mathrushri’, to transfer Kalaburagi district will be
coalition Dharma”, cemented the coalition’s common vision defaulting account. Rs 6500 for women belonging to affordable rates, an Integrated money directly to the bank developed as Bharath Solar
of the comprehensive development of Karnataka. The new Crores is earmarked in the BPL families, measures for Road Transport Authority accounts of pregnant women. District. The solar panel,
budget is largely a ‘farmer and rural economy oriented one’ as budget for this purpose. adoption of Israel method for Bengaluru city will be In this new scheme, Rs.1000 inverters, capacitors etc.
it finally answered the prayers of thousands of farmers across With the waiver scheme of farming, steps to boost established and headed by the per month is being directly for the production of solar
the state by announcing the waiver of farm loans up to Rs. 2 imposing a huge burden on animal husbandry and allied Chief Minister. It will formulate transferred to the Aadhaar power will be produced
Lakhs per farmer. The mega Rs.34000 Crore farm loan waiver the exchequer, the CM also activities, creation of more a comprehensive working and linked bank account of only in Kalaburagi district.
scheme, which is the centrepiece of the new budget, includes announced proposals to jobs, and universal health action plan by coordinating pregnant women of BPL Also, several companies
loans borrowed from both cooperative and nationalised mop up additional resources, policy (popularly called with BMRCL, BMTC, BDA, families for three months manufacturing ICB in Mysuru
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CII Innovation Summit to Boost AI
Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry K J George, Minister for Large &
Medium, Industries and IT & BT
C
reating a platform to engage and Fourteenth India Innovation Summit. The The India Innovation Summit will
drive the innovation led growth event with the theme, “India.AI – Driving provide an ideal platform for the Industry
strategies from India for global the future for the world”, will be held on to study and understand the various
12th & 13th July at Hotel LaLit Ashok, flavours of innovation across all verticals
Bengaluru. and drive the essential role of innovation
Suresh Prabhu, the Union Minister of in nation’s business growth in the digital
Commerce and Industry, will inaugurate era. It is also a platform to engage
the event which will have Chief Minister, and drive the innovation-led growth
H D Kumaraswamy, as the Guest of strategies from India for global markets.
Honour. K J George, Minister for Large & The theme “India.AI – Driving the future
Medium, Industries and IT & BT, Amitabh for the world” is very relevant and timely
Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, for India, from a national economic and a
Rakesh Bharti Mittal, President, CII, human capital development perspective.
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, India To complement the conference theme,
Innovation Summit, Chandrajit Banerjee, there will be an exhibition arena co-
Amitabh Kant Director General, Confederation of Indian located with the conference event to
CEO, NITI Aayog
Industry, Dr N Muthu Kumar, Chairman, provide an experiential understanding
markets, Confederation of Indian Industry CII Karnataka, etc. are among other of the real-world tools of the new wealth
[CII] is organising its annual flagship event dignitaries. paradigm.
and Bengaluru have come in to existence. The budget proposes an Alternative using Drones, understanding the need
There is a huge demand for ICB and Packing Technology Development of water by using sensor in irrigation and
IC Chip across the world. 80% of the Institute at a cost of Rs.5 Crores to cotton plucking, etc. Rs.5 crore has been
world ICB and Chips are being imported develop packing technology using bio- earmarked for this programme to further
from Taiwan. Similarly, there is plenty degradable material other than plastic. improve these and adopt to farm fields.
of demand for ICB Chips in our country. The institute will also impart training for Skill Development: It is proposed to
In this background, it is proposed to the same. This comes in the wake of the implement a new scheme called ‘Kayaka’
establish an ICB manufacturing unit at complete ban on production and sale to enhance skill development and
Mysuru. of certain types of plastic in the State. entrepreneurship quality in self-help
A science centre is to be set up in the groups to encourage taking up self-
Sports Goods Unit in Tumkur: name of H. Narasimhaiah, rationalist and employment to increase their income.
Considering the requirement of sports science teacher, at Gauribidanur. The Loan up to a maximum of Rs.10 lakh
and fitness goods, the budget proposes late Mr. Narasimhaiah was a well-known will be provided under this scheme for
to establish units to produce these goods crusader against superstitious beliefs. self-help groups on cluster model or
required for 23 sports in Tumakuru individually.
district. In this background, in next four Startup Innovation in Agriculture: The budget also proposes to extend
years, it is proposed to invest Rs.2000 Various Start-Ups companies have the Disha scheme to impart training to
Crores for production of sports and made new innovations with the probable entrepreneurs in all the districts
fitness goods in Tumakuru district with an assistance of Karnataka Information of Karnataka during 2018-19 and provide
aim to create 1 lakh employment. Technology Department. For example, benefits of this scheme to 1 lakh people
Institute to find Alternative for Plastics by understanding the condition of crops through a grant of Rs.2 crore.
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Giving Impetus to Comprehensive canteens play a prime role in fulfilling
the government’s aim to make Karnataka
hunger-free. The canteens are very
Development popular in the city and thousands of
people now rely on them. As of now 176
wards have Indira Canteens which are
fully operational.
