Organic Agriculture University to come up in Karnataka

News Network

February 11, 2021

Bengaluru, Feb 11: Karnataka Minister for Agriculture BC Patil on Thursday said that the State government will set up an Organic University on the lines of one functioning in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

Chairing the "Organic Agriculture Progress Review Meeting" here on Thursday, he said that organic farming is becoming increasingly important as people are moving towards organic. Thus organic farming should be given more importance. There are organic farming universities in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

In a similar way, the members of the Organic Committee have expressed their views on establishing an organic University in Shivamogga and said the government will discuss this issue and implement it very soon.

The use of more chemicals on agricultural land for activities could not afford to provide healthy products. The increased use of chemicals has led to a decrease in the nutrient content of the land and the health of the farmer who uses chemicals are affecting.

Thus, more emphasis should be given on organic farming. To avoid poisoning the earth, one must face organic farming. Each district should emphasize the value of organic and organic products under one product, expanding the market, he pointed out.

Stating that the resource persons in the field of organic farming should provide more information on organic to farmers. Organic fertilizers must be certified by government agencies. Other issues, including the manufacture of quality certified organic fertilizer, were discussed at the meeting, he added.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

Agencies

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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