Bengaluru : Rotary International has honoured Rtn. Narasinha Joshi of the Rotary E-Club of Belgaum, District 3170, with a prestigious global recognition for his exceptional contribution to polio awareness and fundraising initiatives.
Each year, Rotary International selects only ten members worldwide for their outstanding service towards the End Polio Now campaign. For the Rotary year 2025-26, Narasinha Joshi was among the ten awardees and the only Indian Rotarian to receive this distinction.
The award was presented during the Rotary International Convention held in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 15, 2026. The recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to Rotary’s global mission of eradicating polio.
Meanwhile, noted academician and education administrator Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy has urged the Karnataka Government to adopt a forward-looking approach while finalising the Engineering Seat Matrix for the academic year 2026-27.
Dr. Reddy, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of NITK Surathkal, former Vice-Chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), and former Director of Technical Education, Karnataka, has submitted a representation to the State Government regarding the draft seat matrix notified on May 30, 2026.
While appreciating the government’s efforts to maintain quality and balanced growth in technical education, Dr. Reddy cautioned against any blanket reduction in intake for Computer Science and allied engineering programmes. He noted that Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, has earned global recognition as India’s IT, startup and innovation capital, attracting multinational corporations, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), startups and technology-driven enterprises.
According to Dr. Reddy, the state’s technological leadership has been built on the availability of highly skilled engineering talent. Any significant reduction in seats for Computer Science and emerging technology disciplines could affect Karnataka’s competitiveness and potentially divert future investments to other states.
At the same time, he stressed the need to strengthen traditional engineering branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering by integrating emerging technologies into their curriculum. He advocated the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Data Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles, Smart Infrastructure and Industry 4.0 concepts to enhance employability and industry relevance.
Dr. Reddy observed that the demand for engineering talent is evolving rather than declining and called for curriculum modernisation and interdisciplinary learning instead of restricting admissions.
Referring to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s “Yuva Yuga” vision, which focuses on employment generation, skill development, entrepreneurship and industry-linked opportunities, Dr. Reddy said strengthening technical education is essential for achieving the state’s long-term development goals.
He concluded by stating that Karnataka’s status as India’s leading technology and knowledge hub has been built through visionary investments in education and innovation. To sustain this leadership, the state must continue expanding educational opportunities while simultaneously enhancing quality, skills and employability standards.
Dr. Reddy has urged the Government of Karnataka to consider these recommendations while finalising the Engineering Seat Matrix for 2026-27.
GS Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rtn. Narasinha Joshi on this remarkable international achievement. He described the honour as a proud moment for Karnataka and India, applauding Joshi’s unwavering commitment to Rotary International’s End Polio Now mission and his dedicated humanitarian service.
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