Udupi girls Hajira shaistha, Fathima Reem bag state level recognition for science project

P A Hameed Padubidri

February 26, 2022

Udupi, Feb 26: Two students of S.M.S.English Medium School, Brahmavara, have been conferred with sate level awards for their scientific project at an award distribution ceremony held on February 25 in Ravindra Kalakshethra, Bengaluru.

The ceremony was held in a joint cooperation of the State Science Council, National Science and Technology Communication Council, Public Education Department, Science and Technology Department, which organized 29th State Level Children Science Conference.

The awards were conferred to the students by Dr. Ashwath Narayana, Minister for Higher Education and B.C.Nagesh, Minister for Primary and High School Education, Government of Karnataka.

The winners from Brahmavara are Hajira Shaistha and Fathima Reem, both Grade 9 students. They hail from Matapady village and Brahmavara respectively. The duo presented the project "CLEANING OF WASTE FROM WATER SOURCES" with the central theme "Science and Technology for Sustainable Life". They have been recognised as “child scientists” and selected for national level.

Both students conducted a field survey on the water resources the people use, for which they contacted more than 500 people in and around Brahmavara area.

Besides, they created an awareness amongst the people on the water resources they utilize. As a result of their close observations and field researches on the water resources, they invented and presented a innovative science model-"Surface Level Solid Waste Cleaner"-at the conference.

The school and management committee heartily congratulated and applauded the girls for their achievement. Both the girls have been grandly welcomed with many felicitations conducted by various organizations across the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada.

Hajira Shaistha is daughter of T.M.Iqbal Hejamady and Shakira Moosa and granddaughter of Moosa, Rtd. Police Officer, who was serving in Manipal Police station.

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Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

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November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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