The Bhruhat Bengaluru Recently BBMP has opened mobile
Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) gives canteens also at various places where
prime focus on the Comprehensive a fixed outlet was not possible. Around
Development of the city, 20 mobile Indira Canteens has been
welfare of its citizens and safety launched and they are parked near public
parks and prime locations of civic wards
of women. “We propose to
serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at
have something for everybody, cheap rates. The mobile vans are part of
especially for the poorer sections the government’s efforts to ensure that
in the city. With the support of all 198 centres have operational canteens.
the state government, the BBMP We are planning to open generic
BBMP Sensitisation programme for Pourakarmikas.
will address all the problems in medicine stores, Janoushadha Centres, in
all Indira Canteens and the project is on to the Palike. So, we aim at segregating Could you talk about your visions and
the city and has several thrust
the anvil. the waste at the source itself. Waste priorities for the city? Any specific targets
areas including conservation segregation basically means keeping wet, you wish to achieve during your term?
of environment and rain water Environmental pollution is one of the dry, and sanitary/reject waste separately, Bengaluru is the Silicon Valley of India
harvesting, civic health, and major issues Bangalore city is facing so that dry can be recycled, wet waste can and the city is growing at a fast pace.
sanitation etc. The fiscal health of now. Could you talk about the various be composted, and sanitary waste can be BBMP aims to make the city at par with
the corporation has improved, and initiatives to address this? incinerated. We have achieved around many international cities by improving the
BBMP has taken several initiatives 45% in waste segregating at the source by infrastructure, protection environment
many projects undertaken last year
to address the issue of aggravating using separate bins. This year the target is and enhancing citizen services. My
are about to see fruition soon,” pollution. Recently, Bengaluru city has to make it 65%. BBMP has around 16000 priority will be to effectively implement all
R Sampath Raj says R Sampath Raj, Mayor, BBMP. joined London to co-chair the C-40 Air pourakarmikas all around the city and we the projects taken up by the Palike within
Mayor, BBMP Quality Network to the fight against are planning to raise the number by 4000 the stipulated time for the comprehensive
climate change and improve the quality of more. development of the city.
Could you talk about various initiatives Pourakarmikas, transgenders, slum- and water, rain water harvesting, civic the air in the city. We also propose to use BBMP has initiated various campaigns on Rain water harvesting, and waste
taken this year for the development of the dwellers, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled health, sanitation etc. It also focuses on effective techniques of afforestation and waste management to convince people to management are other policies I would
city? Tribes, Backward Classes and minority protecting the cultural heritage of the environment management to enhance reduce the use of non-recyclable plastic like to take forward. The traffic congestion
BBMP has a slew of initiatives for the communities. city, welfare, health and education and the greenery of the city. Rs.1 Crore has and promote using recyclable cotton and is a great concern as the number of
development of the city and all sections We have taken up the preparatory works completion of ongoing public works. been allotted to 200 samplings with tree jute bags. Penalties up to Rs.5 Lakhs will vehicles is on the rise each day. We
of society. This year’s budget itself stick to for the comprehensive development of Separate plans have been made for guards in each ward. be levied from those who dump garbage are taking strict action against illegal
support this motive with people-friendly Bangalore city, giving impetus to solve welfare programmes for the differently- BBMP also proposes to raise and in storm water drains and lake areas. constructions and parking. We are also
and progressive projects. BBMP gives various problems in the city. With the abled, such as providing tricycles, and maintain 2 Lakhs saplings in 5 nurseries of BBMP has given proper guidelines to the seizing illegal shops to decongest the city.
prime focus on the welfare of citizens support of the state government, the financial assistance for self-employment, Palike this year and the project is actively citizens regarding waste management. BBMP has plans for constructing more
and safety of women. It proposes to have BBMP will address all the problems in among other initiatives. There are progressing. Necessary actions will be We urge people to provide their support multi-level parking centres at various
something for everybody, especially for the city and has several thrust areas proposals for the establishment of taken against encroachments on lake to make the city clean and garbage free spots.
the poorer sections in the city including including conservation of environment dialysis centres at various parts in the beds and projects are on to rejuvenate 40 by following these guidelines.
city for benefit of poor patients. BBMP is lakes. Rs.45.26 Crores has been allocated
spending around half of the total amount for protecting the environment and
of the budget on maintenance and greenery. We are also setting up tree
development works. The fiscal health of parks at various parts of the city and
the corporation has improved, and many taking all the necessary steps to keep the
projects undertaken last year are about to Garden City’s greenery.
see fruition soon.
Waste management is another issue in
Could you talk about the latest updates the city with new dumping yards coming
on Indira Canteens? up every other day. Could you talk about
Setting up of Indira Canteens in all the policies taken by BBMP to tackle the
198 civic wards is one of the flagship issue?
programmes to provide healthy and Scientific disposal of dry and wet waste
subsidised food for the people. The generated every day is a huge challenge BBMP Indira Canteen
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Energising the Power Supply Sector 25000. GoK is also releasing an amount
for creating infrastructure to SCP-TSP Sub
plans in Gangakalyana Scheme. There
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), is no limitation for the estimate cost
responsible for power distribution in 8 districts, has been for energisation of IP sets under Ganga
ensuring consumer satisfaction and continuous profit in Kalyana scheme.
To Register the Gangakalyana
business through a slew of initiatives and policies over these applications through online, BESCOM
years. “‘Consumers come first’ and striving to be the best has developed Enhanced Software of
utility for consumer satisfaction in the entire South Asia was Gangakalyana both for Corporations
the major factor for introducing lot of consumers initiatives,” and ESCOMs. All the fees, deposit and
says P Rajendra Cholan, IAS – MD, BESCOM. A few excerpts charges can be processed online only.
from his interview with Advantage Karnataka. The Mobile app has been launched where
The outcome is quite encouraging and Matrix, Technical Dash Board and SMS the consumer can check the status of
turning to be a very handy tool. Gateway Facility. Complaints have been registered applications.
categorised based on nature of problem
P Rajendra Cholan
How do you assess the growth and time duration has been fixed as per Could you share your vision and
Managing Director,
BESCOM Karnataka’s power generation and KERC SoP (A to N category). priorities for BESCOM during your term?
