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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ನಮ್ಮ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜವು ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ 35 ರಿಂದ 40 ಲಕ್ಷ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುತ್ತದೆ . ಈ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ಸಮಾನ ಮತ್ತು ಸರಿಯಾದ ನ್ಯಾಯ ದೊರಕಿಸಲು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಅನೇಕ ಹಿರಿಯರು , ಪೂಜ್ಯರು ಹಾಗೂ ಅನೇಕ ಸಂಘ – ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು , ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಸುಮಾರು ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ಹೋರಾಟ ನಡೆಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಬಂದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಆದರೆ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ ಮಾತ್ರ ಬಹಳ ವಿರಳವೆಂದೇ ಹೇಳಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ . ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕೇವಲ ಮತದಾನದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಮತಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಆಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಂಡು , ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ಚುಕ್ಕಾಣಿ ಹಿಡಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ಈ ಸಮಾಜವನ್ನು ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ತಿರಸ್ಕರಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಬಂದಿರುತ್ತವೆ . ಈ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೇವಲ ಇಬ್ಬರು ಶಾಸಕರು , ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬರಿಗೆ ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಪದವಿ , ಒಬ್ಬರು ಎಮ್ . ಎಲ್ . ಸಿ . , ಇಬ್ಬರು ನಿಗಮ ಮಂಡಳಿ , ಇನ್ನು ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪಂಚಾಯತಿ , ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಪಂಚಾಯತಿ , ಪುರಸಭೆ , ನಗರ ಸಭೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಗ್ರಾಮ ಪಂಚಾಯತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪುಟ್ಟ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಬಿಟ್ಟರೆ , ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಅಧಿಕಾರವನ್ನು ಯಾವುದೇ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳು ನಮಗೆ ನೀಡಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ . ಹೀಗೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ನಾವು ಶೋಷಣೆಗೆ ಒಳಗಾಗುತ್ತಾ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೇವೆ . ಇನ್ನು ನೌಕರರ ಮತ್ತು ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ವಿಚಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದರೆ , ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವಾರು ಇಲಾಖೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಸಿಪಾಯಿ / “ ಡಿ ” ದರ್ಜೆಯ ಹುದ್ದೆಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ನೌಕರರಿಗೆ ಏನೇ ತೊಂದರೆ ಬಂದರೂ ಯಾರೂ ಕೇಳುವವರಿಲ್ಲದಂತಾಗಿದೆ . ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ನೌಕರರ ಮೇಲೆ –

ಹಲವಾರು ಇಲಾಖೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಅನ್ಯಾಯ / ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಾ ಬಂದಿದೆ . ಈಗಲೂ ಸಹ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ . ಆದರೆ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟಿಸಲು ಅವರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಬಲ ಅಥವಾ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಧ್ವನಿ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ . ಅದೇ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು ಸಹ ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ , ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಯಾವ ರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಸಹ ನಮ್ಮ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ . ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ನಡೆದ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಓರ್ವ ಮಹಿಳೆಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ದೊರಕಿರುವುದು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿಷಯ . ಆದರೆ ಈ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವಾರು ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಧನೆಗೈದ ಇನ್ನೂ ಅನೇಕ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿದ್ದಾರೆ . ಆದರೆ , ಅವರನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಗೌರವಿಸುವ ಮಹತ್ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಯಾವ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಯಾವ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳು ಮಾಡಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ . ಆದ ಕಾರಣ , ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನವಾಗಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ .

ಹೀಗೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ( ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಹಾಗೂ ನಮ್ಮ ನೌಕರರಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಆಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅನ್ಯಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹಾಗೂ | ಇನ್ನಿತರ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮುಂದ ತೋರ್ಪಡಿಸಿ ಅವುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾದ ಪರಿಹಾರ ದೊರಕಿಸಿ ಕೊಡುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಖಿಲ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಉಪಾರ ಮಹಾಸಭಾ ( ರಿ ) , ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಬೃಹತ್ ಸಮಾವೇಶವನ್ನು ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲು ತೀರ್ಮಾನಿಸಿದೆ . ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಾಂತರ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಎಸ್ . ಎಸ್ . ಎಲ್ . ಸಿ . , ಮತ್ತು ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಪಿ . ಯೂ . ಸಿ . ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 80 % ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕ ಅಂಕ ಪಡೆದ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜದ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ತಮ್ಮ ಜೀವಮಾನವನ್ನೇ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಡುಪಾಗಿಟ್ಟು , ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಅನೇಕ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿದಂತಹ ಮಹನೀಯರಿಗೆ ಗೌರವ ಸಮರ್ಪಣಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ . ಈ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದಿನಾಂಕ 15 . 12 . 2019ರ ಭಾನುವಾರದಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ “ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಸದನದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಖಿಲ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಮಹಾಸಭಾ ( ರಿ ) , ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ “ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ನೌಕರರ , ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರ ಮತ್ತು ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಬೃಹತ್ ಸಮಾವೇಶ ” ಹಾಗೂ “ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ , ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಾಂತರ ಹಾಗೂ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ ” ಹಾಗೂ “ ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ / ಹಿರಿಯರಿಗೆ ಗೌರವ ಸಮರ್ಪಣಾ ” ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ . ಕಾರಣ , ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಸಮಾಜದ ಬಂಧುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನಮ್ರತೆಯಿಂದ ವಿನಂತಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದೇನೆಂದರೆ , ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ತಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಸಮೇತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿ , ಈ ಬೃಹತ್ ಸಮಾವೇಶವನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಗೊಳಿಸಿ , ಸಮಾಜದ ಪ್ರಗತಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಏಳಿಗೆಗೆ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ ಬರೆಯಬೇಕೆಂದು ಹಾಗೂ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ ಬರೆದವರಲ್ಲಿ ತಾವೂ ಒಬ್ಬರಾಗಬೇಕೆಂಬುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಆಶಯ . . . . . . ಜೈ ಭಗೀರಥ .

– ಅಖಿಲ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಉಪ್ಪಾರ ಮಹಾಸಭಾ ( ರಿ )

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YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, BENGALURU

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Youth Photographic Society, Bengaluru is organizing a Photography Exhibition titled ‘BEST OF THE BEST’, to celebrate the stupendous achievement by winning 65+ BEST CLUB AWARDS from both National and International Photography Salons held in India as well as abroad in the last two years. “Salon’ means exhibition of art for the viewing pleasure of public. When salons are arranged to display photographic art, such exhibitions are called “Photography Salons”.

Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) having its headquarters presently at Paris, France was founded in 1946 and Photographic Society of America (PSA) founded in 1934 having its headquarters in Oklahoma, USA, are two internationally recognised bodies in the field of photography. These bodies started recognising photography salons and awarding distinctions like AFIAP, EFIAP, MFIAP & APSA, EPSA etc., in the field of photography. Royal Photographic Society (RPS) of London is another well known body, who award distinctions like ARPS, FRPS etc. to individuals based on their photography work. All the above distinctions are recognised world over and every photographer feels proud to suffix the distinctions achieved. Apart from the above, various other bodies like Global Photographic Union (GPU), Master of Light Photographic Association (MoL PA), International Union of Photographers (IUP) and Federation of Indian Photography (FIP) have also come into existence subsequently and started recognising salons.

Photography Salons are organised by various photographic clubs across the world under patronage of photographic bodies as mentioned above, in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down. All the salons organised in India are required to obtain patronage of FIP the National Body. The photographs submitted by the entrants in any recognised salon are subjected to judging by erminent panel of jury and selection of pictures are done for exhibition which is termed as ‘Acceptances’ and among them ‘Awards’ are given to most deserving photographs, while doing so the standards as prescribed by patronage bodies are strictly adhered and the conditions prescribed are complied.

YPS members participated in such ‘Photography Salons’ in very high number due to constant guidance, support and encouragement extended to them by creating a platform to encourage group participation. As a result YPs members achieved very high rate of success by winning acceptances as well as awards. Most of the organizing bodies, based on the number of member’s success by each of the participating clubs award points to each of the photograph winning Acceptance and Award, and the photography club acquiring highest points are given BEST CLUB AWARD. In the last two years YPS has won 65+ BEST CLUB AWARDS from about 100 different ‘Photography Salons’ held across the world.

To celebrate this spectacular achievement and to have the award winning and best works of the salon participation group, YPS is organizing an exhibition titled ‘Best of the Best that will display about 84 selected works by the members which have bagged Acceptances and Awards in various photography salons. We invite and encourage all interested people of the city to visit this exhibition and encourage the artists as well as feel proud about the achievements of a club from our own Bengaluru. The details of the exhibition venue, date and time are as under:

Dates Of Exhibition 14.12.2019 And 15.12.2019 Exhibition Timing 10.00 AM TO 6.00 PM

Venue:Karnataka Chithrakala Parishath, No.1, Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, KP West, Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru-560001

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KALASHA, Fine Jewels inaugurates their Extraordinary Handcrafted Jewellery Exhibition

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* Kalasha Fine Jewels showcases its extraordinary handcrafted jewellery collection at the exhibition curated by Aparna Sunku at Bengaluru.

*Many Renowned Public Figures and Prominent Guests visited the show

*Two-day exhibition showcases Its Royal Heritage & Vintage Collection at The Exhibition.

