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KKGSS is an official and only certified manufacturing unit of Indian flags, predominantly run by women khadi weavers.

will be hoisted across the country to mark the historic day. Though the tri color flags are manufactured across the country, there is only one Beaure of Indian Standards (BIS) recognized tri color manufacturing unit in the country which is located at Karnataka’s Hubballi district.

The Indian flags unfurled at Red Fort, India Gate, Parliament Building, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Defence force offices, government buildings, vehicles of the President and Prime Minister or other ministers, flags placed on the tables of government offices are made at Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyuktha Sangha at Bengeri village in Hubballi district.

What is Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyuktha Sangha?

KKGSS is an official and only certified manufacturing unit of Indian flags, predominantly run by women khadi weavers. The KKGSS federation also runs a training institute where it teaches students about textile chemistry.

For historic events like Independence Day and Republic Day, the KKGSS receives a huge number of orders and the entire raw material is sourced from Karnataka’s Bagalkot. A total of 100 specialist spinners and 100 weavers are employed in making the flags and they begin weaving, followed by dying of the cloth with tricolour. The cloth is cut into nine different sizes of Indian national flags with 2 : 3 ratio measurement being common in the flags of all sizes. Based on the orders, the flags are shipped across the country.

According to KKGSS, most of the work in the process of making a national flag is done by women. Annapura Dodamani, the manager of KKGSS told ANI, “It is natural for us to get huge number of orders during Independence Day and Republic Day. From cutting and stitching the flag to packing it for the transport, most of the work is done by the women in the unit. Almost 95% of our workforce are women and there are also a few men employed here.” The KKGSS was established in 1947.

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In a remarkable gesture, N.H. Virupakshappa, a farmer hailing from Mandya district, has received an invitation to participate in the upcoming 76th Independence Day (I-Day) celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Virupakshappa’s commendable contributions to agriculture and him being a beneficiary of the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Yojana have earned him this unique honour. This showcases the Centre’s recognition of exemplary individuals like Virupakshappa, who are driving positive change in the agricultural landscape of the nation.

Virupakshappa, a resident of Nagathihalli village in Mandya taluk, has been actively engaged in farming since decades and has become a beneficiary of the PM’s Kisan Samman Yojana, a programme aimed at supporting and recognising the efforts of farmers across the country. His success story caught the attention of officials, leading to a special invitation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to participate in the I-Day celebrations. “I thank the Narendra Modi Government for recognising my farming and inviting me. It will be a proud moment,” he said.

Having cultivated 4 acres and 10 guntas of land in his village, Virupakshappa has demonstrated exceptional agricultural practices. His expertise spans various crops, including staples like paddy, ragi, cardamom and jowar, as well as horticultural wonders such as spiny gourd and dragon fruit. His dedication to sustainable farming and innovative techniques has set a benchmark for the entire agricultural community and he has held a couple of demonstrations of model farming.

Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumar expressed his happiness in Virupakshappa’s accomplishments, underlining the significance of his selection for this honour. Dr. Kumar further emphasised the collaborative efforts between the Departments of Horticulture and Agriculture, which led to on-site inspections and valuable radio programmes, spreading awareness about advanced agricultural methods.

Virupakshappa’s journey from the fields of Mandya to New Delhi serves as an inspiration to all, reflecting the spirit of hard work, innovation and dedication that defines the Indian agricultural sector, Dr. Kumar added.

The State Government has taken proactive measures to ensure his safe travel to Delhi. He will be escorted to the event by Nagamangala Agricultural Officer Yogaraj.

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The International Conference on Translational Research and Application of Biophotonics (ICTRB 2023) organized by the Manipal OPTICA Student Chapter of Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), MAHE, Manipal, was inaugurated at MSLS on August 4 by Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and Dr Fu-Jen Kao, distinguished professor from National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, in the presence of Dr B S Satish Rao, director of research, MAHE and director of MSLS, MAHE.

The dignitaries declared the conference open by a symbolic lighting of lamp, followed by unveiling of the ‘Abstract Corpus’ by Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh which encompasses the diverse perspectives that ICTRB 2023 aims to explore and promote. In his inaugural address, he encouraged the attendees to capitalize on this unique opportunity, highlighting the presence of esteemed speakers who are contributing their insights to the conference.

Prof Fu-Jen Kao, released the ‘OPTICA Compendium’, a comprehensive journey of the Manipal OPTICA Student Chapter. He delivered an enlightening address, emphasizing the pivotal role of international collaboration in advancing biophotonics research and applications. Earlier, Dr K K Mahato, professor and head of the department of biophysics, MSLS welcomed the delegates. Dr Nirmal Mazumder, assistant professor, Department of Biophysics, MSLS proposed the vote of the thanks.