distribution systems? What are the Implementation of Social Media (Face ‘Consumers come first’ and striving
BESCOM is part of the Special Purpose implementation of the Rooftop project. which represents the amount of money a challenges ahead? Book & Twitter) in another initiative. to be the best utility for consumer
Vehicle (SPV) for the creation of charging The following are the initiative taken by utility must collect to cover its costs and From last year, the nonconventional Customer Interaction Meetings are being satisfaction in the entire South Asia was
infrastructure in Bangalore and the BESCOM for promotion and improve the make a reasonable profit. The allowed energy generation has raised conducted every month on third Saturday the major factor for introducing lot of
company has already set up a public services: Rate of Equity (RoE) @15.5% drives a considerably, mainly after Pavagada in all the Subdivisions. Usage of “BESCOM consumers initiatives like the online
charging point. How is the response • Online application with payment utility’s profitability. For FY19, KERC has solar generation plant & other small MITRA” (Mobile App), “Savi Kirana” Fast services and mobile app. My vision is to
so far? What are the plans to boost the gateway facility, Guidelines of approved Rs.179.13 Crores as the RoE. capacity solar generation units were Track New Connection services (FTNC) for take forward the same and strengthen
implementation of the EV policy? consumers and BESCOM officers commissioned. Presently the NCEP’s availing power supply up to 7.5KW and services. The following are some of the
Government of Karnataka has released and other related forms and format A few critical factors have been identified generation is about 40% of state “Surya Raitha”, a project for Agricultural major achievements during my term.
the Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage hosted in BESCOM website. that help in revenue mobilisation and total generation. Further, recently in Consumers are other major initiatives. To ensure Fast & Transparent way
Policy 2017 with a vision to make • Formation of dedicated Helpdesk in turn deliver profit improvement. By conventional energy generation, the of Providing New Connection, Load
Karnataka a preferred investment at Corporate office, BESCOM for improving each of these critical factors by state owned thermal power station YTPS Could you talk about the latest updates Additional, Load Reduction, Name
destination for manufacturing of Electric queries / clarification related to as little as 1%, an increase is seen in our is added with generation capacity of 800 on BESCOM’s social responsibility scheme Change & Tariff Change services within
Vehicles (EVs). BESCOM has taken several SRTPV 080-22340816. profits. The factors for improving profit MW to the grid. Ganga Kalyana? How successful is the 24 hours instead of earlier 40 days have
initiatives to support EV Policy. • Formation of centralised billing include preventing the lost consumers Presently average consumption of scheme in helping the farmers? been introduced. For all the applications
Two Electric Charging Stations (DC Fast centre at Corporate office for from moving away of BESCOM grid, BESCOM in working days around 95 mu, Started in 1983, Ganga Kalyana is the where the load requirement is less than
Charger) and one AC charging station payment of net metered or gross introduction of Special Incentive Scheme in which BMAZ consumes around 55 Social responsibility of BESCOM and GoK 7.5 kW of Load (who are nearly 70 to 80 %
have been already installed at Corporate metered energy bills to the SRTPV to woo back HT consumers, improving mu and Other two zones namely BRAZ to energise the backward farmer IP Sets of consumers in BESCOM) within 24 hours
Office and commissioned successfully. 5 generators. the metered sales, better and fast service & CTAZ average consumption is 23 mu of SC, ST, BCM & KMDC. Gangakalyana service will be given. The same is under
Electric Vehicles are arranged for the use • Empanelment of grid tied inverters to consumers through Fast Track New & 17 mu respectively. For the past one includes 5 corporations. plan for implementing it up to 25 kW as
of officers working at Corporate Office, and facilitators. Connection, real time billing of Open year, generation capacity has increased • Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Development deemed connection serviced once the
KERC & Energy Department to promote • Active participation and Access consumers etc. considerably, hence surplus generation Corporation(SC) application is registered online.
use of Electric Vehicles. It is also planned advertising in the social media Our recent achievements include the of power is available. In distribution • Karnataka State Tribal Development BESCOM is the first Distribution Utility
to provide 5 Electric Vehicles for each Of such as Exhibitions, Radio opening of 217 24/7 - Any Time Payment for arranging power supply the main Corporation(ST) in India to install EV Charging Station for
BESCOM Circles along with setting up of Jingles, Workshops, stall, Vidhyut (ATP) Counters across BESCOM. Around constraints are due to network constraints • D.Devraju Urs backward Class the use of General Public and hiring EV
Electric Charging Stations. Gagritha Yojana- educating school 20Lakh consumers are making use of of transmission lines which are dealt by Development Corporation(BCM) the use of officers. It is also proposed to
Consequent to the issue of clarification children regarding energy saving this facility. Long pending issue of Non- KPTCL. • Karnataka Minority Development hire EV cars for Executive Engineer and
on charging infrastructure for EVs with and benefits of Rooftop solar, aligned billing complaint has been Corporation(KMDC) above cadre. It is proposed to install 11
reference to the provisions of Electricity Advertisement at Major Railway addressed by replacing the existing spot What are the initiatives by BESCOM to • Karnataka Vishwakarma more charging stations in various offices
Act 2003, BESCOM is well prepared to station through DDIS (Dual Display bill on pre-printed paper by complete improve customer relations? Also, could Community Development of BESCOM for the use of General Public.
arrange Power Supply to the Charging Infotainment system) etc. system printed spot bill through Spot you talk about various online services that Corporations (KVCDC) The long pending project of Automating
Stations likely to be established by third Billing Device (SBD). make BESCOM more consumer-friendly? SC/ST Corporations are releasing an the Distribution Network in BESCOM
parties for the Electric Vehicles. BESCOM is entrusted with the mission of To ensure continuous profit in The initiatives by BESCOM to improve amount of Rs. 50,000 per IP set from 2007- Bangalore jurisdiction is rolled out
ensuring absolute consumer satisfaction business, the BESCOM has designed and Customer Relations are Integrated 08 to 2018-19 respectively. The deposits successfully.