Bengaluru, 11th December, 2019: Kalasha Fine Jewels from Hyderabad inaugurated the two-day exhibition which showcases the most exclusive handerafted jewellery collection curated by Aparna Sunku in Bengaluru. This exhibition offers a complete range of jewellery designs along with exquisite collections of Gold, Diamond, Jadau and Silver truly making it a Luxurious paradise.

The exhibition was inagurated by special guest Mrs Asia International, Mrs India, Mrs India Karnataka Kajol Bhatia. Anju Kejriwal, Socialite, Dr Santosh Gowda, HOD orthodontics, VS Dental College, Dr Sushmita Rajesh, Rajesh Eye & Dental Hospital and Sapna Sathyam- Sathya Medicals were the Guest of Honour. While inaugurating the two-day exhibition, Kajol Bhatia, Mrs Asia International, Mrs India, Mrs India Karnataka said “Like any other women, even I am fond of jewellery. In recent times, jewellery has evolved and has become more about emotional value, and fashion. Picking the right pieces of jewellery, therefore, becomes essential. With the fashion trends changing frequently, you need to own classic, timeless and artistic jewels that can be worn across varied wardrobes which can be passed on to next generation. In today’s exhibition Kalasha has showcased prominent masterpiece of its Extraordinary Heritage & Vintage Collection which is a visual treat which boasts of artistic merit representing jewellery at its pinnacle of perfection”.

The royal heritage collection is inspired from bygone era of South India says Aparna Sunku, Curator, Kalasha, Fine Jewels. The perfect blend of rubies, emeralds and uncut diamonds along with a fusion of pearls beads studded in gold resembles the vintage era. This new conceptualized jewellery introduced for the customers includes the creative range of gold and diamonds that symbolizes the Indian Ethnicity. The range offers temple jewellery, elegant everyday statement jewellery and festive jewellery that are a must in every woman’s jewellery collection. The designs was created while keeping the Indian essence in mind, the collection is all about the vintage looks & royal Indian ethnicity”

Kalasha is a unit of Caps Gold Pvt. Ltd., legacy business and a leading merchant in bullion trading since 1901. It is a premium store with an exclusive and exquisite collection of diamond, silver, Jadau and temple jewellery. Kalasha was founded in the year 1901 by M/s Chanda Anjaiah Parameshwar (CAP) and CapsGold Pvt. Ltd has established itself as one of the leading gold and silver bullion merchants in India. It has ascended to the success step by step in the jewellery trade by sticking to its values of accountability, integrity, and reliability which have endowed it with acclaim and distinction.

CAP is one of the top three gold and silver bullion merchants in India with Hallmark certification. Kalasha Fine Jewels has stores across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and in Bengaluru. They off complete range of jewellery designs along with an exhaustive collection of Gold, Diamond, Jadau and Silver, truly making it a Luxurious paradise!

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SILK MARK EXPO 2019, BENGALURU

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Silk Mark Organization of India, an initiative of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India organizes Silk Mark Expos all over the country to ensure the discerning silk loving consumers get an opportunity to see and buy 100% pure silk products from across India. These expos also provide a platform to the genuine Weavers, Co-operatives, Societies, Women Entrepreneurs, Traders, etc. to showcase and sell their products to consumers who understand the value of pure silk.

Bangalore, December 2019, While celebrating important functions and festivals, the Queen of Textiles. As women all over India choose to wear Pure Silk consumers looking to buy pure silks, it is their right to get 100% pure silk. However, many get cheated by unscrupulous traders selling impure silk which are made up of cheaper options like Viscose Rayon, Polyester, Nylon etc. in the name of pure silk.

The unique feature of these expos is that not only one gets to see a wide variety of silks from numerous silk weaving clusters from across India but also experience and choose from the all 4 types of commercial silks namely Mulberry, Tasar, Eri and Muga. In addition to that, one can be absolutely sure that each and every product being sold at the expo is 100% pure silk assured by the Silk Mark Label. There is also a live Silk Testing Counter at the expo to ensure one is able to test the purity of the silk they purchase instantly absolutely free of cost.

The theme pavilions of the Silk Mark Organisation of India and Vanya Silks at the expo attract a lot of attention as they present a glimpse of the sericulture industry with cocoon, yarn and fabric display along with innovative products developed by Vanya Silk Marketing Promotion Cell (VSMPC) and Product Design, Development and Diversification (P3D) division of the Central Silk Board.

The Silk Mark Expo 2019 is scheduled from 10th December till 16h December 2019 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, Bengaluru. The expo will be open to all from morning 10:30 am till evening 7:00pm during this period. This has 38 stalls put up by Authorised Users of Silk Mark from more than 10 expo states representing approximately 15 silk weaving clusters. It has diversified silk products like Tassar Silk sarees with fancy designs having embroidery with contrast color, Kantha work, Tassar shirts & Jackets, Eri Silk socks, Silk bags, Shirts, Dhotis, Blouses and Garments apart from traditional Kanjivaram, Banarasi, Pochampally, Murshidabad, Mysore Silk, Uppada, etc. sarees. This is a great chance for those looking to purchase pure silk for ensuing weddings in the family, upcoming special occasions and festivals or regular use.

