'Make learning of Kannada language compulsory in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(ICSE) institutions in the state,' said VP Baligar, principal secretary, commerce and industry department, on Saturday.
“Make learning of Kannada language compulsory in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(ICSE) institutions in the state,” said VP Baligar, principal secretary, commerce and industry department, on Saturday.
“If we want to save Kannada, the state must make it compulsory in CBSE and ICSE schools up to a certain level, otherwise it will be difficult to protect and develop our mother tongue,” he said. “English is necessary to compete with others, but at the same time we should not forget Kannada, which has a rich history,” he added.
“To save Kannada, the state should impose heavy tax on English-medium schools. English-medium schools are growing like mushrooms, so the state must curb them, and it should bring a policy to make Kannada compulsory from Class 1 to 10,” said writer De Javare Gowda.
City’s many challenges
Addressing the challenges of the city in ‘Bengaluru’ session in the ongoing 77th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, he said: “As the city is growing, so are the problems. More than 700 MNCs have already set up their firms here. Even the world’s super power is afraid of the growth of this knowledge city,” he said.
“Everyday, there is a water shortage of 300 lakh litres and electricity shortage of 10 per cent in the city. Pollution is another major challenge. The city once had 278 lakes, but now that number has reduced to 127,” he said.
The crime rate in the city is also growing, he said. Everyday, not less than 30 theft cases are registered. About 44,000 cases are registered in a year. About 2,200 people commit suicide every year. Karnataka has been named the most corrupt state. We must remove that tag,” he said.
A Ravindra, advisor to chief minister, on urban affairs, said: “We must create additional jobs and get ready to compete with others.”
“Despite the Metro and mono-rail, the city traffic problem will not be solved. Unless people use public transportation, the pollution level won’t come down,” he warned.
Housing is another major problem the city is facing. The state has issued directions to the BDA to not issue sites and recommended group housing systems instead. It will be difficult to make a slum-free Bangalore. If the state government does not bring administrative reforms, it will be difficult to address the problems in the city. For proper planning, Bangalore Metropolitan Planning Council should be set up and BBMP mayor should be elected from among the people for a term of five years. Only then the city will see some changes,” said Ravindra.
Ready for recycled water?
If the city continues to grow at the same speed, in a couple of years, people will have to drink recycled water.
According to A Ravindra, by 2030, the people of Bangalore may have to drink recycled water. At present, BWSSB is supplying 100 litres of water per individual in a day. According to the World Health Organisation, an individual needs 150 litres of water per day.
“Now after the completion of Cauvery IV Stage, we will not be able to draw water from Cauvery. Tippagondahalli is already dried up and there is no alternative water source. Even if we strictly implement rainwater harvesting, it will still be difficult to supply pure drinking water,” he added.
Like Singapore, it will soon become inevitable for people to drink recycled water. In Singapore, 50 per cent of drinking water is recycled, pointed out Ravindra.
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