Waqf Board to set up pre-graduate colleges for women in Bengaluru, Mysuru, 13 other districts

The Karnataka Waqf Board has approved the establishment of women's pre-graduate colleges in fifteen districts, including Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Published on: Sep 18, 2024, 19:45:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Karnataka Waqf Board has greenlit the establishment of women's pre-graduate colleges across fifteen districts in the state, including Bengaluru and Mysuru, according to Karnataka Minorities Welfare and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. This pivotal decision emerged during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.

The Karnataka will invest ₹47.76 crore for the project. (HT file)

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"In a historic special cabinet meeting, the Karnataka Waqf Board has approved the establishment of women's pre-graduate colleges in fifteen districts of the state," Zameer Khan said, as quoted by the agency.

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Khan announced that the initiative will involve an investment of ₹47.76 crores for the establishment of these colleges. The selected districts include Bengaluru, Mysuru, Bagalkote, Chitradurga, Bidar, Bellary, Koppal, Chikkaballapur, Vijayanagar, Kalaburagi, Udupi, Vijayapura, Kolar, Davanagere, and Dharwad. The move aims to enhance educational opportunities for women in these regions.

Authorities also took the following decisions during Tuesday's cabinet meeting:

The cabinet allocated ₹80 crores to the Kalaburagi sub-district for development, with equal funding from the Karnataka Housing Board. The first phase will involve constructing a new barangay on 87.34 acres of land, from a total of 286.28 acres earmarked for future projects.
A total of ₹11,770 crores was approved during the cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi for various projects benefiting the Kalyana Karnataka region.
Key decisions also included upgrading Bidar and Raichur to city municipalities.
Officials will also launch a ₹7,200 crore drinking water project for villages in Bidar and Kalaburagi. The water project will source water from the Narayanapura Dam and is part of a central government partnership, with half of the funding expected from the central government.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah noted that 46 out of 56 issues discussed were related to the Kalyana Karnataka region, highlighting the government's commitment to regional development.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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