Karnataka govt declares distance education only through KSOU

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January 1, 2021

Mysuru, Jan 1: Karnataka government has declared that the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) to be the sole university to offer courses through distance mode in the state.

Welcoming the decision of the government to make distance education the sole preserve of KSOU, Vice Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar, on Friday said, though it was approved in the cabinet last week, the relating Act was passed now after the governor's approval.

"After amending the KSOU Act, now are on the mission of 'educating everyone everywhere'. KSOU's dream of putting more emphasis on quality education is now become a reality. Governor Vajubhai Wala, CM Yeddyurappa and DyCM Dr Ashwath Naraayna were among those behind the dream", the VC said.

Ten new courses, including BSc, BBA, BCA, BScIT, MSc IT, MSc Botany, Zoology, MSc Food Science and Nutrition will be launched this January, he said.

Prof. Vidyashankar explained that KSOU has initiated 8 courses including MCom, MBA, MA, MSc IT, MSc Computer Science through online.

KSOU has successfully completed 25 years. Against this backdrop, several projects have been launched during the silver festival. The first step was to drive the creation of alumni. Facebook Page, Web site is planning to bring the old students under one platform.

A number of people who read at KSOU have graced the top post. Similarly, influential politicians are also students of KSOU. All of them are supported by OpenView. "The aim of the university is to implement the university-led system in our students," he said.

It is also thought of forming a high-level committee and introducing new programs. The 24x7 library is intended to be open to students who attend training to attend competitive exams. We are also in the process of constructing a residential building. It is a matter of pride that the Competitive Testing Center under the leadership of Jainahalli Satyanarayana Gowda is doing well. Prof. Vidyashankar appreciated that the number of students who had previously been only 200 has now crossed the 1100 mark.

"We have all the privileges needed to start a new course. UGC has given permission for the commencement of the course," he said.

UGC's appreciation of physical features, KSOU has been quite digital in the last one and a half years, computerized access process, online classes, KSOU Student App. He also explained that the promotion of professors is in line with traditional universities.

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Karnataka orders probe into 6 Smart City Projects including Mangaluru

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January 3,2025

Karnataka's Urban Development Minister, BS Suresha (Byrathi), has initiated a detailed investigation into ₹5,527 crore worth of projects executed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission in six cities of the state.

The minister expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work in Belagavi, Davangere, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, and Tumakuru. To ensure accountability, Suresha announced the formation of a committee comprising experts from universities and the Indian Institute of Science. The committee will assess the projects and submit its findings within three months.

Bengaluru, however, is excluded from the probe as it falls under the jurisdiction of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

Launched in 2015, the Smart Cities Mission aims to enhance urban infrastructure across 100 cities in India, funded jointly by the central and state governments. Karnataka has spent ₹6,405 crore under this mission, including ₹877.72 crore in Bengaluru.

"Most of the funds have been allocated to roads, drainage, and park maintenance," Suresha lamented in a statement. "The focus should have been on creating permanent infrastructure such as smart schools, hospitals, libraries, and bus stands."

Suresha pointed out that, on average, each Smart City in Karnataka received ₹990 crore, with spending patterns revealing 36% on roads, 8% on energy, 2% on education, 2% on healthcare, and 5% on sports. He criticized this distribution, emphasizing that projects under the mission should have developed long-lasting government assets instead of temporary solutions like roads and drains.

With the mission slated to conclude in March 2025, Suresha urged the remaining funds to be directed towards constructing world-class smart schools. "This will enable children from economically weaker sections to access quality education," he said.

The minister also revealed that he had received multiple complaints from elected representatives about substandard work, particularly in Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Shivamogga. The probe, he assured, will prioritize transparency and accountability.

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