The Grid Connected Solar Rooftop PV and continuous profit in business. Could implemented the Financial Management Public Grievance Redressal System for the Community IP sets to be paid by the With this the interruption location time
system is getting much popular among you share the details of recent major Framework Model from 26.7.2017 and well established 24x7 Helpline- beneficiaries of D. Devaraj Urs Backward will be minimised and only the portion of
public. What are the initiatives by BESCOM achievements? onwards, Collection Target is inclusive of 1912 to facilitate consumers to register Class Development Corporation (BCM), the interrupted location will be affected,
to promote this and improve the services? As per Karnataka Electricity Regulatory net revenue demand plus 10 per cent of their complaints. There are 24x7 SMS Vishwakarma Community Development and the other areas of the feeder will be
BESCOM is the first distribution Commission (KERC) norms, BESCOM is clear recoverable arrears plus 5 per cent of facility-58888 and well-customised Corporation & Karnataka Minority provided with power supply with Auto
company, which is in the process of allowed annual revenue requirement, arrears of long disconnected installations. PGRS application including of Escalation Development (KMDC) Corporations is Rs. Recloser & Sectionalisers.
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of water every day and wet
waste is turned into compost.
The fuel generated from this
compost is used to run the
Club’s kitchen. There are 18
rainwater harvesting wells on
the campus that help recharge
the groundwater aquifers.
Burma Bell
The Oval Lawn in front of
the main building houses the
Blend of Colonial and historic Burma Bell which was
once belonged to the Shwe
Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon,
Contemporary Bangalore
Burma. In the war of 1945,
a bomb was accidently
dropped on the Pagoda
The new committe members of Bangalore Club. dislodging the 2500-year-
old temple bell which fell 80
Bangalore Club, the city’s colonial treasure, turns 150 the Club has been refurbished was where royal dances were software driven services to stone steps. The Buddhist
Anantha Narayanan K and turned into a formal held. A swimming pool, which support efficiency, reduce Monks took this incident a
colonial residency bungalow the foremost Clubs in the amalgamation of the old and lounge called the Mysore was established in 1938, is one costs and deliver information bad omen and refused to
once, stands as a blend of country offering its members new, of history and modernity. Room. It bears the insignia of of the oldest in the country. and services to the members reinstate the bell into the
colonial and contemporary a wide range of facilities of The Club’s stately centre the court of Mysore, ‘Ganda Presently, this pool has in a timely manner. The temple and left it in its forlorn
Bangalore, withstanding the highest quality from sports building reflects both the Berunda’ or double-headed temperature regulators for the Club carefully protects and state. It was later taken by the
test of time over 150 years. and gyms to banquets, bars, 19th century notions of British eagle. The inlay works, wood convenience of the members. cultivates a garden that British soldiers and shipped
Established in 1863 in the and accommodation. The empire and the grandeur of panels, cladding on the The Club archives keeps the contains many old and it to Madras Headquarters. It
heart of Richmond town by governing committees of the 21st century with efficiency walls, engraved furniture etc Minutes of Meetings that date precarious representatives of was in August 1945, the Bell
some officers of the United Club during various times and vitality. The Lounge in resembles the Mysore Palace. back to 1897 offering valuable Bangalore’s natural heritage. reached Bangalore Club when
Services as an informal have simultaneously managed the Club House maintains its The walls of the room are insights into the spirit of the It is one of the largest private Brigadier RCR Hill, the longest
meeting place, the Bangalore to preserve the antiquity and colonial façade and boasts decorated with the photos of times, history of the Club rules green spaces in the city. serving president of the Club
Club (formerly Bangalore colonial reflection of the Club of ancient hunting trophies, the famous Mysore Dassera and their evolution through Despite being an ancient brought it from Madras.
United Service Club) was in terms of its architecture, war souvenirs. Its walls are celebrations and portraits of ages. building, the Club works to Now, the members of
R Ramakrishnan
formally announced as a Club and make it easily blend into decorated with animal horns Mysore royal family. The administrative systems create as low an eco-footprint the Club ring the bell on
President,
Bangalore Club in 1868, to cater to the officers the changing modernity. and sepia-toned pictures. The Brigadier Hall Annexe, of the Club are completely as possible. It has got a Independence and Republic
only. Later, in the early 1900s, While the Club is one of the A glass-caged Cheetah at which was constructed in 1907 modernised and employ the modern sewage treatment Days. The stone plaque beside
C
olonial Clubs are it was opened to Indians, last surviving examples of the centre of the lounge is a with sunken wooden floor, maximum use of electronic plant which treats 60000 litres it tells the story of Brigadier
undoubtedly the last making Chamarajendra the heritage architecture cynosure of eyes. A corner
remnants of British Wodeyar X, Maharaja of in Bangalore Cantonment, of the room is dedicated to
era in India and most of Mysore, the first Indian to be the institution itself has Winston Churchill who was a
them still stand as a treasure invited in 1901. Following the constantly kept the pace with once an illustrious member of
hallmarking the erstwhile First Word War, the Club has contemporary society and the Club.
