ಡಾ.ಯೂನಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್- ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು, ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಮಾನವ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ವಿಭಾಗ
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಜೂನ್3; ಇದೇ ಹದಿಮೂರರಂದು ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೆ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಪಕ್ಷ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯನ್ನು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಗೊಳಿಸಿರುವ ಬೆನ್ನಲ್ಲೇ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಪ್ರಾತಿನಿದ್ಯ ಕುರಿತಂತೆ ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ ಭುಗಿಲೆದ್ದಿದೆ. ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಕೋಟಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಭಾಗದ ಐವಾನ್ ಡಿಸೋಜಾ ಅವರನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಬಾಂಧವರು ಪಕ್ಷದ ವರಿಷ್ಢರ ಮೇಲೆ ತೀವ್ರ ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಕಳೆದ ಅನೇಕ ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕೊಡಗು ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರನ್ನು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರನ್ನಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ,ಆದರೆ ಅದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಐದು ಪಟ್ಟು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರಮಾಣದ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರನ್ನು ಕಡೆಗಣಿಸಲಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ.
ಕಳೆದ ಬಾರಿಯೂ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಐವಾನ್ ಡಿಸೋಜ ಅವರನ್ನು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು, ಮತ್ತೆ ಅದೇ ಭಾಗದ ಐವಾನ್ ಡಿಸೋಜ ಅವರನ್ನು ನೇಮಕ ಮಾಡಿರುವುದು ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ ತಂದಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಮಾನವ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ವಿಭಾಗದ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಡಾ.ಯೂನಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ ಬೇಸರ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಎಸ್.ಎಂ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ, ಧರ್ಮಸಿಂಗ್ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಡಗು ಭಾಗದ ಟಿ.ಜಾನ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು, ಅವರನ್ನು ಸಚಿವರನ್ನಾಗಿ ನೇಮಕ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಧಾನ ಸಭಾ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಕೆ.ಜೆ.ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಹೊರತು ಪಡಿಸಿದರೆ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರನ್ನು ಕಡೆಗಣಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ, ಕಳೆದ ವಿಧಾನ ಸಭಾ,ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಲೋಕಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಉತ್ತರ ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತರು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಬೆಂಬಲ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.ಮುಂಬರುವ ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರಿಗೆ ಹಚ್ಚಿನ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡುವುದು ಅಗತ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ.ಇಲ್ಲವಾದರೆ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸವನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಮರಾಠರು 10 ಸಂಸದೀಯ ಮತ್ತು 40 ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ ಅಂಶವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಭಾವವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಸುಮಾರು 50 ಲಕ್ಷ ಜನ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮತದಾರರನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂಬ ಅಂಶಕ್ಕೆ ನೀವುಗಳು ಹೊತ್ತು ನೀಡಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಮರಾಠ ಸಮುದಾಯವು ಹಿಂದುತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಾಂತದ ಪ್ರಬಲ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಗರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಮರಾಠರು ಪಕ್ಷ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭದಿಂದಲೂ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯ ಪರವಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಡಾ. ಎಂ.ಜಿ ಮೂಳೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ತಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸಭ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಾಜದ ಏಳಿಗೆಗೆ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಸಮರ್ಪಣೆಯನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ಸಾಧನೆಗಳು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿದೆ.
ಡಾ. ಎಂ.ಜಿ ಮೂಳೆ ಹಿಂದೆ ಬಸವ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣದ ಶಾಸಕರಾಗಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಕೆಲಸ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಈಗಲೂ ಸಹ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ತಮ್ಮನ್ನು ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಈ 73ರ ಇಳಿವಯಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲೂ ಅವರ ಕಾರ್ಯ ವೈಖರಿಯನ್ನು ಕಂಡು ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯಾದಂತಹ ಡಾ. ಎಂ. ಜಿ ಮೂಳೆ ಅವರನ್ನು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ (ಒಐಅ) ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿ ನಾಮ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ ಮಾಡಲು ತಮ್ಮ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಮದ್ರ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದ ಮುಖಾಂತರ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿ ವಿನಂತಿಯನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆರ್. ಕಮಲೇಶ್ ರಾವ್ ರಾಜ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ತುಳಿಸಿದರು.
ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ನನ್ನೂರಿ -ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯಧರ್ಶಿ, ಲೋಕೇಶ್ ರಾವ್ – ಕಾರ್ಯಧರ್ಶಿ, ಶಿವಘರ್ಜನೆ -ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ ಮಾನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿವಘರ್ಜನೆ ಖಜಾಂಚಿ -ದೀಪಕ್ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
• Steelcase hosts the Work Better conference featuring leading Indian thought leaders and unveiling the Karman High Back chair • Expands its collaboration with Stanley Lifestyles, incorporating the SimplyIndia Collection into its offerings • Partners with CEPT University to provide unique opportunities for emerging design and architecture talents in India
Bengaluru, India, 31st May 2024: Steelcase, a global leader in office furniture, proudly marks over 25 years of innovation and leadership in transforming workspaces across India. Since its initial joint venture, Steelcase has steadily expanded its presence, offering tailored solutions that cater to local needs and investing significantly in local manufacturing. This commitment has enabled the creation of inspiring, people-centered environments that boost productivity and enhance employee engagement across Indian workplaces.
To commemorate this significant milestone, Steelcase hosted its first Work Better Conference in Asia, held in Bengaluru, India. This premier event brought together top industry professionals, providing a platform for discussing the latest trends and innovative solutions in office design and functionality.
Attendees of the conference had the opportunity to engage with a distinguished panel of experts, including:
Lalit Ahuja, CEO of ANSR
Dr. Arvind Subramanian, VP of Human Resources at Reliance
Saleem Bhatri, Dean of the Faculty of Design at CEPT University
Sunil Suresh, CEO of Stanley Lifestyles
These thought leaders shared their insights on the evolving landscape of workspaces and the critical role of design in fostering collaboration and productivity.
Steelcase unveiled its latest innovation – the Karman® Executive High-Back Chair. This cutting-edge product epitomizes Steelcase’s commitment to combining ergonomic excellence with aesthetic sophistication, designed to meet the highest standards of comfort and functionality for modern executives.
Tirthankar Basu, India Managing Director of Steelcase, shared his enthusiasm about the new product, stating, “We are excited to introduce the Karman® High Back chair to our customers in India. This latest innovation embodies our dedication to creating ergonomic and stylish solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces. With its unique patented hybrid seat and advanced comfort delivered by the proprietary new mesh material Intermix®, the Karman® chair combines comfort with aesthetic design, ensuring that all professionals can work comfortably throughout their day.”
The year 2024 stands as a turning point for Steelcase, as it pledges to serve a dual role as both a partner and a catalyst in the advancement of design professionals and design thinking practices in India. As part of its key initiatives, Steelcase is intensifying its local collaboration efforts, considerably broadening its array of partner brands to incorporate Indian-made enhancements. This includes artisanal rugs, plush sofas, and accent pieces procured from premium companies like Stanley Lifestyles. A standout new inclusion to the Steelcase SimplyIndia collection will be accent pieces from Stanley Lifestyles, esteemed for its refined craftsmanship and designs inspired by Indian culture. Now part of the Steelcase offerings, these meticulously selected items blend seamlessly with the existing product range, enriching the overall design portfolio and offering customers an eclectic mix of high-quality, locally influenced options.
“We are committed to contributing to the growth of the design community in India. Our product portfolio gains a fresh vitality through our partnerships in India. The SimplyIndia, a curated Steelcase Collection will now include Stanley products, making them more accessible to commercial customers in India.
Our global product, Personality Plus, is proudly made in India, exemplifying the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Moreover, our globally recognized Think chair is made in India for the Indian market, further underlining our commitment to local production. This dynamic blend of global and local offerings enhances the superiority and accessibility of Steelcase products for the Indian consumer.”
– Samantha Giam, Vice President, Marketing, Asia Pacific During the conference Steelcase also announced its special collaboration with CEPT University and is set to offer unique opportunities for emerging talents in India This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements, equipping students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in the field of design and architecture. Additionally, this initiative leverages Indian design talent, enabling them to create products for their own market using local insights. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of the unique needs and preferences of the local market, further enhancing the relevance and appeal of our products.
As Steelcase celebrates over 25 years in India, the inaugural Work Better Conference underscores its commitment to innovation and local collaboration. By partnering with CEPT University and expanding its product range with broadening SimplyIndia collection with products from Stanley Lifestyles, Steelcase blends global excellence with local craftsmanship. These efforts enhance the design community and make high-quality, culturally rich products accessible to both Indian and global markets. Steelcase looks forward to continuing its journey of creating inspiring, productivity-boosting workspaces in India.
• This state-of-the-art campus will host a Global Innovation Hub, Training Center, R&D Center, Skill Center and Digital Hub • Prioritizes sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant. • Spread across 6.3 lakh sq.ft. and built with an investment of INR 200 crore (EUR 22 million), the new campus in Bengaluru will house over ~ 8000 professionals.
Bengaluru, 30th May 2024: Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and nextGen automation, today inaugurated one of its largest employee campuses globally, at Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, also known as India’s Silicon Valley.