The Silk Mark Expo 2019 Bengaluru was inaugurated by Smt. Rohini Sindhuri, IAS, the Commissioner for Sericultural Development & Director of Sericulture, Government of Karnataka, in the august presence of Shri. Rajit Ranjan Okhandiar, IFS, the Member Secretáry, Central Silk Board, at 4:00 pm on 10″ December 2019 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, Bengaluru. We urge all the silk lovers of Bengaluru to visit the Silk Mark Expo 2019 Bengaluru to experience and explore the Fabulous World of 100% Pure Silks and encourage the weavers and artisans from across India.

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“Expect 40% Increase in Sales”: Nitin Gadkari to Construction Equipment Industry

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Centre to Invest Rs.17 lakh crore for Road Sector within Five Years
 

Bengaluru, 10 December: “The Construction Equipment industry can hope to expect a 40% increase in sales in the near future, as the Government is pumping huge amounts of investment in road and other infrastructure projects such as the development of waterways, airports, ports, and smart cities. But the private sector should focus on bringing down the cost of construction and pollution,” said Shri. Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
 

Delivering his inaugural address at CII’s EXCON 2019, the 10th edition of South Asia’s largest construction equipment trade fair, here today, Mr Gadkari said that the Prime Minister’s vision is to make India a USD 5 trillion economy. To achieve this goal, the government is embarking on major infrastructure and industrial projects worth Rs 100 lakh crores. “For the road sector alone, the Centre is investing Rs 2 lakh crores this year. The amount of investment for the next year will increase to Rs 3 lakh crores. Within the next five years, the total government spend on the road infrastructure will be about Rs 17 lakh crores,” he said.
 
The Minister urged the part the private players in the construction industry to focus on mechanization, adoption of advanced technologies and global best practices, usage of LNG and bio-fuels, and innovations in using waste materials as raw materials for their construction projects in order to reduce the cost of construction, and pollution.
 

Participating as the Guest of Honor, Shri. B. S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, said that Karnataka is an emerging hub for construction equipment, component outsourcing base and design base. The State presents huge business opportunities for the construction industry, as it is embarking on major infrastructure development projects in roads & flyovers, industrial infrastructure and power.
 
Mr Vikram S Kirloskar, President, CII, in his address, said that the cost of doing business in India is set to come down as the government is keen on rebooting the infrastructure in roads, ports, railways, waterways by fast-tracking infrastructure projects. The construction equipment industry can face the tough market situation prevailing now by focusing on being ready for Industry 4.0 and reinventing itself.
 
In his special address, Mr Azim Premji, Founder, Chairman Wipro Limited, said that a well-planned, modern infrastructure is extremely important for India to achieve its USD 5 trillion target. Currently India spends about 5% of its GDP towards infrastructure development. It should increase it at least to 6%, which is what China spends for its infrastructure development.
 

Delivering his theme address, Mr Vipin Sondhi, Chairman, CII Trade Fairs Council, said that the construction equipment industry is witnessing a digital influx with the advent of artificial intelligence, telematics, Internet of Things, and Big Data making construction equipment intelligent and connected. These developments would increase the site efficiency and productivity of the construction projects in India.
 
In his address, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said that EXCON has attained world class success thanks to its concerted efforts to be a platform for the promotion of innovation and sustainability in the construction equipment sector. “EXCON is recognized as the largest exhibition and the top most B2B event in the country. This year, with the focus on AI, and IoT, it is set to transform the construction sector,” he remarked.
 
Proposing a vote of thanks, Mr Sandeep Singh, President, ICEMA & Vice Chairman, CII Karnataka, said that reducing the cost of construction is possible when the usage of equipment is maximized. For that to happen, the government needs to ensure the flow of funds to the infrastructure projects.   
 
The inaugural session celebrated women in infrastructure by introducing, Women Building India- Equal Opportunity Awards and recognized companies from the Infrastructure sector who have taken proactive steps to enable women to participate in the workforce. The esteemed winners announced were;
 

Cummins India Limited – Inclusive Workplace for Women Award
JCB India Ltd– The Special Initiative (Shop Floor) Award
Feedback Energy Distribution Co Ltd (FEDCO) – The Special Initiative (Unskilled Workforce) Award
 
A report titled “Women in Infrastructure” was released during the inaugural ceremony. The report uncovers the current status of women participation in the sector and best practices that can enable the sector to include more women as it continues to develop.
 
The inaugural session also witnessed the signing a MoU between the Education Department (Higher) of Government of Karnataka and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Industry Institute Connect. The MOU will focus on creating a taskforce of Government and CII on facilitation of skilling and teaching content in the construction equipment sector.

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