British cantonments. The amended its rules to include technological advancements As a tribute to the long
Garden City, Bangalore, too Indian officers as a tribute to over the last hundred and association with the Wodeyars
wears such a hallmark of their bravery in the war and fifty years, making it an of Mysore, the dress lounge of
those times when the colonial Col. Des Raj Urs became the
masters tried to create a little first to be formally elected
bit of England in the heart of in 1918. In 1946 the Club
the city. It is none other than was opened to civilians and
the Bangalore Club, painted in became Bangalore Club.
powder blue and surrounded
by sprawling lawns and Blending History
beautifully manicured with Modernity
bushes. With its white arched Ever since independence,
windows, colonnaded the Club that spread across
verandas and twin pillared 13 acres (now 11 and a
portico, the Club, which was a half) has become one of
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“Karnataka Ideal for Investment”
Subramanium accompanied
by Grammy award winner
Ernie Watts on the saxophone,
Ritt Henn on the bass and
violinist Ambi Subramanium.
During the course of the
year, the Club has planned a
number of programmes to
celebrate its 150-year history.
To mark its sesquicentennial,
the Club will bring out a
book. The book is expected
to be launched in October in
conjunction with Services Day
to honour the armed forces.
The Club also has plans to
Hill, who sold his Polo court squash courts, health clubs, the ideal setting for members bring out a commemorative
and donated the money to billiards room etc. Various to have their cuppa tea and stamp to be released by the
the Club. The vineyards in the services such as a salon, health cucumber sandwiches- a Indian postal service. The Shri. H D Deve Gowda, Former Prime Minister, addressing industry captains at BCIC’s 41st AGM.
lawns alongside are 150 years room, boutique, sports bar, time-honoured and traditional Club’s general body has
F
old - this chunk was preserved dining room, The Buttery Bar, British custom that still lives on sanctioned Rs 1 crore for ormer Prime Minister of India parameters in the state with new policy introduce investment-friendly policies
and re-installed after the cafeterias, and restaurants in Bangalore Club. The Library projects like tree planting, Shri. H D Deve Gowda has initiatives.” soon and without creating any hindrances
walkway was built. present the members with Corridor provides a covered playing facilities for children in extended an “open Arm” invite to Deve Gowda said: “I earnestly appeal or hurdles. He urged companies to have
all the comforts. It houses sitting area facing the open government schools, wildlife the business community both domestic to all investors both Domestic and trust in the present political set up and
Facilities a wellness spa, shopping and wide expanse of the ever- initiatives as well as some and international to invest in Karnataka International businessmen to establish invest in Karnataka.
Bangalore Club provides the complex and an auditorium green lawn. employee initiatives. with an assurance that “doing business” or expand your business entities in Kishore Alva, BCIC President has said
best for its members. The Club too. The Club has numerous The members are serviced While boasting of its colonial with the new coalition government Karnataka. I assure corrupt-free and that the State government should at
Library, one of the oldest in the affiliations with clubs at home here from the lawn kitchens heritage, Bangalore Club of Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) hands-on government to support all least create a traffic-free corridor from
city, is a literary treasure house and abroad. and bars. remains interwoven with the combine will be easy and time-bound. your business needs like surplus power, the International Airport to the seat of
with over 20,000 books, 70 The Club has a very wide city and its culture through Delivering the keynote address at quick land allotments and hassle-free Power i.e., Vidhana Soudha and take up
magazines and newspapers. choice to entertain its Sesquicentenary a symbiotic relationship the 41st AGM of Bangalore Chamber administrative procedures.” the development and beautification of
It is an air-conditioned room members and guests- open, Celebrations instead of staying in isolation. of Industry and Commerce, (BCIC) the Deve Gowda has said that Doing Hebbal Lake which is the gateway to
with internet services. The covered and closed- across The year-long celebrations The Club beautifully fits into veteran politician said that he will ensure Business in Karnataka will improve Bangalore. “These two would immediately
members have ample sports the Club. The beautifully have already begun in Bangalore and stands to the new coalition government will radically under the new coalition create a brand equity for Bangalore City
and recreational facilities landscaped Oval Lawn in front February with a concert narrate the colonial stories to drastically prune ‘ease of doing business’ government. The Government will when people enter into the city,” he said.
like tennis, badminton and of the main building provides by violin maestro Dr L the generations ahead.
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SuvarnaMukhi
Where
Nature is
the Healer
A
midst the mushrooming SuvarnaMukhi a paradise and
Sirodh
SuvarnaMukhi Holistic Center of wellness centres across plays a major role in the wellness
the foreh
Karnataka and specific of patients who are staying there
is one of Bangalore’s foremost trends fuelling wellness tourism, irrespective of their ailments and Ayurveda and pharma” says Murthy. Transcending into a higher level of yogic
and will
for preve
health resorts with a unique here in the capital city stands out treatments,” says K M Srinivas knowledge is accomplished by the Level other ne
a holistic retreat centre with its Murthy, Chairman, SuvarnaMukhi Yoga two teachers training course provided by
blend of Ayurveda, Yoga, Kalari signature experience in natural Wellness Retreat. The role of Yoga in keeping body and Akshar Yoga Academy. A salient feature Pizhich
healing. SuvarnaMukhi Holistic mind healthy is beyond description. of this course is that the practitioner
& Marma, Drugless Therapy and Center, surrounded by a lush Enhanced Healing Through Yoga one could unite his Mind, completely comprehends the connection
table as
body. Th
Ayurvedic Traditional Food. It tropical forest, abundant in exotic SuvarnaMukhi is surrounded Body and Spirit. There happens the between the physical body, the energetic is squee
bird life, is an oasis of peace just by plenty of Areca Trees, which Union of Oneself with the Universal Self. body, and the spiritual body. gently m
is spread across a lush six-acre 500m from the art of living ashram, are natural healers. They have According to holistic science, this Union for one h
property amidst swaying palms Bangalore, India. It is Bangalore’s the unique ability of taking in is necessary for a person seeking good Facilities treating
one of the foremost health resorts carbon dioxide and turning it health and well-being. One of the main attractions of muscles
and wooden cottages on the with a unique blend of Ayurveda, back into oxygen Day & Night. At SuvarnaMukhi, group/personal Yoga SuvarnaMukhi is the wooden cottages.