The conference runs until August 5 bringing together leading researchers, scholars, and experts around the globe in a platform engaging the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering collaborations and innovation in the scientific fields under the broad umbrella of biophotonics.

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Highly skilled Udupi saree weaver, Sanjeeva Shettigar of Talipady Weavers Society has received state level award (second place) for his excellency in cotton saree weaving.

Shettigar is one among the only ten 80 count Udupi Saree weavers in two districts. Shettigar weaves beautiful buttas by hand in 80 count Udupi Saree.

He was the first in the history of Udupi Saree to weave natural dyed 80 count Udupi Saree. He is the first to try Udupi Saree with ikat design, reintroduced after the break of 20 years by Kadike Trust at Talipady with the support of ikat designer Gopinath Shettigar.

He has many extra ordinary skills in weaving and allied pre-loom works. The piecing process (joining two warps) he does using one hand is a unique skill and is a joy to watch.

A cheerful person who is ever ready to transfer his amazing skills to youngsters, is a favourite among the trainees.

He is one of the comeback weavers who came back to Talipady weavers Society after the revival project by Kadike Trust.

At this age, he can weave both traditional and contemporary sarees coordinating the colour according to the design and demand. In a single warp, he can create multiple design sarees.

The award will be conferred during the Handloom Day celebrations on August 7 in Bengaluru.

NIVEDI has emerged as a leading institution in the field of veterinary epidemiology, not just within the country, but also on the global stage.

There is an increased focus on zoonotic diseases in the last one decade with widespread destruction of forests — a major contributor to global warming — and increased incidences of human-animal proximity and conflicts. The Covid-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, which has been classified as a zoonotic disease, has brought to fore the deadly impact of emerging infectious diseases of probable animal origin. 

Besides zoonosis, animals, including livestock diseases, pose a grave threat to the economy. “In the last three years, lumpy skin disease (LSD) has claimed over two lakh cattle heads in 30 lakh reported cases in the country. Similarly, African swine fever (ASF), entered India from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in 2020. It has now spread up to Kerala and Karnataka. ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, whose mortality rate can reach 100 per cent,” said Dr BR Gulati, director, ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI).

NIVEDI has emerged as a leading institution in the field of veterinary epidemiology, not just within the country, but also on the global stage. “We have an animal disease database of the country and provide valuable policy inputs related to animal health to state and central governments,” he added.

The institute is actively involved in ongoing flagship national animal disease control programmes of major livestock diseases such as foot and mouth diseases (FMD), brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goats, classical swine fever or hog cholera (CSF) as well as LSD in bovines and ASF in pigs. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs. Humans generally acquire the disease through direct contact with infected animals, by eating or drinking contaminated animal products or by inhaling airborne agents.

NIVEDI is celebrating its foundation day on July 1 marking a significant milestone in its journey towards excellence in veterinary epidemiology and disease informatics. “By harnessing the power of data, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the institute aims to continue making significant contributions to the field, promoting animal health, and improving the livelihoods of farmers and livestock owners,” said Gulati. Member, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi, SP Kimoti, will be the chief guest on the occasion.

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Dr Rashmi Ammemba was selected as the founding president of Karnataka Community radio Centers association.

The association had begun functioning in various districts of the Karnataka state from 2007. The formation of the state level association and the selection of the state office bearers was held recently in Bengaluru.

Dr Rashmi Ammembala, head of Community radio center of ‘Radio Manipal’ was elected unanimously. The other elected members were Sivashankaraswamy of Budikote ‘Nammadhwani’ as honorary president, Saibabu of ‘Kalike’ as vice president, Bharat B Badiger of Bagalkote BEC Voice as secretary, Ningaraju of ‘Janadhvani’ as joint secretary, Ramya of ‘Radio Active’ as treasurer.

Shivaji Ganesan of ‘Radio Siddhartha’, Dr Shivaraj Shastri of ‘Antarvani’, Shamanta DS of ‘Sarathi Jhalak’, Guruprasad of ‘Radio Shimoga’, VK Kadaba of ‘Radio Ninada’, Abhishek of ‘Radio Sarang’, Ananth of ‘Raman Dhwani’, Ravindra Kavataker of ‘KL E Dhwani, Manjunath of ‘Venudhwani’, Surekha Sankanagoudar of ‘Krishi Radio’, Panduranga Vitthal of ‘Jnanadhwani,

Shivakumar of ‘JSS radio’, Kiran Chaugala of ‘Nammura Banuli’, Varun Kanjarpane of ‘Namma nadi’, Tejaswini of ‘Radio Panchajanya’, Devendra of ‘Radio Manasa’, Noor Ahmed of ‘Sahkar Radio’ and Dr Shivalingaiah of ‘Neladani’ were selected as Executive Committee Member.

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