'Countries will face dire consequences if poverty is not checked'

January 18, 2012

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Mangalore, January 18: Karnataka State Human Rights Commission Chairperson S R Nayak warned the modern the modern states of dire a consequence, if they failed to eliminate the mass poverty and macro-hunger and assure the self-respect and human dignity to the constituents of mankind.

He was speaking after inaugurating a UGC sponsored national seminar on 'Developmental Agenda and Human Rights: A Special Focus on Dakshina Kannada' organized under the joint auspices of Human Rights Cell and University College Mangalore at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, here on Wednesday.

Justice Nayak said that the escalation of the arms race and the consequent cutbacks on social service and programmes inevitably lead to chronic mass unemployment, aggravation of social inequality and discrimination and the emergence of millions and millions of poor and homeless destitutes every year.

“Roughly, one and a quarter billion of us who live in absolute poverty with income less than US $ 1 per day, and 50 % of us live in poverty, with income less than US $ 2 per day; millions of people die of preventable diseases every year' millions and millions of children are denied of any chance for a dignified life and number of marginalized communities are left in slavery event today”, he said, adding that all these facets provide compelling reasons as to why another world must be made possible.

Development

Justice Nayak said that human rights approach to development provides its votaries of broader but precise concepts and guidelines to address and intregrate human rights in their work. However, the present development process excludes a majority of people as a structural requirement, he lamented.

“Our development policies exclude several groups particularly the marginalized segments of the society from benefit and consequently the so called development as marginalized and disempowered them”, he pointed out.

Situation in India

Justice Nayak said that human rights situation in India was quite pathetic and nowhere nearer to fulfillment of commitments flowing from the obligations set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948 by the General Assembly of the United Nations Organisation.

“This country has some of the richest people listed in the Forbes Magazine, while millions and millions of people go to sleep hungry every night. These two Indians live side by side” he lamented.

He revealed that Dalit women living on the borders of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal spend most part of the day looking for food; they pick undigested grain from cattle dung and hunt for rats.

“The situation in rest of India is not drastically different. Every second child in this great India, which is claiming to be a developed country, is malnourished and therefore unhealthy. The disadvantaged and marginalized segments of people, who sleep hungry, have taught their body to live with less food with or with no food”, he pointed out.

Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy presided over the inaugural session. Mangalore University Registrar Prof K Chinnappa Gowda, Gandhian Studies Centre Director Prof P L Dharma, Human Rights Cell Coordinator Dr K R Shani and University College Principal Dr Laxminarayana Bhatta H R were present.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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April 7,2025

Mangaluru, Apr 7: The long-standing demand for a separate Beary Development Corporation has hit a wall — the Karnataka government has officially stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration.

Beary-speaking people, mainly settled across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and parts of Kodagu, have been urging the government to set up a dedicated body for the welfare of their community and the promotion of their unique 1,200-year-old language. But during the recent legislative session, Minority Affairs Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan confirmed that his department has not received any proposal on this matter.

The clarification came in response to a question by MLC Ivan D’Souza, who highlighted the community’s cultural richness and a population of over 25 lakh. “The community has raised this demand several times to support education and social upliftment, but the government hasn’t taken any concrete steps,” he said.

In his reply, the minister pointed out that the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC) already runs various welfare schemes for Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Parsi communities. Since Beary speakers are considered part of the Muslim community, they are eligible for benefits under these existing programs, he added.

Still, many in the Beary community feel that without a separate development body, their identity, language, and specific needs risk being overlooked.

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April 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Apr 7: In a chilling and heart-wrenching turn of events from Nadugallu in Nalakuru village of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada, a mother and son’s desperate act to end their lives has left a community in disbelief. The duo allegedly consumed rodent poison in a joint suicide attempt, resulting in the son’s death and leaving the mother in a critical condition.

The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Nithin, son of Kushalappa Gowda of Derappajjanamane, Nalakuru. His mother, Sulochana, is currently battling for her life in a hospital. According to sources, the incident took place three days ago, with both victims falling severely ill by the morning of April 6.

Nithin, an ITI diploma holder, had been managing his family's agricultural land. He had married Deeksha, a guest lecturer at a local college, about a year ago. At the time of the tragic incident, Deeksha was reportedly staying at her parental home. During her absence, Nithin and Sulochana allegedly consumed poison in what is believed to be a premeditated act.

Well-known in the village for his kind demeanor and strong social ties, Nithin’s untimely death has cast a shadow of grief and shock across the local community. His father, Kushalappa Gowda, is also said to be ailing.

The Subrahmanya police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to this devastating event.

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