Yoga, Kalari & Marma, Drugless The pure supply of oxygen is and Meditation is offered throughout the These cottages made from teak wood
Therapeutic Kizhi: F
banks of rivulet Suvarnamukhi. Programs the head
Therapy and Traditional Ayurvedic profuse in the campus and even week. The Yoga sessions include Asanas, provides with extreme level of comfort
With its unique attraction of Food. With its unique attraction the mere presence of patients Pranayamas, Meditation, Kriyas and and luxury for the guests. It has all the oil/proc
K M Srinivasa Murthy body. Th
of natural healing, SuvarnaMukhi in the premises can accelerate Relaxation techniques and SuvarnaMukhi modern facilities but never misses to
natural healing, SuvarnaMukhi offers to its guests the union of healing and recovery. In addition offers suitable environment to help you keep it close to nature. “The wooden
Chairman, neurolo
SuvarnaMukhi Holistic Center wasting
offers to its guests the union of mind, body and soul through to lowering carbon dioxide levels, in attaining the inner peace that should cottages are nature-friendly and are
traditional treatments, meditation the areca trees also remove certain be experienced after practicing yoga built on undulated surface only as we restores
mind, body and soul through practices and the wisdom of pollutants from the air helping and meditation. One of the specialities believe artificial landscaping will not prepare
of busy l
traditional treatments, the ancient Vedas. It is the ideal to produce clean indoor fresh air. of this centre is that the Yoga sessions suit authentic ayurvedic treatment. We
place for those who are looking The ambience makes it a unique are conducted by internationally certified have given special care to the plants and
meditation practices and the Navara
for relaxation, rejuvenation, or luxury resort dissolved in nature. residential Yoga masters. trees in the farm by without cutting any
filled wit
tranquillity, and develop their inner SuvarnaMukhi offers unique
wisdom of the ancient Vedas. potential in harmony with the therapeutic programs for Arthritis,
of the m
cow's m
The resort makes an ideal place nature. With extreme care for your Lower Backache, Obesity, Diabetes,
dipped i
needs, SuvarnaMukhi provides BP, Stress, Depression, Infertility,
for those who are looking for a relaxed, familiar community Rejuvenation Sinusitis, Spondylosis,
masseur
continu
relaxation, rejuvenation, or holidaying. Digestive Disorders, Skin & Hair fried lea
SuvarnaMukhi is spread across Care etc. medicin
tranquillity, and develop their a lush six-acre property amidst “There are many centres now
swaying palms and wooden that offer ayurvedic treatment, but
inner potential in unison with the Avaga
cottages. “SuvarnaMukhi is on the some of them are not authentic. body pu
beauty of nature. The ambience, banks of rivulet Suvarnamukhi, Hence, we take special care about Here me
which is one of the tributaries of this. SuvarnaMukhi provides purely patient
serenity and the spiritual vibes river Cauvery. The location itself authentic ayurvedic treatment to time. Th
make SuvarnaMukhi a preferred adds to the purpose of the centre our guests. The treatments are gets full
that aims to enhance the wellness supervised by our Chief Physician, specially
destination for a relaxed and of the people who have undergone Dr Vasudevan Namboothiri, from disorder
attractive community holidaying. treatments. The ambience, serenity Sreedhareeyam which has over
and the spiritual vibes make 100 years expertise in traditional
18 July 2018 July 2018 19ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA
Bosch to Invest Rs.1700 Cr in India
Dr Volkmar Denner, Bosch Group
Chairman and Chief Executive,
addressing the press at Bosch
Adugodi Facility, Bangalore. Soumitra
Bhattacharya, MD, Bosch Limited and
President Bosch India Group, is also seen.
of them. Some of them are even blended history by the experienced medical team. Meditation, Kundalini Dhyan Yoga, Sound
T
into the cottages. There are over 5000 “Our treatments and therapies are & Music Therapy, Herbal Medicine etc. he Bosch Group, the leading our motivation for developing the best platform that will be enabled and
orchid plants at the centre and the total traditionally proven ones which identify Through unique therapies such as Marma global technology and services possible technologies for environmental operated by local engineering talent.
number of plants would go above 30000. your problems, rectify them, and Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Biochemical company, will invest Rs.1700 protection. We want to help keep people This platform will help Bosch to
SuvarnaMukhi lies completely in the lap make sure that you will not face any Medicine, Electro Magneto Therapy, Crores in India over the next three years mobile, while improving air quality.” To better serve its customer base in India
of nature, ensuring that our guests enjoy inconvenience. The natural-healing Counselling, Distance Healing, one can to meet the rising demand in the Indian make low emissions traffic reality, the with effective solutions designed for
natural comfort during their stay,” says ambience at the centre will provide you restore body balance. SuvarnaMukhi market and expand its strong role in company is making heavy investments – effective mobility. The key offerings will
Murthy. with utmost comfort during your post- believes that effective integration of our global network, said Bosch Group both in making electromobility a market include vehicle sharing, ridesharing,
The centre offers an array of Special treatment stay. systems in Alternative Medicine could Chairman and Chief Executive Dr Volkmar success and in enhancing the combustion and connectivity-based services for car
Treatment Packages. These effective, and SuvarnaMukhi also offers walking enhances the healing powers of the Denner during his visit to Bangalore. “The engine. drivers.
