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PLANS TO AMP UP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE



FUND FOR CLIMATE CHANGE KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

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SOPS FOR AUTO RICKSHAW AND TAXI DRIVERS

PLEASING ALL THE GODS

MILLETS TO BE CHEAPER?

DRONE TECHNOLOGY FOR RE-SURVEYS

NEW AIRPORT IN BIDAR, 3 MORE IN SIGHT

Interestingly, the Budget presented by CM HD Kumaraswamy on Friday has responded to many issues reported by BM. Here is the list

The Budget has announced a grant of Rs 3 crore for “assistance of 50 per cent of subsidy for installation ofauthorised ‘(DAT) equipment on fishing boats.” Inventions made for the Indian space programme have started to trickle down to civilian use.DAT, based on the INSAT satellite systems of ISRO, transmits emergency conditions and position or location of the boat it is installed on to a central hub station through the INSAT satellite. Whenever the boat is in an emergency situation, all the crew need to do is switch on the DAT unit.“The user is required to select a message (e.g. fire in boat) by pressing the corresponding switch provided in the system. The DAT combines the message with position of the boat obtained through GPS, and transmits the same to a central HUB station. The DAT will repeat the message every minute for first five minutes and then every five minutes till it is switched off manually or until the battery life gets over. Intended for emergency message communication transmission for all type of sea going vessels, it is especially useful for fishermen,” explained ISRO.In Tamil Nadu, thousands of such ‘DAT-90’ equipment, each costing Rs 15,920, were distributed to fishing boats. The Central government bore 75 per cent of the cost while the TN government gave 15 per cent.The State Budget allotted Rs 5 crore “to encourage poultry farming of’ (nati koli sakanike) among 10,000 unemployed youth.” Dr BL Chidananda, head of Animal Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences, says the successful Kerala model can be modified and adopted. “Kutumbashree is a successful backyard chicken-farming model. 25-50 day-old country chicks can be provided to village youth. If the poultry is for meat, the season will be spread over a few months. If it is for eggs, there is more risk as the season will last through a year. The Poultry Department of Veterinary College and the Central Poultry Development Organisation in Hesarghatta have parent stock to produce chicks,” he said.The Budget has also allocated Rs 2 crore for “the establishment of laboratory for genetic improvement (twin births) of indigenous ram.” The Nimbalkar Agricultural Research Institute in Maharashtra has been successful in producing a breed called Nari Suvarna sheep which produce twin sheep.Sheep usually give birth to only one lamb at a time. The Borula gene found in a breed of sheep in West Bengal was introduced in local sheep in Maharashtra and in a few farm clusters in the Sira taluk of Tumakuru in Karnataka. The success rate has been 40-60 per cent. “The Budget allocation is enough to introduce Borula gene in enough rams across the State,” said Chidananda.******HDK has plans to invest in artificial intelligence. He has proposed that his government will provide required infrastructure for using latest chat bot and big data technologies. The government will make the use of “e-Office” mandatory in all the offices of the Secretariat to enhance the efficiency. The development of websites of various State Government departments is also a priority.The CM has announced a grant of Rs 2 crore to Climatic Change Strategic Knowledge Centre under Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI). This centre will now take up research and study relating to climate change in, which till date, has not been explored fully. Hope, we get to hear recommendations soon.The auto rickshaw drivers in Bengaluru, a popular subject for Sandalwood, had taken a huge hit in their revenues after the cab aggregators ventured into the market. The CM has earmarked Rs 50 crore for the Saarathiya Sooru scheme, which proposes rental housing for auto drivers and taxi drivers in Bengaluru. HDK has also proposed of a group insurance facility for auto and tax drivers and a subsidy for conversion of petrol autos into electric autos. In fact, CM has also announced a ‘Drivers’ Day’ to recognise their services.The budget allocates Rs 25 crore to establish a world class cultural and heritage centre at Veerapura village (the birth place of Shivakumar Swamiji) and another Rs 25 crore for developing Bananduru village (birth place of Bal Gangadhara Swamiji). HDK has increased subsidy for pilgrimage to Manasa Sarovara up to Rs 30,000, while he has allocated Rs 200 crore to set up a Christian Development Corporation for the comprehensive development of the Christian community. Rs 10 crore was earmarked for providing basic amenities at Muslim graveyards.Karnataka government is in the forefront of popularising millets. However, the steep price of millets is a stumbling block. The CM offered a cash incentive of Rs 10,000 per hectare under “Raitha Siri” scheme with a grant of Rs 10 crore. He also encourages the production of minor millets and proposed marketing millets through HOPCOMS, Nandini and other outlets in near future.Drones seem to be the new buzzword for the government as it wants to optimise the technology. The CM wants drones to help in re-survey work in the districts of Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru, Gadag, Davanagere and Kodagu. “For the first time in India, survey of mine leases will be done with drone and GPS technology at a cost of Rs.82 crore. Implement ation of a drone surveillance system to monitor and maintain the law and order and to prevent crimes will be taken up,” HDK said.Revenue Minister RV Deshpande had recently met the Centre to get clearance from GMR for setting up an airport in Bidar (as it falls under the 150-km radius from Hyderabad airport). CM HDK has allocated Rs 32 crore for construction of new terminal building at Bidar airport. He has also pitched in for operationalisation of the Kalaburagi Airport, development of Chikkamagalur and Shivamogga airstrips under the public-private partnership model.******HDK’s budget talks of the problems created by lantana in forest. CM has announced Rs.5 crore to remove Lantana and Eupatorium weeds to make way for the growth of grass, which is congenial to forests.With water pollution at an all-time high, government has allocated Rs 9 crore for establishment of 17 Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Stations at polluted water-banks.With schools in ramshackle condition, the budget has highlighted the modernisation of infrastructure in schools; construction of 1,500 new class rooms and upgradation of 5,000 class rooms.Govt wants to study the feasibility of design for Multi Modal Transport Hub at Hebbal, Byappannahalli, K.R.Puram, Kadugodi, Challaghatta and Peenya areas.With many monuments being encroached, the government has proposed to take up a survey of 600 out 834 monuments in order to protect them.