This state-of-the-art campus covers an area of ~ 630,000 sq.ft and features a Global Innovation Hub, Training center, R&D center, Skill center and Digital Hub with a capacity to accommodate over ~ 8000 professionals. This new campus reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to be an employer of choice by providing world class infrastructure for employees to collaborate, develop, and deliver industry leading solutions for customers. It also reinforces the company’s pledge to “Make in India for India and for the world,” showcasing ongoing investments in manufacturing, innovation, people, R&D, and skill building.
Underlining Schneider Electric focus on accelerating its investments in India, Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric, said, “I am delighted to open one of our largest employee campuses worldwide in India. This new investment underscores our dedication to accelerating our contribution to India’s rapid growth. We strongly believe in its potential as a springboard for innovative ideas benefitting local customers, while making a global impact.”
Commenting on the new campus inauguration, *Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said*, “Our new employee campus goes beyond being just a workplace. It exemplifies the creation of a dynamic ecosystem aimed at fostering collaboration and igniting creativity across the entire energy sector value chain. Through this campus, we aim to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience, offering comprehensive insights into energy management and industrial automation. Furthermore, it underlines our commitment to expanding our workforce of over 37,000 in India to drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions not only for India but also for the global markets”
The innovation Hub at Bagmane offers an immersive experience that integrates all Schneider Electric offerings to showcase a comprehensive journey, transforming sustainability ambitions into tangible actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. This innovative approach underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to providing a holistic view of its solutions and their impact on driving sustainable practices and outcomes.
The Bagmane Campus Training Center will feature interactive demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions, ensuring that our employees, partners, and customers, gain practical knowledge and expertise in the latest technologies and solutions. It will harness internal expertise to foster a learning culture, offering an advanced learning environment equipped with latest technologies and infrastructure.
Standing by its commitment towards sustainability, the Schneider Electric Bagmane Bengaluru Campus is designed to prioritize sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient chiller systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant. The campus has already applied for LEED Gold certification, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s commitment to international sustainability standards. Further, the Schneider Electric interior fit-out works are also striving for LEED – Platinum certification, reflecting the company’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in sustainable building practices.
Bengaluru, 30th May,2024: The Grahak Dakshata Kalyan Foundation, a dedicated organization committed to protecting consumer rights and promoting social welfare, strongly supports the government’s latest initiatives to enhance the management of LPG cylinders using advanced QR code technology.
In an effort to improve the efficiency and transparency of LPG distribution, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has initiated a pilot project at the Madanpur Khadar Bottling Plant in Delhi. This project involves tagging LPG cylinders with QR codes to enable precise tracking and inventory management. As of December 7, 2023, IOCL has successfully dispatched over 165,000 QR-tagged 14.2 kg cylinders to two distributors in the Delhi market.
This QR code system is part of a broader strategy by public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) to prevent the theft and illegal sale of lightweight LPG cylinders. Key measures include:
Weighing and Sealing: Bottled cylinders are weighed and sealed with tamper-
evident seals.
Quality Control: 10% of cylinders undergo statistical quality control.
Pre-delivery Checks: Cylinders are checked at bottling plants before delivery.
Portable Scales: Delivery personnel carry portable weighing scales to verify cylinder weight at delivery points.
Inspections and Awareness Campaigns: OMC officers conduct voluntary inspections and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance and educate consumers.
Despite these benefits, some gas agency owners and hawkers from public sector units (PSUs) have opposed the new distribution system. They have not been cooperating and have even gone on strike in protest. However, it is crucial to recognize that customers have the right to wait and verify that the connection has been properly completed before accepting the delivery.
In addition to enhancing cylinder management, the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) scheme, implemented in January 2015, ensures subsidies are directly transferred to customers’ bank accounts, either through Aadhaar Transfer Compliant (ATC) or Bank Transfer Compliant (BTC) modes. Since August 2021, these payments have been managed through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), which provides a real-time, reliable management information system.
This system has helped eliminate ghost accounts, duplicate accounts, and dormant accounts, significantly curbing the misuse of subsidized LPG for commercial purposes. As a result, over 4 crore domestic LPG connections have been blocked due to missing or duplicate connections, and more than 1.1 crore consumers have voluntarily waived their subsidies under the “GiveltUp” campaign.
Call for Broader Implementation
We urge the government to expedite the nationwide implementation of QR code tracking for all LPG cylinders. This technology will play a crucial role in:
Reducing Illegal Sales: Preventing the black market sale of LPG cylinders.
Enhancing Safety: Reducing the number of domestic accidents caused by unauthorized storage and handling.
Increasing Revenue: Ensuring proper taxation and preventing loss of revenue due to illegal activities.
During our recent conference, we highlighted the significant price difference between commercial and domestic LPG usage, which often leads to black marketing and illegal storage of 14.2 kg cylinders. Our foundation is committed to advocating for innovative solutions, such as barcoding or biometric systems, to curb these illegal activities and ensure fair and safe distribution of LPG.
We believe that these initiatives will receive widespread support as they promote transparency, consumer safety, and efficient resource management.
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