time-tested programs combine several therapies where the treatment is given various approaches. Bosch Group sees strong signs of recovery Bosch engineers have succeeded in
rare ayurvedic techniques and cure through making the patient walk on in the Indian market and forecasts a getting NOx emissions massively down. Bosch Centre for
for back pain, asthma, diabetes, piles, different platforms like sand, wooden Traditional Wood-Fired Cooking positive development over the mid-term On average, test vehicles equipped with Artificial Intelligence
weight loss, infertility, obesity, pimples, plank, pebbles, warm/cold water etc. SuvarnaMukhi believes that ancient way The Indian economy is on the rise again the enhanced technology already emit Around 18,000 out of Bosch’s 31,000
rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, hair re- Also, we offer special packages where of wood-fired cooking is more effective and holds tremendous potential”, said Dr not more than 13 milligrams of NOx per associates in India work in research and
growth, knee pain, dandruff, paralysis, the guests can visit the nearby tourist and healthy since the amazing blend Denner. kilometre during road tests according to development (R&D). India also plays a
migraine, hair loss, skin diseases, fibroids, locations including the Lion Safari Park of spice it gives to specific recipes and In 2017, Bosch posted strong double- the new European RDE standard. “There’s significant role when it comes to Artificial
knee joint pain, constipation, acidity, for those who want a bit of outing during dishes. At SuvarnaMukhi, the chefs use digit growth as sales went up of 15.4 a future for diesel. It will remain integral to Intelligence (AI). “Most of the products
osteoarthritis, cholesterol, jaundice, leisure time,” adds Murthy. wood-fire for ayurvedic food preparation percent to 2.2 billion euros. With a tomorrow’s mobility solutions,” the Bosch in the future will be linked to artificial
sciatica, osteoporosis, haemorrhoids, and for cooking different types of recipes projected 7.7 percent GDP-growth for CEO said. intelligence.
gastric problems, cough, insomnia, Drugless Therapies at varied temperature levels. the Indian economy in 2018 and a similar These products will either possess
psoriasis. The ideal program for patient SuvarnaMukhi offers several drugless Because, when the food is cooked level for the coming years, Bosch expects Connected Mobility that intelligence themselves, or AI will
is arrived after an in-depth study on the therapies also like Reiki Chakra Balancing traditionally, most of its nutritional to continue with its momentum. Main Solutions drives growth play a key role in their development
patient’s physical health and medical Psychic Healing, Pranic Healing, value will be saved unlike conventional contributors are the development of the Another field of growth in India’s thriving or manufacture,” said Mr. Denner. In
cooking methods. The chefs use organic local automotive industry, which holds automotive industry is the rising demand 2017, the company invested 300 million
vegetables to keep the vitamins and opportunities for Diesel technology, for connected mobility. Bosch continues euros into its Bosch Centre for Artificial
minerals. The dishes are completely made electromobility and connected mobility to drive forward its transformation intelligence (BCAI) across three continents
according to the diet plans prescribed by as well as the government initiatives for into a provider of mobility services. – one of the main locations being in
the physicians. connected manufacturing and connected The company recently established a Bengaluru- next to centres in Sunnyvale,
“We know that it is impossible for people cities. “A major share of Rs.1700 Crores will Connected Mobility Solutions division U.S. and Renningen, Germany.
to completely compromise on their food be used to expand Bosch’s smart campus to develop and sell digital mobility Additionally, Bosch in India has also
preferences for health prospects. So, in Adugodi and modernise manufacturing services. “Connectivity will fundamentally partnered with IIT-Madras and set up a
based on one’s individual constitution, facilities in the country,” added Dr Denner. change how we get from A to B, and in Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and
the season & time of the day and planned the process, it will help to solve today’s Artificial Intelligence at IIT- M with a fund
in manner as explained, the guests can Breakthrough in traffic problems. We are using it to realize of 4 crore per year for 5 years. It will set a
tailor-make personal menu options that Diesel technology our vision of emissions-free, stress-free, precedent in the way big-data is used to
will keep their dishes balanced always. Volkmar Denner sees improving the and accident-free mobility,” said Volkmar improve our problem-solving capability
We offer a number of delicious recipes of quality of life and contributing to eco- and Denner. in the industry. At the same time, the
some of the items that are tastefully and climate-friendliness at the top of Bosch’s In India, the new business division will collaboration will result in shared
healthily just right for them,” adds Murthy. agenda: “Our ‘Invented for life’ ethos is work to develop a global telematics outcomes for the benefit of society.
20 July 2018 July 2018 21ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA
education. In fact, Akshara (Education)
Focused Upliftment of
is one among the ‘8As’ focused by
Mahaguruji. As of 2017, the Math has
established more than four hundred and
thirty recognised and highly regarded
educational institutions, where in more
Mankind and Society
than one lakh thirty thousand students
are quenching their thirst of knowledge;
a significant number are from rural areas.
Several Schools are established
in economically backward areas, to
enable under privileged masses to get
Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadhranatha Mahaswamiji and Sri Sri Sri Nirmalanandanatha
education, both in Kannada and English
Mahaswamiji with Former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Medium. This has made the people to
liberate themselves from the clutches of schooling and practical training. Even life confidently on themselves.
Ignorance and Poverty. These Institutions after their formal method of education, Professional Courses
are supported with all the needed they are placed in different branches of India’s vast pool of technical manpower
infrastructural facilities. The Math has Math. There is a Blind School at Cumbum has been its pride and is the foundation
taken necessary steps scrupulously (Tamil Nadu). They are taught with music, upon which national development
to equip class rooms with Computers, re-canning, basket weaving, etc., so that, has taken place. The Math has made
Charts, Maps, Overhead Projectors, LCD after their schooling, The Math also runs to building up of technically skilled
Projectors, Telescopes, and other practical Dumb & Deaf Schools at Mysuru and human resource through its many
related equipment, for the inculcation Cumbum. institutions. Adichunchanagiri Institute
of rational thinking and enabling them Central and International Schools of Technology, Chikkamagaluru, Sri
to face the challenges in the world of They are opened to keep Non-Resident Jagadguru Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji
Science and Technology. Here, Prayer, Indians (NRIs) in touch with cultural Institute of Technology, Chickballapur, Sri
Meditation, Yoga, Discourses are made heritage of India, with all International Jagadguru Balagangadharanatha Swamiji
compulsory, to imbibe the spirituality, in standards facilities. Some of the Central Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
the young minds. and International Schools run by Sri Math are some of the engineering colleges.
A
Located in Nagamangala ncient religious institutions in 2013, Sri Sri Sri Nirmalanandanatha Orphanages are BGS International Residential School, Also, Adichunchanagiri Polytechnic,
Taluk, Mandya District, about in the country are known for Mahaswamiji, who is heading the With a view to provide better life for Nithyanandanagar, BGS International Chikkamagaluru, Gnana Vikas Polytechnic,
100 Kms from Bengaluru to their commitment towards Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana as its the destitute children, the Math has Public School, New Delhi, BGS National Chitradurga, Sri Kalabhyraveshwara
its West, Sri Adichunchanagiri the preservation and propagation of 72nd pontiff, is taking forward the Math’s started Orphanages at Sri Kshetra and Public School, Hulimavu, BGS Public Polytechnic, Hesaragatta, Bengaluru, etc.
Indian Heritage through the ages. Sri activities and Mahaguruji’s visions. Chunchankatte in Mysuru District. More School, Kengeri, BGS Education Center, were established for Polytechnics. There
Mahasamsthana Math is
Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math Located in Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya than 3000 children are being given free Mangaluru among several others. are Industrial Training Institutes and Job-
engulfed with the divine is one such institution in Karnataka, to District, about 100 Kms from Bengaluru education with all the facilities including oriented Courses Institutes too, to enable
resonance and vibration, to which millions look for both spiritual and to its West, this ancient monastery is food, accommodation, and clothing. In rural youth to acquire skills soon after
which millions look for both mundane guidance. But, what makes Sri engulfed with the divine resonance addition to formal education, children are their tenth standard education.
spiritual and mundane guidance. Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math and vibration. Apart from spreading taught different vocations, so that after Physical Education
But, what makes this ancient unique among other religious institutions the essence of spiritualism to establish leaving the school, they will be better To provide physical education, the Math
is the way the Math directs its activities universal brotherhood and global peace, equipped to face their future life. started BGS Colleges of Physical Education
monastery unique among other
for the overall upliftment of mankind the Math sets out to uplift society through Free Hostel for Poor Students at Chickballapur and BG Nagara, Mandya.
religious institutions is the way rather than confining mainly to Religious creating access, for the rural community, Having realised that establishment of Science Oriented Institutions The main objective is to create awareness
the Math directs its activities and Dharmic progress. to Education and Health Care, the two schools and colleges by itself will not be Understanding the importance of Pre- of the importance of sports, to create a
for the overall upliftment of Under the guidance of Jagadguru most pressing needs. sufficient enough for the rural children University Science Colleges, being a pool of sporting talent, to provide sports
mankind rather than confining Sri Sri Sri Padmabhushan to pursue their studies; the Math has turning point in shaping the future of event management training program,
mainly to Religious and Dharmic Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji Expanding the Vistas of Education established Free Hostels throughout the the student, the Math has given more to inculcate leadership qualities and
(Sri Mahaguruji), who was the 71st Education is the manifestation of divine State, both in rural and urban areas to thrust on establishment of Pre-University promote team spirit and like. Annual
progress. Apart from spreading
Spiritual Head of the Math since 1974, the perfection already existing in man and facilitate poor children to pursue their Science Colleges and as of now more Sports Meet of Sri Adichunchanagiri
the essence of spiritualism to institution has taken on its upward journey the Math believes that it is the ideal studies without any hindrance. than seventy such colleges are providing Shikshana Trust (R.) conducted every year,
establish universal brotherhood with rapid strides. The Mahaguruji’s way to make people rise from the great Schools for Physically & education. where more than 5000 students of Trust’s
and global peace, the Math efforts were focused on the ‘8As’ which slumber of ignorance. Often Education is Visually Challenged Women Education Schools and Colleges are participating in
sets out to uplift society stand for the eight basic necessities like considered as a “Sanjeevini”. It is viewed At Archakarahalli, near Ramanagara, The Mahaguruji has set an this event.
through creating access, Anna (Food), Akshara (Education), Arogya as an agent of social, economic, and Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Blind unprecedented tradition by opening Medical Education
(Health), Adhyathmika (Spirituality), political development. Realising the Residential School was established. This educational institutions exclusively for Good health is the right of all the people.
for the rural community, to
Ashraya (Housing), Anukampa (Helping need, the Mahaguruji has initiated Sri institution is provided with modern women at Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. World Health Organization (WHO) says,
Education and Healthcare, the hand), Aranya (Afforestation) and Akalu Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (R.) infrastructural facilities to enable visually Thus, they are benefitted, in the process “Health is a state of complete physical,
two most pressing needs. (Running Cattle sheds). After his demise with the main motto of imparting quality challenged children to rejoice the of improving their life and leading their mental, and social wellbeing and not
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